Sunday sermons and other presentation from All Saints Lutheran Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. More info: www.allsaintslutheran.ca
Pastor Alan begins a new series on the Gospel of Mark. This week he introduces the series and unpacks the first verse.
Pastor Alan explains how the Gospel of Mark begins with a prologue or prelude to draw the hearer into this gripping account of the...
As we continue our series on Mark's Gospel, Pastor Alan explains a key componant of what made Jesus an amazing teacher.
In Jesus' reference to "new wineskins" is he saying that new is necessarily better than old? Pastor Alan explains.
As the religious keeners boil over out of their concern for Jesus' ministry, they are in danger of committing the one unforgivable sin?...
Pastor Alan explains how the parables of Jesus are carefully crafted to invite hearers to get the point of what he is saying, while...
Pastor Alan continues his series on the Gospel of Mark by looking at the intertwined stories of the hemorrhaging woman and the raising...
Pastor Alan continues his series on the Gospel of Mark by looking at how familiarity bred contempt the day Jesus returned to his home...
Pastor Alan connects this week's message from the Gospel of Mark to Palm Sunday as we see how Jesus' sending out of the twelve apostles...
Pastor Alan continues his series on the Gospel of Mark as we look at the danger of conflicted loyalties.
Latest sermon in Pastor Alan's "The Re-Mark-Able Gospel" series. Jesus's reaction to a religious question unveils some serious issues...
Continuing our "Re-Mark-Able Gospel" series, we complete Mark's Gospel, chapter seven, by exploring the secret of wonderment and the...
Continuing our "Re-Mark-Able Gospel" series, Pastor Alan reflects upon what the meaning of the miraculous feedings really is.
Continuing our "Re-Mark-Able Gospel" series, Pastor Alan explains the meaning of a most unique healing and how it speaks to us today.
Pastor Alan continues our series in the Gospel of Mark by looking at how faith connects to truth and reality in a most powerful way.
Pastor Alan continues our series in the Gospel of Mark by looking at how following Jesus' example of servanthood is the true path to...
As Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, Pastor Alan explains the significance of his cleansing of the Temple.
Continuing our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Alan shares how knowing God's Word and power are essential for godly living.
Continuing our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Alan explains how Jesus challenges our priorities.
As we look at this controversial "end times" passage, Pastor Alan will attempt to explain what Jesus is really teaching here.
As Jesus approaches his last days prior to his death, we are challenged by an unusual display of sacrificial love.
Pastor Alan explains how what has become a high-mark of the Gospels, the Last Supper, is sandwiched between two of the most dire...
Shortly before Jesus' arrest, he cries out to his Father in heaven under the weight of what he will soon must face. When the time...
Jesus' first trial is before the religious and community council. However, based on the evidence, we might wonder who is really on...
Pastor Alan explains how Jesus's trial before Pilate is a clash between two kinds of leadership. What kind of king do you want?
Jesus' death by crucifixion is the most tragic yet ironic event in history. Pastor Alan explains some of what it should mean to us today.
Completing our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Alan shares how this version of the resurrection story is a call to action.