In this sermon we will see Job present his final defense to God in Job 29-31. Job's example shows us that whether things in our lives are good or bad, we should still hold firm to our commitments. In particular, Job focuses on his commitment to purity and honesty in Job 31:1-12. In the same way, we should commit to purity and honesty in our interactions with others.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "Whether my life is going poorly or great, do I hold firm to my faith commitments?" "Do I practice purity and honesty in my own life?"

In this sermon we will be looking at Jesus' arrest and trial before the religious leaders. He was betrayed by Judas, abandoned by His disciples, oppressed by the authorities, yet He still remained faithful. What can we learn about Him from His example? Come Sunday to find out!

Have I ever felt betrayed, abandoned, or oppressed?
What encouragement can I take from the fact that Jesus also experienced those things?

Pastor Tom will shares from Mark 14:26-31 about Jesus' prediction that His disciples would deny and abandon Him. Jesus knew from eternity past that they would deny Him and leave Him all alone, and yet, He still goes before them and claims them as His own. He does the same with us. When we are faithless, we can rest knowing that Jesus will be faithful.

How have I been faithless to Jesus?
How has He remained faithful to me?

We look at the powerful account of Jesus driving money-changers out of the temple from Mark 11:12-25. This dramatic story will teach us about the faith and worship that pleases God. He is not interested in fruitless worship that doesn't have impact on how we live. Rather, our Lord is pleased by faith that leads us to pray and trust in God alone.


How do I worship God?
What does it mean to depend on God?
Is that the attitude that I have when I pray?