Luke wrote the book of Acts, and he started it this way: "In the first book...I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach," (Acts 1:1, ESV). Luke knew Jesus' mission had begun with his life, death, burial, and resurrection -- but that he is still on his mission. His cross saves, and now he urges his church on by his Spirit, that we might engage in his mission.
Follow #31 -- Mark 10:17-31 -- The Cost of the Kingdom
Our story begins with a man desperate for Jesus. The other gospels tell us he was a young local ruler.
Read moreFollow #30 -- Mark 10:13-16 -- Kingdom Kids
Sunday Outline: Follow #30 -- Mark 10:13-16 -- Kingdom Kids
Read moreFollow #28 -- Mark 9:30-50 -- An Inner, Holy Salt
Sunday Outline — Follow #28 -- Mark 9:30-50 -- An Inner, Holy Salt (Mark 9:30-50)
Read moreFollow #27 -- Mark 9:14-29 -- Jesus Enters Our Mess
Our episode today provides a major contrast with the glory of the mount of transfiguration. On the mountain, the power of the kingdom of God was on display. In this valley, the power of the kingdom of Satan was on display.
Read more(Sunday Message) Acts 27 -- When All Hope Is Lost
Acts 27 — When All Hope Is Lost (Sunday Gathering)
Read moreFollow #24 -- Mark 8:27-33 -- Who Is This Man?
Sunday Sermon Notes: Follow #24 -- Mark 8:27-33 -- Who Is This Man?
Read moreFollow #23 -- Mark 8:1-26 -- Shaped By Jesus
Teaching Outline — Follow #23 -- Mark 8:1-26 -- Shaped By Jesus
Read moreFollow #22 -- Mark 7:24-37 -- Anyone Can Partake Of Christ
Sermon Notes: Follow #22 -- Mark 7:24-37 -- Anyone Can Partake Of Christ
Read moreFollow #21 -- Mark 7:1-23 -- Revolution Of The Heart
[Sunday Sermon] Follow #21 -- Mark 7:1-23 -- Revolution Of The Heart
In one way or another, a gnawing understanding exists. We are not clean, and we need to be clean. Some will say sin (and the resultant guilt) are merely human constructs loaded onto us by others, so they can say, "I am clean!" Some will pursue radical and dangerous ideas so they can say, "I am clean!" Others will pursue good works so they can say, "I am clean!" Some will turn to religious ceremonies so they can say, "I am clean!" Others will turn to self-love and self-acceptance so they can say, "I am clean!" Some will deny they've done anything wrong at all, so they can say, "I am clean!" And some will turn to confessions and statements and buzzwords and hashtags to prove to their camp and themselves, "I am clean!"
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