The Pillar Church Podcast

Preacher: Greg Alles
Passage: Mark 14:26-72
Big Idea: We must follow Jesus' example to triumph like He did.
Sermon Points:
Beware of Pride and Overconfidence (v. 26-31)
Learn the Power of Introspective Prayer (v. 32-42)
Admit Weakness and Accept Exposure (v. 43-52)
Gaze at the Glory of Jesus (v. 53-65)
Mourn Your Wretchedness (v. 66-72)

Preacher: Dave Cartwright
Passage: Mark 12:1-25
Big Idea: Display your devotion to your Deliverer. 
Sermon Points:
Costly Devotion (v. 1-11)
Costly Deliverance (v. 12-25)

Preacher: Greg Alles
Passage: Mark 13
Big Idea: However dark and difficult life gets, stay focused on gospel witness.
Sermon Points:
The Temple Will Be Destroyed (v. 1-4)
There Will Be Many False Leaders, Wars, Natural Disasters (v. 5-8)
Warning 1: Do Not Be Deceived or Alarmed
The Gospel Will Go To All Nations By Disciple’s Witness (v. 9-13)
Warning 2: You Must Endure Persecution and Hatred
There Will Be A Sign When To Flee Judea (v. 14-23)
Warning 3: Don’t Be Led Astray
Jesus Will Return When the Gospel Mission Is Complete (v. 24-27)
“These Things” Will Take Place In This Generation (v. 28-31)
Only The Father Knows When Jesus Will Return (v. 32-37)
Warning 4: Accept Limitations and Stay Awake
 

Preacher: Dave Cartwright
Passage: Mark 12:38-44
Big Idea: Follow the example of those that have a sincere and sacrificial faith.
Sermon Points:
An Unlikely Bad Example (v. 38-40)
An Unlikely Good Example (v. 41-44)

Preacher: Dave Cartwright
Passage: Mark 12:13-37
Big Idea: Convinced of who Jesus is, we commit to follow His teaching.
Sermon Points:
About The Beginning (v. 13-17)
About The End (v. 18-27)
About The Now (v. 28-34)
About Himself (v. 35-37)

Preacher: Greg Alles
Passage: Mark 11:27-12:12
Big Idea: Following Jesus means choosing God’s power instead of human power.
Sermon Points:
Human Power Despises God's Power (v. 27-33)
Human Power Kills God to Reign Supreme (v. 1-8)
God's Power Will Marvelously Prevail Over Human Power (v. 9-12)

Preacher: Greg Alles
Passage: Mark 11:1-25
Big Idea: Our alignment with what God wants will determine our blessing or cursing.
Sermon Points:
God Wants All People to Find Blessing in Him (v. 1-17a)
Prioritizing Our Wants Over God's End in a Curse (v. 17-20)
Prioritizing What God Wants Ends Up Moving Mountains (v. 21-25)

Preacher: Dave Cartwright
Passage: Mark 10:32-52
Big Idea: Desire to see Jesus clearly and follow Him on mission.
Sermon Points:
A Reminder (v. 32-34)
A Bad Request (v. 35-45)
A Good Request (v. 46-52)

Preacher: Dave Cartwright
Passage: Mark 10:13-31
Big Idea: Dependence on the King is required for entrance into His Kingdom
Sermon Points:
A Picture of Dependence (v. 13-16)
A Failure to Leave (v. 17-22)
A Warning (v. 23-28)
A Promise (v. 29-31)

Preacher: Greg Alles
Passage: Mark 10:1-12
Big Idea: The way of the cross softens hard hearts so marriages can flourish.
Sermon Points:
A Dangerous Topic (Vs 1-4)
The Heart of the Matter (Vs 5-9)
The Church's Divine Standard (Vs 10-12)
Takeaway: The way of the cross is a long, slow process of death to self that leads to life