Scriptures:

Religious Scandals

Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, Ted Haggard, Robert Morris, Steve Lawson,

Michael Tait

The Religious Scandal of Jesus Christ

Mark 2:13-17, John 2:24-25, Luke 5:28, Luke 9:23, Matthew 9:12-13,

1) Jesus uses an analogy from human logic

2) Jesus uses Scripture, Hosea 6:6, Matthew 23:23,

3) Jesus uses His own Divine authority, Luke 18:9,

Application Point: Will You Respond to Jesus' Call!

Pastor Chris Stuffleben

Scriptures:

The Perils of Fame

Fame and Ministry

Mark 1:35-45,

1. He could no longer enter a city. Mark 3:7,

2. He was forced to live in isolation.

3. The crowds tried to hinder His ministry. Luke 4:42,

4. The people were more interested in signs and wonder than salvation. Mark 7:24-25, Mark 6:53-55,

5. His popularity almost ground His Galilean ministry to a halt. Mark 7:36,

6. His popularity prevented Him from going to the sick who could not go to Him. Mark 2:1-5,

The Secret to Success

He Prayed...

Mark 1:35, Mark Chapters 1, 6, and 14, Philippians 2:7, John 5:19,

Faithful to His Mission

Mark 1:36-39, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Romans 10:13-14, Romans 10:15, Mark 10:39, Mark 1:39,

Trading Places

Mark 1:40, Luke 17, Leviticus 13, Mark 1:41-42, Exodus 33:19, Mark 1:43-44, Mark 1:33-35,

Application Point:

Commit to Spending Time with God!

Scriptures:

Authority in Teaching

Mark 1:21-22

Capernaum- Matthew 11,

Synagogues- Luke 14:4,

Teach- Matthew 7:29, Matthew 21,

Amazed-

Authority over Demons

2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Mark 1:23-24, Ezekiel 28:12-18, Revelation 12:4,9, John 10:10, Mark 8:29-32, Luke 11:24-26, Mark 1:24, Matthew 25:41, 1 John 3:8, Mark 1:25-26, Mark 1:21-29, Mark 1:22, Mark 1:27, Mark 1:23-24, Mark 3:6, Mark 3:22, Mark 6:2,

Authority over Disease

Mark 1:29, Mark 1:30-31, Luke 4:39, Mark 1:32, Mark 1:29-34, Matthew 8:16

Application Point:

Praise Jesus for His Authority!

The Authority of the King - Pastor Chris Stuffleben

Scriptures:

Global Birthrate Crisis

More Reasons For Declining Birth Rates

Women Empowerment

Family - Marriage - Motherhood - Murder - Religion - Sexuality

A Summary of the "Tenets of Feminism"

Stay At Home Or Work In An Office?

An Untenable Situation

Judges 4:6,14; 5:7

Saved through Childbearing?

1 Timothy 2:11-15, Genesis 2:18-25, 1 Corinthians 11:7-9,

Motherhood Matters

It all begins with a godly man

1 Samuel 1:1-5,

A godly mother flourishes in a right relationship with her husband

Characteristics of a Godly Mother...

Woman of Prayer (persevered)

1 Samuel 1:10,12

Woman of Promise (vow)

1 Samuel 1:11, Numbers 6,

Woman of Purity-v.11 and prayed from her heart-v.12,

1 Samuel 1:11,12

Woman of Poise-v.15 and her response to Eli

1 Samuel 1:12-17,

Woman of Patience

1 Samuel 1:17-18,

Woman of Praise

1 Samuel 1:21-28,

How Did Samuel Turn Out?

1 Samuel 2:11, 1 Samuel 2:26, 1 Samuel 3:19-20,

"The pride of America is its mothers. No nation is ever greater than its mothers, for they are the makers of its men."

Application Point:

Honor Your Mother!

Scriptures:

The Already/Not Yet King

Ascending to the Throne

Mark 1:1, Isaiah 52:7, Mark 1:2-3, Mark 1:4, Mark 1:6-8,

The Coronation of the King

Mark 1:9-11, Mark 1:1-11, John 1:29, John 1:31, John 1:32-33, Mark 1:10, John 1:32, Greek 'schizo' means to rip, Isaiah 64:1, Mark 1:11,

The Authority of Jesus,

Mark 11:27-33,

Application Point:

Read the Gospel of Mark!

Scriptures:

A Misunderstood Shame

Mark the Helper

Acts 12:1-13, Acts 12:25, Colossians 4:10, Acts 13:1-5, Acts 13:6-12

Mark the Deserter

Acts 13:1-13, Acts 15:36-39,

Mark the Restored Deserter

Colossians 4:10, Philemon 23, 2 Timothy 4:9-12, 1 Peter 5:13,

The Beginning and the End?

Mark 1:1, Mark 16:8, Mark 8:29,

Application Point:

Read the Gospel of Mark this Week!

Easter Sermon - Pastor Chris Stuffleben

Scriptures:

The Coronation of King Charles

The Coronation of King Jesus

Matthew 21:1-17,

What does the coronation of Jesus the King tell us about Him?

1. Jesus is a Humble King - Monday, Matthew 11:28-29,

2. Jesus is a Holy King - Tuesday, Matthew 21:12-13, 1 Peter 1:15-16,

3. Jesus is a Healing King, Matthew 21:14,

4. Jesus is the Honored King, Matthew 21:15-17, Luke 19:37-40,

5. Jesus is a Harmonious King, Luke 19:41-44, Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 23:37-39,

6. Jesus is a Horrifying King, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 6:12-17,

Why is this horrifying to the masses of people?

1. They have rejected Him as their king, Matthew 23:37,

2. They are out of time, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2,

So how do we relate to Jesus the King?

Application Point:

Surrender to King Jesus!