Sermons On Mark
Only Jesus Could Have Stayed on the Cross
Neck Down is the Body of Christ here and in any local church How are you loving Christ, then? Rearrange our lives around Christ which also means the local expression and attachment to Jesus Christ, known as the Body, Bride, Church – not the four walls but the embodied life. Acts 9:1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?†5“Who are you, Lord?†Saul asked.
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KNOWING AND FOLLOWING CHRIST-CRUCIFIED: the Crucifixion, Death, and Burial of Jesus Christ (Mark 15:21-47) 04-05-09
INTRODUCTION (Some Highlights of Mark’s Gospel): ---> Mark 1:1-8:30 Jesus’ “Hidden” identity is gradually Revealed; ---> Mark 8:29-30 The Turning Point in the Gospel of Mark: Peter’s confession (a Jew) - “Jesus is the Christ”; ---> Mark 8:31-15:1ff The way of the Cross is quickly Revealed; ---> Mark 15:39 The Climax of the Gospel of Mark: The Centurion’s confession (a Gentile) - “Jesus is the Son of God”; ---> Mark 16:1ff The Resurrection Proclaimed: “the End of the Beginning”. (Mark’s Gospel is only the “beginning” of what Jesus does (see Mk 1:1, Ac 1:1). Jesus continues to reign today). KNOWING CHRIST-CRUCIFIED: ---> Thru His Crucifixion (vs21-32); ---> Thru His Death (vs33-41); ---> Thru His Burial (vs42-47) FOLLOWING CHRIST-CRUCIFIED: ---> By Lamenting before God (expressing deep sorrow); By Suffering & Dying with Courage and Grace; ---> By Rejoicing in & Proclaiming His “Global” and “Triumphant” Gospel.
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Crucified
Jesus was crucified to fulfill prophecy, bear the wrath of God and bring us to God so that we might praise God's glorious grace.
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Hope Through Jesus' Suffering
In this sermon, Phil Auxier demonstrates how Jesus' suffering can fill us with courage, comfort and strength as we face suffering ourselves.
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Mocked and Reviled
Mark recounts Jesus' crucifixion, but his focus is not on the physical brutality (though it was excruciating). Rather, he focuses on the substitution that Jesus makes for us, both in bearing our sin and in removing our shame.
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What Kind of King is Jesus?
Mark's account of the suffering and death of Jesus reminds us that in spite of ridicule all around, Jesus submitted to the cross because of his incomparable love for those lost.
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The Death of Jesus, Part 1 (Mark 15:16-39)
<em>The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.</em> Mark highlights the irony that Jesus is mocked as king, but he is in fact king of all. Jesus suffers not only physical pain, but also the very wrath of God, in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and types, and to secure our salvation and life by suffering in our place. We are no longer separated from the presence of and fellowship with God, and in fact the crucifixion reveals clearly God's love for us. The only proper response is for us to worship in awe and gratitude.
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