Raintree Community Church

Text:  Mark 8:1-10   The Deep Compassion of Jesus (8:1-3) Jesus was deeply moved with love toward the Gentiles What moves Jesus' heart should also move us to share Christ's love with others!   The Satisfying Provision From Jesus (8:4-10) Jesus' feeding the Gentile multitude proves that He is the Bread come down from Heaven for all people. Jesus is the True Bread that will satisfy the hungry soul a...

Text:  Mark 7:31-37   Renewed Hope in the Healer to the Uttermost (31-37)   Jesus heals a man who is both deaf and mute, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 35:5-6. This reveals Jesus as the Christ! The people were "astonished beyond measure" and proclaimed Jesus as the One who does all things well. This reveals Jesus as the Creator!

Text: Mark 7:24-30 Saving Faith in the Savior to the Uttermost - Jesus draws out the sincere faith of the Syrophoenician Woman. - Jesus reaches down to bring Gentiles into the family of God, leading them out of darkness.

In this sermon, Jeff Fitzgerald walks us through Romans 8:18-30. We will consider the good that God is accomplishing in His children as we groan for His return.

Text:  Mark 7:14-23   Defiled Hands vs. Defiled Hearts  (Mark 7:14-23) The Pharisees pursued an outward cleansing through their own merits. Jesus points out the evil actions and attitudes that come from our hearts. Jesus provides an inward cleansing of the heart through His mercy and grace.

Text: Mark 7:1-13   Man's Tradition vs. God's Word (1-13) The Pharisees twisted Scripture to fit within their sinful desires. The Pharisees nullified the Scriptures by exalting their traditions. Jesus calls us to exalt the Scriptures above man's tradition.

Text:  Mark 6:45-56   The Great I Am Intercedes (Mark 6:45-46) Jesus dismisses His disciples and the crowd. Jesus departs to the mountain to be alone with His Father and pray.   The Great I Am Intervenes (Mark 6:47-52) Jesus walks on the water toward His disciples by displaying His deity (see Job 9:1-8; Isaiah 43:1-3) . Jesus dispels the disciples' fears, proclaiming by His identity . Jesus confro...

Text:  Mark 6:30-44   The Shepherd's Care for Souls (Mark 6:30-32) Jesus debriefs the disciples after their mission. Jesus invites the disciples to rest after their mission.   The Shepherd's Compassion for Souls (Mark 6:33-34) Jesus saw the crowd as sheep without a shepherd (see Numbers 27:17; Isaiah 40:11) Jesus gave the crowd the Gospel teaching they needed to direct their hearts to God.   The S...

Text:  Mark 6:14-29   The Christ-Exalting Integrity of John the Baptist (John 1:19-29; 3:25- 30) He was marked by self-denial and humility. He found contentment and joy in the role God gave him. He lived to see Christ and His ministry increase and see himself decrease .   The Christ-Denying Corruption of Herod the King (Mark 6:14-29) He was a slave to his own lusts (his wife was a slave to her own...

Text:  Mark 6:1-13   The Amazing Rejection of Jesus (6:1-6) The people were amazed at Jesus' claims and message. Jesus was amazed at the people's lack of faith. The people took offense at Jesus and his message. In the backdrop of unbelief, Jesus did not carry on His mighty work of signs and wonders.   The Simple Deployment of the Disciples (6:7-13) The Disciples are sent with a Christ-derived auth...

In this sermon, you will encounter how to live according to the Spirit and not according to the flesh. This is the way of true spiritual life that leads us to become fellow heirs with Christ as God's beloved children!

Text:  Psalm 127   The Fruitless Toil of Life Apart From Trusting God (127:1-2) It is vain to build, watch, and work apart from a central trust in God. When we trust in God and His promises, we will find true rest for our souls.     The Fruitful Blessing of Trusting God (127:3-5) We must trust in the Lord to build and bless His people. Children are a heritage and blessing from the Lord whose purpo...

Text:  Psalm 103   A Personal Call to Praise God for His Redemptive Work (103:1-5) We are called to praise the Lord for His forgiveness, redemption, and healing.   A Corporate Call to Consider God's Merciful and Gracious Character (103:6-18) We are called to consider how God removes our sin and displays His steadfast love.   A Universal Call to Give God the Glory Due His Name (103:19-22) We are ca...

Text:  Psalm 90   The Eternal Existence of God (90:1-2) God will never cease to be a refuge for His people. God will never cease to be God.   The Fleeting Existence of Man (90:3-11) Man's existence on earth is marked by brevity and fragility. Man's existence on earth is summed up in toil and trouble.   The Illuminating Wisdom and Satisfying Love of God (90:12-17) We will gain a heart of wisdom whe...

Text: Psalm 51    Heart Confession (51:1-6) David cries out to God for mercy, looking to His steadfast love . David cries out to God for a thorough restoration and forgiveness . Only God can forgive us from our sins and wash us clean from guilt.   Heart Cleansing (51:7-12) David pleads with God to purify his heart from sin and guilt . Only God can create a clean heart within us, renew us, and rest...

Text: Psalm 42    God Satisfies the Thirsty Soul (42:1-4) We should long for God like a deer pants for flowing streams of water. We need to see God as our living hope and help amid our tears and doubts.     God Comforts the Distressed Soul (42:5-9) We can become distressed when we believe that God has abandoned us. We can easily become weighed down by constant trials. We can rest in God's faithful...

Text: Psalm 23   The All-Satisfying Shepherd King Who Leads Us (23:1-3) The Lord is our personal provider of all that we need The Lord is our personal soul renewal The Lord is our personal leader toward righteousness   The Ever-Present Shepherd King Who Protects Us (23:4-5) The Lord personally walks with us through all seasons of life and through death itself. The Lord personally protects us and p...

Text: Psalm 19   God Reveals Himself Through What He Has Made (19:1-6) God's creation teaches us about the reality of His existence God's creation teaches us about the reality of His attributes God's creation teaches us about the reality of His purpose   God Reveals Himself Through What He Has Said (19:7-10) God reveals His mind to us God reveals His expectations to us   The Right Response to God'...

Text: Psalm 2   The Ungodly Kings of Earth Rage Against God (2:1-3) The Vain Plotting Against God and His Anointed One (Messiah) The Decisive Departure From God's ways The Wrongly Assumed Autonomy From God's Control   The Undisputed King of Heaven Reigns Over All (2:4-12) The Terrifying Wrath of the Almighty One The Certain Coronation of the Anointed One The Unmatched Power of the Anointed One The...

Text: Psalm 1   The Fruitful Way of Life (1:1-3) The Characteristics of the Godly: The Godly are satisfied in God and find nothing of value in partnering with the ungodly. The Godly delight in God's Word and enjoy a fruitful life of spiritual prosperity The Blessed Man in Psalm 1 finds its fulfillment in Jesus.     The Disastrous Way of Death (1:4-6) The Characteristics of the Ungodly The ungodly...

Text: Titus 2:11-14 How do you develop and keep a loving relationship with Jesus Christ?   Realize that this battle with sin has already been won by Christ on the cross.   "Fill your affections with the cross of Christ and you will find no room for sin"  -  John Owen

Text: Mark 5:21-43 A Father's Desperate Plea in the Face of Death (5:21-24) Jairus bows with desperation before Jesus and begs Him to save his daughter's life. Jesus bends with compassion toward Jairus and walks with him.   A Woman's Persistent Faith in the Wake of Disease (5:25-34) The unclean woman seeks after Jesus, believing that He can heal her. The unclean woman is healed by trusting in Jesu...

Text:  Mark 5:1-20 1. The Destructive Work of Satan D escribed (5:1-7) The demoniac is described as a man in pursuit of ruthless and restless evil that destroys others and himself.   2. The Authoritative Work of Jesus Demonstrated (5:8-15) The demoniac is subdued and saved by the powerful authority of Jesus.   3. The Transforming Work of Jesus Rejected (5:16-17) The townspeople respond to Jesus' a...

Text:  Mark 4:35-41   Jesus Leads With Purpose Into the Storm (4:35-36) Jesus takes His disciples with Him on the mission to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom (Mark 1:38).   Jesus Speaks With Power Over the Storm (4:37-39) The disciples accuse Jesus of not being aware of their need Jesus meets His disciples' need and subdues the storm with His Word   Jesus Proves Without a Doubt that He is Lord of...

 Text: Mark 4:26-34   The Seemingly Insignificant Planting of the Word (4:26-29) Jesus demonstrates how the kingdom of God grows in slow, incremental stages. Jesus displays how the kingdom of God is empowered by the Word of God as it is sown into our hearts.   The Incomprehensible Growth of the Word (4:30-34) Jesus presents a contrast of small beginnings of planted seeds to the harvest of incredib...