Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

The King's Teaching

Pastor: Ryan Boyer

Passage: Mark 4:1-25

1.  The parable's contextually set (4:1-2).

2.  The parable's reflecting responses (4:3-9; 13-20).

3.  The parable's purposefully pointed (4:10-12).

4.  The parable's reenforced (4:21-25).

 

Key Takeaways

1.  See the responses to Jesus—in Scripture and around you.

2.  Understand what's at stake—for all who hear the gospel.

3.  Hear the call to bear fruit as a faithful follower of Christ.

The King's Insiders

Pastor: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Mark 3:20-35

Big Idea: Our response to Jesus reveals our true relationship with Jesus.

1. Jesus family tries to set him straight.
2. Jewish authorities try to demonize him.
3. Jesus' followers sit at his feet and listen.

The King's Next Move

Passage: Mark 3:7-19

Preacher: Pastor Danny D'Acquisto

Big Question: How will He address the overwhelming needs of a fallen world?

1. By the Sea: A needy crowd presses in on Jesus
2. On The Mountain: Jesus calls a new community to Himself

Big Idea: Jesus entrusted His ministry to His new community.

Major Takeaways: 

1. Jesus is gathering us together.
2. Jesus wants to be our main thing.
3. Jesus gets to set our agenda.
4. He is sovereign over it all.

The King's Religion

Passage: Mark 2:18-3:6

Preacher: Pastor Danny D'Acquisto

Big Idea: If Jesus isn't the point of our religion, then our religion has no point.

1. A Change In Religious Practice
2. The Real Point of our Religion
3. A Religious Showdown

Major Takeaways

1. It's not enough for us to know Scripture.
2. It's not enough for us to obey the rules.
3. We need to adore the King.

The King's Company

Passage: Mark 2:13-17

Preacher: Pastor Danny D'Acquisto

Big Idea: Jesus came to gather a community of unworthy people.

1. A Contrast
   • Jesus calls an unworthy man
2. A Critique 
   • The Pharisees object to Jesus' company
3. A Clarification
   • Jesus explains who he came to call

The King's Forgiveness

Passage: Mark 2:1-12

Preacher: Josh Poore

Big Idea: What we need most of all is what only Jesus can give us.

1. The Nature Of Our Need
   • What we need most of all is to be forgiven
2. Substance of our Savior
   • Jesus is the King who forgives

Application: 

1. Look Inward
2. Look Outward
3. Look Forward

The King's Exchange

Passage: Mark 1:40-45

Preacher: Pastor Danny D'Acquisto

Big idea: Jesus trades places with hopless people.

1. A Humble Plea
2. A Bold Response
3. A Stern Charge
4. A Subtle Swap

The King's Purpose

Passage: Mark 1:29-39

Preacher: Pastor Danny D'Acquisto

Big idea: Jesus' purpose is far bigger than we think

1. Jesus' power is revealed
   • He can reverse the effects of sin
2. Jesus' popularity grows
   • Everyone in Capernaum runs to him
3. Jesus' purpose gets clearer
   • He runs to the Father, away from Capernaum

The King's Authority

Passage: Mark 1:21-28

Preacher: Pastor Danny D'Acquisto

Big idea: Jesus' Authority demands our attention

• His Authority is:
  1. Unique
  2. Challenged
  3. Unleashed
  4. Admired

 

The King's Call

Passage: Mark 1:16-20

Preacher: Pastor Danny D'Acquisto

Big idea: Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him in all of life

1. To know Him intimately
2. To pursue others actively 
3. To live life differently