Preached by Chris Broom and many other disciples, 11/8/2009

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Sparkle Leonard Gets Baptized!

The Crucifixion

Chris and Theresa Broom shared:
- Mark 14:1-11 The conspiracy against Jesus by the religious leaders. Jesus had the last word about the woman being able to come to him.
- Who are we to speak up for God’s Word? Proverb: The righteous will be as bold as a lion.
- John 12:4-6 This may have been the straw that broke the camel’s back for Judas. Judas had a problem with Jesus’ decision. Don’t let a bitter root grow up.

Cornel Buckner and Maria Cortez shared:
- Mark 14:12-31 Jesus’ surrender prepared his disciples. Jesus was singing with his disciples before he went to the Mt. of Olives. See Psalm 116:15, 118:6-7, 118:20,22.
- Luke 22:31 One moment does not define your faith. You cannot live beyond what you believe. Be willing to go to death with your answer, “Jesus is Lord.” Peter went on to live what he believed.

Pat and Pam Boea shared:
- Mark 14:32-42 Jesus chose, loved and poured his life into his disciples. Yet, his friends fell asleep and another betrayed him. He found them sleeping not once, but 3 times!
- Mark 14: 43-52 He spent everyday teaching, but they still didn’t believe. Abandoned, misunderstood, but God’s will is still good. Do we pull back, give up, get discouraged? We can’t let sin- our own or others’- discourage us.

Jay and Barb Shelbrack shared:
- Mark 14:53-15:15 Jesus told Peter he would deny him, but Peter didn’t get it. We can deny Jesus in our conversations, by what we say or don’t say. Do our family, friends etc. influence us more toward the world, or do we influence them more towards God? Did Jesus do anything wrong? No. Did he get what he deserved? No. Life is not fair. This is our world.
- 1 Peter 2:18 It is commendable to suffer for doing good. we are called to suffer.

Chip Moody and Brittany Parlour shared:
- Mark 15:16-32 Chosen to carry the Cross. Simon was just a bystander, yet called to carry it.
- 2 Peter 1:10 As disciples, we have been called to carry our Cross. Let’s treat Jesus as the king he is.

Joel Parlour and Nikki DeBarras shared:
- Mark 15:33-47 Mark mentions the woman who followed Jesus. Psalm 38:11 “Those who are close to me will watch from a distance.” Commitment defines this scene. The womens’ nurturing side was useful in Jesus’ life.
- 2 Corinthians 4:18 Fix our eyes on the eternal. The temple curtain, 30 ft. high, 3 ft. thick was torn in two. We can now have a relationship with God on a new level. “The curtain was torn so you could be reborn.” You are also personally responsible for your relationship with God. How much responsibility do you take for the relationship? Are you taking care of his Spirit within you? Do you just live out life taking advantage of all God’s given you? Are you going to lie on the Cross or be the one driving in the nails?

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