A Stonebriar Community Church Fellowship Class
Scripture: Mark 15:40-16:8
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 15:40-16:8, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus and the hope it brings to believers. He emphasizes how the empty tomb points to God’s victory over sin and death, encouraging followers to live with faith, joy, and anticipation of Christ’s power at work in their lives.
Scripture: Mark 15:1-39
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 15:1-39, exploring Jesus’ trial, crucifixion, and the significance of His sacrifice. He highlights how living faithfully, even in suffering, points to God’s redemptive plan and calls believers to trust Him completely until the very end.
Scripture: Mark 14:53-72
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 14:53-72, focusing on Peter’s denial and the lessons it provides about fear, failure, and faithfulness. He emphasizes the importance of repentance, reliance on God’s grace, and learning from our mistakes to grow in obedience and courage.
Scripture: Mark 14:12-52
Wayne Stiles continues his teaching from Mark 14:12-52 in Part 2 of “When Your Want-to Is Willing, but Your Can-do is Weak.” He further examines the disciples’ struggles with faith and obedience during Jesus’ final hours, offering practical insights on relying on God’s power and grace when personal strength is insufficient.
Scripture: Mark 14:12-52
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 14:12-52, exploring the tension between desire and ability as seen in the disciples during Jesus’ final hours. He emphasizes the need for reliance on God’s strength, highlighting lessons from the Last Supper, Jesus’ prayers in Gethsemane, and the disciples’ struggles, encouraging believers to trust God when their own resources fall short.
Scripture: Mark 14:1-11
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 14:1-11, highlighting the woman who anointed Jesus with costly perfume as an example of wholehearted devotion. He encourages believers to offer their best to Christ, demonstrating love and faithfulness even when it may be criticized or misunderstood by others.
Scripture: Mark 13
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 13, where Jesus urges His followers to stay spiritually alert as they anticipate His return. Wayne highlights Christ’s call to discern the times, resist deception, and remain faithfully engaged in God’s work. This lesson encourages believers to live with readiness, trust, and obedience as they await the fulfillment of God’s promises.
Scripture: Mark 12:13–43
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 12:13–43, where Jesus responds to challenges from religious leaders and identifies the greatest commandment. Wayne emphasizes that loving God wholeheartedly and loving others faithfully is the central priority of the Christian life. This passage reminds believers that devotion to God is not about ritual or status, but about sincere love expressed through obedience.
Scripture: Mark 11:27–12:12
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 11:27–12:12, where Jesus confronts religious leaders who question His authority. Through His interaction with them and the Parable of the Tenants, Wayne underscores how fear of people can hinder obedience to God and reminds believers that true authority rests in Christ alone. This passage challenges us to trust God more deeply and to respond to His Son with faith rather than resistance.
Scripture: Mark 11:1-16
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 11:1-16, showing how Jesus seeks three kinds of spiritual fruit from His followers. Through His entrance into Jerusalem, His actions in the temple, and the lesson of the fig tree, Wayne highlights the call to authentic faith, sincere worship, and a life that bears visible fruit for God’s glory.