The puzzling riddle of Mark 6:1-6 is that those who are the closest to Jesus, end up being the furthest. The stubbornness of unbelief is evident in this text.

In the midst of unexpected delays or unnerving fear, the solution is to look to Jesus Christ. In Mark 5:35-43, we see two obstacles that get in the way of faith and one key solution.

1. The Obstacle of Unexpected Delays
2. The Obstacle of Unnerving Fear
3. The Solution - Beholding the Glory of Jesus Christ

Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not fear, only believe."

An account of two individuals placing their faith in the power of Christ.

Jesus takes a hopeless man in hopeless situation and He brings about transformation. The Lord then gives this command, "Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” Do you see yourself in this narrative?

3 Stages of transformation in Mark 5:1-20
1. Despair
2. Deliverance
3. Devotion

What is faith? Why do you fear? How does faith overcome every fear? These are questions you don’t usually consider often- except when you’re in a storm. In this text, observe four things about Faith:

Faith isn't Only Obedience
Faith isn't Only Prayer
Faith isn't Fearful of Circumstances
Faith is Knowing and Trusting Jesus as Lord

To faithfully live in the day to day, we zoom out and see the big picture of the Kingdom of God that Jesus paints in Mark 4:21-34.

1. The Kingdom of God is Like a Lamp - v.21-25
2. The Kingdom of God is Like a Growing Seed - v.26-29
3. The Kingdom of God is Like a Mustard Seed - v.30-34

Christian, are you concerned with your spiritual growth in 2019?

We are given two reminders in Jesus' parable of the soils (Mark 4:1-20), to help us strive for a higher spiritual yield this year:

1. The Privilege of Hearing God's Word
2. The Proper Heart Required to Receive God's Word

A New Year's sermon for City Bible Church.

Jesus makes a provocative statement in Mark 3:31-35, and through it helps us define 3 important relationships:

1. Defining Your Relationship with Family
2. Defining Your Relationship with the Father
3. Defining Your Relationship with Your Community of Faith (The Church)

4 Christmas Promises from Micah 5:1-15 that should comfort us this advent season:

1. The Promise of a Perfect Plan
2. The Promise of a Perfect King
3. The Promise of Perfect Care
4. The Promise of Perfect Peace

In this sermon, we're given six reminders about God's Gospel, so that you might be strengthened in your treasure of it, and encouraged in your desire to proclaim it.

God's Gospel is God's
God's Gospel is Good News
God's Gospel was Promised in History
God's Gospel is Jesus Christ our Lord
Jesus was Born
Jesus was made a Descendant of David
Jesus was made Fully Human
Jesus was proven the Son of God with Power
Jesus is without Sin
Jesus Raised from the Dead
Jesus Christ our Lord
God's Gospel is a Gift
God's Gospel is a Command