Sermons on The Disciples (Page 3)

Sermons on The Disciples (Page 3)

Jesus Is Alive!

Christ is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed! We have gone on an exciting, action-packed journey with Jesus and His disciples. This week we have the most epic, wonderful climax…  Since God rescued His people from Egypt, the Jews had been, celebrate the Passover every year which was an annual prophecy looking forward to the sacrifice of Jesus as our sacrificial lamb. Mary Magdaline, Mary the Mother of James and Salome These three ladies got up very early in the morning,…

Jesus’ crucifixion

Mark 15:22-47 The soldiers gambled for His clothes, as was prophesied.Two criminals were crucified with Jesus – one on His right and one on this leftThe crowds mocked Him. The religious leaders mocked Him. The criminals crucified with Him mocked him.Jesus cries out, and died.The veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom- like a sheet of paper that has been dealt with and is no longer needed.Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for Jesus’ body Lessons for us…

In the Garden of Gethsemane

Mark 14:32-72 Jesus and his disciples go to the garden of Gethsemane to pray Jesus is exceedingly sorrowful and distressed The disciples can’t help falling asleep There is something about prayer that protects you The arrest and trial of Jesus Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss Peter followed at a distance We should follow Jesus closely, not at a distance Peter was warming himself with the enemy Jesus deleted that He is the Messiah  Fake trial at the High Priest’s…

Preparations

Mark 14:1-31 Jesus’ anointing at Bethany Mary of Bethany was one of Jesus’ friends, and always at His feet.  Mary, Martha and Lazarus loved Jesus for who He was, not the miracles He performed. She brings very expensive oil to anoint Jesus for burial. She wanted to bless Jesus as an act of worship, without any expectations. At this moment Judas decides to betray Jesus. The Last Supper Jesus was the host of this very special meal for Him Jesus establishes…

Olivet discourse

Mark 13 Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple 2 questions: When will the destruction of the temple be? What signs will precede its destruction? Warnings about the future Jesus foretells the end times Nobody knows the day or the hour. And what I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!” So we need to “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” Ask God what His desire for…

Drawing closer to Jesus

Mark 10:28        Jesus was making His way to Jerusalem Jesus foretold His death and resurrection, for the third time Arguing about sitting at Jesus’ right and left hand What it means to be great Blind Bartimeaus 3 examples for us to follow                 The Disciples The disciples sacrificed to follow Jesus What is God asking you to sacrifice up to better follow Him?                 Blind Bartimeaus                   Nothing should stop us from crying out to Jesus                  The world…

Servant Leadership

Mark 9:30-50 Jesus is purposefully making His way to the cross.  Jesus wanted to teach his disciples what was going to happen to Him, but they didn’t understand. The disciples were arguing who would be the greatest. “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.” True leaders must be servants. You should serve everyone, including those who can’t repay Sin is drastic.   Cut it off before it causes you harm in this life,…

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…

Take up your cross

Mark 8:22-38 Scene 1 – Healing the blind manWe find Jesus and the disciples in Bethsaida. A blind man is brought to Jesus for healing.This time the miracle wasn’t immediate, and we see Jesus asking if the miracle was successful.Just because we don’t get an immediate miracle, it doesn’t mean that God can’t, or won’t help us Scene 2 – Peter’s Rollercoaster Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”Peter knew, beyond doubt, that Jesus was the Messiah.…

No bread on the boat

Mark 8:21 Feeding the 4000Yeast of the Pharisees Feeding the 4000 Jesus has compassion on the multitude  Jesus knew intimately about each person in the crowd, even where they were from Why was the focus only on the bread, but the fish? Jesus catered for their needs, and he sent them away after their needs were completely met  Sometimes he wants you to sit and be filled, not just rush though. Just rushing thorough can prevent us from recording all…
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