Sermons

Sermons

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  • Risky Faith (Mark 2:1-12)

    Who do you identify with in story told by Mark 2:1-12?


    1. The "Ground Floor" crowd jammed in the room hearing Jesus.

    2. The "Great Faith" group helping their friend by lowering him in through the roof.

    3. The paralytic being healed.

    4. Perhaps your life has some aspects of all of these?

    What if TOGETHER- with great effort, at great risk, with great faith and at a great cost, you and your group were willing to go to great lengths to bring a friend to Christ?


    - What would you risk to get what you have always wanted?

    - What would you risk to rescue a dying friend?

    39 min
  • Jesus First Picks (Mark 1:14-20)

    Jesus prepares the way for his kingdom by:


    1. Declaring His message.

    "The Kingdom of God is near! Repent (turn away) from your sins and believe the Good News!"

    2. Picking His team.

    Peter, Andrew, James and John were first round picks. What principles can we learn from that account?

    - Jesus chooses ordinary people like us to do his extraordinary work.

    - Jesus has a kingdom-sized vision.

    - Jesus redeems our past.

    - He invests in the obedient.

    How do you prepare yourself to prepare the way for others?


    1. Ask God to show you areas that need to be redeemed (in your life, home, school or workplace, neighborhood).

    2. Ask God for a Kingdom Vision. Ask, "How do these things change when they are redeemed?"

    3. Pray for God's Kingdom to come into these areas.

    4. Listen for how God will call you into action and follow where he leads.

    5. Share these prayers with a fellow believer or with your MC group.

    For further contemplation, follow links to learn about:


    - “Faith and Work”, Luke Bobo, The Gospel Coalition

    - Christian Heroes Then and Now: Corrie ten Boom

    - Christian Heroes Then and Now: D. L. Moody

    29 min
  • John the Baptist (Isaiah 40:3-5)

    Living in the Wilderness.


    We live in an unchurched community. It is the Biblical wilderness. John the Baptist also lived in the wilderness, got out of the way, and pointed others to Jesus.

    Prepare yourself to prepare the way for others.


    - Many of those living in the Biblical wilderness are searching for meaningfulness and consider themselves spiritual. Many want you to talk to them.

    - Make room in your life to respond to "Jesus" opportunities. Create margin.

    You are not responsible for your closing ratio. The Holy Spirit takes care of that.

    - Become a better listener.

    - Review the slide deck for more ideas.

    44 min

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