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Coming with great power and glory

Coming with Great Power and Glory – Mark 13:26-27

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It has been 2000 years since Jesus left us with this promise. But we should still look to his return for us with great power and glory.

Live a Life of Love – Mark 12:30-31

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Of all the 613 laws in the Old Testament, which is the most important? Jesus' response was to live a life of love. Loving God, and others.

If You Hold Anything Against Anyone – Mark 11:25

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Hurt is inevitable in our lives. How we respond is not. Do not hold anything against one who has hurt you. Forgive them and find peace.

Giving sight to the blind

Giving Sight to the Blind – Mark 10:51-52

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Jesus gave sight to many who were physically blind. But how much more precious that he will give sight to the spiritually blind.

With God, everything is possible

Everything Is Possible – Mark 9:23

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To the one who believes, and does not doubt, everything is possible. Nothing God calls us to do will be impossible for the one who believes.

take up your cross

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus – Mark 8:34

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Jesus invited the crowd to discipleship. But not just to hang around him. His call to discipleship is to take up our cross and follow him.

Can Our Social Ills Be Fixed?

Can Our Social Ills Be Fixed? – Mark 7:20-23

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Our society is getting worse and worse. Can the social ills of our society be fixed? Only with a change of heart that only God can produce.

who is Jesus

Who Is Jesus? – Mark 6:3, 14-15; 8:29

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Who is Jesus? Is he a man, a prophet, or the Messiah? Blessed are those who recognize him as Christ, and follow after him.

Who is this man

Who Is This Man that Can Calm Wind and Waves? – Mark 4:41

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Who is this man who is able to calm the wind and the waves by command? Jesus is more than just a teacher and healer. He is creator and God.

whoever does God's will

Whoever Does God’s Will – Mark 3:35

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Jesus does not abandon family relationships. But he does emphasize a more important relationship; being a part of his heavenly family.

eating with sinners and tax collectors, the unloved

Eating with the Sinners and Tax Collectors – Mark 2:17

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If Jesus paid a visit to 21st century America, who would he be hanging out with? With respectable church folk? Or sinners and tax collectors?

The Importance of Prayer – Mark 1:35-37

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The importance of prayer in Jesus' life is unmistakable. Should it be any less for those who follow him? Spend time in prayer each day.