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The Extreme Metaphor
We focus so much on not sinning that we often forget the command to protect ourselves from leading others into sin. Jamin jumps into some of Jesus' most extreme metaphors to get this point across.
We focus so much on not sinning that we often forget the command to protect ourselves from leading others into sin. Jamin jumps into some of Jesus' most extreme metaphors to get this point across.
Lowliness
Jesus calls us to live a life of humility and lowliness and to be a servant to all. Jamin uncovers this theme over the course of several passages presented in Mark.
Jesus calls us to live a life of humility and lowliness and to be a servant to all. Jamin uncovers this theme over the course of several passages presented in Mark.
Mount Hermon & the Transfiguration
Things get weird when Jesus takes his disciples up a mountain to pray—like... beyond words weird. What's going on in the story of the transfiguration? Jamin offers a few ideas.
Things get weird when Jesus takes his disciples up a mountain to pray—like... beyond words weird. What's going on in the story of the transfiguration? Jamin offers a few ideas.
Mount Hermon & the Christ
If we thought like the Jews at Jesus' time did, we'd recognize the incredible significance of the location in which Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ.
If we thought like the Jews at Jesus' time did, we'd recognize the incredible significance of the location in which Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ.
Short Term Faith
Throughout Mark the disciples have managed to supernaturally feed 9,000 people and yet somehow they're afraid they don't have enough bread to feed the 12 of them and Jesus.
Throughout Mark the disciples have managed to supernaturally feed 9,000 people and yet somehow they're afraid they don't have enough bread to feed the 12 of them and Jesus.
The Syrophoenician Woman
Something completely unexpected and amazing happens when the Syrophoenician woman approaches Jesus while he's on break from ministry.
Something completely unexpected and amazing happens when the Syrophoenician woman approaches Jesus while he's on break from ministry.
Shake Off the Dust
Jamin pauses in Mark 6 to address a statement Jesus makes that at first glance seems a bit uncharacteristic of him.
Jamin pauses in Mark 6 to address a statement Jesus makes that at first glance seems a bit uncharacteristic of him. But upon further inspection, it actually lines up with much else he says. The key is his context.
A God as Big as the Multiverse
Jamin jumps into some theoretical science to make an extravagant analogy of how free will is seen clearly in light of Jesus' ministry.
Jamin jumps into some theoretical science to make an extravagant analogy of how free will is seen clearly in light of Jesus' ministry.
Desperation
Myisha preaches on the desperateness of the woman who was healed by touching Jesus' robe and reflects on her desire for more of Jesus.
Myisha preaches on the desperateness of the woman who was healed by touching Jesus' robe and reflects on her desire for more of Jesus.
Jairus' Faith
In today's message, Jesus calls Jairus to have faith that he can do the impossible: raise his daughter from the dead.
It seems God created the world in such a way that it responds to faith. Jesus constantly called us to have faith in him and even seemed hurt when people didn't. In today's message, Jesus calls Jairus to have faith that he can do the impossible: raise his daughter from the dead.
Fully God & Fully Man
One minute Jesus is a slave to his body and passed out exhausted in a boat and the next he's commanding storms to stop. This creates an eye-opening experience for the disciples.
One minute Jesus is a slave to his body and passed out exhausted in a boat and the next he's commanding storms to stop. This creates an eye-opening experience for the disciples.
The Mustard Kingdom
The Kingdom of God isn't like the kingdoms of this world. Its strength isn't represented by walls, armies, or eagles—but mustard.
The Kingdom of God isn't like the kingdoms of this world. Its strength isn't represented by walls, armies, or eagles—but mustard.
The Seeds of the Kingdom of God
Here in one of Jesus' lesser known parables found only in Mark, is the hint that the seeds of the kingdom of God are strong seeds that God himself will take care of...
Here in one of Jesus' lesser known parables found only in Mark, is the hint that the seeds of the kingdom of God are strong seeds that God himself will take care of.
Jamin Featured on Relevant
Jamin recently had an excerpt from his new book, A Taste of Jesus, featured on Relevant Magazine's webpage. Check out his article "If Everyone in Your Church Is Just Like You, You Have a Problem."
Jesus' First Sign
John records Jesus' first sign as turning water into wine. There are many thoughts as to why he did this and what the significance behind this was...
John records Jesus' first sign as turning water into wine. There are many thoughts as to why he did this and what the significance behind this was. Myisha shares some of her own thoughts in this message.
The Secret to the Kingdom of God
We often wonder why Jesus spoke in parables and come up with a lot of good ideas, all the while ignoring Jesus' actual answer to this question...
We often wonder why Jesus spoke in parables and come up with a lot of good ideas, all the while ignoring Jesus' actual answer to this question. Apparently he spoke in parables to intentionally hide things from people. To find the real meaning of these stories, we must use "the secret to the Kingdom of God." Jamin explains more in this message on Mark 4:1-20.
All Sins Are Not the Same
We've all heard it said before: "All sin is the same because it separates us from God"—but this statement is not actually biblical. While all sin is forgivable, the Bible has never communicated the idea that it is therefore the same...
We've all heard it said before: "All sin is the same because it separates us from God"—but this statement is not actually biblical. While all sin is forgivable, the Bible has never communicated the idea that it is therefore the same. If anything, the Old Testament clearly communicated to us that some sins were much worse than others—and even Jesus held that one sin in particular was worse than any other: the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Jamin jumps into Jesus' often ignored words on this topic in today's sermon.
Old & New
There are two analogies Jesus made that have always been a little confusing due to cultural differences in the world today...
There are two analogies Jesus made that have always been a little confusing due to cultural differences in the world today. The first one we generally understand, but the second one takes a bit more research. Jamin shares some insight on these ideas as we continue our series on the Gospel of Mark.
Spiritual Atrophy
When you don't use a particular muscle in your body, it eventually begins to lose its vigor. The same is true with our spiritual muscles....
When you don't use a particular muscle in your body, it eventually begins to lose its vigor. The same is true with our spiritual muscles. Lidia encourages us to invite Jesus not just into our minds, but into our hearts so that we might be motivated by his Spirit to become everything He desires us to be.
Life, Death and Tax Collectors
Recently, Jamin shed some light on the fisherman's place in society, seeing as how Jesus called several of them to be his disciples....
Recently, Jamin shed some light on the fisherman's place in society, seeing as how Jesus called several of them to be his disciples. In today's message, Jamin reflects on the despised tax collector's place in society since Jesus even made one of them a disciple.