Sermons on Faith (Page 3)
Philadelphia – The Faithful Church
Rev 3:7-13 The Church of Philadelphia The Missionary church. The Philadelphia church has a commendation but no reproof Set up to spread culture to Lydia and Phrygia – cultural missionaries were sent out from there Built in an geologically unstable area, near a volcano with frequent earthquakes Philadelphia means ”brotherly love”, named by King Attallus II They were the faithful church. They kept Jesus’s word in the face of opposition. Jesus introduces himself as the Messiah – with authority to…
Sardis – The Dead Church
Sardis was the capital of the Lydian Empire, and very wealthy. Sardis was conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 BC, and 129 BC was given to the Romans by the last Greek king of the area. Sardis was very cosmopolitan, including with its religion. Under Roman rule it was a religious mixing pot, adopting the Roman pagan religion as well as others, including Judaism and Christianity.The Synagogue, which was supposed to be a holy place of worship to the…
The Triumphal Entry
Mark 11 The Triumphal Entry The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give His life as a ransom for many. Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey – as was prophesied, and as Solomon was introduced as the king. Lesson from cursing the fig tree. Driving out the moneychangers and dove-sellers, who were taking up the place that the Gentiles could come to worship. The Pharisees asked Jesus about His authority.
The Transfiguration
Transition period in Jesus’ ministry The Transfiguration Peter – The leader of the ChurchJohn – Wrote 5 books of the New TestamentJames – Why was James invited? Metamorphosis Elijah and Moses came to meet with Jesus, both alive. The power of the Kingdom of Heaven defeats death.Moses represents the lawElijah represents the prophets Jesus qualified for Heaven by living a perfect, sinless life Healing of the demon possessed boyImportance of faithSometimes when we go through trials God gives us the…
Approaching Jesus
Mark 7:14-37 Accusing Pharisees The Pharisees approached Jesus with an accusing question, and instead of answering, he called out their hypocrisy Discussion about purity and impurity Jesus and the gentile woman The gentile woman approached Jesus humbly, willing to accept whatever Jesus was willing to offer her, with a simplicity of faith She received what she was seeking from Jesus Because of her faith her daughter was made well Jesus and the deaf and mute man The people wanted Jesus…
Jesus visits his hometown
Mark 6:1-29 1. Jesus visits his hometownThe people in his hometown were amazed at Jesus’ teaching in the synagogueHow did a Jesus present himself while he was growing up?Jesus was unable to perform many miracles in due to the unbelief This applies to us too – sometimes we have great faith, other times our faith is lackingNever stop believing who Jesus is, and what He can do for you. 2. Jesus sends out his disciples on a missionHospitality was important…
4 demonstrations of Jesus’ power
Mark 4:35-5:43 What do they all have in common? Quieting the stormUnusually strong stormWho better than Jesus to be with when you’re in a storm?Jesus said to cross over, so the storm had no authority to stop themYou can stand on God’s promises. If you are following Jesus’s purpose for your life, he will protect you The demon possessed personWorshipped JesusJesus delivered the man2000 pigs jumped off the cliff 3 RequestsJesus granted the demons request to enter the pigsJesus granted…
3 Interactions
Mark 1:40 – 2:17 Three interactions with Jesus Jesus always deals with the spiritual before the physical
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