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Olivet Discourse (Part 2)
A sermon on Mark 13. This sermon was preached at Lebanon Valley Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.lebanonvalleypca.com Scripture Reading: Mark 13 (entire chapter) Today I'm going to be a bit more bold on what I think...
How to Understand the Miracles in the Gospels
The passage below is, without question, one of the most powerful explanations of the miracles of Jesus I’ve ever read. If this perspective were more widely grasped, it would correct countless errors in how the Gospels are taught and understood—errors that turn...
The Olivet Discourse (Part 1)
A sermon on Mark 13. This sermon was preached at Lebanon Valley Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.lebanonvalleypca.com It’s a long passage. Actually, we’re not going to read every single verse here in Mark 13, but I...
Sermon on Mark 12:38-44: The Scribes’ Hypocrisy and the Widow’s Devotion
This sermon was preached at Lebanon Valley PCA. For more information, visit www.lebanonvalleypca.com Introduction and Context If you’re with us for the first time, we welcome you! To catch you up on what we’ve been doing as a church, we’ve been going through the...
David’s Son and Lord: A Reflection on Mark 12:35–37
In the heart of Jerusalem’s temple courts, where debates were many, Jesus delivered a question that silenced skeptics and invited deep reflection. Mark 12:35–37, though brief, is a theological cornerstone, unveiling the Messiah’s true identity and affirming the divine...
Love the Lord Your God: A Sermon Transcript
The Great Commandment Mark 12:28–34Pastor Cisco Victa | Lebanon Valley Presbyterian Church, visit us at www.lebanonvalleypca.com Sermon One of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that He answered them well, asked Him, “Which...
“You Are Quite Wrong”: Knowing the Scriptures and the Power of God– Reflections on Mark 12:18–27
Mark 12 presents us with a powerful sequence of confrontations between Jesus and various religious leaders. Each group approaches Jesus not with sincerity, but with schemes—attempts to trap Him in His words, to discredit His authority, to erode the trust of the...
Render What Is Due: Notes from Sunday’s Sermon on Mark 12:13–17
We’ve been walking through the Gospel of Mark for some time now, and recently we arrived at a well-known but often misunderstood moment—Jesus’ encounter with the Pharisees and Herodians in Mark 12:13–17. It’s a short exchange, but one packed with meaning about taxes,...
The Gospel of Mark: “It Is Marvelous in Our Eyes” (Mark 12:1–12) Thoughts from Sunday’s Sermon (May 11, 2025)
In Mark 12, Jesus tells a story that hits far too close to home—both for the religious leaders of His day and for us. The parable of the tenants is more than a simple allegory; it is a mirror held up to the soul. It reminds us not only of Israel’s history but of our...