Resurrection Church Sermons

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Biblical preaching with pastoral urgency.

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Resurrection Church Sermons presents biblical preaching shaped by books such as Ecclesiastes, John, 1 John, 3 John, and Mark. The tone is doctrinal, pastoral, and conversational, with room for philosophy, church life, doubt, repentance, and ordinary discipleship.

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About Resurrection Church Sermons

Resurrection Church Sermons is a Bible-first sermon feed from Resurrection Church. The episodes are built around specific passages and usually move patiently through context, doctrine, application, and prayer. It is not a casual interview show or a topical chat feed. It is pulpit teaching, with the cadence of Sunday preaching preserved. Episodes spend time in Ecclesiastes, John, 1 John, 3 John, and Mark. Ecclesiastes is framed through Kohelet and the ache of a world that feels uncontrollable, absurd, and unable to provide lasting gain. The Easter sermon turns to John 20 and treats the resurrection of Jesus as the central fact on which Christian faith stands or falls. Palm Sunday is handled through the movement toward Jerusalem, the Passover setting, the arrival of Greeks seeking Jesus, and the call to follow rather than merely celebrate. The 1 John sermons return again and again to assurance, truth, false spirituality, the Spirit, and the need to discern what is good and beautiful from what is not. 3 John becomes a compact study in church friendship, mission, generosity, and the tensions between different kinds of gifts in congregational life. Mark’s Gospel brings the question of true religion into focus. The preaching challenges moral performance, checklist faith, and attempts to earn a place in the kingdom of God. It also speaks directly to failure, weak prayer, spiritual dryness, and serious doubt. The style is earnest and structured, but it is not stiff. Illustrations from cafes, basketball coaching, church gatherings, campus ministry, and everyday frustration give the sermons a lived-in texture. The theological commitments are explicit. Scripture is treated as authoritative, Jesus is presented as the center of salvation and discipleship, and Christian life is described as repentance, faith, worship, service, and endurance. The feed will fit listeners looking for Christian preaching with a thoughtful pastoral edge. It also has enough explanatory framing for people exploring church, Holy Week, or basic Christian claims. Its strongest moments come when abstract doctrine is made concrete through questions people actually ask: what is true, who can be trusted, how should life be lived, and what happens after failure.

Made for: This show is for Christians seeking sermon-length teaching rooted in Scripture, especially listeners interested in expository preaching, church life, assurance, and discipleship. It also suits people exploring Christianity who want direct explanations of Easter, Palm Sunday, resurrection, faith, doubt, and grace.

What sets it apart: The feed pairs close attention to biblical books with vivid pastoral framing, moving from Kohelet, John, Mark, and the letters of John into practical questions about control, failure, mission, and assurance. Its sermons are doctrinal without becoming abstract.

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Ecclesiastes enters a Paris cafe, and Mason Ballard makes your search for control look wonderfully flimsy.

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  • scripture explained closely enough that one Hebrew word can rearrange your idea of the good life
  • Christian claims tested against the hard question of how certain you must be before your life changes
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  1. 1

    Mark - On Thankfulness and Failure (Mark 14:26-72)

    ·44m
  2. 2

    3 John - Kingdom Friends (3 John:1-15)

    ·23m
  3. 3

    1 John - Be Assured (1 John 5:13-21)

    ·35m
  4. 4

    1 John - The Faith Which Overcomes (1 John 5:1-12)

    ·40m
  5. 5

    Philippians - Preach the Gospel Nonstop (Philippians 1:18-30)

    ·35m
  6. 6

    1 John - The Life Changing Love of God (1 John 4:7-21)

    ·31m
  7. 7

    1 John - True Christian Spirituality (1 John 4:1-6)

    ·36m
  8. 8

    Philippians - Gospel Maturity (Philippians 3:12-4:1)

    ·41m
  9. 9

    Mark - The Traditions of Man and the Commands of God (Mark 7:1-23)

    ·44m
  10. 10

    Easter // My God and Your God (John 20:1-18)

    ·35m
  11. 11

    Palm Sunday // The World Has Gone After Him (John 12:12-26)

    ·30m
  12. 12

    Philippians - A Gospel Relationship (Philippians 3:1-11)

    ·44m
  13. 13

    Philippians - A Gospel Example (Philippians 2:19-30)

    ·41m
  14. 14

    Mark - Foundations for Discipleship (Mark 9:30-50)

    ·40m
  15. 15

    Mark - A Glimpse of Glory (Mark 9:2-13)

    ·36m
  16. 16

    Mark - Our Messiah and Master (Mark 8:22-9:1)

    ·41m
  17. 17

    Mark - The Danger of Disbelief (Mark 8:1-21)

    ·36m
  18. 18

    Mark - All Things Well (Mark 7:24-37)

    ·32m
  19. 19

    Ted Tanzey - 1 John: Love, Love, Love: They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love (1 John 3:11-24)

    ·35m
  20. 20

    Ted Tanzey - 1 John: 3 Biblical Truths to Challenge Us to Live Holy Lives (1 John 3:1-10)

    ·34m
  21. 21

    1 John - Be Not Deceived (1 John 2:18-29)

    ·32m
  22. 22

    1 John - To Love & Not To Love (1 John 2:7-17)

    ·34m
  23. 23

    1 John - To Live in the Light (1 John 1:5-2:6)

    ·41m
  24. 24

    1 John - The Word of Life (1 John 1:1-4)

    ·40m
  25. 25

    New Year, Last Days (2 Timothy 3:1-17)

    ·46m
  26. 26

    Fullness of Joy (Psalm 16)

    ·33m
  27. 27

    Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Joy (1 John 3:1-10)

    ·32m
  28. 28

    Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Prayer (Matthew 6:5-13)

    ·43m
  29. 29

    Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Friendship (John 15:12-17)

    ·43m
  30. 30

    Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Generosity (Philippians 4:14-23)

    ·39m
  31. 31

    Philippians - Gospel Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)

    ·27m
  32. 32

    Philippians - A Gospel Mindset (Philippians 4:2-9)

    ·44m
  33. 33

    Philippians - A Gospel Perspective (Philippians 1:12-18)

    ·40m
  34. 34

    Philippians - A Good News Letter to a Good News People (Philippians 1:1-11)

    ·44m
  35. 35

    Mark - On the Resurrection (Mark 15:42-16:8)

    ·39m
  36. 36

    Mark - Coronation by Crucifixion (Mark 15:1-41)

    ·39m
  37. 37

    Philippians - A Gospel Life (Philippians 2:1-18)

    ·41m
  38. 38

    Mark - Is It I? (Mark 14:12-25)

    ·29m
  39. 39

    Mark - A Commendable Faith (Mark 14:1-11)

    ·35m
  40. 40

    Mark - Stay Awake (Mark 13:1-37)

    ·42m
  41. 41

    On Grace and Gratitude (Colossians 2:6-7)

    ·43m
  42. 42

    Craig Hefner - The Doctrine of the Image of God (Genesis 1:27)

    ·34m
  43. 43

    Marc DeLong - Remember the Lord (Deuteronomy 8)

    ·47m
  44. 44

    Ted Tanzey - Hope in the Midst of Hardship Pt. 1 (1 Peter 1:1-25)

    ·29m
  45. 45

    Ted Tanzey - Hope in the Midst of Hardship Pt. 1 (1 Peter 1:1-25)

    ·43m
  46. 46

    Cleve Persinger - A Family on Mission (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13)

    ·28m
  47. 47

    Andy - Investing in the Kingdom of God (Matthew 25:14-30)

    ·21m
  48. 48

    Will Basham - A Perfect Title (Psalm 110)

    ·38m
  49. 49

    Marc DeLong - Mark - Final Lessons from the Temple (Mark 12:35-44)

    ·39m
  50. 50

    Mark - Testing the Teacher (Mark 12:13-34)

    ·42m
  51. 51

    Mark - The Vineyard and the Cornerstone (Mark 12:1-12)

    ·39m
  52. 52

    Mark - The Cursed Tree and the Corrupt Temple (Mark 11:1-33)

    ·37m
  53. 53

    Mark - What Do You Want From Me? (Mark 10:32-52)

    ·37m
  54. 54

    Mark - The Unimpressive Kids and the Impressive Young Man (Mark 10:13-31)

    ·42m
  55. 55

    Easter // When Jesus Shows Up (Luke 24:36-49)

    ·40m
  56. 56

    Palm Sunday // The King’s Entrance (John 12:12-19)

    ·34m
  57. 57

    The Word Which is Able (James 1:16-27)

    ·40m
  58. 58

    Mark - I Was Legion (Mark 5:1-20)

    ·35m
  59. 59

    Mark - Cancel the Funeral (Mark 5:21-43)

    ·33m
  60. 60

    Mark - Faith on Mission (Mark 6:1-13)

    ·37m
  61. 61

    Keeping Christian Time (Leviticus 23:37-44)

    ·34m
  62. 62

    The Meaning of Christmas from Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-56) [Advent 2024]

    ·29m
  63. 63

    The Journey, the Leap, and the Song (Luke 1:39-45) [Advent 2024]

    ·26m
  64. 64

    Mark - The Sovereign on the Sea (Mark 4:35-41) [Advent 2024]

    ·34m
  65. 65

    Mark - The Lamp & the Seeds (Mark 4:21-34) [Advent 2024]

    ·36m
  66. 66

    Mark - The Seed and the Thorns (Mark 4:1-20)

    ·39m
  67. 67

    Mark - With Him and For Him (Mark 3:7-35)

    ·39m
  68. 68

    Danny Rumple - Mark: Jesus Is Lord (Mark 2:23-3:6)

    ·40m
  69. 69

    Ted Tanzey - Mark: Feasting with Jesus (Mark 2:18-22)

    ·34m
  70. 70

    Tim Turner - Mark: Jesus is a Friend of Sinners (Mark 2:13-17)

    ·42m
  71. 71

    Cleve Persinger - Psalms - Oh, for Grace to Trust Him More (Psalm 23)

    ·28m
  72. 72

    Mark - The Call of the King (Mark 1:16-45)

    ·38m
  73. 73

    Mark - The Good News of the Son of God (Mark 1:1-15)

    ·32m
  74. 74

    Sharing Strange and Beautiful Things (Acts 17:16-34)

    ·40m
  75. 75

    Kirby Myers - Justification By Faith Alone (Luke 7:36-50)

    ·41m
  76. 76

    Movements of Discipleship - Movement 3: Towards Our Neighbors and the Nations (Mark 12:28-34)

    ·40m
  77. 77

    Movements of Discipleship - Movement 2: Towards Each Other (Colossians 3:12-17)

    ·36m
  78. 78

    Movements of Discipleship - Movement 1: Towards God (Romans 12:1-2)

    ·34m
  79. 79

    Ted Tanzey - Obedient Faith That Overcomes In The Trials Of Life (Genesis 22: 1-19)

    ·30m
  80. 80

    Marc DeLong - The Unclean, the Dead, and the Savior (Mark 5:21-43)

    ·40m
  81. 81

    Jonah - The Story Is Not Over (Jonah 4:1-11)

    ·39m
  82. 82

    Jonah - On Second Chances and Successful Sermons (Jonah: 3:1-10)

    ·34m
  83. 83

    Jonah - Mercy In The Deep (Jonah 2:1-10)

    ·36m
  84. 84

    Jonah - An Accidental Evangelist (Jonah 1:7-17)

    ·35m
  85. 85

    Jonah - The Prophet, the Call, and the Flight from God (Jonah 1:1-6)

    ·34m
  86. 86

    Psalms - On The Gospel and Hard Nights (Psalm 4)

    ·27m
  87. 87

    Psalms - Our Defender and Deliverer (Psalm 3)

    ·28m
  88. 88

    Psalms - The Reign of the King (Psalm 2)

    ·27m
  89. 89

    Psalms - The Way of the Righteous (Psalm 1)

    ·29m
  90. 90

    On Running Well (Hebrews 12:1-11)

    ·31m
  91. 91

    Marc DeLong - Who Is The Greatest? (Mark 10:35-45)

    ·34m
  92. 92

    A More Excellent Way - Come Lord Jesus (1 Corinthians 16)

    ·34m
  93. 93

    Planted - Designed for Mission and Maturity (Ephesians 4:11-15)

    ·40m
  94. 94

    Marc DeLong - Planted - For the Present and Planting for the Future (Deuteronomy 6)

    ·49m
  95. 95

    Planted - On Christian Maturity and Fruitful Ministry (2 Peter 1:3-11)

    ·40m
  96. 96

    Mark - A Feast in the Wilderness (Mark 6:30-44)

    A sermon on Mark 6:30-44, exploring Jesus as the good shepherd who feeds both spiritually and physically, inviting rest, trust, and obedience.

    ·38m
  97. 97

    Mark - Rock of Ages on the Sea (Mark 6:45-56)

    A sermon on Mark 6:45-56, contrasting the crowd's desire for a miracle-working king with Jesus' true mission of sacrificial atonement.

    ·36m
  98. 98

    Ted Tanzey - Mark: The Irrational Thoughts of a Hedonistic Ruler (Mark 6:14-29)

    A sermon analyzing the irrational thoughts of a hedonistic ruler from Mark 6:14-29, contrasting Jesus' authority with political and religious threats.

    ·33m
  99. 99

    Mark - On Failure and Faith (Mark 9:14-29)

    A sermon exploring how to respond to failure and doubt through faith, using Mark 9:14-29 as a biblical foundation.

    ·29m
  100. 100

    Ted Tanzey - Mark: Difficult Circumstances of Life with a Heavenly Outcome (Mark 2:1-12)

    Hidden gem

    Ted Tanzey preaches Mark 2:1-12 under the title "Difficult Circumstances of Life with a Heavenly Outcome," centered on the paralytic, the roof opening, and Capernaum.

    ·31m·1 clip
  101. 101

    Ecclesiastes - The Surprising Good Life (Ecclesiastes 1:1-18)

    Hidden gem

    A sermon series introduction to the book of Ecclesiastes, exploring its author, themes, and poetic style.

    Apr 13, 2026·40m·2 clips
  102. 102

    Easter // My God and Your God (John 20:1-18)

    Resurrection Church Sermons uses John 20:1-18 to argue that Jesus’ resurrection is the central fact on which Christian faith rises or falls.

    Apr 7, 2026·35m·2 clips
  103. 103

    Palm Sunday // The World Has Gone After Him (John 12:12-26)

    Hidden gem

    Resurrection Church Sermons examines John 12:12-26, where a crowd welcomes Jesus to Jerusalem with palm branches while Greek visitors ask Philip and Andrew, “We wish to see Jesus.” The sermon contrasts the crowd’s expectation of a victorious King with Jesus’ image of a grain of wheat that must die to bear fruit.

    Mar 30, 2026·30m·2 clips
  104. 104

    3 John - Kingdom Friends (3 John:1-15)

    Hidden gem

    Resurrection Church Sermons examines 3 John as a personal letter about living on mission, supporting gospel workers, and choosing models of Christian conduct.

    Mar 23, 2026·23m·1 clip
  105. 105

    1 John - Be Assured (1 John 5:13-21)

    A sermon concluding a series on 1 John, emphasizing gospel assurance and distinguishing true Christianity from false.

    Mar 16, 2026·35m
  106. 106

    1 John - The Faith Which Overcomes (1 John 5:1-12)

    Mar 9, 2026·40m
  107. 107

    1 John - The Life Changing Love of God (1 John 4:7-21)

    Mar 1, 2026·31m
  108. 108

    1 John - True Christian Spirituality (1 John 4:1-6)

    Hidden gem

    Mason Ballard, lead pastor at Resurrection Church, preached 1 John 4:1-6 on testing 'the spirits' and distinguishing 'the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.' He opened with the church team's England trip, including a University of the West of England Christian Union events week that mixed devotions, evangelistic talks, and nightly Q&A.

    Feb 24, 2026·36m·2 clips
  109. 109

    Ted Tanzey - 1 John: Love, Love, Love: They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love (1 John 3:11-24)

    Feb 16, 2026·35m
  110. 110

    Ted Tanzey - 1 John: 3 Biblical Truths to Challenge Us to Live Holy Lives (1 John 3:1-10)

    Feb 9, 2026·34m
  111. 111

    1 John - To Love & Not To Love (1 John 2:7-17)

    Feb 1, 2026·34m
  112. 112

    1 John - Be Not Deceived (1 John 2:18-29)

    Feb 1, 2026·32m
  113. 113

    1 John - To Live in the Light (1 John 1:5-2:6)

    Jan 18, 2026·41m
  114. 114

    1 John - The Word of Life (1 John 1:1-4)

    Jan 12, 2026·40m
  115. 115

    New Year, Last Days (2 Timothy 3:1-17)

    Jan 6, 2026·46m
  116. 116

    Fullness of Joy (Psalm 16)

    Dec 29, 2025·33m
  117. 117

    Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Joy (1 John 3:1-10)

    Dec 22, 2025·32m
  118. 118

    Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Prayer (Matthew 6:5-13)

    Dec 15, 2025·43m
  119. 119

    Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Friendship (John 15:12-17)

    Dec 9, 2025·43m
  120. 120

    Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Generosity (Philippians 4:14-23)

    Dec 1, 2025·39m
  121. 121

    Philippians - Gospel Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)

    Nov 23, 2025·27m
  122. 122

    Philippians - A Gospel Mindset (Philippians 4:2-9)

    Nov 17, 2025·44m
  123. 123

    Philippians - Gospel Maturity (Philippians 3:12-4:1)

    Nov 9, 2025·41m
  124. 124

    Philippians - A Gospel Relationship (Philippians 3:1-11)

    Nov 2, 2025·44m
  125. 125

    Philippians - A Gospel Example (Philippians 2:19-30)

    Oct 27, 2025·41m
  126. 126

    Philippians - A Gospel Life (Philippians 2:1-18)

    Oct 21, 2025·41m
  127. 127

    Philippians - Preach the Gospel Nonstop (Philippians 1:18-30)

    Oct 13, 2025·35m
  128. 128

    Philippians - A Gospel Perspective (Philippians 1:12-18)

    Oct 6, 2025·40m
  129. 129

    Philippians - A Good News Letter to a Good News People (Philippians 1:1-11)

    Sep 28, 2025·44m
  130. 130

    Mark - On the Resurrection (Mark 15:42-16:8)

    Sep 22, 2025·39m
  131. 131

    Mark - Coronation by Crucifixion (Mark 15:1-41)

    Sep 14, 2025·39m
  132. 132

    Mark - On Thankfulness and Failure (Mark 14:26-72)

    Sep 7, 2025·44m
  133. 133

    Mark - Is It I? (Mark 14:12-25)

    Aug 31, 2025·29m
  134. 134

    Mark - A Commendable Faith (Mark 14:1-11)

    Aug 24, 2025·35m
  135. 135

    Mark - Stay Awake (Mark 13:1-37)

    Aug 18, 2025·42m
  136. 136

    On Grace and Gratitude (Colossians 2:6-7)

    Aug 11, 2025·43m
  137. 137

    Craig Hefner - The Doctrine of the Image of God (Genesis 1:27)

    Aug 4, 2025·34m
  138. 138

    Marc DeLong - Remember the Lord (Deuteronomy 8)

    Jul 28, 2025·47m
  139. 139

    Ted Tanzey - Hope in the Midst of Hardship Pt. 1 (1 Peter 1:1-25)

    Jul 21, 2025·29m
  140. 140

    Ted Tanzey - Hope in the Midst of Hardship Pt. 1 (1 Peter 1:1-25)

    Jul 13, 2025·43m
  141. 141

    Cleve Persinger - A Family on Mission (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13)

    Jul 7, 2025·28m
  142. 142

    Andy - Investing in the Kingdom of God (Matthew 25:14-30)

    Jun 30, 2025·21m
  143. 143

    Will Basham - A Perfect Title (Psalm 110)

    Jun 22, 2025·38m
  144. 144

    Marc DeLong - Mark - Final Lessons from the Temple (Mark 12:35-44)

    Jun 16, 2025·39m
  145. 145

    Mark - Testing the Teacher (Mark 12:13-34)

    Jun 9, 2025·42m
  146. 146

    Mark - The Vineyard and the Cornerstone (Mark 12:1-12)

    Jun 1, 2025·39m
  147. 147

    Mark - The Cursed Tree and the Corrupt Temple (Mark 11:1-33)

    May 18, 2025·37m
  148. 148

    Mark - What Do You Want From Me? (Mark 10:32-52)

    May 12, 2025·37m
  149. 149

    Mark - The Unimpressive Kids and the Impressive Young Man (Mark 10:13-31)

    A sermon exploring how true religion in submission to Jesus is about God's purpose, not just permissibility, and how we enter the kingdom of God.

    May 5, 2025·42m
  150. 150

    Easter // When Jesus Shows Up (Luke 24:36-49)

    Apr 21, 2025·40m