On our second to last Sunday as Hope Bridge Church, Pastor Jessica shares her heart for our community as we move forward--that we would be known by our deep connectedness with God.
This Palm Sunday we take a look at a frequently looked-over moment form the last week of Jesus' life, the moment when an unnamed woman "wastes" an extremely valuable bottle of perfume by breaking the bottle and pouring it over the heard of Jesu
Mark 13 is a highly speculative and largely misunderstood passage of Scripture. But when we pair back the though statements, we realize the simple power of Jesus' words.
In Mark 12, Jesus directly debates the religious leaders, confounding them with his wisdom and insight. But Jesus' words aren't merely rhetoric for first century Jews, they teach us a profound truths about the primacy of love today.
Mark pairs two seemingly unrelated stories side-by-side in chapter 10. But upon closer examination, Jesus' question to his disciples and a blind beggar provide a clear glimpse into Jesus' heart, and challenge us today.
In this message, we jump ahead to chapter 11 and look at his strange encounter with a fig tree, an encounter that reminds us of the importance of being people of spiritual "essence" and not simply "pretense".
In Mark 9, Jesus undergoes a powerful transformation before the eyes of three of his disciples in order to prove once and for all He's the King and His Kingdom is here.
As we continue our Mark series, we look at the challenge amid seemingly impossible situations to respond with desperate trust in Jesus vs. self-sufficiency or cynicism. We also learn that in our desperation, Jesus responds with compassion and p
Mark 7 finds Jesus once again challenging the religious leaders who seem more interested in outward appearance than in the condition of the heart. Jesus makes it clear that the only thing that really matters is whether one's heart is connected
In this morning's message, Pastor Jessica challenges the notion that Jesus is merely a God to be admired; rather than an invitation to participate in the work of the Kingdom.
In Mark chapter 6, Jesus once again encounters opposition (this time from those in his hometown). Jesus then sends his disciples out to do the same things he'd been doing--healing, loving, serving. He tells them to expect opposition. 2,000 year
This morning we begin our journey through the Gospel of Mark by highlighting the titles Mark gives Jesus in the first verse of his gospel--the Messiah and the Son of God. Find out how these titles give shape to Jesus' ministry.