DIGGING DEEPER
WEEKEND OF APRIL 18 & 19, 2026
SERMON NOTES
Break the Jar
What’s in Your Hands? - Mark 14:3-9
What does this mean for us?
True devotion flows from revelation, not obligation (Luke 6:45; John 7:37–38)
Moments of conviction are meant to become a lifestyle of surrender (Romans 12:1; Luke 9:23; Luke 14:33)
The surrender is the same, but the obedience won’t look identical (Mark 10:21; 1 Timothy 6:17-19)
When you give everything to Jesus, you don’t lose your life—you finally find it (Luke 17:33)
Big idea: When we truly see Jesus, nothing is too costly to pour out.
Challenge:
Identify what you’ve been holding back from Jesus…and take a step to surrender it.
DIGGING DEEPER
What are things people do out of love or devotion that others might see as weirdly excessive or totally unnecessary?
Read Mark 14:3–9. What stands out to you most from this account?
Do you know someone who was a “used to be” who has been radically changed by Jesus? To what extent do you feel that way? Talk about that.
Read Luke 6:45 and John 7:37–38. What do these passages suggest about where our actions and devotion come from?
Read Romans 12:1, Luke 9:23, and Luke 14:33. Talk about the importance of individual moments of surrender to God and then living it out as an ongoing lifestyle. What’s your gut reaction to either.
Read Jesus’ call to the rich young ruler in Mark 10:21 and Paul’s instructions in 1 Timothy 6:17-19. What does God want from us?
What’s something you are holding on to or tend to hold back from surrendering to Jesus? In an atmosphere of grace not judgement, talk about that.
Prayer prompts:
- Jesus, help me see You more clearly.
- Show me what I’m still holding back from You.
- Give me the courage to surrender everything to You.
- Make my life an offering that honors You.
- Lord, show me how to share this with ____________ this week.
Looking for questions based on a past sermon?