TITLE: Sowing the Seed TEXT: Mark 4:1-20 PROPOSITION: We are to scatter the seed, The soil determines the results. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Factors SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 4:1-9 Introduction: 1. Jesus taught many parables. 2. Parable = a comparison of the known with the unknown. 3. Jesus took common... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: Audio, Visual or Kinetic TEXT: Mark 4:21-25 PROPOSITION: We have three primary ways to learn and receive information. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Methods SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. Have you noticed - people learn in different ways 2. To communicate the gospel - we must teach in t... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: How does your garden grow? TEXT: Mark 4:26-30 PROPOSITION: We are involved but can't explain the process of growth. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Evidences SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. Farmers and gardeners - work, till soil, plant seeds and harvest 2. Jesus said the kingdom of God ... [ Continue Reading ]
TITLE: The Mustard Seed TEXT: Mark 4:30-32 PROPOSITION: God intends for the Kingdom to grow. QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Applications SCRIPTURE READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. This short parable is an important one. 2. Today I want to focus on the meaning and application. BACKGROUND 1. Small seed -... [ Continue Reading ]
SERMON #1 TITLE: Does Jesus Care? TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 PROPOSITION: QUESTION: How? KEY WORD: Ways READING: Same INTRODUCTION: 1. In the NT the word “care” can have several meanings. 2. Song: Does Jesus Care? Oh, yes he cares 3. Here are some thoughts about caring GOOD / BAD. IN THE SENSE OF ANXIO... [ Continue Reading ]