Sunday Sermon – October 29, 2023 – “Matchlessly Pure” – Mark 9:2-8
October 29, 2023
Matchlessly Pure
Mark 9:2-8
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Dr. Kelly B. Burton
Do you have a favorite place where you once went and will never forget? That is how Peter, James, and John felt at the Transfiguration. Author and theologian R.T. France said, “Passages like the Transfiguration are better felt than told.” I agree. The metamorphosis of Jesus in Mark 9 was never forgotten by Peter, James, and John. Since this is a descriptive text, I think the best approach to preaching it will be to show you five symbols that will lead us to the best interpretation.
There are five symbols that help us to understand this descriptive text:
1. Jesus, Inside Out
Isaiah 53:2. 2 Peter 1:16. John 1:14.
2. Moses and Elijah
Notice how the two Testaments are uniquely sewn together.
3. The Mountain and The Cloud
God accommodates us with words that we can process. I call them connecting words.
4. The Voice of God
Your resurrection is sure, but it comes with a price.
5. “After Six Days”
What happened at Caesarea Philippi, just up the page?
Sermon Main Idea: Because we see Jesus inside out, we get a vision of our resurrection and unashamedly follow Him
Sunday Sermon – October 22, 2023 – “Fundamentals for the Christ Follower” – Mark 8:31-38
October 22, 2023
Fundamentals for the Christ Follower Mark 8:31-38 Sunday, October 22, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton We are at the halfway point in Mark’s Gospel. For the first time, Jesus mentions His suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection in Mark 8. The disciples and the crowds were growing exponentially so it just makes sense that Jesus thins the… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – October 15, 2023 – “A Pop Quiz” – Mark 6:45-56
October 15, 2023
A Pop Quiz Mark 6:45-56 Sunday, October 15, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton After all that He taught His disciples about Himself in chapters 1-6, Jesus sends them out on the lake for a little pop quiz. Will they pass the test? When they face adversity will they call out to Christ for help? Adversity… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – October 8, 2023 – “A God of Comfort” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
October 8, 2023
A God of Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Be Encouraged……… God is a God of ______________ and ________________ v. 3 God is there in ________ all of your ____________________ v. 4 You can be an _____________________ of _________________ to others. v.4 The ______________ you receive is from _______________ v. 5 Take Aways……. 1. ______________________ the comfort… Read More »