Racine Bible Church Sermons

Reality Check

Mark 9:30-50 “Christianity, if false, is of no importance and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.” – C.S. Lewis

Feeble Faith In A Strong Savior

Mark 9:14-29 Big Idea: To follow Jesus faithfully, we must depend upon Him desperately. 1. The Failure of Self Reliance (v. 14-19) 2. The Mercy of Christ in Weakness (v. 20-27) 3. The Power of Prayerful Dependence (v. 28-29)

A Glimpse of Great Glory

Mark 9:1-13 Big Idea: To follow Jesus rightly, we must behold His glory and bear His suffering. Behold: The Glory of the Son Revealed – v.1-8 Bear: The Suffering of the Son Required – v.9-13 4 Events in the Earthly Life of Christ:1) Incarnation2) Crucifixion3) Resurrection4) Ascension

Follow Me

Mark 8:31-9:1 Jesus & His Mission ( v.31-33) The Cost of Discipleship (v.43) Reasons to Follow Christ (v.35-38)

Eyes Wide Open

Mark 8:22-30 Big Idea: Confessing Jesus as the Christ is entirely enabled by His giving of true spiritual sight. A Miracle of Outward Vision – v.22-26 A Confession of Inward Perception – v.27-30 3 Applications from 8:22-26:1) Friends Bring Friends to Jesus – v.222) Jesus’ Ministry to the Needy is Gentle – v.23-253) Only Faith in Jesus Grants Sight to the Spiritually Blind – v.26 4 Characteristics of a Prophet:1) Calls People to Repentance2) Some Perform Miracles3) All Speak with Authority4) Announces the Coming Kingdom of God 3 Applications from 8:27-30:1) True Confession Comes through Divine Revelation – v.27-282) Jesus’ Inescapable Questions Only Have One Answer – v. 293) Every True Confession Needs a Deeper Understanding – v. 30