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Jesus - Outcast for Another's Sake (Part 2)

This is the second part of a two part sermon that will cover Mark 2:1-3:6. As we move on into the second chapter of Mark's gospel we will begin to see a theme that Mark develops throughout his entire gospel account - the theme of Jesus being at odds with the religious leaders. And as I have examined the text is seems that one point Mark emphasizes is that Jesus chose to be...

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Jesus - Outcast for Another's Sake (Part 1)

This is the first part of a two part sermon that will cover Mark 2:1-3:6. As we move on into the second chapter of Mark's gospel we will begin to see a theme that Mark develops throughout his entire gospel account - the theme of Jesus being at odds with the religious leaders. And as I have examined the text is seems that one point Mark emphasizes is that Jesus chose to b...

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Specifications of Christ's Compassion - Mark 1:29-45

The gospel of Jesus Christ isn't good news unless the readers have hope that this Savior is a compassionate Savior. In Mark 1:29-45 Mark details for his readers two specifications of Christ's Compassion: the scope of Jesus' compassion and the depth of Jesus' compassion. The accounts Mark uses to proclaim these truths are shocking accounts, but articulate well that Jesus'...

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The Astonishing Ministry Plan of Jesus - Mark 1:14-28

Having just introduced us to Jesus in verses 1-13, Mark now sets out to show his readers Jesus' ministry plan. By understanding His message, His partnership, and His authority, believers in Christ can have great confidence as they partner with Him in ministry....

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May I Introduce You to Jesus - Mark 1:1-13

In the first few verses of the gospel of Mark, Mark provides his readers with an introduction to Jesus. In that introduction he tears down some wrongly help presuppositions and emphasizes important truths. Readers of the gospel of Mark need to be rightly introduced to Jesus so that they will consider His life, teachings, and ministry and respond to those....

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