As Jesus’ popularity grows, he has to take care with the crowds since they could easily try to fit him into their expectations and ideas rather than listen to his teaching about God’s will. So Jesus uses parables to find
Hearing test (HCTW 9)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 3:31-4:9Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
In the family
Jesus’ natural family considers him insane. Jesus’ legal family considers him wicked. But in a home in Galilee, he is surrounded by his new family formed from those who do the will of God, which means those committed to his
Mad, bad or the Son of God? (HCTW 8)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 3:20-30Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Beelzebub
Jesus’ kingdom is not like others. His route as king is very different from that of other world leaders. This confuses many. His family fear for his choices and think him mad. Officials from Jerusalem are bothered by his actions
Christmas Sermon 2020
Sin is the virus which has gone throughout the world. It has created fear in human hearts, especially the fear of death. As a result of our bad behaviour, God has had to put the the world into a form
Away for twelve
Jesus could so easily become a king in the normal way, given the size of the crowds who are flooding to him and the power he appears to wield. Yet his kingdom is not of this world. So he does
Fame (HCTW 7)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 3:7-19Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
Son of Man
Jesus can do nothing for his opponents until they are willing to open their minds, because they are trapped by their traditions and rules. This is now demonstrated by a clash over the keeping of the Sabbath day of rest.
Sabbath! (HCTW 6)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 2:23-3:6Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take