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Raintree Community Church

Jan 30, 2022

Text:  1 Corinthians 12:12-27

 

The Church Defined as a Unified Body

  • The church is the body of Christ. It is a unified body with many members.
  • The church puts God’s Truth on display. It is the Gospel made visible for the world around us as “the pillar and ground of the truth.” (1 Timothy 3:15)

 

The Church...


Jan 16, 2022

Text:  Mark 9:1-8

 

A Glorious Transformation (Mark 9:1-3; Matthew 17:1-2)

  • Christ’s promise to see the kingdom come in power
  • Christ’s radiant glory revealed to the disciples

 

A Prophetic Conversation (Mark 9:4; Luke 9:30-31)

  • The appearance of Moses and Elijah: The Law and the Prophets
  • The conversation concerning...


Jan 10, 2022

Text:  Mark 8:34-38

 

Self-Denial vs. Self-Worship

  • We are called to leave ourselves behind and worship Christ alone.
  • We don’t merely add Jesus to our life. He becomes our life!

 

Cross-Bearing vs. Comfort-Seeking

  • We are called to join Christ on the way to the cross.
  • We are not called to life a comfort and ease in...


Jan 2, 2022

Text:  Mark 8:27-33

 

The Great Confession (8:27-30)

  • Question #1: “Who do people say that I am?
  • Question #2: “Who do you say that I am?”
  • Conclusion: “You are the Christ.”

 

The Gospel Mission (8:31-33)

  • The Savior’s Mission: Suffering, Rejection, Death, Resurrection
  • The Satanic Opposition: Circumvent the...