Sermons

Seeing Jesus (Mark 8:22-30)

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Who do you say Jesus is? The Gospel of Mark has been building to the answer to this question. Up to this point, the disciples have not really understood Jesus. But with a simple touch from Jesus, they are no longer blind and give the right answer! The ability to see, both physically and spiritually,…
Series: Simply Jesus (The Gospel Of Mark)

Do You Not Yet Understand? (Mark 8:1-21)

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“I find your lack of faith…disturbing.” Darth Vader made the phrase popular, but it may be better attributed to Jesus. At the low point of Jesus’ earthly ministry, when like us, the disciples forget, the religious make demands, and no one really understands, Jesus confronts unbelief. Do you understand who Jesus is yet?
Series: Simply Jesus (The Gospel Of Mark)

Jesus does all things well. (Mark 7:24-37)

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Through two more miracles from Mark 7:24-37, Mark proclaimed Jesus does all things well. In Jesus, there’s hope when our prayers have not yet been answered. In Jesus, there’s hope for salvation for our loved ones who are presently deaf to the gospel. In Jesus, we can find 10,000 reasons to no longer be mute,…
Series: Simply Jesus (The Gospel Of Mark)

Remove the Mask of Religion (Mark 7:1-23)

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Everyone has them hanging in their closet. Everyone choses which ones to wear each day. Every one of us is a religious actor, pretending on the stage of life. Each of us carries multiple masks, switching roles when convenient, so the outside costume hides the inside reality from the audience of life. But Jesus steps…
Series: Simply Jesus (The Gospel Of Mark)

I AM (is) with you (Mark 6:45-56)

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How do you normally respond in a "storm" of life? Have you ever asked, "God, what are you doing?" Maybe a moment of doubt has crept in, questioning of God begun, or anger with God is leading you to accuse Him. What if instead of freaking out you knew you could reach out and experience…
Series: Simply Jesus (The Gospel Of Mark)

Disciple-making 201: Satisfied by the True Shepherd (Mark 6:31-44)

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It's rather common to feel inadequate in life and natural to either fight to overcome it or fold under the pressure of it.  Jesus demonstrates that he is equal to every challenge, no matter how impossible, and ready to compassionately provide in ways that completely satisfy.  Will you follow his capable, shepherding leadership?
Series: Simply Jesus (The Gospel Of Mark)

Disciple-making 101: Courageous Dependence Required (Mark 6:7-30)

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Jesus trains us for His Mission like he trained the 12 disciples. Lesson 101: we will have to depend upon Him and be courageous to advance the Gospel while facing opposition. This level of courageous dependence cannot be found in ourselves. Only when the authority of Jesus shapes our identity can we have confidence to…
Series: Simply Jesus (The Gospel Of Mark)

Offended by the Ordinary Jesus (Mark 6:1-6)

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Be honest…have you ever taken offense at Jesus? Maybe He didn't meet your expectation. Maybe His teaching shocked you. Whatever the reason, there is good chance you have been offended by Jesus. How does that effect our relationship with God and what should we do if we've taken offense at him?
Series: Simply Jesus (The Gospel Of Mark)

A ‘Fully Assured’ Vision (Colossians 4:12 & Selected Scriptures)

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Why are you living in KL? Why are you a part of this church? How does the uniqueness of who you are impact your choices? Your answer to each of these questions shapes how you interact with our city and church. How would your daily decisions be different if the will of God informed the…
Series: Fully Assured

Why Trouble the Teacher? (Mark 5:21-42)

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Are you at a place of hopelessness?  Time has run out, nothing is left, hope is lost.  Why trouble Jesus with anymore prayer requests?  When we get to this desperate place, does Jesus have the power to act?  What kind of faith pleases Him?
Series: Simply Jesus (The Gospel Of Mark)