Jesus begins to teach the crowd and his disciples in this parable. He explains to his disciples that the secrets of the kingdom of God have been given to his followers, but we have to listen. The four soils represent how we listen and receive the Word of God into our hearts.

More and more people are finding out about Jesus and are beginning to follow him. However, his family thinks that he is out of his mind and the Scribes are blaspheming the Holy Spirit. Mark 3:20-34 cause one to ask the question: Do I know Jesus?

Jesus is confronted again by the Pharisees, but shows that he came to do good and to save life by restoring a man's hand. After healing many more among the great crowds, Jesus goes up on a mountain to choose the twelve apostles.

Jesus shares a meal with many tax collectors and sinners after calling Levi to follow him. When questioned by religious leaders, Jesus says that he is a physician, not for the well, but for the sick. Mark 2:13-17 shows us that Jesus came on a mission to call sinners into relationship. 

Four friends bring their paralytic friend to Jesus, and when Jesus sees their faith, he forgives the man’s sin and then heals him to display his authority. Pastor Daniel teaches from Mark 2:1-12 showing that Jesus is always looking to meet our greatest need - the forgiveness of sin.

Jesus had a full day of ministry in Galilee. Mark 1:29-45 gives us a look at the ministry of Jesus as he preached, prayed to the Father, and healed both big and small issues. 

Pastor Daniel teaches from Mark 1:14-28 showing that when Jesus arrived he brought with him the Kingdom of God. Jesus preached with authority, chose disciples, and had power over the domain of darkness.

*Our apologies for the sermon being cut off towards the end.

For our first service as Calvary Chapel Palos Verdes, Pastor Daniel teaches from Mark 1:1-13 showing that Jesus is the Son of God, and that there is an abundance of testimonies to this fact.