Overwhelmed? Feeling Helpless and Hopeless?
What happens when you are overwhelmed by a power greater than yourself?
- All human efforts fail.
- You turn in on yourself.
- You feel helpless and hopeless, which leads to despair and fear.
- You need deliverance.
Know this for certain: Jesus can deliver you!
Mark 4:35-5:20 – Jesus Can Deliver You
OUTLINE
- Caring for the Disciples – Mark 6:30-32
- Compassion for the People – Mark 6:33-44
- Constant Presence in the Storms – Mark 6:45-52
- Continual Press of Ministry – Mark 6:53-56
SUMMARY OF THE MESSAGE
Hear James’s message from series, entitled, “Following the Servant King”
In this message from the Gospel of Mark (6:30-56), we see Jesus has great concern and care for His disciples and His compassion for the daily needs of His people.
He shows compassion for the people by feeding them spiritually by teaching them and then afterward in His determination to feed them physically.
As Jesus looked at the loss and confusion of the people, He felt strong compassion for them. He was angered because the people have been abandoned by unfaithful leaders. The miracle of the feeding of the 5000 men showed Jesus’ love and care for people.
Immediately after that, the disciples found themselves in a boat. They were being buffeted by a violent storm. Jesus prayed for His disciples and He went to them by walking on the water. He was a constant presence in the storm as He rescued His disciples.
Response to Jesus – What is your response to Jesus?
Filled with Wonder
When people saw Jesus, many were filled with…
- Amazement, astonishment, awe, and even fear. But they were not saved. Why?
- They selfishly went to Jesus to gets His gifts, but not to be in a relationship with HIm as the Giver of those gifts
- They wanted their superficial and earthly desires met, but not their deepest need.
- They were filled with wonder, but not…
Filled with Worship
- Bend your knee to Jesus today.
- Turn to Him and trust in Him
- Do not just believe Him (theoretically), believe on Him (savingly, practically) today.
- Trust in Him. Turn to Him TODAY!
See Jesus’s Passion and Power and worship Him today
From the message, please remember these key themes;
- Take heart.
- It is I.
- Do not be afraid.
James’s message was entitled “Jesus Can Deliver You.” He preached from Mark 6:30-56. ______________________________________________________________________________
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