TITLE: Jesus the Rock TEXT: Mark 12:1-13 PROPOSITION: Christ is the Rock of our salvation. QUESTION: Which? KEY WORD: Types READING: Mark 12:10-13 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus teaches a parable that the hearers understood - too well. 2. The application of this parable is also clear. 3. Jesus is the roc... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Teaching the Truth TEXT: Mark 12:12-14 PROPOSITION: All the people knew that Jesus was teaching the truth. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Successes SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. These people were trying to “butter up” Jesus for their question. 2. They recognized Jesus as one who spoke... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Whose Image is on it? TEXT: Mark 12:13-17 PROPOSITION: We must understand the important words of this text. QUESTION: Which? KEY WORD: Words SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. This chapter is a series of confrontations. 2. People are trying to trick, entrap, and ensnare Jesus. 3. The... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: You do err TEXT: Mark 12:18-27 PROPOSITION: We often make the same mistakes the Sadducees made. QUESTION: What? KEY WORD: Mistakes READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. The Pharisees and Herodians failed to trick Jesus. 2. Now the Sadducees try their hand at it. 3. Question involved the law of Le... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: You've got to have heart TEXT: Mark 12:28-34 PROPOSITION: We must love God will all our heart. QUESTION: Which? KEY WORD: Feelings READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. This man seems more genuine - not trying to trick Jesus. 2. What is the FIRST (highest, most important) commandment? 3. What is... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Jesus, Son of Seven TEXT: Mark 12:35-40 PROPOSITION: Jesus is both the descendent and Lord of David. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Connections READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. The other day I got a call from a man asking if Jesus is the Son of God. I said, “Yes.” He asked, “Then why does Jesus refe... [ Continue Reading ]
(This is done near the close of the service as a follow-up to the sermon.) 1. Pass out cards - 4X6 card with “Present” and “Future” and a box under each word. 2. Instructions 1. Do not write your name on this card 2. One card per giver 3. Notice the word “Present” and the box under it. 4. Get... [ Continue Reading ]