Audio file Text: Mark 8:34-38 3 salvation testimonies by our 3 baptism candidates (Timothy Choi, Jeremiah Choi, and Elijah Choi). Summary: Verses about baptism provide a blueprint for Christian living, teaching us how to pray in preparation to live for Jesus.
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The Unleavened Teaching of Christ
Audio file Text: Mark 8:15; Matt 16:6 Summary: The unleavened teaching of Christ leads to a life that is supernatural (not natural). The unleavened teaching of Christ honors secular authorities while maintaining a prophetic voice, leading to a life of conviction (not compromise). The unleavened teaching of Christ leads to thanksgiving and praise (not lip […]
Unity
Text: Acts 1:14; 2:1-13 Summary: What is the purpose of the Sunday gathering? Why is there such unity in the world, yet so much disunity in God’s Church? Listen as we discuss how true unity can be achieved.
The Problem of a Hardened Heart
Audio file Text: Mark 4:16-17 Summary: What causes a hardened heart? 3 things: 1) reducing Christianity to a religion of principles, doctrines, and traditions of men (Mark 7:5-8); 2) not using what you already know (Mark 4:21-25); 3) allowing persecution to bother you (Mark 4:16-17).
Score – Me: 0, Jesus: 100
Audio file Text: Mark 4:14-20 Summary: If you are not bearing a hundredfold fruit of Jesus in your life, could it be that there are thorns (other desires) that are choking your desire for Jesus?
Desiring Jesus, Being Near Jesus, and Bearing the Reproach of Jesus
Text: Psalm 73:21-28; Mark 3:13-15, 20-22, 31-35 Do the will of God by desiring Jesus, being near Jesus, and bearing the reproach of Jesus.