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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Prepared
Mark 14:12-26 I. Intro Big Idea: Jesus prepared a meal for us at God’s table. II. Customary A. God planned the Passover. Mark 14:12; Hebrews 10:14 B. Jesus planned to eat the Passover with His disciples. Mark 14:13-16 III. Woe A. Someone close to Jesus betrayed Him. Psalm 41:9; Mark 14:17-20; John 13:18 B. There’s something worse than death. Mark 14:21; John 13:27; Romans 7:24-25; Hebrews 10:28-30 IV. Given A. Jesus gave Himself. Mark 14:22; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 B. Even Judas drank from the cup. Mark 14:23-24; 1 Corinthians 11:25, 27; Hebrews 10:4 V. New A. Jesus knew He would overcome death. Mark 14:25 B. The cross comes before glory. Mark 14:26; Hebrews 12:2 The Next Step
Beautiful
Mark 14:1-11 I. Intro Big Idea: The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself in love. Galatians 5:6 II. Scheming A. People love darkness. Mark 14:1; John 3:19 B. The religious leaders feared people. Mark 14:2; Romans 1:24 III. Expensive A. Mary knew Jesus’ true worth. Mark 14:3; John 12:3 B. Darkness hates genuine faith. Mark 14:4-5; John 12:4-6; 15:8 IV. Prepare A. Jesus exalts the humble. Matthew 23:12; Mark 14:6-7; Colossians 1:13 B. Mary exalted Jesus as King. Mark 14:8-9 V. Opportunity A. Jesus knows and judges our intentions. Psalm 44: Mark 14:10 B. Jesus paid for our betrayal. Mark 14:11 The Next Step
Watch
Mark 13:28-37 I. Intro Big Idea: Watching means working by faith. II. Learn A. Expect change. Mark 13:28-29 B. Jesus keeps His word. Mark 13:30-31; Luke 21:23-24; Romans 11:1-36 III. No One Knows A. No one knows! Mark 13:32 B. You do not know! Mark 13:33 VI. Assigned A. Focus on our task, not timetables. Mark 13:34 B. Readiness reveals trust. Mark 13:35 V. Suddenly A. Don’t sleep on Jesus. Mark 13:36; Ephesians 5:8-15 B. We’re all called to watch. Mark 13:37 The Next Step
Desolate
Mark 13:14-27 I. Intro Big Idea: Jesus is Lord in and over all time. II. Flee A. The desecration of the sacred signaled the need for flight. Daniel 9:27; 11:31; 12:1; Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-10 B. For Christians there’s no going back. Matthew 23:37; Mark 13:15-18 III. Unequaled A. The destruction of Jerusalem was absolute. Jeremiah 30:7; Daniel 12:1; Mark 13:19 B. God is merciful. Mark 13:20 IV. False A. We must cling to the truth, not signs. Matthew 16:4; Mark 13:21-22; 1 Corinthians 1:22-23 B. Preparing for the future means remembering the past. Mark 13:23 V. Son of Man A. Jesus will return with power. Mark 13:24-25; 2 Peter 3:10 B. Jesus will gather His own. Danial 7:13; Mark 13:26-27; Mark 14:62 The Next Step
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