Listen to messages
Christianity is Messy
Mark 6:30-56 The statue represents liberty The statue stands for the lamenting The statue provides a light Jesus’ words provide a message for the messy Jesus’ miracles provide hope for the hopeless Jesus’ death provides liberty for the lost
It’s All About Who?
Mark 6:14-29 Herod was to lead Judea Herod was led by sinfulness We are to be led by Jesus through the Holy Spirit Often times we allow sin to lead us Sin brings us to a confused conclusion The one true offensive message: it’s all about Jesus
The Authority Given to You
Jesus gave the 12 a calling. Jesus gave the 12 instructions. Jesus gave the 12 authority. We have been called by God. We have been given a mission. We have been given an offensive message.
The Truth Hurts
Mark 6:1-6 Jesus taught a Messianic Message. Jesus qualifications were questioned. Jesus was limited by faithless family. Jesus was amazed at their lack of faith.
Though My Body Give Way
Mark 5:21-43
Though Darkness May Consume Me
Mark 5:1-20 Prior to Meeting Jesus 1. Social isolation 2. Superhuman strength 3. Self-destructive tendencies Meeting Jesus 1. Worshiped Jesus 2. Confessed to Jesus 3. Cleansed by Jesus After Meeting Jesus 1. Clothed with Christ 2. With the mind of Christ 3. Sent home by Christ
Though Storms May Come
Mark 4:35-41 The water was asleep. Jesus was asleep. The Disciples’ faith was asleep Storms in life cause us to be: Frustrated Fearful Forgetful When storms in life come… Lift up the shield of faith (Eph. 6:16) (Heb. 11:1) Listen to God’s Word (Rom. 10:17) Live confidently in Christ (1 John 5:13-15)
Do you believe in miracles?
Mark 4:26-34 1. Multiplication requires a _______________ 2. Multiplication requires a ________________ 3. God’s multiplication requires a _____________
Breathe it in and let it out
Mark 4:1-20 The seed The Word of God is relevant to us today. Hebrews 4:12 The Word of God is sowed throughout the world today. Bible translators The soil Some have ears, but don’t hear Some have minds that wander Romans 8:28 James 1:2-4 Some have hearts that are deceived Matthew 6:24 Some have a well cultivated faith James 5:7-8 The produce A good harvest yields good fruit – hear and accept A good harvest yields a large amount of fruit How COVID has affected us