Into the Shadows: Shadows of Failure | March 8, 2026

In Pastor Bart's message, Shadows of Failure, we step into one of the most sobering moments before the cross in Mark 14. Jesus warns His disciples that they will all fall away, yet Peter confidently insists he will never fail. Within hours, overconfidence gives way to fear, and the disciples scatter as Jesus is arrested.This message explores why sincere followers of Jesus can still stumble and what we can learn from their failure. It reminds us that overconfidence can quietly set us up for compromise, while humility, prayer, and wise guardrails help us remain faithful when pressure rises.Most importantly, this passage reveals the hope of the gospel. Even when the disciples failed, Jesus remained faithful to His mission and to them. Our story does not end with failure because Jesus restores, refines, and calls us back to follow Him again.Discover how God can use even our failures to shape us, restore us, and draw us closer to Him.