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Darrell Ferguson
Contributing sermons since Aug 6, 2020
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The Arrest Of Jesus - Mark 14:41-52
Contributed on May 12, 2024
What's with the strange story about the young man fleeing naked at Jesus' arrest? Mark leaves out so many big aspects of that event, but he includes this. Is it a meaningless, throwaway story? Or is it Mark at his best, crafting a profound message in a vivid picture?
Jesus leads the 12 into battle even though he knows they will fail. When the hour comes, you’ll have to face the battle, ready or not. Jesus fights this battle on four fronts. Front #1: Judas (Jesus fights dis-couragement by calling out to Abba, Father). Front #2: the rogue disciple who jeopardizes ...read more
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Take This Cup From Me - Mark 14:32-36
Contributed on May 12, 2024
One preacher said, “Prayer is not about getting God to do what you want. It’s about getting you to do what God wants.” But if that’s the case, why make requests? What is the real purpose of prayer?
Introduction: Unanswered Prayer Does prayer work? We all know the right answer: “Yes, of course it works. Prayer changes things!” But what about when you pray and nothing happens? Let me ask you this: Did Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane work? To answer the question of whether prayer ...read more
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The Remedy For Weak Flesh - Mark 14:27-42
Contributed on May 9, 2024
Jesus said the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Does that mean we’re doomed to failure because of weak flesh? No. Jesus gave us a remedy.
Mark 14:27 "You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written: " 'I will strike the shep-herd, and the sheep will be scattered.' 28 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." 29 Peter declared, "Even if all fall away, I will ...read more
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When You Lose Your Shepherd - Mark 14:25-28
Contributed on May 4, 2024
What would you have done if you were following Jesus and one night a lynch mob shows up, arrests him, beats him to a pulp, and crucifies him? We know what the disciples did—what should they have done?
Mark 14:25 "I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God." 26 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 27 "You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is ...read more
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Take And Eat - Mark 14:22-26
Contributed on May 4, 2024
Why do some verses in the Bible make our relationship with God sound conditional, and other verses make it sound unconditional? The answer to that question is the key to understanding the gospel and having the closest, most intimate relationship with God possible.
Mark 14:22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body." 23 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 "This is my blood of the covenant, which is ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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The Gospel Of Mark
Contributed on Apr 15, 2023
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The Book Of Philippians
Contributed on Feb 10, 2022
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The Sermon On The Mount
Contributed on Sep 26, 2021
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The Book Of James
Contributed on Aug 6, 2020