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Sunday Sermon – May 31, 2026- “Mission Accomplished” – Mark 16:1-8

May 31, 2026

Mission Accomplished
Mark 16:1-8
May 31, 2026
Dr. Kelly B. Burton

We made it! The last sermon of the Gospel of Mark. The ending is something none of us suspected. The women at the tomb come as if Jesus is still dead (they bring spices for His body!). They allow their fear to drown their faith. In verse 8, they ran away from the tomb, seized with fear and trembling, and they said nothing to anyone. What is Mark up to here in the Resurrection story? I have the answer. You will need your Bible for this.

Main Idea: Mission Accomplished: Jesus has risen from the dead. Don’t be afraid to tell someone.

16:1-5 A Tender Trap for Unsuspecting Church Members
The women are totally oblivious to the resurrection.

16:6-8 Special Comfort for Christians Who Need A Second Chance
The words of the young man are the sweet spot of the text.

16:14-20 Unfinished Business Left for the Modern-Day Church Member
“And they went out and preached everywhere.”

Sunday Sermon – May 24, 2026 – “The Death of Death in Jesus” – Mark 15:33-39

May 24, 2026

The Death of Death in Jesus Mark 15:33-39 May 24, 2026 Dr. Kelly B. Burton In Gethsemane Judas betrays Jesus identifying Him to the Jewish religious leaders. They take Him to the high priest where He is interrogated and humiliated. The next day was Friday, crucifixion day. He was brought before the Roman governor Pilate.… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – May 3, 2026 “Supper for Grateful Sinners” – Mark 14:17-31

May 3, 2026

Supper for Grateful Sinners Mark 14:17-31 May 3, 2026 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Last Supper was the last meal Jesus and His disciples shared together. It took place on Thursday of Passion Week. Christians celebrate the Lord’s Supper in obedience to Christ’s command to “Do this in remembrance of Me.” So, who can participate… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – March 22, 2026; “Four-Dimensional Love”- Mark 12:28-34

March 22, 2026

Four-Dimensional Love Mark 12:28-34 March 22, 2026 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Chapter 11 marks the arrival of Jesus and His disciples into Jerusalem. The city was busting at the seams. Pilgrims from everywhere had arrived for Passover and Pentecost Festivals. One scholar estimates the population at that time to be around 2.5 million people! This… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – March 8, 2026 – “The Kind of People that Inherit the Kingdon of God” – Mark 10: 13-16, 46-52

March 8, 2026

The Kind of People Who Inherit the Kingdom of God Mark 10:13-16, 46-52 March 8, 2026 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The way I read Mark’s Gospel is not chronologically but theologically. This is why I put these two stories in chapter 10 together. In both accounts the people who approach Jesus are rebuked. The rebukers… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – February 22, 2026 – “The Requirements for a Christ Follower ” – Mark 8:33- 38

February 22, 2026

The Requirements for A Christ Follower Mark 8:33-9:1 February 22, 2026 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Mark 8 features Part Two of the Gospel of Mark. From this point on, Jesus, the disciples, and the crowds turn south and head for Jerusalem. We know what awaits Jesus there. Jesus never viewed His life in a fatalistic… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – January 18, 2026 – “How does the Kingdom of God grow” – Mark 4:1-20

January 18, 2026

How Does the Kingdom of God Grow? Mark 4:1-20 January 18, 2026 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Remember the crowds in Mark’s Gospel? By chapter 4 they have grown to an unmanageable mob who do not care if Jesus eats or sleeps. Jesus’ crowd management was the parable. Parables provide a megaphone allowing God to break… Read More »

Sunday Sermon -January 11, 2026 – “And He Was Preaching the Word to Them” – Mark 2:1-12

January 11, 2026

And He Was Preaching the Word to Them Mark 2:1-12 January 11, 2026 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Are you keeping up with Jesus? Mark has Jesus on the move preaching, teaching, delivering and healing the crowds. Crowds in Mark’s gospel indicate those who come to Jesus for all the wrong reasons. They want healing and… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – December 28, 2025 “Patterns of God’s Grace” – Mark 1:16-28

December 28, 2025

Patterns of God’s Grace Mark 1:16-28 December 28, 2025 Dr. Kelly B. Burton In these two paragraphs I see two encounters Jesus initiated with people. The four fishermen heard that Jesus wants to make them fishers of men and they promptly surrendered their jobs and themselves. We should learn how to count the cost from… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – November 24, 2024 – “Sacrificial Service – Serving Like Jesus” – Mark 10:32-45

November 24, 2024

Sacrificial Service – Serving like Jesus Mark 10:32-45 November 24, 2024 Brennan Margos In Mark 10 we see Jesus traveling and teaching the crowds. He has an encounter with the rich young ruler, the disciples request to sit with Him in glory, He heals a blind man. Jesus is teaching and performing miracles. There is… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – November 19, 2023 – “The Grand Finale” – Mark 13:24-27

November 19, 2023

The Grand Finale Mark 13:24-27 Sunday, November 19, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton After the Great Tribulation darkness will cover the earth again. Observant Bible readers will remember there was darkness in Genesis 1:1-2 signaling the end of chaos and disorder. Darkness signaled the end of our separation from God while Jesus was on His… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – November 5, 2023 – “Two Photos of Flawless Faith” -Mark 10:46-52, 12:41-44

November 5, 2023

Two Photos of Flawless Faith Mark 10:46-52, 12:41-44 Sunday, November 5, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Bible takes crystal clear photos of what Kingdom citizenship looks like. God doesn’t leave us guessing. These two outcasts, blind Bartimaeus and the poor Widow, teach us the right response to Jesus. Although blind, Bartimaeus sees Jesus more… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – October 22, 2023 – “Fundamentals for the Christ Follower” – Mark 8:31-38

October 22, 2023

Fundamentals for the Christ Follower Mark 8:31-38 Sunday, October 22, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton We are at the halfway point in Mark’s Gospel. For the first time, Jesus mentions His suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection in Mark 8. The disciples and the crowds were growing exponentially so it just makes sense that Jesus thins the… Read More »

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