Sermons (Page 3)
THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS – Mark 11:27-33
Luke 20:1: One day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up. I. Vss. 27-28: Religious Leaders Question Jesus: By what authority are you doing these things? In Greek it means; “What kind of authority do you claim?” Who gave you this authority? Romans 13:1: Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and…
THE FLOOD – Genesis 7:6-8:5
I. Vss. 6-12: Ark Occupancy and Flood Waters: Moses’ time on Mount Sinai: Exodus 24:18: Moses entered the cloud and went up on the mountain. And Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights. Deuteronomy 9:25: “So I lay prostrate before the LORD for these forty days and forty nights, because the LORD had said he would destroy you. The spies’ trip to Canaan: Numbers 13:25: At the end of forty days they returned from spying out the…
Mark 11:12-26 – THE LESSON OF THE FIG TREE
I. Vss. 12-14: Jesus Curses a Fig Tree: Hebrews 4:15: For we do not have a high priest who cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted just as we are, yet without sin. Isaiah 29:13: And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men.” Jeremiah…
Genesis 6:14-7:5 – THE ARK
Genesis 6:12-13: And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth.” I. Vss. 14-16: God Tells Noah to Build an Ark: Exodus 2:3: But when she could no longer hide him, she took an ark (têbâh)…
Mark 11:1-11 – JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM
I. Vss. 1-6: Preparation For The Entry: Singing Psalms 113-118. These are called the “Hallel,” Singing prayers of praise. Bethphage literally means “house of unripe figs” Bethany means “house of figs” or “house of misery” 1 Kings 1:33-34: And the king said to them, “Take with you the servants of your lord and have Solomon my son ride on my own mule, and bring him down to Gihon. And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet there anoint him…
Mark 10:46-52 – THE SIGHT OF A BLIND MAN
I. Vss. 46-52: The Poor Become Rich: Mark 10:46 and Luke 18:35 that says; And as He came near Jericho, it happened that a certain blind man sat by the roadside begging. Matthew 20:30 tells us that there are two blind beggars. Jeremiah 23:5-6: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.…
Genesis 6:5-13 – JUDGEMENT AND WARNING
I. Vss. 5-7: Great Wickedness of Man in Noah’s Day: Matthew 24:37: “as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.” Exploding population (Genesis 6:1). Sexual perversion (Genesis 6:2). Demonic activity (Genesis 6:2). Constant evil in the heart of man (Genesis 6:5). Widespread corruption and violence (Genesis 6:11). 1 Samuel 15:29 tells us that “God is not a man, that He should repent.” 1 Samuel 15:11: “I regret (repent) that I have…
Mark 10:35-45 – GREAT IN GOD’S KINGDOM
Luke 18:34: But they understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said. I. Vss. 35-37: James and John Request Status Positions: Matthew 19:28 says; Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” Mark 9:33-34: And…
Genesis 6:1-4 – THE DAYS OF NOAH
Matthew 24:3: As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Matthew 24:37-39: For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when…
Mark 10:28-34 – DISCIPLESHIP REQUIRES SACRIFICE
I. Vss. 28-31: Sacrifice and Rewards: Daniel 3:16-18: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image…