SERMONS"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
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The Cross Mark 8:27-9:1 I. Intro Big Idea: The cross comes before glory. II. The Messiah A. People have all sorts of ideas about Jesus’ identity. Mark 8:27-28 B. Jesus asked the most important question. Mark 8:29-30 III. Must Suffer A. We struggle with reality. Mark 8:31 B. If we don’t submit to Jesus, we follow Satan. Mark 8:32-33; 1 John 4:10 IV. He Called A. We can disassociate with our flesh. Mark 8:34 B. We can experience the deliverance of our souls. Mark 8:35-36 V. Glory A. We’re accountable for how we respond to Jesus. Mark 8:38; John 6:28-29 B. Seek first God’s kingdom. Mark 9:1; Hebrews 12:2 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Transfigured Mark 9:2-13 I. Intro Big Idea: Because Jesus was transfigured, we can be transformed. II. Before Them A. Jesus prepared His disciples by revealing His glory. Mark 9:2; 2 Peter 1:16-18 B. We’re accustom to settling for lesser glories. Malachi 4:4-5; Mark 9:3-4; Luke 24:44 III. The Cloud A. Fear can be good. Mark 9:5-6 B. God wants us to hear His Son. Mark 9:7; Romans 8:30 IV. Down the Mountain A. Jesus doesn’t want us to communicate an incomplete gospel. Mark 9:8-9; 1 Corinthians 15:14 B. Because Jesus went first, there will be a resurrection. Mark 9:10; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 V. Restores A. Because Christ was rejected, we’re accepted. Matthew 11:14; Mark 9:11-12; John 1:14 B. Only God’s glory changes us. Mark 9:13 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Believe Mark 9:14-29 I. Intro Big Idea: Faith in Christ makes the impossible, possible. II. Arguing A. We continually try to justify ourselves. Mark 9:14-15 B. Apart from Jesus we can do nothing. Mark 9:16-18; John 15:5 III. How Long…? A. Apart from Jesus, we’re in trouble. Mark 9:19-20 B. Jesus is concerned with our whole story. Mark 5:21-34; 9:21-23; John 10:10 IV. Overcome A. All we need is a mustard seed amount of honest faith. Matthew 17:20; Mark 9:24 B. Jesus’ deliverance is complete. Mark 9:25; Luke 11:26 V. Lifted A. Don’t be afraid, believe in Jesus. Mark 5:35-43; 9:26-27 B. Prayer demonstrates faith. Mark 9:28-29 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Kingdom Mark 9:30-50 I. Intro. Big Idea: It’s impossible to enter the kingdom of God without a living faith in Christ. II. On the Road A. Discipleship is a process. Mark 9:30-32 B. God’s kingdom isn’t self-centered. Mark 9:30-34 III. Sitting Down A. Jesus came to turn our upside-down world, right side up. Mark 9:35 B. We tend to value the perishable instead of the imperishable. Mark 9:36-37; Philippians 2:1-4 IV. One of Us A. Christianity isn’t a clique. Mark 9:38 B. Our habits reveal our destiny. Matthew 6:19-21; Mark 9:39-41 V. If… A. God offers real choices, and real consequence. Mark 9:42-48; 1 John 2:19 B. Have a salty faith. Mark 9:49-50 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
Marriage Mark 10:1-12 I. Intro Big Idea: God’s purpose for marriage is to proclaim the gospel. II. Tested A. Jesus wants all people to know what matters to God. Malachi 2:16; Mark 10:4; Romans 2:4 B. Faced with controversy, Jesus went to God’s Word. Mark 10:2-3 III. Permitted A. Jesus’ opponents weren’t interested in genuine marriage. Deuteronomy 24:1-4; Mark 10:4 B. Divorce was God’s permissive will, not His perfect will. Mark 10:5; Revelation 20:13-15 IV. One A. Marriage is about leaving and cleaving. Genesis 1:27; Mark 10:6-8 B. God brings us together. Genesis 3:16; Mark 10:9 V. Marry A. Marriage is meant to make us lean into God. Mark 10:10 B. God’s boundaries protect us. Matthew 19:9; Mark 10:11-12; 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
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