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Mark 7:1-23 I Ryan MacDonald I Three Ways to be a HypocriteHypocrisy prevents God from cleansing our sin-stained hearts.Step #1: Judge the wrongdoing of others while refusing to acknowledge Step #2: Pretend to love God so that you will be accepted by others (vv.6-13)Step #3: Neglect dealing with your heart by diverting attention to your actions (vv.14-23)

Mark 6:45-56 I Andrew Murch I Bread and WaterI. Jesus revealed his identity by displaying his divinity. (45-50, 53-56)a. His compassion is unquestionable.b. His power is undeniable.c. His divinity is unmistakable.II. Accepting who Jesus is requires faith. (51-52)In Jesus, God walked among us.

Mark 6:30-44 I Ryan MacDonaldI. Jesus welcomes us into his rest. [vv.30-32]II. Jesus sends us to give away his love [vv.33-37]III. Jesus supplies us with everything we need. [vv.38-44]Jesus fills and sends his people.

Mark 6:14-29 I Andrew Murch I Killing the MessengerI. Killing the messenger won’t stop the Truth.a. There is no neutrality regarding Jesus’ identity. (14-15)b. Faithfulness to God requires boldness in the face of wickedness. (18)c. Rejecting the truth is a haunting prospect. (16-17, 19-20)II. At times, the wicked resist God by killing his servants.a. Sin sinks humanity into unthinkable depravity. (21-22, 24-25, 28-29)b. Sin bankrupts us one dollar at a time. (23, 26-27)Serving the true King comes at a great cost.

Mark 6:7-13 I Andrew Murch I Go TimeI. Jesus gives authority but calls for dependence. (7-9, 13)A. His disciples engage his mission. (7, 13)B. His disciples rely on his provision. (8-9)II. Jesus expands his mission through gospel proclamation. (10-12)A. Jesus is the focus of the mission. (10)B. To reject Jesus is to face judgment. (11)C. The gospel demands a response. (12)Jesus sends his people to extend his mission.

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I Andrew Murch I The Family MealI. Division violates the essence of Communion. (17-22) a. Table manners tell a lot about a church. (17-20) b. Every believer has an equal seat at the table. (21-22)II. The Lord’s supper unifies us around the death of Jesus. (23-26) a. The Lord’s Table makes the gospel visible. (23-25) b. The Lord’s supper reveals our hope as tangible. (26)III. At the Lord’s Table, church unity is a necessity. (27-34) a. The warning: don’t approach this thoughtlessly. (27-32) b. The call: receive this in unity. (33-34)The church comes together at the Lord’s Table.

Hebrews 13:17 I Andrew Murch I Church MembershipI. Christians identify locally and obey Godly authority. (13a, d) A. True Christianity plays out in local church community. B. Submission to authority is a Christian’s responsibility.II. Church leaders will account for the souls in their care. (13b, c) A. Leaders face accountability, so they need clarity. B. Ideally, leaders can shoulder their responsibility joyfully.Christians are to submit to leaders who answer to God.

Romans 6:1-11 I Ryan MacDonald I Baptism: A story worth living1. Setting: full immersion of a professing believer in water.2. Plot: Christ’s death and resurrection (Rom. 6:1-5)3. Climax: dead to sin, alive to God, and members of the body of Christ. (Rom. 6:6-11)Through baptism, we live the story of Jesus.

John 11:1-27 I Easter Sunday I Andrew MurchI. While death is lurking, Jesus is working. (1-16) a. This is an emergency to everyone but Jesus. (1-6) b. Jesus is a marked man. (7-10) c. Those closest to Jesus still don’t see Jesus. (11-16)II. In the face of death, Jesus offers life. a. Death is demoralizing. (17-20) b. Martha confesses a someday hope in her right now grief. (21-24) c. What Martha believes, Jesus proves. (27)Jesus raises the dead.

John 10:7-18 I Good Friday I The Good ShepherdMovement 1: (7-10)InvitationI. You can pass through the land of death into abundant life. a. In a world of liars, Jesus is the truth. (7-8, 10a) b. To those left exposed, Jesus provides shelter. (9, 10b)RevelationI. Jesus is the door.Movement 2: (11-18)InvitationII. You cannot save yourself, but there is a Savior who gave himself. a. Jesus confronts the threat to protect his own. (11-13) b. Jesus was willing to die because his mission was clear. (14-18)RevelationII. Jesus is the good shepherd.Jesus gave his life to save his own.