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Text: Mark 9:14-29  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

Text: Mark 2:1-2 by Nick Neves, pastor 

What is the most important part of a gift given? Is it the actual item, or is it something deeper? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at the expereince of Jesus with his disples in the temple and a lesson he shares with them about the most important aspect of honoring God through generosity.Text: Mark 12:41-44Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Generosity is marked by sacrifice, not selfish gain.Key Question: What marks true generosity?1.     It's seen by God. (vv. 41–42)2.     It's measured by sacrifice. (v. 43) 3.     It's motivated by faith. (v. 44)

Andakterna den här veckan tar avstamp i de fem världsreligionerna och har Barnet som tema. Idag hör du Albin Tanke som utgår från sin kristna tro. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Ur andakten:Det lilla Jesusbarnet växer upp och snart undervisar han lärjungarna om barnets centrala plats som fördjupar vår förståelse om hur vi kan vara med och försöka bygga Guds rike tillsammans. Så här berättar evangelisten Markus: Folk kom till Jesus med barn för att han skulle röra vid dem. Men lärjungarna visade bort dem. När Jesus såg det blev han förargad och sade: »Låt barnen komma hit till mig och hindra dem inte: Guds rike tillhör sådana som de. Sannerligen, den som inte tar emot Guds rike som ett barn kommer aldrig dit in.« Och han tog dem i famnen, lade händerna på dem och välsignade dem.Radikaliteten i denna text är enorm. Jag blir så tagen när jag läser orden trots att jag har läst dem minst tusen gånger. Budskapet sägs i en tid, för nästan två tusen år sedan, då barnen kanske inte alltid räknandes med. Barnets plats för Gud verkar självklar. Det oförställda, genuina, spontana, autentiska – det är att leva sant, äkta och fritt. Lever vi så, är vi med och bygger ett gudsrike för varandra.Text:Mark 10:13-16Musik:Prague's Ballet av Marius Neset med Marius Neset, Leif Ove Andsnes och Louisa TuckProducent:Susanna Némethliv@sverigesradio.se

Grace & Truth: The Best is Yet to ComePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Jesus brings hope through scandal.TEXT - Mark 14:27-311. Embrace the scandal of Jesus. * Mark 14:27 “All of you will fall away.” * Mark 6:3 “And they took offense at him.” * Matthew 15:12 “(They) were offended when they heard this.”2. Embrace the scandal of our weakness. * Mark 14:29 “Even if all fall away, I will not.” * 1 Corinthians 1:23. “...a stumbling block to the Jews, foolishness to the Gentiles.”3. Embrace the hope of this scandal. * 1 Corinthians 1:24 “Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.”  * Mark 14:28 “BUT after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” * Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…”NEXT STEPS: Embrace the truth: the best is yet to come!GO DEEPER: Real people. Need Jesus.2025 Congregational Bright Spots:* Real people coming to faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior.* Revival in our community and around the world.* Reading the whole Bible. (The Bible Recap.)* Intergenerational disciples making disciples.* Real people stepping up to teach and lead small groups.* Renewed commitment to hospitality that welcomes all.* Men and women engaging in new Sunday classes.* Real people engaged in reaching our community. (Thank you for loving and serving real people in need.)* Growth in the Alliance of Reformed Churches. (ARC)* Faithful giving that met (and exceeded) our needs.* Fifty-two weeks of God-centered worship, gospel-centered preaching, and relational discipleship.* Reaching 100's of families weekly in need of food.* Leaders who love the Lord and love the church.* And more…2026 Congregational Goals:* Real people coming to faith in Jesus.* Real people growing as disciples. (beyond Sunday)* Reaching the next generation of disciples.* New small groups and small group new leaders. * Launching dinner church as a successful outreach.* Real people engaged in spiritual disciplines/pathways. (Nine practices coming in January)* Next generation mentored/discipled by adults. (more intergenerational connections with children and youth.)* Successful “Building Our Future Fund.” (Parking Lot resurfacing in 2026.)* Develop a strategic plan for the next season of our congregational impact.* Strengthen ARC partnerships.* And more… We know that God has plans for Cedar Hills Community Church. God is NOT done with us. The best days are ahead!

Preacher: Michael Foster, Text: Mark 1:1-13 

Text: Mark 9:9-13  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

Text: Mark 9:2-10  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

Send us a textIn the opening of Mark 8 we learn with the disciples that there is something more to be seen in Jesus' miracles. Seeing is beneficial when it produces understanding and belief. (Text: Mark 8.1-21)

Text: Mark 9:1  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

Send us a textIn one of Jesus' more unusual healing miracles, we learn that in God's kingdom you have God's attention. No one is left out. (Text: Mark 7.31-37)

Text: Mark 8:38  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

This talk was the first in the PM Service series entitled Whispers Of The Kingdom. Text: Mark 4:1-20 Date: 12 October 2025 Speaker: Scott Howard

Text: Mark 8:34-37  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

Text: Mark 8:31-34  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

Send us a textWhen a Gentile woman comes to Jesus asking for help, we learn an important truth about who is welcome in God's kingdom and at his table of mercy.  (Text: Mark 7.24-30)

Send us a textIn the second half of Jesus' conversation about what defiles, he explains that defilement isn't about your hands but your heart. We must focus on purity in the right place. (Text: Mark 7.14-23)

Text: Mark 8:31-33  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

Send us a textIn a conversation between Israel's religious leaders and Jesus, the important question of defilement comes up. From this story, we are warned to beware the dangers of man-made tradition. (Text: Mark 7.1-13)

Send us a textJesus helps people who don't know any better, who perhaps should, and with the Spirit's help, in time, they will. (Text: Mark 6.45.56)

Send us a textIn feeding the 5,000 we find that Jesus uses his power and his disciples to care for people. (Text: Mark 6.30-44)

Text: Mark 16 : 1 - 8 Joe Grimwood

Text: Mark 8:31  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

Text: Mark 15 : 39 - 47 Adam Brown

Text: Mark 8:27-30  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

Text: Mark 15 : 33 - 39 Austin Gouldsmith

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 

Text: Mark 15 : 16 - 32 David Bhadreshwar

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 

Text: Mark 15 : 1 - 15 Stuart Ruegg

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 

Text: Mark 14 : 53 - 65 James Martin

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 14 : 43 - 52 Joe Grimwood

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.

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 

Text: Mark 7:31-37  A lesson from our adult Sunday school class through the book of Mark 

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