The Ultimate Servant, Jesus Christ, calls His followers to servanthood. In Mark 9:30-37 Jesus does not reject greatness, He redefines it.

We must…
1. Reject Our Definition of Greatness
2. Accept His Definition of Greatness

The disciples' failure in this text, reveals their & our desperate dependance on the Lord.

1. A Dark World Needs Hope
2. A Desperate Dad Needs Faith
3. Weak Disciples Need Power

On the Mount of Transfiguration, we see that Jesus is glorious!

When believers confess who Jesus is, they must realize what He calls them to. After Peter's declaration that "Jesus is the Christ" in v.27-30, Jesus provides the terms and conditions of being His disciple in this passage.

1. Discipleship's Cost (v.34)
2. Discipleship's Gain (v.35-38)

The most important question ever asked is found in our text… "Who do You Say that I am?" The answer to the question, "Who is Jesus?" will define how you live your life and view eternity.

"Who do you say I am?"

1. Jesus is the Long Awaited Messiah
2. Jesus is the Long Awaited Suffering Servant

Jesus helps the man at Bethsaida, as well as His disciples, see clearly. An important turning point in Mark's Gospel.

1. The Unique Details of This Miracle
2. The Unique Lesson of This Miracle

Because of who Jesus is, He can amply supply the needs of His children, will we doubt that, will we be dull to that, or will we believe that?

1. The Deity of Jesus
2. The Doubt of the Pharisees
3. The Dullness of the Disciples

"For His Loyal Love Endures Forever"

Are you blessed? Here are four areas of your life to examine to determine the answer"

1. Examine Your Way (1:1)
2. Examine Your Truth (1:2)
3. Examine Your Life (1:3)
4. Examine Your Faith in Jesus Christ

For this baptism Sunday, we look at three simple reminders from Ephesians 5:1-14 that every Christian (new convert or mature saint) needs to hear:

1. Remember You Are a Child of God
2. Remember to Walk in Love
3. Remember to Walk in Light