The Church at Meadowlake Podcast

Satan Steals the Word

Cary Cox, from Mark 4:13-20. The Parable of the Sower, Part 2. Jesus shows how important our hearing of God’s word is. There is a real and active enemy, the devil, who attacks people at the point of hearing God’s word. What are we doing to combat this strategy? How are we hearing the preached word of God? What place in our heart and home does the proclaimed gospel of Jesus have?

The Parable of the Sower Part 1

Cary Cox, from Mark 4:1-20. Jesus spoke to the crowds of outsiders in parables as a judgment for their hard hearts. But he explained the truth to his disciples, who were hungry for God’s word. The word of his kingdom will triumph in spite of great obstacles and unbelief! It is of the utmost importance how we hear and respond to God’s word!

The True People of God

Cary Cox, from Mark 3:20-35. Mark combines a story of Jesus’ family rejecting him with a story of Jesus’ nation rejecting him (in the official rejection of the religious leaders of Israel). The ones you expect to be on the inside are being thrust outside the kingdom, while the ones you would expect to be outsiders are becoming insiders! We look at the unforgiveable sin and who makes up the true family of God.

Called Closer to Jesus

Cary Cox, from Mark 3:7-19. The crowds are following Jesus, but mostly for the miracles he can give them. But his disciples are coming closer. Jesus calls his 12 apostles to be with him in fellowship, and to minister out of that relationship to Jesus. They are flawed men with sins and differences, but they are called in unity around Jesus! Fellowship with Jesus means fellowship with his people!

Lord of the Sabbath Part 2

Cary Cox, from Mark 3:1-6. A Sabbath showdown in the synagogue between Jesus and the Pharisees! Jesus is driving home his claim to be Lord of the Sabbath – the true interpreter of God’s word, and the intent of his heart. The Pharisees have hard hearts and end up plotting to destroy Jesus, who shows compassion and power for the hurting, and righteous anger toward the hypocrites.