
Surrendering to the Power of Jesus
• Series: The Servant King
Pastor Darren Casper continues our sermon series on the book of Mark, The Servant King, with a sermon titled: Surrendering to the Power of Jesus. He is preaching out the passage Mark 3:22-30. We also celebrated baptisms! In this sermon, Pastor Darren Casper explores the Gospel of Mark, emphasizing that Jesus is the central figure of the Bible, the ultimate hero whose life, death, and resurrection form the good news of salvation. He explains that the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, points to Jesus as the one who redeems humanity from sin. Highlighting the unique structure and purpose of Mark's Gospel, Darren notes that it presents Jesus as the "Servant King" who came to serve and sacrifice for humanity. He addresses the misunderstanding and rejection Jesus faced from his family and religious leaders, illustrating the spiritual blindness that only God can overcome. Pastor Casper emphasizes the necessity of fully surrendering to Jesus' power, which triumphs over all evil and darkness. He clarifies the concept of the "unpardonable sin," explaining it as the persistent rejection of Jesus and His saving grace. The sermon concludes with a call to embrace Jesus as the only true hero and Savior, encouraging listeners to witness this transformation through the act of baptism, symbolizing their new life in Christ.