Northwest Gospel Church - Eastside

Mark 8:31-9:1 I Jon Dombrowski

Mark 8:22-30 I Jon Siebert Jesus Is Patient With the Man Who Cannot See (22-26)  Jesus Is Patient With the Disciple Who Cannot Yet Understand (27-30) Jesus opens blind eyes to see him clearly

Mark 8:1-21 I Ryan MacDonald I Hidden In Plain Sight 1. Jesus welcomes us to receive his miraculous provision (8:1-10) 2. Jesus warns us that we must come to him by faith. (8:11-21)  Jesus’ miraculous provision provokes us to examine our faith.

Mark 7:31-37 I Ryan MacDonald I Astonishing Beyond Measure I. Jesus heals a man who is deaf. (vv.31-35) 1. He takes him aside privately. 2. He gestures and explains what he is doing.  2. Jesus fulfills the promises of God. (vv.36-37) 1. Jesus is God who saves (v.32). 2. Jesus is God who creates (v.37) 3. Jesus opens our hearts to hear God’s word.  Jesus is astonishing beyond measure. 

Mark 7:24-30 I Andrew Murch I. The light of Jesus pierces even the darkest places. (24-25) a. There is nowhere for Jesus to hide. (24) b. Jesus is a magnet for the hurting. (25) II. The mission of Jesus extends to all who come to him. (26-30) a. This woman seems to have forgotten her place. (26-27) b. Her humble faith is met with healing grace. (28-30) Jesus has enough mercy for anybody.

Mark 7:1-23 I Ryan MacDonald I Three Ways to be a Hypocrite Hypocrisy prevents God from cleansing our sin-stained hearts. Step #1: Judge the wrongdoing of others while refusing to acknowledge Step #2: Pretend to love God so that you will be accepted by others (vv.6-13) Step #3: Neglect dealing with your heart by diverting attention to your actions (vv.14-23)

Mark 6:45-56 I Andrew Murch I Bread and Water I. Jesus revealed his identity by displaying his divinity. (45-50, 53-56) a. His compassion is unquestionable. b. His power is undeniable. c. His divinity is unmistakable. II. Accepting who Jesus is requires faith. (51-52) In Jesus, God walked among us.

Mark 6:30-44 I Ryan MacDonald I. Jesus welcomes us into his rest. [vv.30-32] II. Jesus sends us to give away his love [vv.33-37] III. Jesus supplies us with everything we need. [vv.38-44] Jesus fills and sends his people.

Mark 6:14-29 I Andrew Murch I Killing the Messenger I. Killing the messenger won’t stop the Truth. a. There is no neutrality regarding Jesus’ identity. (14-15) b. Faithfulness to God requires boldness in the face of wickedness. (18) c. Rejecting the truth is a haunting prospect. (16-17, 19-20) II. At times, the wicked resist God by killing his servants. a. Sin sinks humanity into unthinkable depra...

Mark 6:7-13 I Andrew Murch I Go Time I. Jesus gives authority but calls for dependence. (7-9, 13) A. His disciples engage his mission. (7, 13) B. His disciples rely on his provision. (8-9) II. Jesus expands his mission through gospel proclamation. (10-12) A. Jesus is the focus of the mission. (10) B. To reject Jesus is to face judgment. (11) C. The gospel demands a response. (12) Jesus sends his p...

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I Andrew Murch I The Family Meal I. Division violates the essence of Communion. (17-22) a. Table manners tell a lot about a church. (17-20) b. Every believer has an equal seat at the table. (21-22) II. The Lord’s supper unifies us around the death of Jesus. (23-26) a. The Lord’s Table makes the gospel visible. (23-25) b. The Lord’s supper reveals our hope as tangible. (26) I...

Hebrews 13:17 I Andrew Murch I Church Membership I. Christians identify locally and obey Godly authority. (13a, d) A. True Christianity plays out in local church community. B. Submission to authority is a Christian’s responsibility. II. Church leaders will account for the souls in their care. (13b, c) A. Leaders face accountability, so they need clarity. B. Ideally, leaders can shoulder their resp...

Romans 6:1-11 I Ryan MacDonald I Baptism: A story worth living 1. Setting: full immersion of a professing believer in water. 2. Plot: Christ’s death and resurrection (Rom. 6:1-5) 3. Climax: dead to sin, alive to God, and members of the body of Christ. (Rom. 6:6-11) Through baptism, we live the story of Jesus.

John 11:1-27 I Easter Sunday I Andrew Murch I. While death is lurking, Jesus is working. (1-16) a. This is an emergency to everyone but Jesus. (1-6) b. Jesus is a marked man. (7-10) c. Those closest to Jesus still don’t see Jesus. (11-16) II. In the face of death, Jesus offers life. a. Death is demoralizing. (17-20) b. Martha confesses a someday hope in her right now grief. (21-24) c. What Martha...

John 10:7-18 I Good Friday I The Good Shepherd Movement 1: (7-10) Invitation I. You can pass through the land of death into abundant life. a. In a world of liars, Jesus is the truth. (7-8, 10a) b. To those left exposed, Jesus provides shelter. (9, 10b) Revelation I. Jesus is the door. Movement 2: (11-18) Invitation II. You cannot save yourself, but there is a Savior who gave himself. a. Jesus conf...

John 8:13-20 I Our Only Hope in Darkness I Ryan MacDonald Why is Jesus our only hope in darkness?  1. Jesus is the source of all true light.  2. Jesus exposes all darkness. 3. Jesus leads us into all life.  Jesus is our only hope in darkness.

John 6:22-35 I Andrew Murch I True Life I. To truly get what Jesus gives you must believe that He was given. (22-27) A. This crowd is curious as they search for Jesus. (22-25) B. The motive of the crowd and the mission of Jesus are misaligned. (26-27) II. Sinners cannot earn God’s favor, but they can receive. (28-29) A. When God is brought up, they go right to work. (28) B. Jesus takes their work...

Joshua 24:1-33 I Andrew Murch I A Call to Serve I. The Lord’s people are defined as those he has redeemed. (1-13) a. This is all God. II. Serving the true God requires rejecting all false gods. (14-24) a. This demands a choice. b. Joshua will serve the Lord. c. Serving the Lord demands total allegiance. III. Those who know the Lord hold fast to his word. (25-33) Serve the God who saves.

Joshua 23-1-16 I Andrew Murch I A Word of Warning I. God’s proven faithfulness gives every reason for obedience. a. The Lord’s record speaks for itself. (1-5) b. Loving the Lord means obeying his word. (6-11) II. God’s unfailing word charts the course of life and death. a. God calls his people to live distinct from the world. (12-13) b. God’s warnings are just as certain as his promises. (14-16) C...

Joshua 22:1-34 I Andrew Murch I. Faithfulness produces obedience. (1-6) a. Promises given have been kept. (1-3) b. God’s people take him at his word. (4-6) II. Apostasy destroys unity. (7-20) a. It appears they lost the plot. (7-12) b. Fidelity is worth the fight. (13-20) III. Fidelity preserves unity. (21-34) a. Covenant community fosters generational fidelity. (21-29) b. The Lord’s presence pres...

Joshua 21:1-45 I Sam Cassese I Moving Day

The Hero I Joshua 20:1-9 I Andrew Murch I. The price of blood demands justice. (1-6)  a. The value of life sets the price of blood. (2-6) b. The Lord’s provision paves the way for justice. (1)  II. The place of mercy delivers safety. (7-9) ​a. The Lord’s people follow his word. (7-8) ​b. The Lord’s place is a light to the world. (9) God met the demand for justice with a place of mercy.

Joshua 18:1-19:51 I Andrew Murch I When God Showed Up I. God’s presence delivers the inheritance. (18:1-2, 19:51) a. God is ever and always present with his people. (18:1a) b. God’s people worship, and he provides. (18:1b-2, 19:51) II. Obedience proves the Lord’s faithfulness. (18:3-19:50) a. The Lord’s provision allows now excuse for indecision. (18:3) b. God’s generosity doesn’t abolish human re...

Joshua 16:1-17:18 I Ryan MacDonald I. Forgetting God’s goodness leads to cowardice (16:1-10) II. Forgetting God’s goodness leads to compromise (17:1-13) III. Forgetting God’s goodness leads to complaining (17:14-18)

Joshua 15:1-63 I Hometown I Andrew Murch I. The Lord provides his people with a place. (1-12, 20-62) A. The Lord’s promise has real substance. B. As boundaries are drawn, a promise is kept. C. In Canaan, Judah settles first. II. The Lord’s people must take hold of what he gives. A. Caleb and Othniel reveal the ideal. (13-17) B. Achsah’s boldness results in blessing. (18-19) The Lord’s provision ca...