Sermons About Pharisees
Conflict and Community: Are You Living for Today or Tomorrow?
In this third and final round of conflict, Jesus meets the head of the religious elite: the Sadducees. As they confront Jesus about the resurrection, we see the problems with living for today, the hope of living for tomorrow, and how the future is the key to making a difference in the present.
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A Visible Faith
Jesus heals a man who needed to be healed both physically and spiritually. Four friends brought the man to Jesus for healing. These men were showing great compassion for their friend. There are people “carrying a stretcher for us†that we may receive healing. The men showed great persistence by finding a way to get their friend before Jesus. They used creativity in bringing their friend to Jesus. This was shown by going on the roof and lowering him down in front of Jesus. In making our faith visible, we need to show compassion, persistence, and creativity.
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A Gospel-Changed Life
The false teachers challenged Paul's authority. Paul counters by pointing to the divine origins of his gospel, as evidenced by the remarkable about-face he experienced. False gospels typically put sanctification before justification, or merge them thereby departing from the gospel of grace.
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The Economy of the Kingdom (Mk 11:27-12:44)
Jesus' Temple interactions near the end of his ministry shows the continued rejection of the religious leaders and the hope found in faith and lordship.
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The Radical Call of Discipleship (Mk 10:1-16) 10-05-08
Subtitle: "Following Christ's Lordship in Marriage amidst our Child-like Helplessness." THE RADICAL CALL OF DISCIPLESHIP: Are we Rejecting Jesus' Lordship or Surrendered to Him? (vs1-12). Are we Coming to Jesus in Child-like Helplessness? (vs13-16). CHRIST'S LORDSHIP IN MARRIAGE: Understanding Our Sin & God's Protection within Divorce (vs1-5); Embracing & Enjoying Biblical Marriage (vs6-9); Guarding against Divorce and Adultery (vs10-12); Acknowledging our Child-like Helplessness in Marriage (vs13-16); Following Christ's Lordship in Marriage (vs1-16).
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Transcending Traditions (Mk 7:1-23)
Traditions can be wonderful parts of our lives, families, churches and culture. According to Jesus in Mark 7 they can also make the Word of God void. Jesus explains how to transcend traditions.
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