Jesus & The Culture Wars

Jesus & The Culture Wars

Author: Epikos Church February 22, 2026 Duration: 41:05
In Mark 11:27–12:34, Jesus enters Jerusalem and is immediately confronted by religious leaders demanding to know by what authority He acts. What follows is a series of searching questions and piercing parables that expose hardened hearts, misplaced allegiances, and shallow religion. Yet at the center of it all, Jesus reveals something deeper: true authority rests not in power plays or performance, but in the beloved Son who comes in humility and truth. In this sermon, we explore how Jesus dismantles counterfeit faith and invites us into wholehearted love for God — a love that engages our heart, soul, mind, and strength. As Jesus reframes the greatest commandment, we are reminded that Christianity is not about winning arguments or guarding appearances, but about responding to God’s initiating love with surrendered trust. Whether skeptical, curious, or long-time believer, this passage calls us to consider the authority of Christ and the kind of love that marks those who belong to His kingdom.

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