Grapevine's First Baptist Church

Matthew 5:14-16 Influencers for Jesus: By the Way We Love John 13:34-35 By the Way We Live  1 Peter 2:12 God’s mission from the beginning was to redeem and restore humanity to a relationship with Him. The mission of God is our mission. Cultural Engagement: Influencers for Jesus Matthew 5:14 John 8:12 John 9:5  John12:46 John 12:35-36 Acts 4:1-13 In the name of Jesus, there is Healing. In the Name...

Ephesians 3:21 What are we called to do? Develop lifelong followers of Jesus who make Him known. How? Be an intercultural community of Christian believers shaped by Jesus, to love like Jesus for the glory of God in our generation. A Place to Belong: Biblical Connection Luke 6:39-40 1 John 2:6 John 15:4, 12, 16 Romans 15:7 A Place to Become: Biblical Community Proverbs 27:17 Ephesians 4:14-16 John...

1 Corinthians 12:12-14 Unified by Christ, the Church has One Composer, One Conductor, One Composition, and One Calling. We are Unified by Christ.  1 Corinthians 12:1-3 Diversity is by God’s design and reflects His Image. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Unity is a Fruit of the Gospel. 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 Unified by Christ, all God’s people have the Same Composer, the Same Conductor, the Same Composition, a...

1 Corinthians 15:19 Jesus has risen. He is not here! Mark 16:1-7 Jesus instructs His disciples to meet Him in Galilee after He has risen. Mark 14:27-28 Matthew 28:7 & 10 John 20:19 Luke 24:33 Why did the disciples stay in Jerusalem? Fear  John 20:19 Luke 24:38 Uneasiness Doubt The disciples finally make it to Galilee. Matthew 28:16-17 Jesus will meet you where you are. Jesus will provide what...

Substitutionary Atonement: Jesus was Charged as a Criminal for Me Religious Trials Mark 14:53-60 Civil Trials Mark 15:1-15  Jesus was Charged and Convicted for Me. Mark 14:60-65 Jesus was Charged, Convicted, and Crucified for Me. John 15:15 Substitutionary Atonement: Old Covenant – Blood of Goats Leviticus 16:7-10 Sin Offering – Atonement Guilt Offering – Forgiveness New Covenant – Blood of Jesus...

A Stricken Shepherd and Scattered Sheep Mark 14:27-28 Preparation for Passover   Mark 14:12-16 The Last Supper: Three Revelations I will be Betrayed.  Mark 14:17-21 I am God’s Provision for Your Redemption. Mark 14:22-25 The Bread = Provision The Wine = Redemption Hebrews 9:19-26 I will be Stricken, and You will be Scattered. Mark 14:26-31 Luke 22:31-34 The Beginning of the End: Gethsemane Mark 14...

Worthy of Worship The Worth of Jesus 1. Religious Leaders: The Chief Priests and Scribes seek to kill Jesus. Mark 14:1-2 The Chief Priests and Scribes valued Status > Jesus 2. Religious Leaders: The Apostle Judas schemes to betray Jesus. Mark 14:10-11 The Apostle Judas valued Self > Jesus Mark 8:34-38 3. True Worshippers: Express the Unrivaled Worth of Jesus through Undivided, Undeterred, an...

Autopsy of the Religious Fakes Text: Mark 12:13-44 Finding #1: Lack of Loyalty to God. (Mark 12:13-17) Finding #2: Poor Perspective of God’s Purpose (Mark 12:18-27) Finding #3: Close, but not Close enough (Mark 12:28-34) Finding #4: Scarcity of Scriptural Understanding (Mark 12:35-37) Finding #5 Crisis of Character (Mark 38-40) Finding #6: Shortage of sacrifice (Mark 12:41-44)

Monday: Trouble in the Lord’s House Mark 11:11 Mark 11:15-16 Jesus Curses a Fig Tree Mark 11:12-14 Matthew 3:7-10 Hebrews 4:12-13 John 15:2-5 and 8 Real fruit is produced through a personal relationship with Jesus. Jesus Cleanses the Temple Mark 11:15-17 What was the Temple’s original purpose? 2 Chronicles 6:7 – To honor God’s Name 2 Chronicles 6:18-21 – A Place to Meet with God 2 Chronicles 6:32-...

Mark 1:14-14 Mark 8:27-30 and 34-36 The Casually Connected The Callously Contemptuous The Carelessly Content The Courageously Committed Mark 11:1 The King is Sovereign. Mark 11:2-7 Zechariah 9:9-10 Philippians 2:6 Colossians 1:15-17 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 11:8-10 The King is a Servant. Philippians 2:7-8 John 8:28-29 Philippians 2:3-5 Jesus made greatness possible for anyone because everyone can...

Mark 10:1 Jesus Explains What is to Come Mark 8:31 Mark 9:30-32 Mark 10:32-34 If we knew everything would work out, could we endure the struggle? John 14:1-6 Romans 8:28  Jesus asks a Probing Question To the Blind Man: What do you want me to do for you? Mark 10:46-52 To His Followers: What do you want me to do for you? Mark 10:35-41 Jesus Clarifies Kingdom Greatness  Mark 10: 42-45 Mark 11:24 Jame...

Too Good To Not Believe Mark 9: 14-29 Matthew 17:14-20 Do you truly believe that God can and will move mountains in your life? We need mercy from Jesus.  Mark 9:17-18 We need correction from Jesus.  Mark 9:19; 28-29 James 4:2-3 We need healing from Jesus.  Mark 9:25-27 We need faith in Jesus.  Mark 9:23-24 Matthew 17:19-20 “I believe, help my unbelief!” Matthew 17: 19-20 Philippians 4:11-13 If you...

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A Disciple Confesses Jesus as Lord and Christ Mark 8:27-30 Acts 2:36 Matthew 16:17-18 A Disciple Cultivates a Godly Mindset Mark 8:31-33 Romans 12:2 A Disciple Counts the Cost to Follow Mark 8:34 Denial of Self Death to Self Surrender to God

MESSAGE TITLE: RECOGNIZING FAITH (Mark 1-30) THREE SECTIONS OF MARK Act 1: Jesus in Galilee 1-8 Act 2: Jesus On the Way to Jerusalem 8-10 Act 3: In Jerusalem 11-16 WHEN IT COMES TO FAITH, CAN YOU SPOT THE FAKE FROM THE REAL?  Story 1: Mark 7:1-23 Ritual Purity Laws (cf Ex 40, Lev 6, 15, and Num 8, 19) Faith of Pharisees: External Conformity Performance Projections Accomplishment Dominance Story 2:...

In your relationship with Christ, are you living in a posture of belief or unbelief? Learning to Live in a Posture of Trust Jesus Returns to His Hometown Mark 6:1-6 Luke 4:16-30 Takeaway: A lack of Trust can hinder the movement of God. The Apostles are Sent Mark 6:7-13 Takeaway: God will provide. Stick to the Message. Not all will believe it. Reflection on King Herod Mark 6:14-29 Takeaway: Staying...

These three encounters demonstrate the authority and compassion of Jesus. Encounter 1: A Man with a Demon. Mark 5:1-20 2 Corinthians 11:14 Ephesians 4:27 Encounter 2: A Dad with a Dying Child. Mark 5:21-24 and 35-43 Encounter 3: A Woman with a Chronic Disease. Mark 5:25-34.   Hebrews 4:16 We all need an encounter with Jesus, who moves with authority and compassion.

New Year’s Restoration In a New Year’s Resolution, we are hoping for Restoration.  New Year’s Resolutions from Billy Graham:  Live Generously Reflect All Year Long Grow Closer to God What kind of restoration needs to happen in your life this year?  In 2023, God can restore all things in your life! Isaiah 43:18-19 Restoration through Salvation. John 14:6 John 11:25 Restoration of vision in your lif...

WHEN DOES CHRISTMAS END? KEYS to KEEP Christmas Alive beyond Christmas morning? MESSAGE Matthew 1:16 “and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born , who is called Christ.” Matthew 1:2-3   “Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the fathe...

Love is from God. God is Love. 1 John 4:7-8 Has LOVE become God? Love is Defined and Demonstrated by God. God defines love through His Covenant. Deuteronomy 7:9 Psalm 86:15 Isaiah 54:10 God’s love for His Children is Unilateral, Sacrificial, and Unconditional. God demonstrates love through the Incarnation.  1 John 4:9 John 1:4 John 10:10 God demonstrates love through Propitiation.  1 John 4:10 Rom...

Isaiah 9:6-7 Relationship with Jesus brings Peace with God. Romans 5:1 The Presence of Jesus brings Assurance and Support. Isaiah 26:3 Isaiah 41:10 Matthew 28:20

John 16:1, 4, 6, 33 John 15:11 Good News of Great Joy for all People Luke 2:8-11 Who was the first to proclaim the Gospel?  Luke 1:19 Luke 4:18 Romans 1:15-16 Simply Stated: The Gospel is Jesus. John 15:11 (again) Matthew 13:44 Has someone or something stolen your joy? Philippians 4:6-9 Pray Ponder Practice James 1:2-4 Stay with Me and Let Endurance Do Its Job. Philippians 4:19 Luke 2:20

Mark 4:1-2 The Present-day Kingdom of God Mark 4:3-9 Mystery of the Kingdom of God Mark 4:10-12 Isaiah 6:9-10 Receiving the Kingdom of God Mark 10:13-20 Sower = God Seed = The Word of God Birds = The Enemy The soil on the Path = Unprepared Rocky = Shallow Thorns Growing with the Seed = Sidetracked Good Soil = Fruitful Life Want to Bear MUCH fruit? Let the Word get beneath the surface. Make your co...

Mark 4:1-2 The Present-day Kingdom of God Mark 4:3-9 Mystery of the Kingdom of God Mark 4:10-12 Isaiah 6:9-10 Receiving the Kingdom of God Mark 10:13-20 Sower = God Seed = The Word of God Birds = The Enemy The soil on the Path = Unprepared Rocky = Shallow Thorns Growing with the Seed = Sidetracked Good Soil = Fruitful Life Want to Bear MUCH fruit? Let the Word get beneath the surface. Make your co...

Mark 3:31-33 Mark 3:20-21 Mark 3:34   The Family of God is a diverse collection of people united by allegiance to Jesus. Matthew 10:35-39 Mark 13:12-13 Galatians 3:26-29 1 Peter 2:9-10 INTERVIEW WITH DAVID LEE Mark 3:35. What is the will of God? The Family of God is a diverse collection of people united by allegiance to Jesus and set apart to do the will of God. John 17:21-23 John 13:34-35 Galatia...