UNFOLDING THE WORD
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple
(Psalm 119: 130)
The Servant King | Gospel of Mark | ch. 15: 29- 39 | Pastor Joey Zorina
People often ask: Why does a good God allow so much suffering and evil? But rarely do people ask: Why did God allow Jesus to suffer the horrible pain of crucifixion? Picking up from vv. 29- 39, follow along as we look at three reasons why Jesus suffered on the cross:- a) Jesus suffered to save others, not Himself. b) Jesus suffered the eternal separation we deserved. c) Jesus suffered to bring us into God’s presence.
The Servant King | Mark 15: 1- 15 | Pastor Joey Zorina
How do you respond to accusations, insults, or public humiliation? Following His betrayal, His arrest and trial before the Jewish religious council, Jesus is delivered to Pilate, the Roman governor of Judaea between A.D. 26–36. Follow along as we look at: - a) The King who is silent before His accusers. b) The King who is exchanged for a rebel. c) The King who was crucified in our place.
The Servant King | Mark Series | ch. 14: 43- 52 | Pastor Joey Zorina
Have you ever felt the pain of betrayal? After His prayer in Gethsemane, Jesus sees His betrayer approaching. But how does Jesus treat His betrayers? As we turn to vv. 43- 52, follow along as we look are three insights:- 1) Jesus is betrayed by a kiss of death. 2) Jesus is betrayed to fulfill the scriptures. 3) Jesus is forsaken by God for our sake.
The Servant King | Mark Series | Mark 14: 32-42 | Pastor Joey Zorina
In this episode of our series, we turn to Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane. From Jesus' prayer we see that our prayers can be honest, passionate, and intimate in the midst of great sorrow. Follow along as we look at how: a ) Jesus prays with great sorrow. b) Jesus prays for His Father’s will. c) Jesus prays as He died in our place.
The Gospel of Mark Series | Ch. 12: 38- 44 | Pastor Joey Zorina
In this episode we learn about how the gospel frees us from the grip of greed and motivates us to live sacrificially and generously. The gospel is the antidote to everything.
Gospel of Mark Series | Ch. 12: 28--37 | Pastor Joey Zorina
In this episode we see learn about the most important commandment to love God above all things and love our neighbours. How is failure to love our neighbours selflessly related to failure to love God with all our hearts? How does the gospel remedy this problem?
Gospel of Mark Series | Ch. 11: 15- 19 | Pastor Joey Zorina
In this episode of Mark's Gospel Series, we learn that Jesus entered the temple to restore true communion with God that would bring fruitfulness. He comes as King of the temple, to purify the temple by becoming the ultimate sacrifice.
The Gospel of Mark Series | Ch. 10: 35-45 | Pastor Joey Zorina
In this episode, we learn about James and John who want to be in a place of authority. Many people struggle with servanthood because we come into relationships thinking: "What can I get out of this?" So where can we get the power to serve selflessly?
The Gospel of Mark Series | Ch. 10: 17- 31 | Pastor Joey Zorina
In this episode, we learn about how money is a great servant but a terrible god. What you do with your money shows you if Jesus is Lord or if money is Lord!
The Gospel of Mark | Pastor Joey Zorina | Mark 9: 42-50
On the cross, Jesus received the judgment of hell for us. The purest hands were nailed to the cross by the hands of sinners. The purest One was pierced with a spear--by the hands of sinners.
The Gospel of Mark | Pastor Joey Zorina | Ch. 9: 33--41
In this sermon, we see the greatest King who came to be the servant of all. On the cross, the first became the last of all. The way to be the first is to be the last.
The Gospel of Mark Series | Pastor Joey Zorina | Mark 9: 14--29
"Prayer is hard is because it is a gospel identity issue. We struggle with our sonship, this is why prayer is hard. In this story, a needy father brought a needy son to Jesus. In the gospel story, the perfect Father gives us His perfect Son.”
The Gospel of Mark Series | ch. 9: 1-13 | Pastor Joey Zorina.
"The transfigured King of Glory received the disfiguration we deserved in order that the ugliness of our sin might be beautified in God's eyes. Learn more from this sermon from Mark 9: 1-13 on The Glory of The Radiant King."
Gospel of Mark Series | Pastor Joey Zorina | Mark 8: 27--38
"Many modern people think that if they follow Jesus they will lose their freedom. The whole message you hear everywhere is about finding your true self, not denying self. But Jesus says follow Me and you’ll find your true self.”
Gospel of Mark Series | Pastor Joey Zorina | Mark 8: 11--21
Today, many people think that if they obey God, they'll miss out. They still think that God is a demanding taskmaster, and not a gracious God. This is the biggest lie Satan has thrown around since the Garden of Eden.
Gospel of Mark Series | Pastor Joey Zorina | Mark 8: 1--10.
Many people think that in order to come to Jesus they must be good enough to receive His blessings. But Jesus simply says: "Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat!"
The Gospel of Mark Series | Mark 7: 31--37 | Pastor Joey Zorina
The famous classical composer Beethoven began to suffer from hearing loss around 1801. At one point he had to be turned around to see the applause of the audience, because he could not hear the applause. For years he had lived for the applause of people, which only comes after the performance. So by 1802, Beethoven became very depressed and wanted to commit suicide. In the Gospel, however, we hear the Father's applause before the performance--because of Jesus.
The Gospel of Mark Series | Pastor Joey Zorina | Mark 7: 24--30.
In God's family, individualistic people now have a new identity and family where you learn to put the interest of others ahead of your individual interests. And as an Asian you can finally be free from the fear of being rejected by your traditional family, because you are now a beloved child of the Most High King.
The Gospel of Mark Series | Pastor Joey Zorina | Here in Mark 7: 14-23 we learn that:-
a) Religion Focuses on Outside Cleanliness. b) Sin Defiles Us From The Inside. c) Jesus Came To Transform Us Inside-Out.
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