From across the room, a fake plant looks alive; up close, it’s plastic. That image frames Mark 11:12–33, where Jesus curses a leafy fig tree with no fruit and clears the temple—exposing religion that performs but doesn’t produce what God wants. We trace Mark’s four scenes to show how appearances collapse without obedience, how Jesus reclaims the court of prayer, and how faith asks according to God’s will while forgiveness unclogs the heart. We also face the authority question in the temple: who defines real worship—us, or Jesus? You’ll get a simple ten-minute “prayer margin” plan to clear the noise, and we end at the Table, remembering the cross where Jesus bore the curse and opened the way so the Spirit can grow real fruit in real people. If you’re done maintaining leaves, come learn how to cultivate a living faith.

Is being a good person enough to get you into heaven? In this first episode of Word for Word, Austin W. Duncan answers one of the most important questions in Christianity: “What must I do to be saved?” Discover what the Bible teaches about salvation, grace, faith, and the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or seeking to grow in your faith, this video provides clear insights and practical steps for understanding and embracing the gospel.

This sermon explores Jesus’ encounter with the demon-possessed man in Mark 5 to show that no one is beyond His reach. It challenges cultural extremes about spiritual evil and highlights Christ’s authority, compassion, and call to bear witness after deliverance.