Mike May continuing our look at the gospel of Mark.

A beginning look at the gospel of Mark, and the radical life that Christ calls us to lead.

Mike May talks about standing in awe of God's love.

Dan Hines delivers Sunday morning's lesson on 10-02-2011

Sunday morning service by Behzad Fathi

Seniors/9-11 Memorial Service

Title: "What Legacy Will You Leave Behind?"

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

4 Perspectives to Learn From Jesus:

1. Jesus' view of God

Matt. 25:14-30

God give us each what we need to serve Him (vs.15)

Sometimes we compare ourselves with others and think God short-changed us. But

God has given us what He knows we need to serve Him.

Vs. 19-23 - these people were grateful for what God had given them.

Vs. 24 - He wasn't grateful

How we view God affects how we live

Gen. 3:1-5 - Satan's first lie is about the character of God; to get us to question

God. Satan doesn't want us to experience life with God.

2. Jesus' view of suffering

Matt. 26:36-42

Jesus doesn't make excuses not to obey; His opinions/complaints weren't so loud that

He couldn't hear God.

Is my rebellion making me deaf towards God?

We live among so much evil but so did Jesus and He still trusted God!

Trust is a fruit of a relationship where you know you are loved.

Acts 14:22 - many hardships to get into heaven - this doesn't mean God doesn't

love us.

3. Jesus' view of eternity

Matt. 25:31-34

Need to keep eternity on our minds like Jesus did.

Do we enjoy Jesus while we're here on earth?

Can't get caught up with what we're dealing with in the moment - it's temporary!

1 Peter 3:15 - what's my hope?

4. Jesus' view of those in need

Matt. 9:12 - do we admit we're sick?!?

Do we avoid sick people? Do we help those with grief or Non-Christian spouses or

young Christians?

How do you view those in need? As a distraction, inconvenience, or someone to

serve ?!?

Behzad speaks to the church about being comforted by God.

1. Know Your Enemy!

2. Open Your Eyes!

In honor of Father's Day, we examine the life of a man who didn't start out as much of a good example, but grew to trust God and became the father of our faith.