Mark 7:1-23 – Clean Heart, not just Clean Hands
Main Idea: A clean heart before God is made pure by grace through faith in Christ, not by rituals and traditions. Religion that controls. (v. 1-8) Religion that corrupts. (v. 9-13) We are corrupted by what is already in our heart. (v. 14-23)
Mark 6:45-56 – Jesus Walks on Water.
Main Idea: Jesus shows us who He truly is even in the midst of our own misunderstanding. Jesus’ care for His people. (v. 45-46) Jesus’ compassion for His people. (v. 47-50) Jesus’ concern for His people. (v. 51-52)
The Feeding of the 5000 – Mark 6:30-44
Jesus is our true rest and satisfaction.
Mark 6:1-6 – Why do People reject Christ?
Why do people reject Christ?
Mark 5:21-43 – Faith, Desperation, and New Life
Main Idea: Salvation is only accomplished through faith in Jesus Christ taking away all of our uncleanness and giving what was dead new life.
Mark 5:1-20 – Jesus heals the demon possessed man
Main Idea: The Lord has shown extreme mercy to us while Satan seeks to destroy you. Satan’s desires for you. He uses sin to create pain and destruction in your life. He creates isolation in your life. He seeks to destroy you. Jesus’ desire for you. Jesus seeks to restore your brokenness. Jesus restores you to community. Jesus can restore anyone. Jesus gives us all a purpose.
Christmas & The Kingdom of God – Mark 4:26-34
Main Idea: Jesus came so that you could experience the Kingdom of God. The seed of the Gospel comes to life in your heart, and you cannot explain how it happened. (v. 26-29) The seed of the Gospel will flourish more than you could ever imagine in your life. (v. 30-34)