Ascend Bible Church

Mark 12:18-27 | Resurrection Life

In this passage from Mark 12:18–27, Jesus is confronted by the Sadducees—a powerful group who deny the resurrection. They come to Him with a hypothetical question meant to make resurrection faith look foolish. Instead of debating theory, Jesus exposes a deeper problem: they do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. Jesus reframes resurrection not as a strange future idea, but as the necessary outcome of God’s covenant faithfulness. God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. If He is still the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, then death cannot be the end—and resurrection is not optional. This sermon explores what resurrection meant in the Jewish worldview, why the Sadducees resisted it, and how Jesus grounds resurrection hope directly in the Torah. More than that, we see how resurrection is not only a future promise but a present reality. God is already making all things new. Because Jesus rose from the dead, resurrection life has begun. And as people who have been made new in Christ, we are called to live as ambassadors of that future hope here and now—loving, forgiving, welcoming, and restoring as signs of the kingdom God is bringing. Resurrection is not just about going to heaven when you die. It is about God renewing His world—and beginning that work in us today. Key Themes: Resurrection and covenant faithfulness God as the God of the living The already and the not yet Living resurrection-shaped lives Bringing glimpses of the renewed world into the present Scripture: Mark 12:18–27

Mark 12:13-17 Podcast

In this Podcast Pastor Mitch, and Pastor Jon work through this week's passage and pause with each work that has importance to dive deeper into the text!

Discipleship: Disciple = Disciple-maker

In this Podcast Pastor Mitch, and Pastor Jon have a conversation about Discipleship, our mission and vision, and the 4 W Life.

Mark 12:1-12 | The Cornerstone

We’re back in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus continues to reveal His authority — in His teaching, His miracles, and His call to respond. In Mark 12:1–12, Jesus tells a parable that brings everything into focus: God is patient, the Son is rejected, and yet God’s plan cannot be stopped. The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Each of us must answer the question — What will you do with Jesus?

Grace Overflowed

Experience week three of our Inexpressible Gift series as we walk through 2 Corinthians 9:1–15 and explore how grace overflows into generosity and transforms a community. Series Flow • Week 1 — Grace received reshapes who you are • Week 2 — Grace revealed has a name — Jesus • Week 3 — Grace overflowing transforms a community Big Idea: Grace leads to generosity — a kind of giving that costs something and flows from a heart shaped by the gospel. In this message, we see Paul call the church to a posture of intentional, joyful, grace-driven generosity — not out of guilt or pressure, but out of trust in God’s provision and love. Sermon Outline Grace Is Intentionally Practiced (vv. 1–5) Generosity is not accidental — it is prepared, thoughtful, and faithful. Grace Produces Joyful Giving (vv. 6–7) God is not after compulsion, but a cheerful heart shaped by grace. Grace Is Supplied by God (vv. 8–11) God provides everything needed so that His people may abound in every good work. Grace Returns to God as Worship (vv. 12–15) Needs are met, thanksgiving multiplies, and God is glorified. Key Truths • Grace fuels generosity • God supplies what we give • Giving leads to worship • “Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift!” If this message encourages you, consider sharing it — and let the grace of God overflow through your life in joyful generosity.