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Sermons Preached at First Baptist Mulvane, KS - Jason Velotta

  1. 4D AGO

    Mark 14:1-11 Worthy Of It All

    Mark 14:1-11 begins the final part of Mark’s Gospel. Building on Jesus’ condemnation of the Temple system and its leaders, as well as His prophecy about Jerusalem’s destruction, Mark shifts focus to the events leading directly to Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. The last thing Jesus saw in the Temple before predicting its destruction was a widow woman giving all she had. Now, as the story continues, the next scene shows another woman coming to Jesus and giving all in worship and devotion. Throughout Mark’s Gospel, he has compared and contrasted how different people understood and responded to Jesus. Here, that theme is revisited. Using his familiar "sandwich" storytelling technique—where one story is inserted between parts of another—Mark 14:1-11 emphasizes a woman’s extravagant worship and devotion in contrast to the treachery of the Jewish leaders and the betrayal by one of Jesus’ own disciples. These contrasting views of Jesus challenge us to examine our own hearts and priorities and to set our hearts rightly upon Christ, who is worthy of all glory and honor. How do you see Jesus? I. A Threat To Be Silenced (v. 1-2) II. A Savior Worthy Of Extravagant Love (3-9) III. A Means To A Self-Centered End (v. 10-11)

  2. FEB 12

    2 Samuel 18:19-19:8 Grief, Guilt, & Giving Up

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  3. FEB 8

    Mark 13:28-37 Stay Awake, Faithful To The End

    This Sunday, we will conclude Mark 13 by examining verses 28-37. This chapter is a single prophecy from Jesus about Jerusalem’s destruction and His Second Coming. Jesus starts by predicting the city’s destruction, and the disciples ask two questions: When will these things happen, and what will be the sign that they are about to occur? From verses 5-23, Jesus answers the "what sign" question regarding Jerusalem’s destruction. Wars, rumors of wars, natural disasters, and Christian persecution are not signs of the end; they are the beginning of birth pains (verses 5-13). Then Jesus explains the real sign that Jerusalem is about to fall—the abomination of desolation (verses 14-23). Luke clarifies this reference from Daniel for us Gentiles, saying it occurs when Jerusalem is surrounded by armies (Luke 21:20-21). Next, Jesus addresses the second question about His second coming in verses 24-27. The sign will be the shaking of heaven and the lights in the sky going out. On Sunday, in verses 28-37, Jesus answers the first question, "When will this happen?" He first describes the destruction of Jerusalem, stating that "this generation will not pass away until all these things happen" (verses 28-31). Then, He speaks about when the Son of Man will return in verses 32-37, emphasizing that "no one knows, so stay awake!" This outline seems straightforward, but, as you know, there is much debate about this chapter and which events Jesus refers to in each verse. We will also address several difficult questions about this passage: Who is "he" that the ESV says is near in verse 29? What does Jesus mean by saying this generation will not pass away until "ALL THESE THINGS" have happened? How can Jesus be God and not know the time of His return? And what does staying awake really mean? I pray that God gives us clarity and understanding as we study this text. You can prepare by reading it a few times before Sunday. I. Trust Jesus’ Word That Will Never Pass Away (V. 28-31) II. Stay Awake, Faithful To The End (v. 32-37)

  4. FEB 6

    2 Samuel 17:24-18:18 Love & Justice in God’s Kingdom

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  5. FEB 1

    Mark 13:24-27 The Son’s Coming

    By now, you should understand why there is so much internal disagreement about Mark 13. Jesus predicts the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, and His disciples ask, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” (v. 4). From Matthew’s account, we also know they also interpreted these events as signs of the end of the age and Jesus’ return. In verses 5-13, Jesus describes things that are not signs, such as wars, natural disasters, and persecution. In verses 14-23, Jesus provides the sign indicating Jerusalem’s impending destruction—the abomination of desolation. We examined the meaning of that term as Luke explains it in his parallel account. This Sunday, in verses 24-27, Jesus gives the signs of the Son’s coming at the end of the age. The signs Jesus mentions are unmistakable. He talks about cosmic signs, as the universe’s light dims and the heavens shake. While you may be familiar with these passages, it might surprise you to learn that in every clause, Jesus refers to Old Testament promises and prophetic passages. This Sunday, we will explore those references and see how Jesus foretells His second coming as the fulfillment of God’s grand story of redemption. What a day that will be! I. The Unmistakable Signs Of His Coming (v. 24-25) II. The Visible Glory Of His Coming (v. 26) III. The Sure Promise Of His Coming (v. 27)

  6. JAN 25

    Mark 13:14-23 Flee From The Wrath To Come

    Whether you brave the cold and come or watch from home, we will continue studying Mark 13. After foretelling the temple’s destruction, the disciples ask Jesus when this will happen and what the sign will be that these things are about to occur. In verses 5-13, Jesus gives them no specific sign to watch for but tells them about the ongoing events that will occur before the destruction—things that will happen throughout every generation: wars, rumors of wars, earthquakes, famines, and persecution. These are not signs that Jerusalem’s destruction or the final judgment is near. Now, in verses 14-23, Jesus provides the disciples with a sign to watch for and explains what they must do (flee to the mountains) when they see it. The sign is the abomination of desolation. Since this chapter is quite controversial with many different viewpoints, I will take some time this Sunday to show why I believe verses 14-23 mainly discuss the destruction of Jerusalem, and verses 24-27 are Jesus foretelling His second coming. It’s not enough to just say "this means that." In these difficult passages, I think it’s necessary to show how we reach our conclusions. However, if we only focus on the history of Jerusalem’s destruction, the meaning of the abomination of desolation, and end-times theology, we might miss what God is speaking to us today through this text. So, while we will discuss all those details for clarity, our main focus in preaching and application will be on what Christ is calling us to do now and how we can follow Him more faithfully. Whether you join us in person or watch online, I hope you will join us to worship God and listen to His Word speak to us today. I. What Is The Abomination Of Desolation? (v. 14) II. Determine to Obey Christ’s Word In Tribulations (v. 14-17) III. Depend Upon God’s Grace & Goodness In Tribulations (v. 18-20) IV. Do Not Be Deceived & Turn Back In Tribulations (v. 21-23)

  7. JAN 23

    2 Samuel 16:15-17:23 The Assurance Of Providence

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  8. JAN 18

    Mark 13:1-13 Watch Yourselves, Not For Signs

    Mark 13 serves as the culmination of everything Jesus said and did in the Temple during chapters 11-12. After exposing the corruption within the Temple’s system and leadership in the previous two chapters, Jesus concluded His public ministry by warning the people about the hypocritical scribes who devour widows’ houses. As chapter 13 begins, Jesus leaves Jerusalem and predicts the Temple’s complete destruction—an event that would happen within forty years during the Roman-Jewish War (66 to 70 AD). This passage, known as the Olivet Discourse and paralleled in Matthew and Luke, forecasts Jerusalem’s fall and offers a glimpse of Christ’s second coming in glory. However, where Jesus is speaking specifically about the Temple’s destruction and the end of history has been a subject of interpretive debate among scholars. We will address a small part of this, but it is important to remember that biblical prophecy—while fascinating and evidence of the Bible’s divine inspiration—is not primarily intended to create timelines or uncover secret insights. Like all Scripture, prophecy is given to instruct, reprove, correct, and train us in righteousness for today. The disciples ask for a sign, and Jesus does not give them one until verse 14. The main point Jesus first emphasizes is not satisfying their curiosity with a detailed map of the future but teaching them (and us) how to live faithfully no matter what—being watchful against deception, not panicking amid the world’s turmoil, relying on the Spirit during persecution, and enduring to the end, whether the end comes today or a thousand years from now. I. Judgment & The Disciples’ Question (1-2) II. Don’t Be Deceived By False Christs (5-6) III. Don’t Be Alarmed By False Signs (7-8) IV. Be Ready To Endure Persecution (9-13)

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