Mark - A King's Ransom | A King's Prayer | 22 March 2026 | 10am

In this sermon, Peter Lenehan explores Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14) alongside Lamentations 3, focusing on how to trust God in times of deep sorrow and unfulfilled desires. He highlights Jesus’ humanity as he expresses overwhelming distress and honestly asks the Father for another way, while still submitting to God’s will. The message emphasises that faith does not remove sorrow, but allows believers to bring their true feelings to God, remain obedient, and depend on prayer. Through Jesus’ example, listeners are encouraged to trust God even when life does not go as hoped, recognising the importance of honesty, submission, and continual prayer in the Christian life. Questions to Think About How do you usually respond when you don’t get what you deeply want? What does Jesus’ honesty in prayer teach you about how you can approach God? In what areas of your life do you find it hardest to submit to God’s will? How can you hold together both sorrow and faith without feeling like one cancels out the other? What might be preventing you from seeing your need to pray more regularly? Three Things to Take Away Faith and sorrow can coexist—trusting God does not mean pretending everything is okay. God invites honest prayers, even when they express desires that differ from His will. Prayer is essential for faithfulness, reminding us of our dependence on God in every circumstance.