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The Two Main Issues
Sermon Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 While the politicians were arguing, a seeker of truth had an honest question. Jesus didn’t bring new wisdom to an old answer. He brought new action to old instruction. The Scribe quoted the prophet Hosea revealing his knowledge of Scripture, but most importantly his understanding of it. Jesus challenges our confidence in eternity by telling the Scribe he is close. Voting Jesus simplifies our life’s agenda as there is only a 2 point plan. Love God How COVID has affected us
Because of His Power
Sermon Scripture: Mark 12:18-27 Mark 12:18-27 Deuteronomy 25:5-10 What will the resurrection be like? Will we look the same? Will we sound the same? Will we know the same people? Will we be married? What matters is that we believe it will happen. What do we believe about God’s power? God made it all (Genesis 1:1) God destroyed it all (Genesis 6) God loved it all (Genesis 1:31, John 3:16) I vote Jesus means… We are ALL His We believe How COVID has affected us
On the Issue of Taxes…
Sermon Scripture: Mark 12:13-17 Do you listen to the correct advice? Do you know the candidates? Do you question the candidates with a pure heart? Do you follow the correct candidates? Do you marvel at Jesus? When we give to Christ what is His, we have clarity. Even clarity about politics.
A New Vision
Joseph had a simple vision Be a carpenter Be a husband Be a father God had a simple vision Enter the world Teach the world Save the world The world has been given a simple vision Accept Reject What is your vision of your relationship with Jesus next Christmas?
A New Anticipation
Scripture: Matthew 2 Christmas enhances our… Excitement Emotions Endurance Let’s be wise and… Read the story and give God the glory.
A New Understanding
Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 God… Looks on and exalts the humble Shows mercy to those who fear Him Fills the hungry He also… Scatters the proud Brings down the mighty Sends away the rich Humility and Hunger is how we Magnify his Majesty.
A New Excitement
Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-45 Mary Myths Mary was always a virgin – Mt. 1:24,25 Mary was sinless -Rom. 3:23 Mary was taken up into heaven -No Bible basis Mary was the Mother of God. What we know about Mary, the mother of Jesus She was a young girl – about 12 or 13. She was a humble and faithful. She was a poor, simple village girl. God uses the most improbable people to fulfill His purposes! SHOW How COVID has affected us
The Entrance of the Church
The last installment of the Exit Strategy is The Entrance of the Church.
The Entrance of the Adversary
Scripture: Mark 11:20-33 We must be prepared for the enemy “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 “For with the heart one believes and is justified.” Romans 10:10 “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16 “…if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” Colossians 1:13 We must know the How COVID has affected us
The Entrance of the King
Scripture: Mark 11:1-19 The King is welcomed in The King cleanses The King establishes Lordship The King is feared and worshiped The second step in the Exit Strategy is the entrance of Jesus as King!