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This
is the sermon series from the Wednesday worship services of Lent and
Holy Week (including Easter) 2006. Join us as we explore the Passion
of Christ according to Mark. Click on the title below to download that
message.
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If you can relate to the testimonies offered during these Lenten services and think you may need to talk confidentially to someone about the issues raised, please contact the church office or look into Celebrate Recovery.
| Date | Title / Scripture | Preaching | Time | Size |
| Ash Wednesday, March 1 | "Out of the
Darkness of Anonymity" Mark 14:1-11 |
Pastor Dean Nadasdy | 11:46 | 2.02 MB |
| A woman anoints Jesus for burial, and He says, "Wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her." (14:9) We are challenged to go public with our faith. | ||||
| Wednesday, March 8 | "Out of the
Darkness of Temptation" Mark 14:12-42 |
Pastor Ben Griffin | 18:18 | 3.14 MB |
| After their Passover and Jesus' institution of
the Lord's Supper, Peter's denial is foretold, and Peter, James,
and John find it hard to hold to Jesus' command, "Watch and pray that
you may not enter into temptation." (14:38) Jesus Himself is tempted
in the Garden. We are challenged to overcome temptation. Listen to John's testimony (11:18; 1.94 MB) |
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| Wednesday, March 15 | "Out of the
Darkness of Betrayal" Mark 14:43-49 |
Pastor Marlin Harris | 17:08 | 2.95 MB |
| Judas betrays Jesus. We are challenged to loyalty
as Christians. Listen to Vicky's testimony (5:51; 1 MB) |
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| Wednesday, March 22 | "Out of the
Darkness of Fear" Mark 14:50-72 |
Pastor Deane Schuessler | 14:49 | 2.54 MB |
| Fear drives the disciples to forsake Jesus. A young
man runs from the garden naked. And Peter denies Jesus. Listen to Jorge's testimony (20:06; 3.45 MB) |
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| Wednesday, March 29 | "Out of the
Darkness of Injustice" Mark 15:1-14 |
Pastor Dean Nadasdy | 18:25 | 3.17 MB |
| Envy and political expediency bring injustice to
Jesus' trial before Pontius Pilate. We are challenged to love and
work for justice. Listen to Trevor's testimony (4:36; 812k) |
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| Wednesday, April 5 | "Out of the
Darkness of Suffering" Mark 15:15-20 |
Vicar Matthew Blackford | 16:53 | 2.90 MB |
Jesus is scourged spit upon and mocked. We are challenged to go through hard times with courage and a sense of mission. Listen to Michele's testimony (11:34; 1.99 MB) |
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| Maundy Thursday, April 13 | "Out of the
Darkness of Despair" Mark 14:15-25 |
Pastor Dean Nadasdy | 14:41 | 2.52 MB |
| At a Passover meal given a whole new meaning, Jesus brings hope to a dour situation. (14:25) Our Communion meals today are meals of hope. We are challenged to a lively hope for the future. | ||||
| Good Friday, April 14 | "Out of the
Darkness of Aloneness" Mark 15: 21-41 |
Pastor Dean Nadasdy | 15:38 | 2.69 MB |
| Jesus shouts one word from the cross in the Gospel of Mark, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This quote from Psalm 22:1 challenges us to take our aloneness to God in prayer. | ||||
| Easter Sunday | "Out of
the Darkness of the Tomb" Mark 15:42-16:8 |
Pastor Dean Nadasdy (Sanctuary) |
19:41 | 3.38 MB |
| Jesus breaks through the darkness of death. We are challenged to believe that we will do the same. | ||||
| "Out of
the Darkness" Mark 16 |
Pastor Ben Griffin (Genesis) |
22:47 | 3.91 MB | |