Mark 10:46-52 I Ryan MacDonald I Growing in Persistent Prayer

1. Jesus sees us when we feel overlooked. [v.46]

2. Jesus hears us when we are silenced by others. [vv.47-49]

3. Jesus restores us when we follow in faith. [vv.50-52]

Jesus hears and restores those who persist in faith.

Mark 10:32-45 I Sam Cassese I Walk Out Music

I. The path to life leads through death.

II. Doing something important for Jesus can devolve into being important like Jesus.

III. The leaders of the movement must look like their Lord.

Jesus’ walk shows us our way

Mark 10:17-31 I Sam Cassese I If I were a Rich Man...

I. Money and morality are spiritual dead ends.

II. To have eternal life we must follow Jesus as Lord.

III. Wealth is uniquely competitive for the throne of our hearts.

IV. What you leave for Christ is no comparison to what you’ve gained in Christ.

What are you running after?

Mark 10:13-16 I Trevor Winsor I Only Way In

I. Movement #1: Jesus Cares for the Helpless (vv. 13-14)

II. Movement #2: Jesus Requires Childlike Faith (vv. 15-16

Salvation is Received Through Childlike Faith.

Mark 10:1-12 I Mike Clarensau I A Matter of Motive

I. The Pharisees’ Motive: A Test and a Desire to Drive Apart (2)

II. Moses’ Motive: A Concession and an Indictment of the Human Condition

III. The Creator’s Motive: A Gift and a Purpose for Marriage that hasn’t Changed

IV. Jesus’ Motive: A Call to Grace and to a Renewed Commitment (10-12)

Our Motive: A Choice and a Path for our Future

Mark 9:42-50 I Ben Potloff I Warning Signs

I. Sin is serious so don’t lead others into it (v. 42)

II. Sin is serious so do whatever it takes to kill it (vv. 43-48)

III. Sin is serious so offer your entire life as a living sacrifice (vv. 49-50) 

A sinful life will lead to an eternal death.

Mark 9:30-41 I Ryan MacDonald

What makes Jesus so great?

1. Jesus laid down his life - sacrificial-savior (30-32)

2. Jesus became a servant of all - selfless-servant (33-37)

3. Jesus welcomed anyone to join his mission - inclusive-leader (38-41)

Jesus is our sacrificial-savior and selfless-servant who invites us to do the same. 

When Evil Strikes I Ryan MacDonald I Mark 9:14–29

How do we overcome evil?

I. We acknowledge our enemy (vv.14-19)

II. We trust our Savior (vv.20-27)

III. We depend on prayer (vv.28-29)

Evil is overcome through faith and prayer in Jesus.

Mark 9:2-13 I Ryan MacDonald I The Presence of God

How does Jesus lead us into the presence of God? 

I. Only Jesus delivers us from death (vv.2-4)

II. Only Jesus redirects us to God (vv.5-8)

III. Only Jesus dies in our place (vv.9-13)

Jesus alone leads us to God’s presence.

Mark 8:31-9:1 I Jon Dombrowski