Two goals for this message: You will learn what the unforgivable sin is. You will get a fresh look at Christmas.

1. The Claim of the Scribes
2. The Counterargument of Jesus
3. The Consequences of Unbelief
4. The Catastrophe to Avoid

In this narrative we see a contrast between the crowds and the committed, the fans and the followers. So which one are you?

5 Facts about the Disciples:

1. They Are Different than the Crowds
2. They Are Given a Unique Title
3. They Come from Varying Backgrounds
4. They Are Given a Specific Commission
5. They Are Changed by the Lord, in order to Change the World

One of the greatest enemies of our thankfulness is our forgetfulness. So in Psalm 33 we go back to the fundamentals of gratitude. 3 Simple questions, & 3 profound answers.

1. Who Should Give Thanks?
2. Why Should You Give Thanks?
3. How Should You Give Thanks?

Heartless religion is dangerous.

In Mark 2:23-3:6, Jesus declares and demonstrates that He is Lord of the Sabbath. But we also learn, from the example of the Pharisees, about the dangers of heartless religion.

1. Heartless Religion Hurts You
2. Heartless Religion Hurts Others

In our text for this morning Jesus says “Time for something New." Something that not just looks new or seems new, but is truly like nothing you have seen before.

Do you want it?

1. Jesus brings Gladness, not Sadness
2. Jesus brings Transformation, not Decoration

Throughout the New Testament, the sinner and the self-righteous are contrasted in terms of the tax collector and Pharisee. In this text, Jesus will reveal your position based on how you see "bad people."

Jesus Chooses a Bad Person
Jesus Eats with Bad People
The Self-Righteous Avoid Bad People
Jesus Only Saves Bad People

Jesus is the Great Physician that heals both body and soul.

4 Snapshots in Mark 2:1-12:
1. The Gathering Crowds
2. The Desperate Five
3. The Doubting Leaders
4. The Son of Man

4 Lessons we learn:
1. Jesus
2. Forgiveness
3. Faith
4. Doubt

An emotional scene that provokes us to analyze our heart. How do I feel about Jesus? How do I feel about my sin? How do I feel about other people?

Witness 3 vivid emotions in Mark 1:40-45:

1. The Pain of the Leper
2. The Pity of the Lord
3. The Passion of the Liberated

Guest preacher, Keung Jinn shows how Jesus, in the midst of busy ministry, kept the main thing... the main thing. Therefore, we learn how to keep the main thing... the main thing.

Following along as Jesus' Galilean ministry continues to unfold:

1. An Amazing Evening with Jesus
2. Jesus' Amazing Declaration

We are shown the astonishing authority of Jesus - the amazing personhood of Jesus, as we spend the day with Him in Capernaum.

1. Amazed by His Teaching
2. Amazed by His Identity
3. Amazed by His Power