The word evangelism is ev-angel-ism, the prefix ev meaning good, and the word angel meaning messenger. So the word literally means good-message-izing The good message is the “gospel” or “good news.” Euangelion (“gospel, good news”) is used eight times in Mark. EST - Today’s text speaks of the gospel…

Eleanor Roosevelt once stated, “A women is like a tea bag - you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” INTRO - (Slide with Graph) In terms of percentage, Mark highlights the theme of women second to John among the Gospels. EST - Our text relates the first visit to an empty tomb.…

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. --Billy Graham The struggle is over. The battle has been won. The work which the Father gave the Son to do is finished (John 17:4; 19:30). The body of Jesus, though still on the cross, suffers no more pain,…

There is no death of sin without the death of Christ. —John Owen INTRO - Akoloutheō (“to follow”) is used 17 times in Mark, 25 times in Matthew, 17 times in Luke, and 19 times in John. Although it is used the fewest number of times, per word akoloutheō is a more prominent word in Mark than in the other…

The cold water of persecution is often thrown on the church’s face to fetch her to herself when she is in a swoon of indolence or pride. INTRO: EST - Our text will describe the handing over of Jesus to be flogged by the soldiers. ESS - Our message will remind us that if Jesus was persecuted, then his…

Envy is rebellion against God’s leading in the lives of his children. It’s saying that God has no right to bless someone else more than you. —Erwin Lutzer INTRO - EST - Our text describes the events of Jesus’ trial by the Roman ruler in Judea. ESS - Our message describes temptation and the acton of people…

True love stories never have endings. --Richard Bach INTRO - It’s that time of year when lovers begin to think about buying candy and cards for that special someone. Some men will take to a knee and ask for a ladies hand in marriage. Couples well along in years will share special moments and smiles sewn…

If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. —Dale Carnegie INTRO - EST - Our text transitions from the story leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and picks up where Peter is in the courtyard of the high priest. ESS - Today’s message explores how fear, just as sin,…

Your tittle-tattlers, and those who listen to slander, by my good will should all be hanged -- the former by their tongues, the latter by the ears.” --PLAUTUS, Pseudolus According to the Chicago Tribune, on May 9, 1994, a group of fourth graders at Fuller school on the south side of Chicago accused their…

Auschwitz stands as a tragic reminder of the terrible potential man has for violence and inhumanity. --Billy Graham EST - Our text records the event of Jesus’ arrest by the Jewish priestly authorities. ESS - This message identifies some common sources of violence. OSS - Today will challenge you to consider…