Jerusalem seemed untouchable—adorned with beauty, tradition, and religious power. But in Revelation 18, we witness its catastrophic fall as God's judgment exposes its unfaithfulness. Like the Titanic, what appeared secure was already sinking.This sermon explores the sobering collapse of a city that trusted in rituals and riches instead of the Lamb. Revelation 18 calls God's people to come out, to flee false hopes, and to find lasting security in Christ alone.📖 Passage: Revelation 18🕊️ Theme: Judgment, False Security, God's Justice, Christian Hope📍 Series: The Revelation of Jesus Christ

In this episode, Pastor Mark Groen unpacks Revelation 17, where we see a vivid vision of Jerusalem’s fall—not just as a city, but as a people who placed their trust in outward appearance instead of true faithfulness. The message confronts the dangers of compromise, reveals God's sovereign hand even in judgment, and centers our hope on the victory of Christ, the Lamb who conquers.

Main Points:

• The Seduction of Compromise

• God’s Sovereignty Over Judgment

• The Security of Those Who Belong to Christ

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How should we respond when we read of God's wrath in Scripture? Revelation 16 confronts us with the sobering reality of divine judgment, but it also reminds us of the matchless grace found in Christ.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark walks us through the seven bowls of wrath in Revelation 16, highlighting their precision, their connections to the Old Testament, and the escalating call to repentance. God's judgment is never random or excessive—it is measured, just, and righteous. And in contrast to the hard-heartedness described in this passage, we are invited to humble ourselves before the Lord and find shelter in the grace of Jesus.

📖 Scripture: Revelation 16

🧭 Sermon Theme: God's just wrath reveals his holiness—and magnifies the grace we receive through Christ.

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What does it mean to stand before the holiness of God and live? Revelation 15 offers a powerful glimpse into God’s justice, His unchanging holiness, and His abundant mercy toward His people.

In this message from Revelation 15, we consider the final preparations for God's judgment and the song of the redeemed who proclaim His greatness. We are reminded that while God's holiness demands perfect justice, those who are in Christ are shielded by His sacrifice. The verdict has been rendered, and the people of God are called to live lives of worship, gratitude, and faithful service in response.

What if the story of Jesus' resurrection ended with silence and fear? In this Resurrection Sunday meditation from Mark 16:1–8, Pastor Mark reflects on the abrupt ending of Mark’s Gospel—where the women flee the empty tomb in fear—and challenges us with the question: What will you do with the empty tomb? The story is true. The tomb is empty. Now the urgency rests on us.

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📖 Scripture: Mark 16:1–8

On the night Jesus was betrayed, He gave His disciples a new meal—a covenant meal that fulfilled the promise spoken through the prophet Jeremiah. In this Maundy Thursday message, Pastor Mark Groen explores Jeremiah 31:31–34 and Luke 22:7–20, highlighting God’s promise to give His people new hearts and establish a new covenant through Christ. As we come to the Lord’s Table, we come not only in remembrance, but as participants in the grace secured for us through the body and blood of our Savior.

Why does Jesus come into Jerusalem on a donkey? Why are the crowds waving palm branches and crying out “Hosanna”? And what happens when our assumptions about God collide with His greater plan?

In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Mark walks us through the familiar but profound moment in John 12:12–16. We explore how Jesus redefines kingship—not through political revolution but through suffering, sacrifice, and glory. This message will challenge you to consider the ways we reshape Jesus in our image and call you to receive the Savior as He truly is.

📖 Scripture:John 12:12–16

✝️ Sermon Highlights:

📌 The expectations of the crowd

📌 The symbolism of palm branches

📌 The humility of Jesus' entry

📌 The cross as the true throne

📌 The disciples' eventual understanding

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Is it really worth it to follow God when the wicked seem to win? In this powerful and hope-filled conclusion to the book of Malachi, we see that God is not blind to injustice nor forgetful of faithfulness. He promises that the Day of the Lord is coming—a day when the arrogant will face judgment, and the faithful will leap like calves set free.

The same God who calls His people to remember and return also provides the mercy we so desperately need in Jesus Christ.This sermon unpacks the final words of the Old Testament, showing us how the story points forward to Christ, the true Sun of Righteousness, who brings healing in His wings.

📖 Scripture: Malachi 3:13–4:6

🔍 Sermon Points:

📌 God Sees the Heart and Remembers the Faithful

📌 The Day of the Lord Will Reveal the Truth

📌 God’s Call to Return is Urgent and Hopeful

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00:00 – Welcome

00:16 – A Glimpse of Spring: Longing for Freedom

02:12 – Calves from the Stall: Malachi’s Joyful Image

03:41 – The Day Is Coming: God's Promise and Distinction

04:50 – Point 1: God Sees the Heart and Remembers the Faithful

08:18 – The Book of Remembrance and the Treasured Possession

11:02 – Point 2: The Day of the Lord Will Reveal the Truth

14:30 – Judgment Imagery: Oven, Stubble, Ashes

17:00 – Hope for the Faithful: The Sun of Righteousness

18:43 – Joyful Freedom: Leaping in the Light

20:20 – Point 3: God's Call Is Urgent and Hopeful

22:50 – The Law, the Heart, and the Need for a Savior

25:03 – The Gospel Hope: Return in Grace, Not Shame

26:38 – Closing Call to Return & Benediction

27:33 – Final Prayer