The Empty Tomb

February 2, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "The Empty Tomb"
 
Text: Mark 16:1-20
 
Sermon Points:
Prelude: What's going on with verses 9-20?
1) The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate hope of the believer.
2) The resurrection of Jesus sends us out to be on mission with Jesus.

Crucified in My Place, Part 2

January 26, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "Crucified in My Place, Part 2"
 
Text: Mark 15:33-47
 
Sermon Points:
1) To grasp the atonement, we must grasp the seriousness of God's wrath.
2) We have access to God through the torn flesh of Jesus.
3) We can have courage, because Sunday is coming!

Crucified in My Place, Part 1

January 19, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Title: "Crucified in My Place, Part 1"
 
Text: Mark 15:16-32
 
Sermon Points:
1) Jesus was shamed so that we might gain approval.
2) Because of the cross, we can live lives free of shame and guilt.
3) Jesus couldn't be saved so that He might save others. 

Crucified For Us Under Pontius Pilate

January 12, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "Crucified For Us Under Pontius Pilate"
 
Text: Mark 15:1-15
 
Sermon Points:
1) Jesus models for us how to suffer rightly. 
2) Jesus is a King, but not THAT kind of king.
3) Jesus takes our place and we get His.

A King in a Kangaroo Court

November 24, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: A King in a Kangaroo Court
Text: Mark 14:53-72
Sermon Points:
1) Satan loves to pervert justice.
2) Jesus is the Messianic King seated in power.
3) Will you respond like Judas or like Peter?

The Kiss of Death - Mark

November 17, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org 
Title: "The Kiss of Death" 
Text: Mark 14:43-52
Sermon Points:
1) Judas displays the kingdom of this world.
2) Jesus displays submission to the Father.
3) Jesus is the True and Better Adam.

The Anguish of Jesus - Mark

November 3, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "The Anguish of Jesus"
Text: Mark 14:32-42
Sermon Points:
1) The reality of Christ's anguish.
2) The dreadfulness of God's wrath.
3) The beauty of submission to God's will.
4) The strategy for standing firm in temptation.

The Faithful Shepherd - Mark

October 20, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "The Faithful Shepherd"
Text: Mark 14:26-31
Sermon Points:
1) Jesus sung with His sheep.
2) Jesus is committed to His sheep even unto death.
3) Jesus is a living Shepherd who leads His sheep.

A Better Passover Feast - Mark

October 13, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "A Better Passover Feast"
Text: Mark 14:12-25
Sermon Points:
1) Jesus sets the table (Christ’s control over the Last Supper).
2) Jesus serves at the table (Institution of the Lord’s Supper).
   a) The symbol.
   b) The reality.
3) Come sinner, and feast at the table (Christ’s invitation in the Lord’s Supper).

Perseverance to the End, Part 2 - Mark

September 29, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "Perseverance to the End, Part 2"
Text: Mark 13:24-37
Sermon Points:
1) Jesus will come again in power and glory.
2) Jesus will come again because His words are enduring.
3) Jesus will come again, so we should live faithful, hope-filled lives.