Why Do People Hate Jesus?

Sermon on October 20 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture:  Mark 11:27-33 We don’t generally like people interfering in our lives – or our religion! Jesus is the ‘transcendental interferer’ (CS Lewis) 1. JESUS PUSHES ALL OUR BUTTONS! (v27) He challenges our right to our rights The authority challenge is there throughout Jesus’ ministry – and…

Being or Playing the ‘Church?’

Sermon on October 13 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture:  Mark 11:12-26 A sandwich story: a fig tree, Temple and fig tree again. A picture that what you see, or think you see is not always reality. 1. ARE WE GOOD-LOOKERS, OR FRUIT-BEARERS? (v12-14) What looks like a promising tree … Passover took place in April….

Are You Cheering or Following?

Sermon on September 22 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture:  Mark 11:1-11 It is easy in life to get so close to someone, yet remain so far. The same crowd that cheers Jesus, leaves Him as quickly. In a power-hungry world… 1. JESUS IS THE ONLY KING WHO MAPS OUT HIS PATH! (v1-6) Jesus composes the…

How Is Your Faith Life?

Sermon on September 15 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture:  Mark 10:46-52 What is true faith? Why is important that we not only know Jesus but where we stand with Him as well? I. TRUE FAITH SEES! (v 46) Bartimaeus name = ‘son of honor’ True faith is seeing ourselves as we truly are, so we…

Serving Is Not For Sissies

Sermon on September 8 by Pastor Roland Eskinazi Scripture: Mark 10:32-45 Is serving just a seven letter word for us? Something we admire in others? Are you living a cross-shaped life? If you want to live a cross-shaped life: I. EMBRACE A SENSE OF DESTINY! (v32-34) Jesus – compelled by His future Jesus models mission…