Grace E-Free Church - Denison, Iowa - Sermons

The Gospel of Mark - Part 30 – 13.1-23 - Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple

A few days before His crucifixion, Jesus predicts the destruction of the magnificent Jerusalem temple within a response to a question from four of His disciples.  

The Gospel of Mark - Part 29 – 12.35-44 Teaching in the Temple

Jesus teaches in the Temple a few days before His death instructing the scribes on His identity and showing that the motives behind the gracious act of a poor widow mean much to God.

The First Christmas Songs - Simeon – Luke 2.22-35

A man named Simeon meets the 40-day old Jesus in the temple and is inspired by the Holy Spirit to understand that this was the long expected Messiah

The First Christmas Songs - Zechariah, Part 2 – Luke 1.76-80

Zechariah's song continues as he praised God for his newborn son, a prophet that will prepare the way for the Messiah. 

The First Christmas Songs - Zechariah, Part 1 – Luke 1.67-75

Zechariah the priest opens his mouth after over 9 months of silence to prophesy about mercy, atonement and righteousness that soon coming Messiah will bring.

The First Christmas Songs - Mary, Part 2 – Luke 1.51-55

Mary's song continues as she praises God for favoring the humble and scattering the proud ending with a recognition that the Messiah will be fulfiller of covenants. 

The First Christmas Songs - Mary, Part 1 – Luke 1.46-50

After her encounter with Gabriel and meeting her cousin Elizabeth, Mary praises God with a song about joy and salvation in the LORD.

The Gospel of Mark - Part 28 – 12.18-34 — Resurrection and the Great Commandment

Jesus teaches the Sadducees a lesson on resurrection and He gives the two greatest commandments during a dialogue with a sincere scribe.

The Gospel of Mark - Part 27 – 12.1-17 — A Parable and Paying Taxes

Jesus gives a pointed parable critiquing the Judean Jewish leadership and answers a question about paying taxes means to trap Him (it doesn't!). 

The Gospel of Mark - Part 26 – 11.12-33 — Jesus’ Authority

Jesus takes over the temple as he judges the actions of the sellers and moneychangers