Raintree Community Church

Apr 26, 2021

Text: Mark 3:7-19

The Clamoring Crowd that Wanted Something From Jesus (3:7-12)

• The crowd pressed Jesus to be released from their suffering, not their sins. They seemingly had no interest in the Gospel.
• The demons identified Jesus as the Son of God who had authority over the natural and spiritual realms.

The Common...

Apr 18, 2021

Text: Mark 2:23-3:6

The Sabbath Explained and the Lord Revealed (2:23-28)

• Jesus explains that the Sabbath was instituted to serve people, not for people to serve the Sabbath.
• Jesus reveals Himself as equal to God as the Lord of the Sabbath.

A Hand Healed and Hardened Hearts Exposed (3:1-6)

• Jesus heals a man on the...

Apr 12, 2021

Text: Mark 2:18-22

Jesus Must be Received and Believed (2:18-20)

• Feasting, not fasting, is appropriate when the bridegroom is near.
• Truth: Jesus is the Bridegroom and He must be believed as the Son of God.

Jesus’ Message Cannot Be Combined or Contained (2:21-22)

• New cloth is unsuitable for old garments.
• New...

Apr 5, 2021

The Powerful Witness of the Empty Tomb (20:1-10)

• The empty tomb confirmed all that Jesus had predicted concerning His death, burial, and resurrection.

The Personal Encounters with the Risen Lord (20:11-29)

• Jesus comforts Mary, the broken-hearted with His presence.
• Jesus dispels His disciples’ fears and deploys...

Apr 3, 2021

Christ Died For Us (Romans 5:6-8)

• We are morally weak and helpless.
• We are ungodly sinners.
• We are enemies of God.

Christ Died to Save Us (Romans 5:9-10)

• As sinners, God’s wrath abided on us.
• As Savior, Christ absorbed God’s wrath on Himself.

Christ Died to Reconcile Us (Romans 5:11)

• Because of Christ, we...