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He Came To Serve And To Save
Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Six Snapshots Of A Gospel Writer
Contributed on Jul 28, 2008
Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next. The Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark, the Gospel writer.
HE CAME TO SERVE AND TO SAVE Six Snapshots of a Gospel Writer Text: The Gospel According to Saint Mark Introduction: •Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next •Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark •John ...read more
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2. Have You Heard The Good News About Jesus?
Contributed on Jul 28, 2008
The word "gospel" means "good news." Have you heard the good news about Jesus?
HAVE YOU HEARD THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS? Text: Mark 1:1 – 15 Introduction: •We all like to get good news •“It’s a boy!” “You’ve just won $1 million in the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes!” “I just saved a bundle of money on my car insurance by switching to GEICO!” •Gospel ...read more
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3. Have You Answered The Call To Ministry?
Contributed on Jul 28, 2008
Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James, and John to ministry because they met four requirements. Those who want to be used by God today must meet those same four requirements.
HAVE YOU ANSWERED THE CALL TO MINISTRY? Text: Mark 1:14 – 20 Introduction: •Matthew 4:25 “And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.” •There were multitudes that followed Jesus and ...read more
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4. He Speaks With Authority
Contributed on Jul 28, 2008
Jesus has the authority to take care of your problems with Satan, physical illness, psychological problems, and of course, spiritual problems.
HE SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY Text: Mark 1:21 – 2:12; read 1:21, 22, 32 – 39 Introduction: •Once when I was a substitute teacher, I was given the task of making 300 students sit quietly in the gymnasium at lunch time •I was not able to do it, but the principal came in, shouted, and they ...read more
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5. Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners?
Contributed on Aug 3, 2008
In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.
WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced ...read more
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6. A Study In Contrasts And Comparisons
Contributed on Dec 27, 2008
In the stories of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood, we see several differences and similarities.
A STUDY IN CONTRASTS AND COMPARISONS Text: Mark 5:21 – 43 Introduction: This scripture is part of a larger narrative from 4:35 – 5:43 o 4:35 – 41 Jesus displays His power over danger o 5:1 – 20 Jesus displays His power over demons o 5:21 – 34 Jesus displays His power over ...read more
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7. Everyone Loves A Scandal
Contributed on Jan 13, 2009
The people of Nazareth were offended at Christ teaching in their synagogue.
EVERYONE LOVES A SCANDAL Text: Mark 6:1 – 6a Introduction: • It seems like almost everyone loves a scandal • Read about Lindsay Lohan’s latest trip to rehab in the Enquirer • Find out about the latest feud between Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie in the Star • Time magazine’s top 10 ...read more
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8. Sent Forth On A Mission
Contributed on Jan 18, 2009
Jesus sends His disciples out on their first "mission." His instructions to the twelve give us an indication of what we should do when we are sent to carry out a mission for Jesus as well
SENT FORTH ON A MISSION Text: Mark 6:7 – 13, 30 Introduction: • 1986 decided to major in secondary education • Transferred to Ohio University • Took courses in curriculum development, educational psychology, media methods, teaching methods, and mathematics • Before I could get my diploma ...read more
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9. When Jesus Asks You To Do The Impossible
Contributed on May 24, 2009
Jesus asked the apostles to do the impossible when He told them to feed the 5000 with five small loaves and two fishes. What did they have to do to accomplish this task? What should you do when Jesus asks you to do the "impossible?"
WHEN JESUS ASKS YOU TO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE Text: Mark 6:30 – 44 Have you ever been asked to do the impossible by someone? Maybe you’ve been asked to complete a project in just a fraction of the time that would actually take. Or maybe you’ve needed to make $50 stretch over a week and a ...read more