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Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 Text: Mark 10:13-16 Theme: Come with childlike faith to receive the promises of God.
This talk was part of the PM Service series entitled The End Is Just The Beginning. Text: Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 20:7-15 Date: 31 August 2025 Speaker: Josh van der Kooij
Text: Mark 8:31 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Text: Mark 8:27-30 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Send us a textIn a familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, we are reminded that Jesus is the compassionate Shepherd, who feeds hungry sheep. (Text: Mark 6.30-44)
Text: Mark 8:22-26 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Send us a textThe gospel of God's Kingdom isn't good news to everyone and it comes at a cost. (Text: Mark 6.14-20)
Text: Mark 8:22-26 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Send us a textFollowing Jesus involves participating in his mission. So, do your part. (Text: Mark 6.7-13)
Text: Mark 10:32–45 In this message, Coleton draws out three defining qualities Jesus desires in His followers. As Jesus journeys to the cross, He pauses to tell His disciples what He wants them to become. In the same way a father might shape the identity of his child (like Coleton does with “bro trips” for his son), Jesus shapes the identity of His people. 1. He Wants the Cross to Be Central Jesus again reminds His disciples of His coming suffering (v.32–34), but they respond by asking for glory and reward (v.35–37). Coleton points out how easy it is to approach Jesus expecting an easier life, rather than embracing the call to die to self. • If the cross isn't central, we'll misinterpret hardship as failure, punishment, or evidence that God has let us down. • But suffering is part of the path. Like Jesus, we too will walk through pain. The cross reminds us that hardship isn't punishment—it's purpose. “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.” (Mark 8:34) When the cross is central: • We won't expect an easy life. • We won't minimize others' pain. • We'll learn to suffer well and bring real comfort to others who suffer. 2. He Wants Us to Be Set Apart In verses 42–44, Jesus tells His followers: “Not so with you.” Coleton emphasizes that Jesus isn't asking for moral superiority or judgment over the world, but difference. Christians should live in contrast to worldly values—not through self-righteousness but through humility, sacrifice, forgiveness, generosity, and peace. Some examples of a “Not so with you” life: • The world seeks credit; Christians serve quietly. • The world holds grudges; Christians forgive. • The world avoids reconciliation; Christians fight for it. • The world fears the future; Christians trust in God. Jesus doesn't ask us to condemn the world. He asks us to show a better way. 3. He Wants Us to Represent Him In verse 45, Jesus offers Himself as a model: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Coleton urges listeners to ask themselves: If my life is the only picture someone sees of Jesus, what will they think He's like? Too many people claim Christ but misrepresent Him with hypocrisy, political idolatry, or cruelty. What our broken world needs is not more cultural Christians—it needs transformed people who reflect the real Jesus. People should see in us the compassion, courage, humility, and love of Christ. ⸻ Discussion Questions 1. The Cross & Suffering • How are you currently viewing your hardship or suffering? • Do you tend to see pain as a sign that something has gone wrong—or as something God can use to form you? • What would it look like to keep the cross central in your thinking during hard times? 2. Living Set Apart • Where in your life would Jesus say, “Not so with you”? • Which worldly values or habits are you tempted to follow instead of embodying Jesus' way? • What is one practical way this week you can live differently—compellingly different—in your relationships, speech, spending, or reactions? 3. Representing Jesus Well • If someone based their view of Jesus solely on how you live, what would they believe He is like? • Do people see in you someone who has been radically changed by Jesus? • How can you more clearly reflect the compassion, humility, and sacrificial love of Jesus in your day-to-day life? ⸻
Text: Mark 8:14-21 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Send us a textSeeing and hearing aren't necessarily believing. You can know all the facts and still have no faith. (Text: Mark 6.1-6)
Text: Mark 8:14-21 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Send us a textJesus has power over every disaster and fear. Have faith that remains despite fears that last too long or too late. (Text: Mark 5.21-43)
Text: Mark 10:17–31 Coleton taught from the story of the rich young ruler, highlighting how a man who seemed to have everything—morality, status, and wealth—still lacked the one thing that truly mattered: Jesus. His story shows us three important lessons we must learn if we want to experience eternal life and freedom. 1. Good Moral Behavior Cannot Earn Eternal Life The rich man did everything right—he kept the commandments, approached Jesus with humility, and even received Jesus' love—but he still lacked something. Jesus identified the issue: the man didn't want Jesus, he wanted eternal life on his own terms. Eternal life isn't a reward for good behavior; it's a relationship with Jesus. Jesus made this clear: “You still lack one thing… come, follow me.” (v. 21) Eternal life is not about what you've done; it's about who you're with. Jesus offers Himself, not a checklist. And many religious people today are in danger of missing Jesus because they substitute routines for relationship. “Eternal life is life with Jesus, not just doing things for Jesus.” 2. You Will Always Sacrifice for What You Worship Jesus asked the man to give up his wealth because it had become his god. But the man walked away sad. Why? Because even though he said no to Jesus, he still sacrificed something—his joy—for his idol. Coleton showed how everyone sacrifices for what they worship: money, power, approval, comfort—all demand sacrifice. The question isn't will you sacrifice? but for whom or what will you sacrifice? The promise of Jesus is that any sacrifice for Him is always worth it. He gives back more—both in this life and the one to come. 3. Many People Stay Trapped Because They Choose To The man recognized something was missing in his life. He came to Jesus looking for answers. Jesus gave him one—but the man chose to walk away sad. Like a monkey caught in a trap holding onto rice, the man wouldn't let go of what was trapping him. His imprisonment was a choice. Many of us are the same. Jesus offers freedom, joy, and life—but we reject it because we won't let go of control, sin, pride, or pain. Coleton challenged the listeners to stop choosing captivity when Jesus offers freedom. ⸻ Discussion Questions: 1. In what ways are you tempted to treat eternal life like a reward instead of a relationship? 2. Are there areas in your life where you're “doing the right things” but missing closeness with Jesus? 3. What are you currently sacrificing for the thing you worship most? Is it worth the cost? 4. Jesus promises more than what you sacrifice—do you trust Him to provide in the places you feel afraid to let go? 5. Is there something you know Jesus is calling you to let go of—but you've been holding onto it? What's keeping you from releasing it? 6. Have you ever felt like the rich man—sad, stuck, or spiritually dry—despite doing everything “right”? What do you think Jesus might be inviting you into instead? ⸻ Quoted Authors and Illustrations: • John Maxwell “A wise person learns from his mistakes. A wiser one learns from others' mistakes.” • David Foster Wallace (from his 2005 Kenyon College commencement address) “There is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships… Worship money and you will never have enough… Worship your body and beauty and you will always feel ugly… Worship power and you will feel weak… Worship your intellect… you will end up feeling like a fraud.” • Robert Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance “There's an old South Indian Monkey Trap… The only reason [the monkey] can't be free is because of his own choices.” ⸻ Key Takeaways: • Eternal life isn't earned—it's received through a relationship with Jesus. • Everyone sacrifices for what they worship. The only safe place to direct that sacrifice is Jesus. • Sometimes the reason we stay stuck is not because there's no way out—but because we won't let go of what's trapping us.
(Preparatory) I. Its Miserable Presence II. Its Current Location III. Its Believing Response Scripture Reading: Mark 7 Text: Mark 7: 14-23 Psalter Numbers: 345, 117, 146, 387
Text: Mark 8:10-13 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Text: Mark 4:1-20 View this week's bulletin. View this week's sermon discussion notes.
Send us a textJesus has power over every kind of evil and what no one else can control. Jesus can when no one else can. (Text: Mark 5.1-20)
Text: Mark 8:1-9 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Text: Mark 7:36-37 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Send us a text Jesus' has authority over what overwhelms you; sometimes you have to get a little seasick to learn that. (Text: Mark 4.35-41)
Text: Mark 7:31-37 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Send us a textThe kingdom of God is happening right on schedule. So, keep listening, keep waiting, and stay confident. (Text: Mark 4.21-34)
Text: Mark 1:9-15Missions Month is a time where we revisit and remember the promise and responsibility of the Gospel in the lives of others. The Gospel is a message that is both to be modeled in lifestyle and shared with words. This month we will look at the different ways our church invests itself in missions locally and globally, and spend time growing in our understanding of missions and the Gospel.Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmshgH0JLqxzRXiEr2QktQ Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) June 15, 2025Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram
Text: Mark 4:35-41
Text: Mark 9:35-37Ministry to kids and teens matters because it mattered to Jesus. Today we explore the importance and need for healthy NextGen ministries and leaders. We also introduce our candidate to be our new NextGen Pastor: Nate Drake.Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmshgH0JLqxzRXiEr2QktQ Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) June 8, 2025Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram
Send us a textIt matters how you hear. How you hear the message of the kingdom determines whether you're inside or outside. So, carefully listen, consider, and even wrestle with Jesus' teaching. (Text: Mark 4.1-20)
Text: Mark 7:24-30 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Send us a textJesus is not who everyone says he is...let Jesus speak for himself. (Text: Mark 3.20-35)
Text: Mark 7:1-13 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Send us a textJesus is building his kingdom with all kinds of people who matter to him. (Text: Mark 3.7-19)
Text: Mark 7:1-23 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Text: Mark 6:53-56 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Text: Mark 6:45-52 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Text: Mark 6:34-44 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
Text: Mark 6:30-34 A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark
The resurrection unhinges our expectations of death and introduces a new way to live. In this Easter message, Resurrection Life, Pastor Fred shows how fear, freedom, faith, and hope find new meaning through the power and victory of Christ. Text: Mark 16:1–8.
Title: What Makes You Shout?Text: Mark 11:1-11Pastor: Stu Kerns
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