Month: July 2019

Mark 1:21-45 (Sermon)

The King Ushers in His Kingdom

1.  The authority of Jesus, the King (1:21-34)

    a.  He has authority over religious leaders (1:21-22, 27)

    b.  He has authority over spiritual forces (1:23-28, 34)

    c.  He has authority over physical diseases (1:29-34)

2.  The ministry of Jesus, the King (1:35-45)

    a.  He came to preach God’s good news (1:35-39)

    b.  He came to cleanse the afflicted’s uncleanness (1:40-45)

    c.  He withdrew from the crowd’s distraction (1:34-35, 44-45)

Questions for consideration:

How should I respond to spiritual forces & physical illnesses which can intimidate us? What do I value most about following Jesus?

Mark 1b pptDownload

Luke 7:36-50 (MYong)

Who Is The True Host To Jesus?

Introduction

1.  A insider who thinks he doesn’t need much forgiveness from God

a. Demonstrate an exalted view of self in the presence of others

b. Show little love – little need and appreciation for Jesus

2.  An outsider who knows she needs plentiful forgiveness from God

a. Demonstrate a humble view of self in the presence of Jesus

b. Show much love – great need and appreciation for Jesus

Conclusion

Reflection

a. What kind of debtor are you before Jesus – the 500-denarii-kind or 50-denarii-kind?

b. What is the extent of your love to Jesus who has forgiven you over and over again?

Luke 7c SummaryDownload

Luke 7:18-35 (CChong)

Is Jesus Really the One?

1. Through his disciples, John clarified with Jesus if He’s really the anticipated Messiah (7:18-23)

2. Despite his doubt, Jesus commended John for being the greatest prophet ever (7:24-28)

3. For their unbelief, Jesus chided the unbelieving Jews for being simply wilful & proud (7:29-35)

Luke 7b SummaryDownload

Luke 7:1-17 (MYong)

Jesus, the Reverser

Introduction

1.  A Gentile centurion believes that Jesus can heal remotely, even one near death, vv 1-10

     a. A need voiced

     b. A faith exercised

     c. A commendation given

2.  Nobody could believe that Jesus raises the dead, vv 11-17

     a. A need unvoiced

     b. A faith needed

     c. A commendation spread

Conclusion

Luke 7a SummaryDownload