~ Bothwell & Clachan October 1, 2006 Mark 9:38-50 Message Series (A) - JESUS' CURIOUS QUESTIONS FOR CONFUSED FOLLOWERS: Message No. 3. - "How Do You Re-Salt the Salt?" Mark 9:50 INTRODUCTION Results Get Rewarded A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed…

Challenges to hearing and understanding God’s Truth Misconceptions of where we are in our in our relationship with God, or on our spiritual journey’s or maturity. Denia l Jews had been in bondage multiple times due to their spiritual disobedience Is real faith saving faith just saying that you believe?…

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, The living presence of the Holy Spirit in believers leads to Christlike virtues within them, just as a living tree will bear good fruit. God expects his people to bear spiritual fruit 4 What more could…

As we move into today’s Scripture passage, Jesus presses into the actual cost of pride. 
Today’s sermon is heavy. 
Jesus teaches The Twelve about a very real place called hell. 
Jesus specifically instructs the Disciples about the consequences of pride in their life. And yet, at the same time, as disciples of Jesus, we will also learn the demands of discipleship. 
This passage teaches us a terrifying lesson about pride, the consequences of causing others to sin, and the necessity to...

Recommended reading Replicate by Robby Gallaty & Chris Swain Biblical Slave Leadership by Daniel L. Anderson This morning we learned that Paul was faithful because he knew his “Why?” I never want you do something simply because it’s what Pastor wants you to do. I don’t want it to be because its just…

42 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. 43 And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to…

SOMETHING IN HELL NEEDED IN THE CHURCH LUKE 16:19-31 INTRODUCTION. A. There are many lessons and sermons to be preached from this passage: 1. What a lost soul discovered in hell! 2. Future life of the wicked--where are the dead? In a conscious state. B. Today - I'm making some application of this passage…

Never be ashamed of where the Lord has brought you from. God can use any of us to Preach his word.

I need volunteers How do you show love? Is love a thing or an action? Is love shown through our actions? What is the definition of love? What is the difference between a selfish love and God’s love? A Lasting Love 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love…

Ephesus Baptist Church’s Mission Statement: “Giving our all (Like 9:23) to love God ( Matthew 22: 37 ), love people ( Matthew 22: 38 ), proclaim Jesus ( Acts 1: 8 ), and make disciples ( Matthew 28: 18-20 ).” 1 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to…

WEEK ONE: We want Hope to be a HEALTHY church. A Theology of a HEALTHY Church #Introduction: Good morning Hope Church! I am so glad that you have chosen to join us today. It's a special time in the life of Hope Bible Fellowship and you get to be a part of that! Let me welcome you to the the relaunching,…