Jesus is Freedom
Mark 5
Where are you? (1-5)
The reality of bondage
Find life in Jesus (6-14)
Jesus is the light to the nations (15-20)
There is no hope but Jesus
He heals the incurable and raises the already dead (21-43)
The King and His Kingdom
Mark 4
The Kingdom of God is Personal (1-20)
Receive the Word of God
The Kingdom of God is Evident (21-25)
Live for the Kingdom
The Kingdom of God is Growing (26-34)
We are not alone
Jesus is King (35-41)
This is who Jesus is
The Unexpected Warrior
Mark 1:1-20
Jesus is the unexpected Messiah
Jesus came to fight
Jesus call us to battle
Work to the End
2 Thessalonians 3
Work of faith (vv.1-5)
Purposeful work (vv.6-13)
You are not alone (vv.14-18)
Live to the End
2 Thessalonians 2
Stand firm in living (vv. 1-7)
Stand firm in the power of Jesus (vv. 8-12)
Stand firm in salvation and knowing Jesus (vv. 13-17)
Grow to the End
2 Thessalonians 1
Accept grace and peace from God (vv. 1-2)
Increase in love for people and the church (v. 3)
Hold fast (vv. 4-5)
Trust God with eternal justice (vv. 6-10)
Live worthy of your calling (vv. 11-12)
Growing Through the "In Between" Times of Life
Acts 1:12-26
They lived life together
They prayed constantly
They prepared for the future
Better Together
Acts 2:41-37
Biblical community is devoted
Biblical community is generous and hospitable
Biblical community is contagious
God's Mission and Our Mission
How do we join in God’s mission?
Back - Reflect the Design and Designer (Genesis 1:27-28)
Inward - Be a Blessing (Genesis 12:1-4)
Up - Become a Rescued Worshipper (John 3:16-17)
Outward - Go! (John 20:21 | Matthew 28:19-20)
Forward - Live Hopeful Lifestyles (Revelation 21:1-5)
Becoming a Gospel People
Acts 11:19-26
Gospel Speaking
Gospel Discipling - “walking alongside”
Gospel Teaching
Worship = Obedient Lifestyle
Psalm 100
We worship through music
We worship by adoring God
We worship by serving God
We worship by trusting His heart
We worship by surrendering our will to Him
The Journey Continues: What We Need
1 Peter 5:8-14
The Bottom Line
The one constant on the Journey is Christ. We can count on Him to lead us every step of the way, as He will never leave us or forsake us.
We need protection (v. 8-9a)
We need a disposition
We need to understand the Devil
We need determination
We need perspective (vv. 9b-11)
We need to understand our common experiences
We need to value His intent
We need to embrace the objective: His eternal glory
We need people (vv. 12-14)
We need faithful brothers (and sisters)
We need the Church(es)
We need leaders
We need Christ, and His peace
Final Thought
What do you want Me to do for you? (Mark 10:51)