"Nazarene Faces Roman Trial" is the fifty-eighth sermon in this series. Jesus stands trial in a Roman court before Pontius Pilate. Pilate, finding no guilt in Jesus, seeks to release him but ultimately caves to the pressure of an angry crowd demanding the crucifixion of Jesus.
"Disciples Nowhere To Be Found" is the fifty-seventh sermon in this series. We take a look at the person of Peter, his pride, his denial and his recovery. God opens up Peter's eyes and breaks the "rock" so that he can be useful to the kingdom.
"Jewish Courts Demand Execution" is the fifty-sixth sermon in this series. Jesus stands trial before the Sanhedrin, which was the ruling council of elders for the nation of Israel. They were the Jewish center of religious and political power. Christ’s profession of Messiahship leads them to call for his execution.
"Shocking Turn of Events - Judas Betrays His Rabbi" is the fifty-fifth sermon in this series. Jesus is arrested upon the betrayal by Judas Iscariot. In great irony, He identifies Jesus to be arrested by kissing Him and a commotion ensues.
"Witnesses Claim Jesus is Under Great Distress" is the fifty-fourth sermon in this series. Jesus comes under great anxiety and distress in the Garden of Gethsemane. He prays to the Father that the cup of wrath be removed from Him. Nevertheless, He submits to the will of the Father as His hour of arrest comes.
"Stories of a Savior" is our sermon series through Mark. "Predictions of Denial" is the fifty-third sermon in this series. Jesus prophesies that His disciples will flee when He is arrested and crucified. This is shocking news to them and they wonder how it could be true. They express their devotion to their master in these final hours. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
"Jesus Begins a New Tradition" is the fifty-second sermon in this series. At the Last Supper Jesus instituted what we commonly now call communion. This tradition of the church looks back to Jesus’ death, celebrates His presence among His church, and anticipates His return.
"Jesus and His Twelve Celebrate Passover Locally" is the fifty-first sermon in this series. Jesus gathers His disciples in an upper guest room to eat the Passover meal together, famously known as the last supper. Jesus reveals His knowledge of His coming betrayal and tells His disciples more details of how His arrest will come to pass.