Preached by Chris Broom, 10/18/2009

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Christine Feldmann (middle) Gets Baptized!

Mark 12:35-40 Whose Son Is the Christ?
- Jesus asks sharp questions to make a point and expose the heart. The messiah is more than a descendant of David… much more.

Matthew 22:41 (parallel verse)

John 20:30 Jesus want’s to show us the way. Bible was written so we know how to have life.

John 21:25
- Jesus did many other great things not written. Love and proclaim who he is from what you know in scriptures.

John 1:1
- John links Jesus with the creation, in the beginning. Jesus is the word (logos), the spoken word and still in the mind, reason.

John 1:14-16
- Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We receive one blessing after another from Jesus.

John 3:35
- If you reject Jesus, who made you, wrath comes to you.

John 10:19-30
- Jesus’ words divide people. Some though he’s demon-possessed because of his words.
- Jesus’ followers listen to his voice.
- But some want to kill him because of his teaching.
- We must proclaim

Philippians 2:5

Point 1) Jesus cared more than others thought was normal.
- Died on cross, humbled himself to death

Romans 5:6
- While we were still sinners (unloving), Christ died for you.
- If we knew what others were thinking, you’d back away often. God doesn’t. That’s how much God cares.

Point 2) Jesus Admonished More Than Others Thought Was Kind

Mark 12:38-44
- Watch out for religious people just out to make a buck and lift up themselves.
- Many are hurt by admonishments, good and bad ones. That doesn’t mean you should leave God.
- Jesus watched widow’s offering. The heart behind giving is huge.
- Widow risked all for God

Matthew 5:21-41
- Admonishments about anger, lust, and swearing.

Matthew 7:1-5 Get plank out of your eye, then get speck out of brother’s eye.

Point 3) Jesus Risked More than Others Thought Was Wise

John 3:16 God’s love. Proclaim it.

John 12:44-50
- Jesus’ word is the judge.
- Don’t reject, or you’ll be condemned

1 Peter 2:21-25
- Jesus came to give us an example of how to live. He took the deadly risk for us.
- By Jesus’ wounds, disciples are healed.
- What are you willing to risk so the nations know who Jesus is?

Matthew 6:25
- Do not worry. Seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness.

Point 4) Jesus Encouraged More Than Others Thought Was Necessary

- Don’t worry. Encourage about God through his son Jesus.
- For the next 4 days, put each major point into practice.

Categories: Mark Series, Sermons
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