SERMON #1 TITLE: Well Intentioned Dragons TEXT: Mark 7:1-4 PROPOSITION: In every group there are some dragons. QUESTION: Who? KEY WORD: Descriptions READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. Every church has them (Dragons) 2. Read quote from page 11. 3. How can you recognize a dragon? HUNTING DOG 1. 4-le... [ Continue Reading ]
SERMON #1 TITLE: Void the Word TEXT: Mark 7:6-13 PROPOSITION: We can make the Bible void. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Methods READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. The Word is powerful (Hebrews 4:12) 2. It is the Word of God. 3. How can one make it useless? TAKE OUT OF CONTEXT - women can smoke (Genesis 2... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Worms in the Apple TEXT: Mark 7:14-23 PROPOSITION: Many sins begin on the inside. QUESTION: Which? KEY WORD: Sins READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. We often excuse sin - someone else led me astray, tempted me, etc. 2. Jesus is teaching that many sins (not all) begin on the inside and travel ou... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Could not be Hidden TEXT: Mark 7:24 PROPOSITION: Jesus cannot be hidden QUESTION: Why? KEY WORD: Questions READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus did not seek publicity 2. Jesus wanted to hide - make no headlines 3. But he could not be hidden WHY DID JESUS WANT TO BE HIDDEN? 1. Not seeking... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Who is the dog? TEXT: Mark 7:24-30 PROPOSITION: God has some established priorities. QUESTION: Why? KEY WORD: Explanations READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. At first reading - many think Jesus is calling her a dog. 2. What is the message of this conversation? NOT PREJUDICE - NAME CALLING - CO... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Does all things well TEXT: Mark 7:36-37 PROPOSITION: QUESTION: KEY WORD: SCRIPTURE READING: INTRODUCTION: 1. Preachers must be a jack-of-all-trades, and master of one (Bible). 2. Must know farming, business, medical, legal, etc. 3. Jesus did all things well - INCLUDING: CREATED 1. John 1... [ Continue Reading ]