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I Once Was Blind… MARK 10:46-52 | simon Marshman We all need good role models   Meet Bartimaeus, a role model of discipleship: Bartimaeus, who humbly cries out for mercy, in contrast to the rich young man in 10:17-31 Bartimaeus, rebuked by the crowd just as the disciples rebuked those bringing children to Jesus in 10:13-16 Bartimaeus, the kind of person that…

Cross-Shaped Glory MARK 10:32-45 | Paul merenda   Jesus the Son of Man and Suffering Servant (v32-34) The world loves greatness and so do we (v35-42) True greatness can be yours (43-45) Next Week Mark 10:46-52 | Simon Marshman

Cross-Shaped Community MARK 10:13-31 | simon Marshman The upside-down kingdom The back-to-front world Blessings in surprising places Next Week Mark 10:32-45 | Paul Merenda

Cross-Shaped Discipleship in 2024 MARK 10:1-12 | Simon Marshman   Jarring words for a sunny Sunday Context that helps frame the discussion Regarding Mark’s description of the attitude of the Pharisees towards Jesus, see Mark 3:1-6, 7:5-13, 8:11-15, 12:12-17. Regarding Deuteronomy 24:1-4 referenced in Mark 10:4 and the ongoing debate about divorce at the time, see…

Finding Greatness in 2024 MARK 9:30-50 | Matt Winter What does a ‘great life’ look like? How – can I go about being great in the eyes of Jesus? 1. Look to Jesus 2. Serve, but not to get things back 3. Serve, but don’t make it about you Why – would I want to go about being great in the eyes of Jesus? 1. You’re doing it for Jesus 2. Eternity is a…

Listening to Jesus in 2024 MARK 9:2-29 | Matt Winter Who do you listen to? 1. The Transfiguration: Why we should listen to Jesus. 2. The Healing: What listening to Jesus should look like. 3. Listening and looking to Jesus in 2024. Next Week Mark 9:30-50 | All-in Church | Matt Winter

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO 2024 & BEYOND MARK 8:27-9:1 | Matt Winter Three things to consider as we enter a new year: 1. The Question We Must Ask   2. The Mistake We Must Avoid   3. The Life We Must Live   Next Week Mark 9:2-29 | All-in Church | Matt Winter

Christmas & The Dragon Revelation 12:1-17 | Matt Winter Revelation 12 helps us: 1. Be real about the world at Christmas time: The dragon lurking   2. Have real hope at Christmas time: The dragon hurled down   3. Worship the real hero of Christmas: The dragon slayer   Next Week Lunch on Sunday, Christmas Morning Service on Monday