In the darkest trial in human history, Jesus declared, “I am.” Mark 14:53–65 reveals the King who was condemned in our place. His faithfulness stands where ours collapses.

On the night when darkness fell and every follower scattered, Jesus walked forward with calm, sovereign courage. These four scenes from Gethsemane expose our frailty and exalt Christ’s faithfulness. Come behold the Savior who stood alone so we would never stand alone again.

In the quiet shadows of Gethsemane, Jesus faced the darkest night of His soul. While His disciples slept, He wrestled in prayer, submitting fully to the Father’s will. This passage pulls back the curtain on the cost of obedience and the agony of redemption. Before there was a cross on Calvary, there was surrender in the garden.      

In “From Is It I to Not Me” (Mark 14:22–31), we trace the journey from self-doubt to self-confidence — and how both can miss the mark without faith in Christ. As Jesus transitions the Passover into the Lord’s Supper, we see the old covenant give way to the new, and the disciples move from asking, “Is it I?” to insisting, “Not me!” — reminding us that humility, not pride, keeps us near the Savior when others fall away.

In the Upper Room, Jesus reveals that one of His own will betray Him — and the question echoes through every heart: “Is it I?” Judas’ tragic choice reminds us how close one can be to Christ and still be lost. This message from Mark 14:10–21 calls us to examine our hearts, trust God’s sovereign plan, and marvel at how He uses even sin to accomplish salvation.

Listen as Rev. Jay Lauritsen unpacks Jesus' declaration in John 14.

While the world plotted His death, one woman poured out her treasure in love.In Mark 14:1–9, Jesus calls her act “beautiful” — a fragrance that still fills the house of faith.Discover what true, costly worship looks like when love meets the cross.

Psalm 23 – “The Shepherd and His Sheep”On our 50th Anniversary Homecoming Sunday, Pastor Paul returns to the very text that began his ministry here 25 years ago. Together we give thanks for God’s faithfulness, renew our commitment to follow the Shepherd into the future, and call all people to trust in Christ, our Faithful Shepherd-King.

“No one knows the day or the hour — not the angels, not even the Son. But the Father does. Jesus calls us not to speculate, but to stay awake. Listen in as we close Mark 13 with a word every generation needs: Be ready. Stay faithful. Live today for the Day.

“Jesus said heaven and earth would shake—but His Word would never fail. In Mark 13:24–31 we see prophecy fulfilled in AD 70, proving Christ’s authority and the certainty of His promises. When worlds collapse, His Word still stands.”

Charlie Kirk’s murder is a sobering reminder that evil is real — but God is sovereign. This sermon calls the church to Lament, Repent, and Comment: to grieve biblically, cleanse our hearts of compromise, and speak gospel truth with courage and hope.

Judgement in inevitable because sin is a reality.  This week's sermon is designed to remind us of choices & chaos, decisions & destiny.  History really does repeat itself...

🎙️ New Sermon Audio: Let the Reader UnderstandJesus warned His disciples about a coming tribulation that would shake Jerusalem to its core. What did He mean by “the abomination of desolation”? Why did He urge them to flee without looking back? In this message, we unpack the prophetic words of Mark 13:14–23 and see how they were fulfilled in history—and why they still call us today to repentance, faith, and endurance. 👉 Listen now: Let the Reader Understand

Dragged into courts. Betrayed by family. Hated by all. Jesus warned His disciples what was coming—and every word came true before AD 70. Discover how their endurance saved the church, and why your endurance matters today.

“When the Stones Fall” (Mark 13:1–8)What did Jesus mean when He said the Temple would be torn down stone by stone? Was He talking about our future—or theirs? In this sermon, we explore how His prophecy came true in AD 70 and why that gives us confidence to trust His Word today. Don’t miss this eye-opening look at one of Jesus’ boldest predictions.

“Do You Dare Read Mark 13 Without Your Tradition?”What happens if you set aside the prophecy charts, headlines, and hype—and just let the text speak for itself?  Before the dust settles, discover how Jesus’ prophecy to His disciples reveals a victorious gospel, not a retreating church.

🎧 New Sermon Audio: "By His Wounds We Are Healed"Why did Jesus give us bread and a cup? What did His body carry that the blood alone did not?In this powerful message from Isaiah 53:5 & 1 Peter 2:24, we explore how Christ bore our very sins—not just in spirit, but in His body, on the cursed tree.🔥 Listen now and remember: the bread you hold tells the story of the Savior who held you. #Communion #ByHisWounds #ThisIsMyBody #GospelTruth #SermonAudio

When No One’s WatchingMark 12:38–44 | Jesus contrasts the showy religion of the scribes with the quiet, sacrificial faith of a poor widow.True worship isn’t measured by what we give—but by what it costs and who we trust.

Jesus started the day by flipping tables...Now he's turning them on his adversaries.  And yet there is much for us to learn here as Jesus reveals just how far we may be from the Kingdom.  It's all about Jesus.