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If You Play with Fire, Someone’s Gonna Get Burned

June 19, 2020December 2, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus never categorized any sins as acceptable in the life of His followers. Playing with sin has severe repercussions for our lives and great consequences for those closest to us. Mark 9:42-50 42 “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 …

When My Pride Is Disguised as Your Problem

June 19, 2020November 25, 2018 by Travis Agnew

As Jesus proceeded towards the cross, the disciples argued about who was the greatest and about who should be included. Until we address our pride, we will always see everyone else as the problem. Mark 9:30-41 30 They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he did not want anyone to know, 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying …

Three Horrible Words to Say to Jesus

June 19, 2020November 18, 2018 by Travis Agnew

When a man brought his son to Jesus for deliverance, he uttered three words that should never be used to address the Christ. When we approach Jesus in our need, He deserves complete faith in His ability. Mark 9:14-29 14 And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. 15 And immediately …

Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go

June 19, 2020November 4, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus taught His disciples regarding the incompatible nature of following Him halfway. As He still calls us today, He is expecting us to abandon all this world has to offer for the greater treasure of knowing Him. Mark 8:34-9:1 34 And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him …

Wiki God

June 19, 2020October 28, 2018 by Travis Agnew

While opinions of Jesus were rampant and varied, He desired to know whom His disciples believed Him to be. Peter’s initial response and subsequent reaction reveal our own desire to edit God when He doesn’t meet our expectations. Mark 8:27-33 27 And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his …

Spiritual Amnesia

June 19, 2020October 21, 2018 by Travis Agnew

For a second time, Jesus leads a faithless group of disciples to help feed a great crowd of hungry people. Failing to remember Jesus’ power in the past can cause us to question His ability in the present for our physical and spiritual needs. Mark 8:1-26 8 In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing …

Jesus Does All Things [Astonishingly] Well

June 19, 2020October 14, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus broke the status quo as He ministered to those who were on the fringes of society. Through His example, Jesus reminds us that no one is beyond deliverance. Mark 7:24-37 24 And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know, yet he …

Don’t Treat the Symptoms of a Heart Problem

June 19, 2020October 7, 2018 by Travis Agnew

The legalists of Jesus’ day appeared godly on the outside but were actually ungodly on the inside. Jesus taught the importance of addressing one’s heart which is the root cause for all of our actions. Mark 7:14-23 14 And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: 15 There is nothing outside …

When Traditions Override Truth

June 19, 2020September 30, 2018 by Travis Agnew

The religious leaders valued their preferential traditions over God’s doctrinal truth. As followers of Jesus, we must ensure that we hold the Word of God as superior to the traditions of man. Mark 7:1-13 7 Now when the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, 2 they saw that some of his disciples …

I AM in a Storm

June 19, 2020September 23, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Separated by chaotic elements, Jesus actually walked on water to reach the fearful in the boat and the needy on the shore. There is nothing so powerful that can hinder Jesus from meeting us in our most significant needs. Mark 6:45-56 45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed …

Compassion Never Clocks Out

June 19, 2020September 16, 2018 by Travis Agnew

As ministry needs increased, Jesus sought solitude but was unable to obtain it due to His prioritizing of others’ needs ahead of His own. When Jesus fed the five thousand, He demonstrated the powerful principle that compassion can never clock out. Mark 6:30-44 30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught.31 And he said …

The Christian’s Head on the Culture’s Platter

June 19, 2020September 9, 2018 by Travis Agnew

When John the Baptist spoke out against King Herod’s personal life, it cost him his life. Speaking the truth rarely guarantees receiving the culture’s acceptance or approval.

Jesus Can Handle Both the Urgent and the Inconvenient

June 19, 2020August 26, 2018 by Travis Agnew

As Jesus journeyed to help a life and death situation, He was interrupted by a smaller problem and yet was able to address both of them. Regardless of the size of our circumstances, Jesus is willing and able to come to our aid.

When Demons Are Tolerated and Jesus Is Rejected

June 19, 2020August 19, 2018 by Travis Agnew

When Jesus delivered a man from demonic possession, the people had less acceptance of the deliverer than they had for the demoniac. When Jesus threatens our comfort and affluence, we can seek to rid ourselves from His influence as well.

No Storm Is a Match for Jesus

June 19, 2020August 12, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus slept through the storms that terrified the disciples. No situation is so great that Jesus can’t handle it.

The Kingdom of God Knows No Borders

June 19, 2020August 5, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus taught parables to His disciples regarding how the Kingdom of God would grow. As His disciples, we should continue to do our part and watch God cause the growth.

Why Some People Don’t Get It

June 19, 2020July 29, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus told a parable of a sower which taught how different people will respond to the gospel message. As we share the gospel with others, we must be mindful of the reasons why some people don’t get it.

When Your Family Hinders Your Discipleship

June 19, 2020July 22, 2018 by Travis Agnew

As Jesus’ influence increased, His family attempted to hinder His ministry. Jesus taught that sometimes doing the will of God will incur the opposition of your physical family and secure the support of your spiritual family.

What’s the Unforgivable Sin?

June 19, 2020July 15, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus taught that there is a specific sin that is unforgivable by God. What is that sin and how do we avoid it?

The Disciple’s Job Description

June 19, 2020July 8, 2018 by Travis Agnew

As the crowds increased around Jesus, He intentionally drew closer to fewer people as He appointed twelve disciples to be His apostles. As Jesus called the original Twelve to specific tasks, He calls us to follow Him in the same way today.

It’s Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing

June 19, 2020July 1, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Religious leaders opposed Jesus while He was doing good on the Sabbath day because it broke their manmade rules. The follower of Jesus must realize that it’s always the right time to do the right thing.

Jesus Doesn’t Fit Into Your Box

June 19, 2020June 24, 2018 by Travis Agnew

The religious leaders of the day became increasingly frustrated because Jesus didn’t minister in the way they deemed appropriate. We must stop trying to fit Jesus into our religious boxes and realize that He came to do something new.

Open Your Home for Ministry

June 19, 2020June 17, 2018 by Travis Agnew

As Jesus gathered disciples, He befriended sinners in home settings. Acknowledging the needs of those around us, we should open our homes and open our hearts to minister to those in close proximity to us.

We Need Forgiveness More Than Healing

June 19, 2020June 10, 2018 by Travis Agnew

When Jesus forgave a man who came looking for healing, He revealed our need and His authority. As we attempt to bring people to Jesus, we must seek to address their greatest need – their need for forgiveness.

Jesus Isn’t Afraid of Your Mess

June 19, 2020June 3, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Moved with pity, Jesus touched and cleansed a leper who lived on the fringes of society. With the needs around us, we must be willing to place ourselves into messy situations in order to see redemption in others.

Early Riser

June 19, 2020May 27, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus prioritized time with His Father early in the morning to prepare for the day’s assignments. If we are to follow His example, we must carve out intentional time for spiritual growth.

Ministry Can Happen Anywhere

June 19, 2020May 20, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus ministered at religious gatherings and at relational gatherings. If we understand the power of God, we will live in such a way that acknowledges that ministry cannot be hindered by a time, place, or situation.

Jesus Uses Ordinary People

June 19, 2020May 13, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus called ordinary men to follow Him into an extraordinary work. As disciples of Jesus, we must also redefine our purpose to become fishers of men and join Him in His work to reach others.

Make Your Father Proud

June 19, 2020May 6, 2018 by Travis Agnew

Jesus pleased His Father in what He did and in what He didn’t do. As followers of Jesus, we should seek to imitate His obedient lifestyle.

How to Study the Gospel of Mark

December 30, 2021April 29, 2018 by Travis Agnew

The Bible provides an incredible depiction of Jesus through four unique Gospels. The Gospel of Mark emphasizes the need to follow Jesus immediately. In order to study this book, let’s address the differences between the four Gospels and the unique nature of Mark’s Gospel.

Make Room for Jesus

June 19, 2020April 29, 2018 by Travis Agnew

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ arrival. We must make room for Jesus in our own lives to join Him in His Kingdom work.

The Gospel of Mark [Sermon Series Overview]

April 27, 2018April 26, 2018 by Travis Agnew

I chose to preach through the Gospel of Mark because of the book’s two main focuses:

Christology
Discipleship

Our world is in need of a higher view of both of these concepts. We need to know who Jesus is and we need to know what discipleship is.

Who Was Mark?

April 24, 2018 by Travis Agnew

John Mark wrote the Gospel in the New Testament that we commonly refer to as Mark. While he is mentioned in the New Testament in a few spots, what do we really know about the man who wrote what was probably the first Gospel written?

Why Preach Through Mark?

April 20, 2018April 18, 2018 by Travis Agnew

I am preparing to preach through the Gospel of Mark at our church. As I prepared the series, it is going to take 1 year to preach through this Gospel. While there are 4 Gospels in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John – same story but told from different perspectives), I have chosen to preach through this one for a few different reasons.

2018[ish] Sermons

November 15, 2017 by Travis Agnew

As I began to plan for the 2018 preaching calendar, I asked the church to pray that I would receive clear direction. I set aside Sept. 26th as a day to fast, pray, and study. My specific prayer was to receive a good portion of clarity regarding 2018, but we all know that God does exceedingly abundantly above all we …

Prepare the Way

March 28, 2017November 30, 2016 by Travis Agnew

Mark 1:1-8 Peak Student Ministry at North Side Baptist Church Main Points Delayed obedience is disobedience. Jesus is coming and he is going to require some room. Your life will be remembered for what kingdom you try to build.

Praying in Faith

June 20, 2020May 23, 2016 by Travis Agnew

Here is notes and audio from week 6 of our prayer course. The focal text for this study is Mark 9:14-29. Audio Key Points The power of our prayers is that they can outlive us. Prayer is not what we do when we can’t work; prayer is what we do because we want to work. Some people’s ministry are more …

Your Greatest Need

March 28, 2017March 21, 2016 by Travis Agnew

This message was recorded for a traveling college sports team. As we enter Passion Week, I pray this sermon will cause you to reflect on the reason Jesus came to earth. Many people approach God in order for him to address many different wants or needs. Mark 2:1-12 shows a time when Jesus revealed what the greatest need that any of us …

Why Are There 4 Gospels?

April 25, 2017August 19, 2014 by Travis Agnew

The New Testament begins with Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These four books, commonly called “the Gospels” serve as biographies on the life and ministry of Jesus. In New Testament study, the word “gospel” is used frequently. It means “good news.” When speaking of the message of the gospel, it will most often be written with a lowercase “g.” When …

Is Snake-Handling Biblical?

December 30, 2016February 20, 2014 by Travis Agnew

I could never go to a snake-handling church because: 1) I am not a fan of the vile creatures, and 2) I am not sure of the practice is biblical. The practice has gotten in the news again because Pastor Jamie Coots, a serpent-handling pastor and co-star of the “Snake Salvation” reality television show, died Feb. 15 after suffering a snakebite …

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