Lake Wildwood Baptist Church

What was happening during the three hours of darkness at the cross? Listen to this sermon from Mark 15:33–37 and see how Jesus was forsaken so that we never would be.  

This is the audio from Sunday’s message at Lake Wildwood Baptist Church from Mark 15:26–32, where we examine the sign above Jesus’ head — “The King of the Jews.” What Rome meant for mockery, God meant for proclamation. Join us as we see the King numbered with rebels so rebels could be saved.

At the third hour — 9 a.m. — while priests were binding the morning lamb to the horns of the altar, the true Lamb of God was being bound to a cross outside the city. In this sermon from Mark 15:22–25, we explore the historical depth and covenant beauty of the crucifixion — the rejected King, the refused cup, and the Lamb slain on heaven’s schedule.

This is a weighty sermon, but a necessary one. We look at what Scripture says about innocent blood, how cultural “line-drawing” blurs moral clarity, and how the church can respond with both conviction and compassion—especially toward mothers, families, and the vulnerable. My prayer is that this message helps us think biblically, love sacrificially, and act faithfully.

Welcome to Lake Wildwood Baptist Church. Today’s message is titled “Helping Jesus: Lessons from the Accidental Disciple,” from Mark 15:21. In one powerful verse, we meet Simon of Cyrene—and discover what it means to go from a bystander to a cross-bearer.  

Jesus is mocked, beaten, and crowned in shame—yet He never stops being King. In this sermon from Mark 15:16–20, we see the silent strength of Christ, who willingly endured humiliation to save sinners. When the world mocks Jesus, heaven reveals His glory.

Truth is on trial—and the verdict was decided before the questions were asked. Mark 15 exposes how power panics when justice becomes inconvenient.

Peter’s bold confidence collapses in a cold courtyard—but Christ’s faithfulness never wavers. In When the Rooster Crows (Mark 14:66–72), we see how fear exposes our weakness and grace meets us in our failure.

Christmas is more than a season—it’s God’s love made visible. From 1 John 4:7–14, this sermon reveals how the Father sent His Son to save sinners and calls us to reflect that same love to one another.

Joy isn’t found when life gets easier—it’s found when God gets bigger. Discover how Mary sang with joy in the middle of uncertainty, and how you can too.  

Let's face it...The Christmas Season doesn't always lend itself to peace.  Maybe true peace is in a person who surpasses all seasons.

In the darkest trial in human history, Jesus declared, “I am.” Mark 14:53–65 reveals the King who was condemned in our place. His faithfulness stands where ours collapses.

On the night when darkness fell and every follower scattered, Jesus walked forward with calm, sovereign courage. These four scenes from Gethsemane expose our frailty and exalt Christ’s faithfulness. Come behold the Savior who stood alone so we would never stand alone again.

In the quiet shadows of Gethsemane, Jesus faced the darkest night of His soul. While His disciples slept, He wrestled in prayer, submitting fully to the Father’s will. This passage pulls back the curtain on the cost of obedience and the agony of redemption. Before there was a cross on Calvary, there was surrender in the garden.

In “From Is It I to Not Me” (Mark 14:22–31), we trace the journey from self-doubt to self-confidence — and how both can miss the mark without faith in Christ. As Jesus transitions the Passover into the Lord’s Supper, we see the old covenant give way to the new, and the disciples move from asking, “Is it I?” to insisting, “Not me!” — reminding us that humility, not pride, keeps us near the Savior when others fall away.

In the Upper Room, Jesus reveals that one of His own will betray Him — and the question echoes through every heart: “Is it I?” Judas’ tragic choice reminds us how close one can be to Christ and still be lost. This message from Mark 14:10–21 calls us to examine our hearts, trust God’s sovereign plan, and marvel at how He uses even sin to accomplish salvation.

Listen as Rev. Jay Lauritsen unpacks Jesus' declaration in John 14.

While the world plotted His death, one woman poured out her treasure in love. In Mark 14:1–9, Jesus calls her act “beautiful” — a fragrance that still fills the house of faith. Discover what true, costly worship looks like when love meets the cross.

Psalm 23 – “The Shepherd and His Sheep” On our 50th Anniversary Homecoming Sunday, Pastor Paul returns to the very text that began his ministry here 25 years ago. Together we give thanks for God’s faithfulness, renew our commitment to follow the Shepherd into the future, and call all people to trust in Christ, our Faithful Shepherd-King.

“No one knows the day or the hour — not the angels, not even the Son. But the Father does. Jesus calls us not to speculate, but to stay awake. Listen in as we close Mark 13 with a word every generation needs: Be ready. Stay faithful. Live today for the Day.