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Introduction B’har [ bhar] = translated as on the mountain Fifth word in the Parashah (Torah Portion) and 32nd. weekly Torah portion in the annual cycle of the readings The Parashah tells us the laws of the Sabbatical year: Shmita- and limits the debt service ration REST and FREEDOM Only the FREE can…

Review Mark’s Mission: Jesus: Servant King Disciples: Becoming Disciples, and life in the Kingdom Jesus has anticlimactically entered Jerusalem, made some observations about a fig tree, and taught in the temple with people from every major sect trying to trap him in his words - Pharisees, Sadducees,…

Intro ; A couple of weeks ago I was told by a church member that I had skipped some scriptures while preaching through the Gospel of Mark. I told him I would be coming back to it after Easter, but I was thankful that someone noticed. So today we came back to that scripture found in Mark 13 . But before…

JESUS GIVES US DETAILS TO PROMOTE DISCIPLE MAKING NOT TO PREDICT DATES. When it comes to difficult passages we need to remember. . . THE MAIN THINGS ARE THE PLAIN THINGS AND THE PLAIN THINGS ARE THE MAIN THINGS. And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what…

[ Isaiah 13:9-10 , 13 NKJV]; [ Ezekiel 32:7-8 NKJV]; [ Joel 2:30-32 NKJV] 13 so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints. 7 And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and…

Introduction Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise Him all creatures here below! Thank you for that message of music and for all you do! Welcome to First Community Church, where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time, one book at a time. We are so glad that you have joined…

Mark 13:28-37 Gospel of Mark-#67 Introduction: The Game of Hide and Seek When the game started, someone was chosen to be “ it ”. A spot was chosen to be “ base ”. Whoever was “ it ” would stand at “ base ”, close their eyes and count to 100. The other players ran and hid. Then it was “ its ” job to find…

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of…

Introduction I have got a challenge in today’s passage… - End Times brings two opposite reactions: (1) Fascination or (2) Apathy . - The topic was hot in the 1970’s… The Late Great Planet Earth (Book), A Thief in the Night (Movie) - Kicked up again in the 90’s & 2000’s with the Left Behind books/movies.…

Let us pray…Gracious and Loving God, as we come before you this day, our hearts are full of love for you and the life of your Son, our minds are full of the things that we need to do yet today and in this coming week, and our eyes cannot escape all that flashes before them as we scan the TV, computer,…

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. It is our privilege and blessing that you would join us today. Please open your Bibles with me back to Mark 13 , Mark 13 . We are actually going to finish this amazing chapter today. And you’re going to hear me say something that you haven’t heard me…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, as we come before you today, we pray for hearts focused on you, for ears trained to your still speaking voice, and eyes to see clearly the path you have laid before us, Amen. The Invitation I know in the last year this does not or has not happened much but think back…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, as we move further away from your Son’s birth, help us in this day to remember the glow, the excitement, and the joy that came from celebrating his birth. As we come before you today in this time of reflection, open our hearts, minds, and spirits to your still speaking…

32 “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his…

Let’s pray: Lord, as we gather today, we ask that you would open our hearts and minds to your word. Speak to us as individuals, as families, and as a church that we might be the people you have called us to be. We ask now that you would speak, and as you speak give us ears to listen. Speak Lord, your…

Stir Up Expectations Today is the first Sunday in a new Church year, so “Happy New Year!” As the church flips the page on the liturgical calendar revealing a new year, why don’t we make a mental list of what you expect in this year ahead? Will there be a wedding in the family? Are you planning on a fancy…

INTRODUCTION We get excited for the “coming soon”’s in our life. Entertainment industry is great at this — the invention of “ The Trailer ” (Mandalorian — Longmire) New Restaurant in Town — We see the building start, progress — sign goes up “Coming Soon” Website “Coming Soon” page — used to be bad but…

Trouble in the Text: Heaven and Earth will pass away, and some will be caught off guard. Jesus says that He, the one like a Son of Man, will return and Life as we know it will end. It will be Obvious. It will be Sudden. For unprepared, it may Hurt. Everything will not always be the same. For the prepared,…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

Why should we stay alert? 32 “But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. 33 “Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. 34 “ It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting…

Join us again as we dive into some great truths about God's Kingdom Mike heard from Rick Atchley.

The intellectual capacity of Jesus Christ’s mind In childhood Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. In adulthood The Jews there were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having been taught?” Jesus Christ’s mind was pure T he purity of Jesus Christ’s…

Are all these disasters, wars, and deception signs that Jesus is about to come back? Find out what to watch for in this message from Mark 13.

Perseverance: The Oxford English Dictionary says continue in a course of action in spite of difficulty or with little or no indication of success. Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed…