Mark 12:18-27: Extraordinarily Ordinary
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
As we work backward through Mark 12:18–27, we discover that the resurrection isn’t just a theological concept—it’s the hope of the gospel. Jesus points to the ordinary words spoken by God to Moses, “I am the God of Abraham…” and shows us something extraordinary: God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Heaven, too, is more than we imagine. Jesus reminds us it’s not a mere extension of earthly relationships. It’s something far greater. Heaven is a hotel on the way to the final destination, the new heavens and new earth, where God will dwell with His people. The...
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Mark 12:13-16: Under God's Rule
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
In this episode, we look at how the religious leaders attempt to trap Jesus with a political question about paying taxes to Caesar. But Jesus, with divine wisdom, exposes their hypocrisy and reframes the issue altogether. Rather than setting government against God, Jesus reminds us that even governing authorities exist under God’s sovereign rule. The coin may bear Caesar’s image, but humanity bears God’s. Our ultimate allegiance belongs to Him. As citizens of heaven, we live in this world but not of it. Christ’s answer points forward to the coming new heavens and new earth, where...
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Mark 11:27-Mark 12:12: Rebellion And The Authority of God
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
Join us as we continue our journey through Holy Week in Mark 11:27–12:12. Pastor Stephen Williams opens God’s Word to examine the hardness of the Pharisees' hearts and the sovereign authority of Christ as He confronts their rebellion. Come be reminded of the Lord’s rightful claim over His people and His vineyard.
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Mark 11: The Withering of the Temple
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
This week, we unpack a powerful and sobering message centered on the withering of the fig tree in Mark 11, and what it reveals about dead religion, man-made systems, and the all-sufficient work of Christ. Jesus invites us into life. Not a life of bitterness or striving, but one of dependency on Him because he alone gives life. He says: “Do not eat of that fruit again.” Will you place your faith in Christ’s work alone today?
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Mark 11:1-11: The Triumphal Entry
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
This sermon from Mark 11:1–11 calls us to examine how our trust in performance, reputation, and prosperity chokes out true faith. Christ did not come to support our idols, but to replace our hearts of stone with hearts made alive by grace. The Gospel takes root in the soil of surrender, not pride. Only when we lay down our self-sufficiency and submit to the King who came to die can we truly live.
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Mark 10:32-52: What Do You Want Jesus To Do For You?
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
Are you weary of the sin that so easily entangles—selfishness, anger, anxiety, and the endless striving for significance in the eyes of the world? This past Sunday, we opened Mark 10:32–52 and were reminded of the cry that flows from a heart awakened by grace: “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. I want to see You. I want to follow You.” In this text, we see not the strength of man, but the mercy of Christ. It is not our desperation that saves us, but the sovereign compassion of the King who hears and responds. When we are brought low in repentance and look to Christ in faith, He...
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Mark 10:13-31: All I Have Is Christ
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
This Sunday, we reflect on Jesus’ teaching in Mark 10:13–31 and are reminded of a foundational truth: salvation is by grace alone, not by anything we contribute. Christ did not save us because of our morality, our status, or our works. We bring nothing to the table but our need. Like the children brought to Jesus, we come empty-handed. Like the rich young ruler, we are confronted with the idols we cling to—status, wealth, self-righteousness—and called to lay them down. The gospel demands our total surrender. This passage calls us to repent of trusting in ourselves and to rest fully in...
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Mark 10:1-12: Teaching About Divorce
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
This Sunday, we had the privilege of hearing from one of our elders, Pastor Logan Garrett, as he walked us through Mark 10:1–12, where Jesus teaches about divorce. As Christians, we're called to take marriage seriously while striving to be faithful in our commitments, reflecting the way God is always faithful to us.
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Mark 9:35-43, 45, 47-50: The Way of a Christian
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
This week’s sermon focused on how Christians are called to live differently from the world. True followers of Christ are marked by valuing people who offer no advantage to us, resisting the pull of comparison, competition, and self-promotion. Instead of seeking status, Christians seek to see others joined to Christ. Listen to the full sermon today!
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1 Corinthians 15: Easter Sunday
Ovilla Road Baptist Church
Because Jesus rose from the grave, He offers new life to all who are in Him. If you belong to Christ, you can be confident—one day, all things will be made new, and you will rise again. Death does not have the final word. Celebrate the hope of the resurrection and enjoy Sunday’s sermon!
info_outlineToday, we return to the Gospel of Mark after the Advent season. The feeding of the 5,000 is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Join us as we explore what it means to stop trying to make Jesus fit our own expectations and instead allow Him to be the King He truly is. Let's submit to Him and allow Him to fill us up while we live in green pastures.