Johntown MBC

In Mark 3:13–19, Jesus turns from the crowds to a mountain and calls a small band of ordinary men to Himself. Fishermen. A tax collector. A zealot. Even a future betrayer.Before they are sent out to preach, they are first called to be with Him. Relationship precedes responsibility. Communion comes before commission.In this message, we explore what it means to be called to come to Christ in surrender and then called to go in mission. The pattern hasn’t changed. Jesus still summons His people to Himself—and then sends them into the world with His authority and His gospel.The question is not simply whether we admire Jesus, but whether we have truly come to Him… and whether we are willing to go for Him.Title: Called to Come and Called to GoSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: February 22, 2026

In Mark 3:7–12, the crowds are swelling, the pressure is mounting, and even the forces of hell are trembling. People travel from every direction to see Jesus. The sick press in to touch Him. Demons fall before Him and cry out, “You are the Son of God!”Yet amid the popularity and power, the central issue is not what others think—but what we believe.In this sermon, we examine Christ’s growing fame, His undeniable authority over sickness and Satan, and the stunning confession that reveals His true identity. Heaven knows who He is. Hell knows who He is. The question is: Do we?Join us as we behold Jesus—not merely as a miracle worker—but as the eternal Son of God who demands our worship, trust, and total allegiance.Date: January 18, 2026Title: Jesus, the Son of GodSeries: The Gospel of Mark

In Mark 3:1–6, hostility toward Jesus reaches a breaking point as He confronts hardened hearts in the synagogue and heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. While religious leaders watch with accusation in mind, Jesus responds with compassion, righteous anger, and restoring grace. In this message, we see the danger of legalism, the tragedy of spiritual hardness, and the hope found in Christ—the Lord of the Sabbath—who steps into human brokenness to make people whole. Even as opposition grows and plots form against Him, God’s redemptive plan moves forward, reminding us that through hostility, true hope is born.Title: From Hostility Comes HopeSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: January 11, 2026

In Mark 2:23–28, Jesus confronts man-made religion and reclaims the true purpose of the Sabbath. As the Pharisees accuse His disciples of breaking the law, Jesus reveals that the Sabbath was never meant to burden God’s people—but to bless them. In this message, we explore how legalism obscures grace, why mercy outweighs ritual, and how Jesus declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath. True rest is not found in rule-keeping, but in coming to Christ—the One who gives rest for weary souls and invites us to trust Him fully.Title: The Benefit of the SabbathSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: January 4, 2026

In Mark 2:18–22, Jesus responds to questions about fasting by revealing the heart of life in God’s kingdom. Through the images of a wedding feast, a new garment, and fresh wine, Jesus shows that following Him is not about joyless duty or religious patchwork—but about new life marked by grace, freedom, and celebration. In this message, we explore why serving Christ flows from joy rather than obligation, why legalism leads to famine instead of feast, and how the presence of the Bridegroom changes everything. Christianity is not a funeral procession—it is a wedding celebration.Title: Serving Jesus is a Joyous ThingSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: December 28, 2025

In Mark 2:14–17, Jesus does the unthinkable—He calls a despised tax collector, dines with sinners, and declares His mission to heal the spiritually sick. As opposition begins to rise, Jesus answers the question “Why?” with gospel clarity: He did not come for the self-righteous, but for sinners in need of grace. In this message, we see the sovereign call of Christ, the transforming power of His grace, and the hope that no one is beyond His reach. Jesus is not ashamed to draw near to the outcast—He is a Friend of sinners, and that is very good news for us all.Title: Jesus is a Friend of SinnersSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: December 7, 2025

In Mark 2:1–13, a paralyzed man is lowered through a roof in desperate hope of healing—but Jesus addresses a deeper need first. Before restoring broken limbs, He forgives broken hearts. In this message, we explore why forgiveness of sins is humanity’s greatest need, how Jesus alone has the authority to grant it, and what happens when grace reaches the deepest places of our lives. As opposition begins to rise and the identity of Christ comes into focus, we are reminded that our greatest problem is not our circumstances—but our sin—and our greatest hope is found in the One who says, “Your sins are forgiven.”Title: Our Greatest NeedSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: November 16, 2025

In Mark 1:35–45, the Kingdom advances not only through prayer and preaching, but through cleansing. As a desperate leper kneels before Jesus, we witness the compassion of Christ, the power of His touch, and the grace that makes the unclean clean. In this message, we explore how physical leprosy points to a deeper spiritual condition—our sin—and how Jesus, the Great High Priest, willingly takes our uncleanness upon Himself to make us whole. Join us as we see the gospel on display: a Savior who touches the untouchable, redeems the cursed, and cleanses sinners by His grace.Title: A Day in the Life: The Kingdom Advances, Pt. 3- CleansingSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: November 9, 2025

In Mark 1:35–45, Jesus emerges from the solitude of prayer with renewed purpose: to preach. Though the crowds sought miracles, Jesus made it clear that His primary mission was proclamation—bringing the good news of God’s kingdom to every town and every person. In this message, we explore why preaching stands at the heart of Christ’s ministry, how the gospel both saves and transforms, and why believers today must carry that same message into the world. Join us as we see how prayer leads to proclamation, and how the kingdom advances as God’s people speak the good news.Title: The Kingdom Advances, Pt. 2: PreachingSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: November 2, 2025

In Mark 1:35–45, we follow Jesus into the quiet darkness of early morning as He steps away from the crowds to commune with His Father. Before preaching, before healing, before confronting evil—Jesus prays. In this message, we explore why the Kingdom advances first and foremost through prayer, how solitude strengthens ministry, and how Jesus’ own example teaches us to seek God before stepping into the work He’s given us. Join us as we begin this three-part series and rediscover the power and priority of prayer in the life of the church.Title: The Kingdom Advances, Pt. 1: PrayerSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: October 26, 2025

As the sun sets on the Sabbath in Capernaum, the quiet of evening is broken by a crowd gathered at Peter’s door. The sick, the suffering, and the oppressed come seeking help—and they find it in Jesus. With every touch and every word, He displays both compassion and authority. The Servant-King heals diseases, silences demons, and reveals that the kingdom of God has come near. In this message, we see that Christ’s mission is not only to heal bodies but to rescue souls—to drive back the darkness with the light of His saving grace.Date: October 12, 2025Title: A Day in the Life: The Servant's MissionSeries: The Gospel of Mark

When Jesus leaves the synagogue and steps into Simon Peter’s house, His divine power meets an ordinary need. A fevered woman lies helpless—until the Servant of the Lord takes her by the hand and raises her up. In that simple touch, we see grace that restores and strength that renews. Peter’s mother-in-law is not only healed but immediately begins to serve. In this message, we learn that Christ restores us not for comfort but for calling—so that even the most ordinary acts, done in His name, become extraordinary opportunities for His glory.Date: October 5, 2025Sermon Title: A Day in the Life: A House HealedSermon Series: The Gospel of Mark

What happens when Jesus shows up and interrupts the ordinary? In this message, we see a normal Sabbath service in Capernaum suddenly shaken by divine authority. Jesus’ words astonish the people, His power silences demons, and His presence reveals who truly rules the heart. When Christ enters our “day in the life,” He doesn’t just inform us—He transforms us. The question is: will we recognize His authority and bow to Him, or simply treat His presence as an interruption?Sermon Title: A Day in the Life: Church InterruptedSermon Series: The Gospel of MarkDate: September 28, 2025

When Jesus walked along the shores of Galilee, He didn’t just call fishermen—He issued a summons that would change the course of their lives: “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” In this episode, we explore the high calling of following Christ: leaving behind our old priorities, embracing His mission, and learning what it means to live in continual repentance and faith. From the nets of Peter, Andrew, James, and John to the everyday routines of our own lives, Jesus still calls and commissions His people today. Are you ready to follow Him?Title: The High Calling of Following JesusSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: September 21, 2025

When John the Baptist is silenced and thrown into prison, Jesus steps forward with a message that cannot be contained: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” In this episode, we look at the setting of His ministry in Galilee, the substance of His announcement about God’s kingdom breaking into history, and the summons to repent and believe. The message is simple, but the implications are eternal. The King has come, the kingdom is here, and the time to respond is now.Sermon Title: The Servant's MessageSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: August 8, 2025

Before Jesus begins His public ministry, the Spirit drives Him into the wilderness—a place of desolation, danger, and testing. For forty days He faces the schemes of Satan, the threats of wild beasts, and the weight of hunger and weakness. Yet where Adam, Abraham, Moses, and David all failed, Jesus stood firm. In this message, we see the Servant identifying with us, standing in our place, and showing that God is present even in the wilderness. When trials come and temptation presses hard, we can take hope: the One who was tested is the One who helps us endure.Sermon Title: The Servant in the WildernessSeries: The Gospel of MarkDate: August 24, 2025

Even the Servant needed credentials. In His baptism at the Jordan, Jesus steps out of obscurity and into His Father’s mission—not with fanfare or earthly power, but in humility and obedience. In this passage we see His entrance, His example, and His exaltation. The Son of God identifies with sinners, standing in the water not because He needed repentance, but because He came to bear our sin and bring us life. The heavens open, the Spirit descends, and the Father declares His delight. This message invites us to behold the Servant-King in the water, and to follow Him into the life He alone can give.Date: August 17, 2025Title: The Servant in the WaterSeries: The Gospel of Mark

Mark wastes no time—he opens with John the Baptist, the faithful forerunner who prepared the way for Jesus. In this first message, we see that the gospel isn’t rules or self-help but the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.Title: The Faithful ForerunnerText: Mark 1:1–8Series: The Gospel of MarkDate: August 17, 2025

In the final message of our Ephesians series, Bro. Sean calls believers to take their stand—not in fear, but in faith—as soldiers of Christ. Drawing from the powerful imagery of the armor of God, this sermon unpacks what it means to be strong in the Lord and to withstand the schemes of the devil.We are not spectators in the Christian life—we are soldiers in a spiritual war. And in this war, human strength will fail. Our hope lies not in strategy or self-discipline, but in Christ's strength, God's truth, and the Spirit's sword. In this message, you'll be equipped with a biblical view of spiritual warfare and reminded of the enemy's tactics—and more importantly, God’s provision for your victory.From the belt of truth to the shield of faith, Bro. Sean lays out the armor piece by piece, showing how the gospel shapes not only how we stand firm—but how we fight well. If you’ve ever felt the weight of temptation, discouragement, or spiritual opposition, this sermon will strengthen your resolve and remind you: the battle belongs to the Lord.Date: August 3, 2025Title: The Gospel in BattleSeries: Ephesians- The Gospel in Life

In this message, Bro. Sean takes us into the final set of Paul’s household codes, bringing the gospel to bear on one of the most ordinary—and often overlooked—arenas of life: our work. Drawing from Ephesians 6:5–9, he addresses the first-century relationship between slaves and masters, translating its enduring principles to today’s employees and employers.More than just a call to diligence, this message lifts our eyes to see that every task—no matter how small or routine—can be holy. When we work with sincerity, with reverence, and as unto the Lord, our work becomes worship. And when those in authority lead with justice, humility, and mutual honor, the workplace becomes a stage for gospel witness.Bro. Sean also confronts the historical context with grace and clarity, helping us see how the gospel not only reshapes hearts but slowly reforms structures from the inside out. Whether you punch a clock, lead a team, teach in a classroom, or raise kids at home, this sermon reminds us: you serve Christ right where you are.Faith stays. Grace obeys. And the workplace becomes a platform for glory.Date: July 27, 2025Sermon Title: The Gospel in the WorkplaceSeries: Ephesians- The Gospel in Life