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In this episode of the Gospel Talks Podcast, we dive into Mark 4, where Jesus uses farming parables to teach powerful truths about God's rescue mission for souls. These lessons build on last week's discussion from Matthew 13 and continue to answer a listener's question about what it means to pray to the Lord of the Harvest.Discover how God is actively working to bring people to Himself and how He calls believers to lift their eyes and join Him in the harvest fields. Through these parables, we explore:The Promise of Confidence: Understanding the mystery of the Kingdom of God (Mark 4:11).The Strategic Power of the Word: How Satan opposes the Word at every stage of a believer's journey (Mark 4:14–20).The Call for Intentionality: Living purposefully and letting our light shine for others (Mark 4:21–22).The Diligence of the Soul Farmer: Learning patience, persistence, and trust in God's miraculous and methodical work (Mark 4:26–29).This episode will inspire and equip you to embrace your role as a laborer in God's harvest, focusing on His process and timing. Don't miss these timeless lessons on planting, watering, and reaping fruit for the Kingdom!
God's kingdom is right here, right in front of our faces. This podcast is also a blog post at https://timehrhardt.com/
LITURGY FOR THE MOMENT A liturgy for a politically divided nation 10.27.24 A liturgy for a politically divided nation Father, in the midst of this political season, we turn our eyes to you. Though hatred and discord seem to surround us, Help us to be instruments of your love and vessels of your grace. We declare our primary allegiance to you and your kingdom. and ask for your wisdom as we navigate these complex decisions. As we face agreement and disagreement with others, May we never cease to honor the image of God in every person.We are grateful for the privilege to vote and practice religious freedom, And yet we align ourselves with the countercultural way of Jesus. We renounce the intoxicating allure of power and its false promises. and choose the way of the cross and sacrificial love. Let your kingdom come and your will be done, On earth, and in our country, as it is in heaven. Matthew 5:1-12 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Why is the church struggling to navigate this cultural moment? 1) Politics and political leaders are discipling our nation how to think and how to treat people 2) Many Christians and churches are peddling a false gospel that attempts to conflate our political affiliation with our kingdom allegiance 3) Many Christians have disengaged from trusted voices of the church and are being easily misled and deceived 4) Many Christians have abandoned the ways of Jesus and the “way of the lamb” for the way of power and dominance 5) Many Christians have lost their missional calling to embody the gospel and have resorted to defending or legislating the kingdom of God Mark 12:13-17 13Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You arenʼt swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not? 15Should we pay or shouldnʼt we?” But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. “Why are you trying to trap me?” he asked. “Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.”16They brought the coin, and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesarʼs,” they replied. 17Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesarʼs and to God what is Godʼs.” And they were amazed at him. We are to be involved in political matters but they are not our hope or identity because we are called to a great purpose. 1. I will pray for you and honor your position 2. I will support you where I can 3. I will defy you where I must The church is called to be a prophetic witness to the world regarding the ways of Jesus and the kingdom of God. The church must renew our commitment to our mission and calling: We must primarily identity as citizens of the kingdom of heaven We must fiercely hold to the life and teachings of Jesus We must stand above politics in order to be a prophetic voice of truth
A Sermon Series in the Gospel of Mark
Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
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Text: Mark 12:38-40 ESV 38 And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces 39 and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, 40 who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.” - Mark 12:38-40 ESV BEWARE OF THE SCRIBES Previously, Jesus has commended a scribe of the Pharisees for his understanding that loving God and others is more important than following the regimented Mosaic law. He even says the scribe is close to finding the kingdom of God (Mark 12:28–34). Shortly after, Jesus uses Scripture and logic to prove that although the Messiah is the Son of David, His authority to rule comes directly from God (Mark 12:35–37). Here, Jesus goes on the offensive to warn the people to beware of the scribes. The scribes are very knowledgeable about the law. But, their vanity and pride of their expertise in the Law leads them to miss the truth about the Messiah. Jesus exposes their lifestyle by saying, they “walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, 40 who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers.” They dress to attract the adoration of people. They loved ‘greetings.' Matthew explains that the scribes like to be called "rabbi" (Mat 23:7). Jesus says that to seek out the title of rabbi, father, or instructor is dangerous and opposite to servant leadership. [Mark 9:33-37,10:35-45] They pray long pretentious prayers. "Pretense" is from the Greek root word prophasis, which means "for show, with a false motive." One of the problems with praying for worldly reasons is that you only get worldly rewards (Mat 6:5). Here is only a quick synopsis of Jesus' condemnation of the scribes and Pharisees. Matthew has more details in Mat 23. Jesus calls the religious leaders vipers sentenced to hell. He compares them to Cain, who killed his brother Abel out of jealousy for his relationship to God (Mat 23:33, 35). Yet, Jesus shows compassion. He then mourns for Jerusalem and its people who kill the prophets God sends to draw them to Him (Mat 23:37–39). Jesus pronounces judgment to hard hearted people only after He showed compassion to them. ------------------------- Visit and FOLLOW Gospel Light Filipino on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram
Blinded by sparrow droppings and mustard plasters; praying for a dead father; Perpetua and her brother: Zack talks about God's delight in our praying for the impossible. For a handout, visit covmin.org/sermons
Covenant Presbyterian Church (The Barn)
Covenant Presbyterian Church (The Barn)
The Kingdom of God (Mark 1) by Josiah Graves
Pastor Jay Song
Teaching from Redemption City Church
Mike Smailes opens our new Sunday morning sermon series on the Gospel of Mark "The King & His Kingdom" from Mark 1:1-15.
Good news; Insurrection; Declining Roman Empire; Repentance; Moving from light into darkness; Archeology; Excavations in Rome; Cover-ups in Tepe (Turkey); Uncovering important mysteries; Spiritual insight; Simon the jar-maker; People preferring darkness; Hating Christians; Walking in forgiveness; Anger at the truth; Changing your jurisdiction; Essene charity; Sanhedrin; Hi priests; Wave offerings; Values of Christ; Preparing yourself for Holy Spirit; "name" = character; Christ's praying; Worldly distractions; Fasting; Why Rome in Judea; Matt 26:51 cutting off an ear; Spiritual enemies; Praying for answers; No exercising authority; Caiaphas; Seeking false witnesses against Christ; Holy Spirit causes choice; Matt 26:58 following from afar; Fixing spiritual things; Reaching for God; Council = Sanhedrin; "Elder"; Unrighteous Sanhedrin; The Way of Christ; Temple of God; Sons of God; Temple functions; Sharing/charity; Seeking righteousness; Matt 26:64 to Caiaphas directly; (Righteous) Son of Man; Second coming?; Holy Spirit provides courage; Peter's denial of Christ; Breaking Peter; Benefits from Pharoah; Hearing the cries of your brothers; Watching and praying; Degeneration of society; God's judgement matters; "His Holy Church"; Inheritance in the Kingdom of God: Mark 7:21; God's healing; Being a good servant; Paying your tale of bricks; Gal 5:19; Adulterating your body; Christ's ultimate remedy; Forgiveness required; Matt 27 introduction; Repent and seek His kingdom and His righteousness.
Pastor Patrick Carmichael & occasional guest speakers deliver God's Word at Christ Bible Church's weekly Sunday services. North Hills, California.
Sermon: Inheriting the Kingdom of God (Mark 10:17-22)
Discipleship & the Kingdom of God Mark 1:1-18 Dr. Darryl Evans Sept. 10, 2023
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POWER FOR TODAY is intended to equip the believers with the supernatural dimension of God, through the teaching of the unadulterated word of God. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicky-agyepong/message
This week, Elizabeth Vander Griend dives into Mark 10:13-16 as we look at the teaching of Jesus on embracing childlike qualities and entering the Kingdom of God. We look at the beauty of innocence, trust, and humility, and how these virtues can transform our relationship with God. Be inspired, challenged, and encouraged to approach life with childlike faith. Find out more at http://www.redeem.church
Episode 332 Of PLANTED - How Far Are You From The Kingdom Of God (Mark 12.28 - 34) by Friendship Baptist Church
Big Idea: God's kingdom grows in surprising ways. 1. What is the kingdom of God? a. The kingdom of God is his universal rule and reign. b. The kingdom of God is his redemptive rule and reign. c. The kingdom of God is already here. d. The kingdom of God is not yet fully here. 2. How does the Kingdom of God grow? a. The kingdom grows from scattered seed. b. The kingdom grows supernaturally. c. The kingdom grows steadily. d. The kingdom grows surprisingly.
God doesn't want your money; He wants your heart. Do you have your money or does your money have you?
This is week 3 in our collection of talks looking at the life and ministry of Jesus in The Gospel of Mark. In this talk, we looked at Mark 1:14-15 and Jesus' declaration that the Kingdom of God is near. - If you've ever wanted to see what it's like to be a part of a church as it's just beginning, or you're simply looking for a church that feels like a family that has a place for you, come check out one of our upcoming gatherings or meetups! Find out more at: @commonwealth_sd commonwealthsd.org
He refuse to enter the Kingdom of God story of the rich young man he loved his possession more than Jesus Christ. Scripture Taken From NLT Bible.
MCML Podcast E158: Unleashing the Church (Part 3 of 7) The early church in the New Testament was growing exponentially because of the power of the holy spirit, the strong foundation of the believers and their deep love for the Lord and for each other. There are certain patterns we can learn from them on how they present the gospel and conduct themselves as true followers of Jesus Christ. In this episode: The Real Meaning of the Kingdom of God (Mark 4:26-29 ) Sharing your story and God's story (Matthew 28:18-19) How the first church conducts discipleship ( Acts 2:38-49) 7 commands believers must do Links: Get your copy of Get to the Point today on Amazon and kevinwhite.us Get your copy of Audacious Generosity on Amazon Check out Pastor Kevin's other podcasts Subscribe to a one-minute motivation series called Generously Blessed Let's get you published! Visit Spirit Media Join the Writer's Club __________________________ About Missions Changed My Life Podcast A weekly podcast for the missionary in all of us. Everyone wants to make a difference in the world. Changing the World is a daunting task, but when we go on an international mission trip God can use that to change our world forever. Fellow travelers share real-life stories of radical transformation as a result of going on a mission trip. Find yourself right in the middle of a missions team being transformed by God. Receive practical resources as God uses missions to change your life. More about Missions Changed My Life Podcast. About Kevin White Kevin White is a Christian pastor, international speaker, and an international best-selling author. As a writer, Kevin's newest book, Audacious Generosity, is a best new Christian Book of 2020. Audacious Generosity was an instant international best seller in India and the United States of America. Audacious Generosity is the New Book to Read in 2021. Look for it among Christianity books on Amazon and everywhere books are sold. Kevin's why for life is to extend access to Jesus to all people world-wide. Kevin loves to motivate people how to encounter the presence of God in their everyday life. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Kevin has started and helped start hundreds of businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations. Kevin is an expert in church leadership and business development. Kevin's shepherd's heart can be seen in his speaking and writing. He integrates Biblical principles and worship into everything he does. Kevin's strategy is to help people transform into the likeness of Jesus. Find more from Kevin White including his blog, podcast shows, YouTube Channel, and Generously Blessed 1MM One Minute Motivational Series at https://kevinwhite.us Website: kevinwhite.us Instagram: @kevinwhiteus Facebook: @kevinwhite.usa Twitter: @kevinwhiteus LinkedIn: @kevinwhiteus Email Kevin Kevin is Founder and Executive Director of Global Hope India About Global Hope India Kevin White is the Founder/Executive Director of Global Hope India, a Christian mission organization focused on sharing the gospel in India and among Indian Nationals world-wide. We facilitate virtual mission teams to India and short-term mission teams in-person in India. These teams empower the church in India with pastoral training, youth pastor training, children's ministry, church planting strategy, church planting ministry, and medical missions. Global Hope India is a Christian charity that raises funds for India. 92% of every dollar given benefits gospel outreach projects in India such as church planting, orphan care, clean water projects, bibles, medical clinics, etc. Our partners in India serve the Baptist mission in India, Church of God in India as well as independent Christian churches. We do one thing - advance the gospel in India. We do it in one way - through the local church in India. Join us today by praying for India, giving to God's work in India and going virtually or in person to make disciples in India. Find out more information at https://globalhopeindia.org GHI Resources & Contact Info: Resource Center GHI Facebook GHI Instagram: @globalhopeindia GHI Twitter: @globalhopeindia
LTD Podcast E138: Unleashing the Church (Part 3 of 7) The early church in the New Testament was growing exponentially because of the power of the holy spirit, the strong foundation of the believers and their deep love for the Lord and for each other. There are certain patterns we can learn from them on how they present the gospel and conduct themselves as true followers of Jesus Christ. In this episode: The Real Meaning of the Kingdom of God (Mark 4:26-29 ) Sharing your story and God's story (Matthew 28:18-19) How the first church conducts discipleship ( Acts 2:38-49) 7 commands believers must do Links: Get your copy of Get to the Point today on Amazon and kevinwhite.us Get your copy of Audacious Generosity on Amazon Check out Pastor Kevin's other podcasts Subscribe to a one-minute motivation series called Generously Blessed Let's get you published! Visit Spirit Media Join the Writer's Club ____________ About Living the Dream Podcast The Living the Dream podcast is where Church staff and volunteers get comfortable and aligned with the reality that God is moving millions of foreign-born internationals into our communities. We focus on this incredible opportunity God is giving us to change the world! We know how this story ends! Rev 7:9-12 shows us a Church filled with EVERY nation, tribe, & tongue gathered together worshipping Jesus. Welcome to Living the Dream podcast where we help The Church be on earth as it is in heaven. More about Living the Dream Podcast. About Kevin White Kevin White is a Christian pastor, international speaker, and an international best-selling author. As a writer, Kevin's newest book, Audacious Generosity, is a best new Christian Book of 2020. Audacious Generosity was an instant international best seller in India and the United States of America. Audacious Generosity is the New Book to Read in 2021. Look for it among Christianity books on Amazon and everywhere books are sold. Kevin's why for life is to extend access to Jesus to all people world-wide. Kevin loves to motivate people how to encounter the presence of God in their everyday life. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Kevin has started and helped start hundreds of businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations. Kevin is an expert in church leadership and business development. Kevin's shepherd's heart can be seen in his speaking and writing. He integrates Biblical principles and worship into everything he does. Kevin's strategy is to help people transform into the likeness of Jesus. Find more from Kevin White including his blog, podcast shows, YouTube Channel, and Generously Blessed 1MM One Minute Motivational Series at https://kevinwhite.us Website: kevinwhite.us Instagram: @kevinwhiteus Facebook: @kevinwhite.usa Twitter: @kevinwhiteus LinkedIn: @kevinwhiteus About Global Hope India Kevin White is the Founder/Executive Director of Global Hope India, a Christian mission organization focused on sharing the gospel in India and among Indian Nationals world-wide. We facilitate virtual mission teams to India and short-term mission teams in-person in India. These teams empower the church in India with pastoral training, youth pastor training, children's ministry, church planting strategy, church planting ministry, and medical missions. Global Hope India is a Christian charity that raises funds for India. 92% of every dollar given benefits gospel outreach projects in India such as church planting, orphan care, clean water projects, bibles, medical clinics, etc. Our partners in India serve the Baptist mission in India, Church of God in India as well as independent Christian churches. We do one thing - advance the gospel in India. We do it in one way - through the local church in India. Join us today by praying for India, giving to God's work in India and going virtually or in person to make disciples in India. Find out more information at https://globalhopeindia.org GHI Resources & Contact Info: Resource Center GHI Facebook GHI Instagram: @globalhopeindia GHI Twitter: @globalhopeindia
The Good News Of The Kingdom Of God (Mark 1:21 - 34) Daniel Nealon October 2, 2022 by Deer Creek Church
How do you receive the Kingdom of God? Learn what Mark 10:15 says about it on today's episode of "Love & Encouragement To Live By.”To watch the video of this podcasts, click here.This podcast is cohosted by Tammy Thompson, a Christian Author under the pen name T. S. Thompson, and Your Christian Coach Jo Heather Dodson. Visit our website to sign up for our newsletter to guarantee advance access. We want to extend an invitation to you to help our podcast grow. In the world we live in today, a lot of individuals feel discouraged, hopeless, and unloved. Many people are searching for a word of encouragement and are hungry to know God's Word. By partnering with us through prayer and financial support, our podcast will continue to grow and impact many more lives. To find out more on how you can sow into our ministry podcast, visit our website's donation page. Find out more about Tammy here. Find out more about Jo Heather here. Join our Facebook page. Join our Instagram page.Visit our TikTok page. If you like Tammy's shirt she is wearing in today's episode, you can buy one for yourself or a loved one! Tammy creates her very own custom inspirational tops to wear some Love & Encouragement wherever she goes. @loveandencouragementtoliveby @t.s.thompson.author @YourChristianCoach @JoHeatherDodson @JoHeatherSupport the show
Mark 10:13-16 (NASB) 13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He would touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.” 16 And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them. Sermon Theme: Jesus' blessing of children teaches us important lessons about service, salvation, and our Savior.
The Plan of the Kingdom of God | MARK 10:13-31 | Week 3 God demands we come to Him with child-like faith that does not depend on personal merit, strength, or ability. Those who are saved are saved by faith in Christ alone.
Justin Perdue
Jesus proclaimed that the Kingdom had come and then he did crazy things. What if this message and theology affected how we lived our lives?
To love and trust in earthly wealth is vanity. For nothing of this earth will last forever, nor can any of it grant eternal life (Eccl. 5:10). But the one who trusts in God is “occupied with joy in his heart” and can sleep in peace, “whether he eats little or much,” because he knows that the “days of his life” are “the gift of God” (Eccl. 5:12, 18–20). The person who trusts in riches cannot sleep, because he “shall take nothing for his toil that he may carry away in his hand” (Eccl. 5:15). Therefore, it is difficult “for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God” (Mark 20:23). Indeed, it is impossible for man, yet “all things are possible with God” (Mark 20:27). Thus, the Rich Man, Jesus Christ, has made Himself poor and has gone through “the eye of a needle,” through death and the grave, “to enter the kingdom of God” on our behalf (Mark 20:24–25). He is the “great high priest who has passed through the heavens” (Heb. 4:14), so that we may now enter His Sabbath rest by faith in His forgiveness (Heb. 4:3–9).---------Visit our website: https://www.trinitysheboygan.org/Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A Learn more here: https://www.onelicense.net/Support the show
Preacher: Justin Serra Scripture: Mark 4:30-34
POWER FOR TODAY is intended to equip the believers with the supernatural dimension of God, through the teaching of the unadulterated word of God
In this episode, Shane and Teryn talk about what it looks like to be great in the Kingdom of God - Mark 9:35-42.
A well-intentioned scribe approaches Jesus and asks, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” (Mark 12:28). Jesus points to our love for God and love for others as being the greatest commandments for us to follow. When the scribe agrees, Jesus tells him that he is, “not far from the kingdom of God” (Mark 12:34). As followers of Christ, we recognize we are commanded to love well, and seek his help when we find it difficult to do so. 1. The question/questioner (v. 28)2. Jesus' answer (vs. 29-31) a. Love God (vs 29-30) b. Love others (v. 31)3. The kingdom of God (vs. 32-34)Songs: Every Battle #7062443 by K Heiligenthal & R Springer© Gateway Create PublishingPsalm 46 (Lord Of Hosts) #7053138 by J L Riddle, J Miller, J Warneking & S Barnard2015 © Jennie Lee Riddle MusicStronger #5060810 by B Fielding & R Morgan2007 Hillsong PublishingMan Of Sorrows #6476063 by M Crocker and B Ligertwood2012 Hillsong Music PublishingBuild My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman & P Barrett© Said And Done Music