June 22nd, 2025

“The End is the beginning” - Mark 16:1-8

Tyler daniels, Lead pastor & Elder


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All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall;

Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all.

Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all.

Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, ye ransomed from the fall,

Hail Him who saves you by his grace, and crown Him Lord of all.

Hail Him who saves you by his grace, and crown Him Lord of all.

Let every kindred, every tribe on this terrestrial ball,

To Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all.

To Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all.

O that with yonder sacred throng, we at his feet may fall!

We'll join the everlasting song, and crown Him Lord of all.

We'll join the everlasting song, and crown Him Lord of all.



He Is Jesus

There’s a treasure great in beauty

Far surpassing earth’s great wealth

He is Jesus, Prince of Glory

Source of all grace, peace, and health

There’s a fountain ever flowing

Satisfying all who drink

He is Jesus, spring of joy

To all who hail Him as their King

There’s a power, holy power

Breaking bonds of captive men

He is Jesus, mighty Jesus

Holy warrior and sinner’s friend

There’s a Savior rich in mercy

Quick to pardon all our sins

He is Jesus, great Redeemer

Reconciling God and man

There’s a glorious Lord returning

And all will bow to Him alone

He is Jesus, King of nations

Reigning from His gracious throne

There is one to whom our praises

Will through every age ascend

He is Jesus, King forever

Whose wondrous rule will never end

There is one to whom our praises

Will through every age ascend

He is Jesus, King forever

Whose wondrous rule will never end


Because He Lives (Amen)

I believe in the Son

I believe in the risen One

I believe I overcome

By the power of His blood

Amen, Amen

I’m alive, I’m alive

Because He lives

Amen, Amen

Let my song join the one that never ends

Because He lives

I was dead in the grave

I was covered in sin and shame

I heard mercy call my name

He rolled the stone away

Because He lives

I can face tomorrow

Because He lives

Every fear is gone

I know He holds my life, my future in His hands


Rise My Soul, the Lord Is Risen

Rise my soul, the Lord is risen. Come behold the empty grave.

See the place where darkness laid Him. Sing for only hope remains!

Hallelujah, praise forever - death defeated and life restored

By that great immortal power. Christ is risen, arise my soul!

Rest my soul, the Lord is risen Love’s redeeming work is done

Now the Father sees His children as He sees His sinless Son

Oh, the wonder, oh, the glory. That same favor is now my own.

Shame behind me, grace before me Christ is risen, arise my soul.

Peace my soul, the Lord is risen.

Come and have your hope renewed

For this trial is brief and fleeting. Tears will turn to glory soon.

Shout with joy and sound the triumph!

Let the music of heaven roar!

Let the boast of death be silent! Christ is risen, arise my soul!

Rise my soul, for I am risen - seated now with Christ, my Lord

As my life belongs to Heaven, fear shall hold its sway no more.

Onward, upward, toward the treasure -

filled with courage and endless hope

For this truth is mine forever Christ is risen, arise my soul!

For this truth is mine forever Christ is risen, arise my soul!


Sermon Texts

1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they could go and anoint him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they went to the tomb at sunrise. 3 They were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance to the tomb for us? ” 4 Looking up, they noticed that the stone — which was very large — had been rolled away.
5 When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side; they were alarmed. 6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he told them. “You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they put him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see him there just as he told you.’ ”
8 They went out and ran from the tomb, because trembling and astonishment overwhelmed them. And they said nothing to anyone, since they were afraid.
— Mark 16:1-8

Discussion Questions:

  1. What details, evidences, and proofs of the resurrection do we have in Mark? Which details—from the other gospels—do you miss? Why do you think Mark ends the way it does?

  2. Consider the “longer ending” of Mark (vv. 9-20): How have you thought about it before? Why are older manuscripts better? What should we do with these verses?

  3. Knowing what you know about the entire Gospel of Mark—and knowing how it ends—what comes next, for the believer and for the church?


Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen.


Are You Washed in the Blood

Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing pow’r?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Are you washed in the blood,

In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?

Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Are you walking daily by the Savior’s side?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Do you rest each moment in the Crucified?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin,

And be washed in the blood of the Lamb;

There’s a fountain flowing for the soul unclean,

O be washed in the blood of the Lamb!