Like A Good Neighbor, We Should Be There

Scripture Reference Luke 10: 25-37 Sermon Notes Like the lawyer, we are to “Go and do likewise” as genuine neighbors to those around us. Passage Recap The Challenge – “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” The Answer – The Great Commandment The Key Word – “Do” this! The Self-Justification – “Who is my … Read more

Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath

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Encounter Jesus – Mark Week 4 Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath Mark 2: 18-28 HANDOUT Mark Week 4 Handout AUDIO Lesson Notes We are still in the first half of Mark – “Who Is This Man?” Tonight’s answer: “Something You’ve Never Seen Before!” No miracles in tonight’s lesson, no power on display, but powerful … Read more

Not a Resolution But a Restoration

Today’s sermon is presented by Philip Vivirito, Director of Student Ministries Scripture Reference Acts 3: 1-10; Acts 18: 5-17 Sermon Notes Acts 3 Excitement lets others know what we are passionate about Spiritual-rubber-necking Are we walking or are we leaping and praying to God Acts 18 Paul went through a ton of hardships when sharing … Read more

Jesus the Preacher

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Encounter Jesus – Mark Week 3 Jesus the Preacher Mark 1: 29-39 HANDOUT Mark Week 3 Handout AUDIO Lesson Notes Pastor Brian is absent tonight. Many thanks to Dallas Hill for tonight’s lesson. Know Before You Go: Christ continues to demonstrate His authority Christ’s healing abilities are about to be put on “display.” Christ’s ministry … Read more

Jesus the Holy One of God

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Encounter Jesus – Mark Week 2 Jesus the Holy One of God Mark 1: 21-28, 3: 7-12 HANDOUT Mark Week 2 – Holy One of God Handout AUDIO Lesson Notes Jesus the Holy One of God Remember Mark’s 2 Big Ideas – “Who Is This Man?” and “Discipleship.” We’re in the first half of Mark, … Read more

2020 Vision for 2017

Scripture Reference 1 Chronicles 22: 1-10 Sermon Notes A message for the new year celebrating some of the accomplishments of 2016 as we look ahead to what’s in store for 2017, with particular focus on the vision process. Sometimes we desire to do great things for God, but He says, “Not Now.” This happened to … Read more

What’s the Big Picture of the Gospel of Mark?

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Encounter Jesus – Mark Week 1 What’s the Big Picture of the Gospel of Mark? Jesus the Son of God Mark 1: 1-11 HANDOUT Mark Week 1 Handout AUDIO Lesson Notes What’s the Big Picture of the Gospel of Mark? Introduction Very strong historical tradition this was written by John Mark, the relative of Barnabas … Read more