The Upsetting Power Of Jesus - Mark 5:1-20
Mark Scott Burns Mark Scott Burns

The Upsetting Power Of Jesus - Mark 5:1-20

Jesus is so full of authority and power that just the sight of Jesus makes demons flee to him, confess his divine authority and to beg for mercy. He now tells us that we too wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against satan and his forces and gives us specific attacks to watch out for as well as the tools of a Gospel centered life with which to fight to be strong in the Lord and the power of his might.

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The Seed Of The Kingdom - Mark 4:26-34
Mark Andrew Dempsey Mark Andrew Dempsey

The Seed Of The Kingdom - Mark 4:26-34

As Jesus continues to describe the Kingdom through parables, he gives the picture of the kingdom as a seed. Much like the seed, the kingdom grows in ways that are certain but often unseen. And like the mustard seed, the kingdom of God will far exceed our expectations. 

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Word Heard: Settled and Cherished - Mark 4:21-25
Mark Scott Burns Mark Scott Burns

Word Heard: Settled and Cherished - Mark 4:21-25

The only way to find the Treasure of God’s word to be the treasure of your heart is to prayerfully determine that it really is officially that …and that it will be that to you come what may.. and treat it that way today. He will exponentially bless your heart’s love for and joy in his word as you walk in this.

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Do You Have Ears To Hear? - Mark 4:1-20
Mark Andrew Dempsey Mark Andrew Dempsey

Do You Have Ears To Hear? - Mark 4:1-20

Jesus uses parables to illustrate the Kingdom of God, but he emphasizes here the importance of hearing well. Those who have ears to hear will be the ones who truly understand. He then gives examples of four soils, each soil hearing and receiving the word in a different way.

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Jesus Calls and Equips - Mark 3:7-21
Mark Andrew Dempsey Mark Andrew Dempsey

Jesus Calls and Equips - Mark 3:7-21

As Jesus teaches and performs miracles he attracting large crowds but remains steadfast and in control of his message. He then calls out his disciples and begins their equipping process.

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Jesus: The Master of Ceremonies - Mark 2:18-22
Mark Scott Burns Mark Scott Burns

Jesus: The Master of Ceremonies - Mark 2:18-22

Jesus, his teaching, his work and his reign fits inside nothing else… no larger narrative.. no greater agenda or idol in all of eternal history.  All of Judiasm was about Jesus.  all the Old Testament….all of human history.. all the universe and all time is about the Triune God’s plan in Jesus’s Kingdom.  And with that Kingdom came all new ceremonies, ordinances and commands.

Regular, proactive fasting is fitting and helpful for us to train our minds and hearts to love and long for our Savior who is physically away from us right now. It is his call and desire for his Church and you.

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Jesus Came to Save Sinners - Luke 19:1-10
Advent Kevin Heller Advent Kevin Heller

Jesus Came to Save Sinners - Luke 19:1-10

Jesus is the hope of sinners. We rejoice because though his righteousness  is desperately needed by all of us, it's also given freely to the worst of us. His mercy never runs out and he's faithful to forgive the sins of his people. As Christ alone can make us clean from sin and righteous in the sight of God, we need to continue to confess our sins to him, seek his mercy, and embrace his lordship. 

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The Joy of Life in Christ - Mark 2:18-22
Mark Andrew Dempsey Mark Andrew Dempsey

The Joy of Life in Christ - Mark 2:18-22

Here Jesus is being challenged in his teaching and the way his disciples are conducting themselves. He responds by establishing himself and his teaching as the new norm and highlights the role of fasting in this new norm. 

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The Unflinching Friend Of Sinners - Mark 2:13-17
Scott Burns Scott Burns

The Unflinching Friend Of Sinners - Mark 2:13-17

What a friend we have in Jesus… the friend of sinners who was not ashamed to sit with us, now lets go find his sinners and freshly amazed, sit with them and tell of the One who sat with and for us.

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Jesus In Our Place - Mark 1:40-45
Mark Andrew Dempsey Mark Andrew Dempsey

Jesus In Our Place - Mark 1:40-45

As Jesus interacts with the leper, so he does with us. When we humbly come to him, his holiness overpowers our uncleaness and he takes our place as the one put outside of the camp. 

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