
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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Episodes
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Mark - On Thankfulness and Failure (Mark 14:26-72)
·44m - 2
3 John - Kingdom Friends (3 John:1-15)
·23m - 3
1 John - Be Assured (1 John 5:13-21)
·35m - 4
1 John - The Faith Which Overcomes (1 John 5:1-12)
·40m - 5
Philippians - Preach the Gospel Nonstop (Philippians 1:18-30)
·35m - 6
1 John - The Life Changing Love of God (1 John 4:7-21)
·31m - 7
1 John - True Christian Spirituality (1 John 4:1-6)
·36m - 8
Philippians - Gospel Maturity (Philippians 3:12-4:1)
·41m - 9
Mark - The Traditions of Man and the Commands of God (Mark 7:1-23)
·44m - 10
Easter // My God and Your God (John 20:1-18)
·35m - 11
Palm Sunday // The World Has Gone After Him (John 12:12-26)
·30m - 12
Philippians - A Gospel Relationship (Philippians 3:1-11)
·44m - 13
Philippians - A Gospel Example (Philippians 2:19-30)
·41m - 14
Mark - Foundations for Discipleship (Mark 9:30-50)
·40m - 15
Mark - A Glimpse of Glory (Mark 9:2-13)
·36m - 16
Mark - Our Messiah and Master (Mark 8:22-9:1)
·41m - 17
Mark - The Danger of Disbelief (Mark 8:1-21)
·36m - 18
Mark - All Things Well (Mark 7:24-37)
·32m - 19
Ted Tanzey - 1 John: Love, Love, Love: They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love (1 John 3:11-24)
·35m - 20
Ted Tanzey - 1 John: 3 Biblical Truths to Challenge Us to Live Holy Lives (1 John 3:1-10)
·34m - 21
1 John - Be Not Deceived (1 John 2:18-29)
·32m - 22
1 John - To Love & Not To Love (1 John 2:7-17)
·34m - 23
1 John - To Live in the Light (1 John 1:5-2:6)
·41m - 24
1 John - The Word of Life (1 John 1:1-4)
·40m - 25
New Year, Last Days (2 Timothy 3:1-17)
·46m - 26
Fullness of Joy (Psalm 16)
·33m - 27
Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Joy (1 John 3:1-10)
·32m - 28
Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Prayer (Matthew 6:5-13)
·43m - 29
Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Friendship (John 15:12-17)
·43m - 30
Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Generosity (Philippians 4:14-23)
·39m - 31
Philippians - Gospel Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)
·27m - 32
Philippians - A Gospel Mindset (Philippians 4:2-9)
·44m - 33
Philippians - A Gospel Perspective (Philippians 1:12-18)
·40m - 34
Philippians - A Good News Letter to a Good News People (Philippians 1:1-11)
·44m - 35
Mark - On the Resurrection (Mark 15:42-16:8)
·39m - 36
Mark - Coronation by Crucifixion (Mark 15:1-41)
·39m - 37
Philippians - A Gospel Life (Philippians 2:1-18)
·41m - 38
Mark - Is It I? (Mark 14:12-25)
·29m - 39
Mark - A Commendable Faith (Mark 14:1-11)
·35m - 40
Mark - Stay Awake (Mark 13:1-37)
·42m - 41
On Grace and Gratitude (Colossians 2:6-7)
·43m - 42
Craig Hefner - The Doctrine of the Image of God (Genesis 1:27)
·34m - 43
Marc DeLong - Remember the Lord (Deuteronomy 8)
·47m - 44
Ted Tanzey - Hope in the Midst of Hardship Pt. 1 (1 Peter 1:1-25)
·29m - 45
Ted Tanzey - Hope in the Midst of Hardship Pt. 1 (1 Peter 1:1-25)
·43m - 46
Cleve Persinger - A Family on Mission (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13)
·28m - 47
Andy - Investing in the Kingdom of God (Matthew 25:14-30)
·21m - 48
Will Basham - A Perfect Title (Psalm 110)
·38m - 49
Marc DeLong - Mark - Final Lessons from the Temple (Mark 12:35-44)
·39m - 50
Mark - Testing the Teacher (Mark 12:13-34)
·42m - 51
Mark - The Vineyard and the Cornerstone (Mark 12:1-12)
·39m - 52
Mark - The Cursed Tree and the Corrupt Temple (Mark 11:1-33)
·37m - 53
Mark - What Do You Want From Me? (Mark 10:32-52)
·37m - 54
Mark - The Unimpressive Kids and the Impressive Young Man (Mark 10:13-31)
·42m - 55
Easter // When Jesus Shows Up (Luke 24:36-49)
·40m - 56
Palm Sunday // The King’s Entrance (John 12:12-19)
·34m - 57
The Word Which is Able (James 1:16-27)
·40m - 58
Mark - I Was Legion (Mark 5:1-20)
·35m - 59
Mark - Cancel the Funeral (Mark 5:21-43)
·33m - 60
Mark - Faith on Mission (Mark 6:1-13)
·37m - 61
Keeping Christian Time (Leviticus 23:37-44)
·34m - 62
The Meaning of Christmas from Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-56) [Advent 2024]
·29m - 63
The Journey, the Leap, and the Song (Luke 1:39-45) [Advent 2024]
·26m - 64
Mark - The Sovereign on the Sea (Mark 4:35-41) [Advent 2024]
·34m - 65
Mark - The Lamp & the Seeds (Mark 4:21-34) [Advent 2024]
·36m - 66
Mark - The Seed and the Thorns (Mark 4:1-20)
·39m - 67
Mark - With Him and For Him (Mark 3:7-35)
·39m - 68
Danny Rumple - Mark: Jesus Is Lord (Mark 2:23-3:6)
·40m - 69
Ted Tanzey - Mark: Feasting with Jesus (Mark 2:18-22)
·34m - 70
Tim Turner - Mark: Jesus is a Friend of Sinners (Mark 2:13-17)
·42m - 71
Cleve Persinger - Psalms - Oh, for Grace to Trust Him More (Psalm 23)
·28m - 72
Mark - The Call of the King (Mark 1:16-45)
·38m - 73
Mark - The Good News of the Son of God (Mark 1:1-15)
·32m - 74
Sharing Strange and Beautiful Things (Acts 17:16-34)
·40m - 75
Kirby Myers - Justification By Faith Alone (Luke 7:36-50)
·41m - 76
Movements of Discipleship - Movement 3: Towards Our Neighbors and the Nations (Mark 12:28-34)
·40m - 77
Movements of Discipleship - Movement 2: Towards Each Other (Colossians 3:12-17)
·36m - 78
Movements of Discipleship - Movement 1: Towards God (Romans 12:1-2)
·34m - 79
Ted Tanzey - Obedient Faith That Overcomes In The Trials Of Life (Genesis 22: 1-19)
·30m - 80
Marc DeLong - The Unclean, the Dead, and the Savior (Mark 5:21-43)
·40m - 81
Jonah - The Story Is Not Over (Jonah 4:1-11)
·39m - 82
Jonah - On Second Chances and Successful Sermons (Jonah: 3:1-10)
·34m - 83
Jonah - Mercy In The Deep (Jonah 2:1-10)
·36m - 84
Jonah - An Accidental Evangelist (Jonah 1:7-17)
·35m - 85
Jonah - The Prophet, the Call, and the Flight from God (Jonah 1:1-6)
·34m - 86
Psalms - On The Gospel and Hard Nights (Psalm 4)
·27m - 87
Psalms - Our Defender and Deliverer (Psalm 3)
·28m - 88
Psalms - The Reign of the King (Psalm 2)
·27m - 89
Psalms - The Way of the Righteous (Psalm 1)
·29m - 90
On Running Well (Hebrews 12:1-11)
·31m - 91
Marc DeLong - Who Is The Greatest? (Mark 10:35-45)
·34m - 92
A More Excellent Way - Come Lord Jesus (1 Corinthians 16)
·34m - 93
Planted - Designed for Mission and Maturity (Ephesians 4:11-15)
·40m - 94
Marc DeLong - Planted - For the Present and Planting for the Future (Deuteronomy 6)
·49m - 95
Planted - On Christian Maturity and Fruitful Ministry (2 Peter 1:3-11)
·40m - 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
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
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
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
Ted Tanzey - Mark: Difficult Circumstances of Life with a Heavenly Outcome (Mark 2:1-12)
Hidden gemTed 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
Ecclesiastes - The Surprising Good Life (Ecclesiastes 1:1-18)
Hidden gemA sermon series introduction to the book of Ecclesiastes, exploring its author, themes, and poetic style.
Apr 13, 2026·40m·2 clips - 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
Palm Sunday // The World Has Gone After Him (John 12:12-26)
Hidden gemResurrection 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
3 John - Kingdom Friends (3 John:1-15)
Hidden gemResurrection 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
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
1 John - The Faith Which Overcomes (1 John 5:1-12)
Mar 9, 2026·40m - 107
1 John - The Life Changing Love of God (1 John 4:7-21)
Mar 1, 2026·31m - 108
1 John - True Christian Spirituality (1 John 4:1-6)
Hidden gemMason 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
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
Ted Tanzey - 1 John: 3 Biblical Truths to Challenge Us to Live Holy Lives (1 John 3:1-10)
Feb 9, 2026·34m - 111
1 John - To Love & Not To Love (1 John 2:7-17)
Feb 1, 2026·34m - 112
1 John - Be Not Deceived (1 John 2:18-29)
Feb 1, 2026·32m - 113
1 John - To Live in the Light (1 John 1:5-2:6)
Jan 18, 2026·41m - 114
1 John - The Word of Life (1 John 1:1-4)
Jan 12, 2026·40m - 115
New Year, Last Days (2 Timothy 3:1-17)
Jan 6, 2026·46m - 116
Fullness of Joy (Psalm 16)
Dec 29, 2025·33m - 117
Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Joy (1 John 3:1-10)
Dec 22, 2025·32m - 118
Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Prayer (Matthew 6:5-13)
Dec 15, 2025·43m - 119
Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Friendship (John 15:12-17)
Dec 9, 2025·43m - 120
Advent 2025 - An Invitation to Generosity (Philippians 4:14-23)
Dec 1, 2025·39m - 121
Philippians - Gospel Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)
Nov 23, 2025·27m - 122
Philippians - A Gospel Mindset (Philippians 4:2-9)
Nov 17, 2025·44m - 123
Philippians - Gospel Maturity (Philippians 3:12-4:1)
Nov 9, 2025·41m - 124
Philippians - A Gospel Relationship (Philippians 3:1-11)
Nov 2, 2025·44m - 125
Philippians - A Gospel Example (Philippians 2:19-30)
Oct 27, 2025·41m - 126
Philippians - A Gospel Life (Philippians 2:1-18)
Oct 21, 2025·41m - 127
Philippians - Preach the Gospel Nonstop (Philippians 1:18-30)
Oct 13, 2025·35m - 128
Philippians - A Gospel Perspective (Philippians 1:12-18)
Oct 6, 2025·40m - 129
Philippians - A Good News Letter to a Good News People (Philippians 1:1-11)
Sep 28, 2025·44m - 130
Mark - On the Resurrection (Mark 15:42-16:8)
Sep 22, 2025·39m - 131
Mark - Coronation by Crucifixion (Mark 15:1-41)
Sep 14, 2025·39m - 132
Mark - On Thankfulness and Failure (Mark 14:26-72)
Sep 7, 2025·44m - 133
Mark - Is It I? (Mark 14:12-25)
Aug 31, 2025·29m - 134
Mark - A Commendable Faith (Mark 14:1-11)
Aug 24, 2025·35m - 135
Mark - Stay Awake (Mark 13:1-37)
Aug 18, 2025·42m - 136
On Grace and Gratitude (Colossians 2:6-7)
Aug 11, 2025·43m - 137
Craig Hefner - The Doctrine of the Image of God (Genesis 1:27)
Aug 4, 2025·34m - 138
Marc DeLong - Remember the Lord (Deuteronomy 8)
Jul 28, 2025·47m - 139
Ted Tanzey - Hope in the Midst of Hardship Pt. 1 (1 Peter 1:1-25)
Jul 21, 2025·29m - 140
Ted Tanzey - Hope in the Midst of Hardship Pt. 1 (1 Peter 1:1-25)
Jul 13, 2025·43m - 141
Cleve Persinger - A Family on Mission (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13)
Jul 7, 2025·28m - 142
Andy - Investing in the Kingdom of God (Matthew 25:14-30)
Jun 30, 2025·21m - 143
Will Basham - A Perfect Title (Psalm 110)
Jun 22, 2025·38m - 144
Marc DeLong - Mark - Final Lessons from the Temple (Mark 12:35-44)
Jun 16, 2025·39m - 145
Mark - Testing the Teacher (Mark 12:13-34)
Jun 9, 2025·42m - 146
Mark - The Vineyard and the Cornerstone (Mark 12:1-12)
Jun 1, 2025·39m - 147
Mark - The Cursed Tree and the Corrupt Temple (Mark 11:1-33)
May 18, 2025·37m - 148
Mark - What Do You Want From Me? (Mark 10:32-52)
May 12, 2025·37m - 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
Easter // When Jesus Shows Up (Luke 24:36-49)
Apr 21, 2025·40m