Sermons on Faith (Page 3)
Time to Re-Focus
Mark 8:1-21 Compassion is caring for others Faith is belief there will be enough Understanding is knowledge of the perfection of Christ within the broken pieces The Pharisees tested Jesus because they didn’t believe The Pharisees wanted a sign of power Jesus’ answer is compassion The disciples were focused on the physical Jesus says to focus on the Spiritual Conclusion: It is time to re-focus!
Confronting the Mess
Mark 7:24-37 The message spread to the Gentiles Jesus tested the Gentiles The Gentiles proved their faith We confront the mess by… Opening our ears Loosening our tongue
Though My Body Give Way
Mark 5:21-43
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)
A Faith Restart
Mark 2:18-22 Past performance predicts future behavior The Pharisees were focused on the past Fasting is a thing of the past and the future Jesus is the bridegroom and we are the bride Old vs. New Go out on a limb and leave the old you behind!
Confident Faith
Mark 2:1-12 – The Story of the Paralytic.