Raintree Community Church

Jan 31, 2021

The Author of Mark’s Gospel

• The human author of this Gospel is John Mark. This was validated by several early church fathers, including Papias in 120 A.D.
• He served with the Apostle Paul and became a useful servant of Christ. He was also a protégé of the Apostle Peter and drew his Gospel account primarily from...

Jan 25, 2021

Love One Another Genuinely (verses 9-10a)

• We are called to love without hypocrisy
• We are called to love with affection

Honor One Another Faithfully (verse 10b)

• We are called to outdo one another in showing honor

Serve One Another Generously (verses 11-13)

• We are called to serve passionately with joy and...

Jan 17, 2021

We Must Intentionally Continue in the Word (2 Tim. 3:14-15)

• We are called to continue learning and believing the Scriptures, which point us to Jesus.
• We believe that the primary tool that the Holy Spirit uses to change lives and hearts is the Word of God. We see God’s attributes in what He has made, but we come to...

Jan 11, 2021

1. The Gospel Defines Us

• The Gospel is the glorious announcement of what God has done through the incarnation, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ’s work on the cross has satisfied God’s holy wrath, secured forgiveness of sins, and given eternal life to all who repent and trust in Christ alone for...

Jan 3, 2021

Glorifying God: Our Purpose

• We were created for God and His glory
• We were created to know God and make Him known.

Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ: Our Identity

• Disciples of Jesus will follow Jesus
• Disciples of Jesus will imitate Jesus

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ: Our Mission

• Disciples of Jesus will live...