Stumbling Blocks

The Life of Christ • Sermon • Submitted 2 months ago • Presented 2 months ago

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Big Idea: Our faith is not just personal; it has a collective impact. We are called to be salt and light, affecting the world positively and holding each other accountable in our spiritual walk. Summary: This passage emphasizes the importance of being part of God's kingdom and serving others in His name. Jesus warns against hindering others and teaches about the seriousness of sin, encouraging followers to live in a way that reflects God's love and holiness. Application: Believers are encouraged to actively contribute to the kingdom work by supporting others who share the mission of Christ. This message fosters an understanding that each individual's actions can either positively or negatively impact others' faith journeys, fostering a culture of accountability.

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Salt and Light: Our Call to Influence

1. Support Kingdom Builders

Mark 9:38 ESV

John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.”

Mark 9:39 ESV

But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me.

Mark 9:40 ESV

For the one who is not against us is for us.

Mark 9:41 ESV

For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.

2. Safeguard Against Sin

Mark 9:42 ESV

“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

Mark 9:43 ESV

And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire.

Mark 9:45 ESV

And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell.

Mark 9:47 ESV

And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell,

Mark 9:48 ESV

‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’

3. Strive for Peace and Purity

Mark 9:49 ESV

For everyone will be salted with fire.

Mark 9:50 ESV

Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.

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