Time to accept help? (Mark 9) 7th Jan

Time To Accept Help?

Mark 9

(Bible Reading 9:14-37)

 

1. God tells us to listen to Jesus …

         “This is my Son, whom I love. LISTEN to him!” (9:7)

 

2. … and Jesus says…

         “O unbelieving Generation..” (9:19)

 

         “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed…”(9:31)

 

         “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last..  (9:35)

 

3. Is it time to accept some help?

 

 The structure of Mark

chapters 1-8

chapters 9-16 

*chapters 9-10

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe.. microwave sermon!)

 

 

The Ultimate Joy in 2024? (Philippians 1:12-20) 31 Dec, 2023

The Ultimate Joy in 2024?

Philippians 1:12-20

For Paul, the gospel is more important than his:

 –      Freedom 

–      Reputation 

–      Life

 

In what ways can you find joy in the gospel in 2024?

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

Jesus: Is he Your King (Zech 9v9) 17 Dec

Jesus: Is he Your King?

Zechariah 9:9 (reading ch 9)

“See, your king comes to you,

righteous and victorious,

lowly and riding on a donkey”

 

 What was Zechariah talking about?

 

 What did Jesus do?

 

 What’s this got to do with Christmas?

 

 Is Jesus your King?

 

The Christ: Token Leader or True Lord? (Mark 8) 10 Dec

THE CHRIST: TOKEN LEADER OR TRUE LORD?

Mark 8

Bible Reading (vv. 22-38)

Who do you say Jeaus is?

What kind of King do you want the Christ to be?

  • A Token Leader who gives you what you want?
  • The True Lord to whom you owe your whole life?

Does the way you live bear witness to who you say Jesus is?

(Preacher: Thomas Herbert)

Jesus: Knows Your Heart! (Mark 7) 3 Dec

Jesus: Knows Your Heart!

Mark 7

 

Jesus hates people being heartlessly religious (vv. 1-13)

 

Our real problem is our evil heart (vv. 14-23)

 

 

Jesus solves our heart problem, 

and his solution is for everyone (vv. 24-37)

 

(Preacher: Andreas Mayer) 

 

Jesus: Just Believe (Mark 5:21-43) 19 Nov

Jesus: Just Believe?

Mark 5:21-43

 

Two examples of people learning to trust/believe …

 

A father who learned to trust Jesus’ power to give life to the dead

 

A woman who trusted Jesus to give peace when she was in despair

 

Mark challenges us to believe in Jesus too!

 

 

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus: Can You Trust His Authority? (Mark 4:35-5:20) 12 Nov

Jesus: Can You Trust His Authority?

Mark 4:35-5:20

 

What do you fear the most?

 

Mark shows us that Jesus has authority over EVERYTHING, including: 

–       outward storms (4:35-41)

–       inward storms (5:1-20)

–       and even death itself

 

…which leads people to fear him! 
                               (4:41, 5:15, 5:33, 5:42)

  

What would you do if you saw God?

(Preacher: Steve Young)