Mark
The Trial and Triumph of Faith in Christ
Sermon Text: Mark 7:24–30; Outline: 1.) A model of saving faith; 2.) A model of tried faith; 3.) A model of great faith; 4.) A model of victorious faith
False Pharisaic Religion
Sermon Text: Mark 7:5–8; Outline: 1.) Hypocrisy above godliness (6a); 2.) Lip religion above heart religion (v. 6b); 3.) Man-made traditions above the God-inspired Scriptures (vv. 7–8)
Christ’s Fatherly Wilderness Provisions
Scripture Reading: Mark 6:30–44; Outline: 1.) Christ as the fatherly opener of the heart (v. 30); 2.) Christ as the fatherly bringer of rest (vv. 31-32); 3.) Christ as the fatherly shepherd- teacher of the Word (vv. 33-34); 4.) Christ as the fatherly multiplier of bread and fish (vv. 35-44)
The Twelve Commissioned by Jesus
Scripture Reading: Mark 6:6b–13; Outline: 1.) Jesus sets the example (v. 6b); 2.) Jesus calls the Twelve (v. 7a); 3.) Jesus sends them by twos (v. 7b); 4.) Jesus gives them authority (v. 7c); 5.) Jesus charges them to trust (vv. 8-10); 6.) Jesus confers upon them their task (vv. 12–13a); 7.) Jesus advises them about the outcome (vv. 11, 13b)
Mutual Astonishment in Nazareth
Scripture Reading: Mark 6:1–6; Outline: 1.) The people astonished and offended with Jesus (vv. 1–3); 2.) Jesus astonished and offended with the people (vv. 4–6)
How Christ Matures Faith in Himself
Scripture Reading: Mark 5:21–43; Outline: 1.) Granting faith; 2.) Strengthening faith; 3.) Providing faith
What Is Your Mind Toward Christ?
Scripture Reading: Mark 5:1–20; Outline: 1.) A right, clothed mind?; 2.) A fearful, rejecting mind?; 3.) A longing, grateful mind?; 4.) An obedient, evangelistic mind?
Jesus’s Victory in a Triple Power Struggle
Scripture Reading: Mark 5:1–20; Outline: 1.) Over the man with an unclean spirit; 2.) Over the devils who possessed him; 3.) Over the man clothed and in his right mind