Believe (Mark 9:14-29)

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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

• What’s something you daydream about?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message on Mark 9:14-29 you hope we talk about as a group?
• Why are people inclined to argue about politics and religion?
• What do think was going through the disciples’ minds when they were unable drive the evil spirit out of the boy?
• How can focusing on our faith rather than Jesus cause us to lose faith?
• Why was Jesus able to work with the father’s response in v. 24?
• Why did Jesus heal the boy before the crowd showed up?
• How can prayer change us individually and as a church?
• What’s something you could use prayer for? Pray for one another.

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