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Gospel Of Mark: God's Servant In Action
Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Beginning Of The Good News About Jesus Christ
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION BEGINNING OF THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS CHRIST A. Gospel of Mark. 1. Today we begin our Summer Sermon Series on the Gospel of Mark: God’s Servant In Action. a. Today’s lesson serves as an INTRODUCTION / OVERVIEW of Mark’s Gospel. b. Next Sunday I ...read more
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2. Preparing Way For Jesus Christ
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION PREPARING WAY FOR JESUS CHRIST A. Mark 1:2-8 (READ) 1. As you are probably aware, President Trump was in Indianapolis on April 26th to speak at the NRA Convention. a. You might have been one of the thousands of motorists caught in the SLOW ...read more
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3. Baptism And Temptation Of Jesus
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION OF JESUS A. Acts 2:38 (READ) 1. How many of you remember when you were BAPTIZED? a. I believe that is a DAY in a Christian’s LIFE that most will never FORGET. b. There is no greater FEELING than coming up out of that watery ...read more
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4. The Call To Discipleship
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP A. Mark 1:14-20 (READ) 1. How many of you like to FISH. (I know we have some avid fishermen in this church.) ILLUSTRATION: I used to FISH quite a bit when I was younger, but hardly ever anymore (last time was with Don ...read more
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5. The Amazing Son Of God
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE AMAZING SON OF GOD A. Mark 1:22 (READ and COMMENT) 1. Over the years I have sat in the AUDIENCE and have LISTENED to some GREAT PREACHERS proclaim the Word of God. ILLUSTRATION: At a PROMISE KEEPERS conference for PASTORS in Atlanta, ...read more
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6. Jesus Is In The House
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION JESUS IS IN THE HOUSE A. Mark 2:1-2 (READ) ILLUSTRATION: In churches where I have ministered over the years, on Sunday nights after evening worship we would head over to either our house or another member’s house for a FAMILY DEVOTIONAL. All the ...read more
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7. The Lord Of The Sabbath
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION LORD OF THE SABBATH A. Mark 2:23-24 (READ) 1. Over the years STATES and CITIES have had some very strange LAWS on their BOOKS. a. In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. b. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a ...read more
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8. Sharing And Accepting The Word Of God
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION SHARING & ACCEPTING GOD’S WORD A. Mark 4:1-9 (READ) 1. In Mark 3, we see the CROWDS that are FOLLOWING Jesus growing by LEAPS and BOUNDS. a. “Jesus now has His 12 apostles in place to help Him minister to the people”- Mark 3:13-19. b. Among ...read more
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9. Jesus Confronts 6,000 Demons
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION JESUS CONFRONTS 6,000 DEMONS A. Mark 5:1-20 (READ) (“LEGION” = 6,000) ILLUSTRATION: One night when I was a kid my little brother Johnny and I were riding with my older brother Alvin and a friend of his down a country road when we came upon an old ...read more
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10. Jesus Cares For The Hurting
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION JESUS CARES FOR THE HURTING A. Mark 5:34- “Jesus said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’” ILLUSTRATION: Driving through Texas, a New Yorker COLLIDED with a truck carrying a HORSE. A few ...read more
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11. Hear And Obey
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION HEAR AND OBEY A. Mark 6 opens with Jesus returning to his hometown of Nazareth only to find the RESIDENTS there who knew Him and His family—His Mom and siblings, “taking an OFFENSE at Jesus”- v. 3. 1. This prompted Jesus to say to them, “Only in His ...read more
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12. The Test Of Faith
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE TEST OF FAITH ILLUSTRATION: An Irishman, was taking a trip to the Holy Land, and when he got to the Sea of Galilee, he was appalled when he found it would cost $50.00 an hour to RENT a BOAT to go out on the WATER. “Hoot mon,” he said with a deep ...read more
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13. The Silence Of God
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE SILENCE OF GOD 9/1/19 – Garfield A. There is a cliché that says, “Silence is golden.” 1. This is especially true when we find ourselves wanting to speak DEROGATORILY about someone, yet we have the good sense to keep our MOUTHS shut. 2. ...read more
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14. Who Is Jesus?
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION WHO IS JESUS? A. WHO IS JESUS? That was the question that was asked on the streets of New York City. (VIDEO) 1. There are a lot of OPINIONS out there about who Jesus is, aren’t there? ILLUSTRATION: Some believe that he was a fictional character—that ...read more
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15. True Follower Of Christ
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRUE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST A. Last May I began a sermon series on the Gospel of Mark—studying the life of Jesus from His BAPTISM to his CRUCIFIXION and RESURRECTION, and ultimate ASCENSION into HEAVEN. 1. The verse in Mark’s gospel that summarizes ...read more
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16. The Transfiguration Of Jesus
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS 2/2/20 – Garfield A. How many of you have ever MISPLACED something, and had difficulty FINDING it? ILLUSTRATION: I remember a time when I had MISPLACED my CAR KEYS, and was looking for them everywhere. I checked the ...read more
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17. Help My Unbelief
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION HELP MY UNBELIEF A. Mark 9:14-27 (READ) COMMENT: A DESPERATE father! . . . a father who deeply LOVES his son. . . . a father who has tried EVERYTHING to help his BOY. Undoubtedly, he heard stories about Jesus—how He has helped people who were DEMON ...read more
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18. Try Marriage, Not Divorce
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRY MARRIAGE, NOT DIVORCE A. This past Friday was Valentine’s Day. 1. On the average, 20 billion dollars are spent on cards, flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and restaurants during Valentines, just to show someone you LOVE them. a. According to ...read more
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19. "let The Children Come To Me"
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION “LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME” A. Value! ILLUSTRATION: A few years ago, the Country Gazette newspaper in Franklin, Massachusetts had this listing in its CLASSIFIED section: “Unknown item for sale. We know it’s valuable; we don’t know what it is. If you ...read more
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20. Fan Or Follower?
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION FAN OR FOLLOWER? A. Do you remember when you became a Christian? ILLUSTRATION: I was BAPTIZED just two weeks before my 10th birthday. My Mom had been talking to me about being BAPTIZED ever since a couple of my friends did a few weeks before. I saw ...read more
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21. Greatness Comes Through Serving
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD'S SERVANT IN ACTION GREATNESS COMES FROM SERVING A. Mark 10:43b-45- “…whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give ...read more
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22. Seeing Beyond Your Circumstances
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION SEEING BEYOND YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES A. Mark 10:46-52 (READ) ILLUSTRATION: My youngest grandchild is Reanne Sonnefield, Shonda’s younger daughter, who will be turning 14 in June. When Reanne was almost 3-years-old, Shonda and her girls—Shalie and Reanne, ...read more
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23. Triumphal Entry Of The King Of Kings
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRIUMPHAL ENTRY OF THE KING OF KINGS A. Mark 11:1-11 (READ) 1. We have now come to the FINAL WEEK of Jesus’ LIFE on earth—often referred to as “HOLY WEEK.” a. Since we have only 5 Sundays until Easter, counting today, for our remaining STUDY of Mark’s ...read more
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24. Clearing The Temple
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION CLEARING THE TEMPLE Good morning family. I hope and pray that everyone is well, and that you are taking care of yourself and your loved ones. As you know we are not having worship services today nor next Sunday due to the restrictions and recommendations ...read more
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25. The Lord's Supper
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE LORD’S SUPPER Good morning family. Once again, I hope and pray that everyone is well, and that you are taking the necessary precautions to keep yourselves and your families safe from the COVID-19 virus. Such as SHELTERING IN and practicing SOCIAL ...read more
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26. The Agonizing Cry Of Jesus
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION AGONIZING CRY OF JESUS Good morning, Family. I am hoping and praying that everyone is well and is staying safe. Today is our third Sunday that we have NOT been able to WORSHIP together as a FAMILY. And I know it is HARD on everyone not being able to ...read more
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27. He Is Risen
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION HE HAS RISEN! EASTER SUNDAY A. Last Sunday we looked at the AGONIZING CRY OF JESUS before His DEATH upon the CROSS. Today I want us to study the BURIAL and RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ. “DEATH, BURIAL, and RESURRECTION”, which we know as the ...read more
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28. Great Commission And Ascension
Contributed on May 17, 2024
This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID SHUT DOWN)
GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION GREAT COMMISSION AND ASCENSION 4/19/20 – Garfield Good morning, Family. I hope and pray that you and your family continue to be healthy and safe. And I hope during this time that we are having to shelter in you have been spending time in God’s Word and in ...read more
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29. Pentecost: The Establishment Of The Church
Contributed on May 17, 2024
Fifty days after Jesus' resurrection, the church of Jesus Christ was established. A follow-up to the Gospel of Mark series. (PREACHED DURING THE COVID SHUT DOWN)
PENTECOST: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH (FOLLOW-UP TO CHRIST'S GREAT COMMISSION) Good Morning Family, I’m praying that everyone is doing well. I know that you, even as I am, are anxious to be at the church building worshipping together as a family. But, sadly, we will still be home again ...read more