Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

The King Who Died

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Mark 15:16-41

Big Idea: We need to decide who we think Jesus is.

Sermon Points:

When the King was killed

1. Some people mocked Him.
2. Same marveled.

Application Points:

1. Is He the Son of God - or not?
2. Is He the solution to your sin - or not?
3. Is He the hope of all the world - or not?

The King Who Stayed Silent

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Mark 15:1-15

Big Question? Why didn't Jesus justify Himself?

Sermon Points:

1. An Innocent King Stays Silent
2. A Convicted Murderer Goes Free

Big Idea: Jesus endured the ultimate injustice so that He could justify us.

Application Points:

Because He endured our injustice:

1. We can be honest about our sin.
2. We can stay silent when we are accused.
3. We can be certain we are justified.

The King’s Trial & Our Testimony

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Mark 14:53-72

Big Question: How will we testify about Jesus?

Sermon Points:

1. Confusion
2. Clarity 
3. Chaos

Big Idea: The Gospel is worth being rejected for.

Application Points: 

We can testify about Jesus by:

1. Following Him from a distance.
2. Denying Him in public.
3. By speaking up & joining in His rejection.

 

When the King is Arrested

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Mark 14:26-52

Big Question: What will we do when the world "arrests" Jesus?

Big Idea: Jesus saves us inspite of us.

Application:

1. We can fall asleep. Response of naivety.
2. We can kiss Jesus & help the world. Response of deception.
3. We can act like tough guys. Response of pride.
4. We can run away naked. Response of fear.
5. We can trust in the sovereign will of God.

The King Who Sacrifices Himself

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Mark 14:12-26

Big Question: When & how will God really deliver us?

Sermon Points:

1. A Passover Celebration is Prepared
2. A Heinous Betrayal is Predicted
3. A Very Old Covenant is Made New

Big Answer: Jesus is our Ultimate Passover Lamb.

Application Points:

1. We can be covered by His Blood.
2. We're redeemed into a new covenant community.

The King's Surpassing Worth

Preacher: Brett Wendle

Passage: Mark 14:1-11

Sermon Points:

1. Those who don't see Jesus' worth will reject Him to acquire lesser treasures.
2. Those who do see Jesus' worth will sacrifice lesser treasures to adore Him.
3. Our sacrificial adoring of Jesus' worth is beautiful to Him.
4. Jesus' worth is most clearly seen in His willing death for the world.

Big Idea: Disciples of Jesus please Him by sacrificially adoring His surpassing worth.

The King Who Will Return

Preacher: Mike Matheson

Passage: Mark 13

Sermon Points:

1. Look Backward 
2. Look Forward
3. Look Inward
4. Look Outward
5. Look Upward

 

The King's Economy

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Mark 12:38-44

Big Idea: Our faith in God is far more valuable than it may seem.

Sermon Points:

1. The Scribes & the Appearance of Spiritual Value.
2. A Widow & The Reality of Spiritual Value.

Application Points:

1. Spiritually valuable discipleship may not look impressive.
2. Spiritually valuable discipleship may not seem very influential.
3. Spiritually valuable discipleship completely trusts in the infinite value of God.

The King's Ultimate Question

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Mark 12:18-37

Big Question: Will we receive Jesus as God's beloved son, or not?

Sermon Points: 

1. A Bad Question
   • Does the resurrection even make sense?
2. A Good Question
   • Which command is most important?
3. The Ultimate Question
   • Who's son is the Messiah, really?

Big Idea: We will never truly know God unless we receive his son.

Application Points:

1. What kind of spiritual questions are you asking?
2. Where are you looking to find the answers?
3. What is your response to God's ultimate question?

The King's Politics

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Mark 12:13-17

Big Idea: Jesus is not threatened by political power, because He is sovereign over it.

Sermon Points:

1. A strange political partnership.
2. A scary political trap.
3. The God who is sovereign over all politics

Application Points: 

Because Jesus is sovereign over all politics...

1. Political Involvement is not a problem.
2. Political power is never our purpose.