Sermons on Mark (Page 6)
Under the Influence of Jesus
Mark 3:7-21; Mark 16 Who had the biggest influence on your life? ___________________ Jesus had a physical influence. Jesus had a spiritual influence. Jesus had a leadership influence. Jesus has a physical influence. Jesus has a spiritual influence. Jesus has a leadership influence. Who has the biggest influence on your life? ____________________
The Tale of Two Sermons
Mark 2:23-3:6 Sermon One – A Twofold Gift The Sabbath was instituted by God Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath Take a break! Genesis 2:1-3 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Exodus 31:12-17 Sermon Two – A Single Agenda The Pharisees had an unrighteous agenda Jesus had a righteousness agenda What is your agenda?
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!
Risking Your Reputation
Mark 2:13-17 Jesus… Called a Sick Man Dined with a Sick Man Cured a Sick Man Who is Jesus calling you to call, dine, and invite to the great physician? Jesus desired mercy not sacrifice. – Matthew 9:13
Confident Faith
Mark 2:1-12 – The Story of the Paralytic.
Being on a Mission
Jesus heals a leper in Mark 1:40-45. We see from these verses that both Jesus and Satan were on a mission. The church today has been given a mission by Jesus.
Being Alone with Jesus
Mark 1:35-39 Jesus is becoming more and more popular. The people are flocking to Him like a celebrity. He chooses to take a time to get away and pray to the Father. In our busyness we too, need to plan and take a time to get away without distraction to pray and commune with the Father.
Pray and Release
Just a a fisherman will catch and release fish he doesn’t need to keep, Christians can tell Jesus about their cares and release them to Him for spiritual, emotional, and physical healing.
Uncommon Men
May you be covered in the dust of your Rabbi.