Let The Watch Begin: Keep Awake! Mark 13:32-37
1.The Christian Life Is A Life of Watchful Anticipation, Mark 13:32-33
A. Jesus will appear like a flash of lightning, Matt. 24:27
B. He will come in a time that is deceptively normal, Luke 17:26-27
C. And It will be a time when you least expect it. I Thess. 5:2
II. The Christian Life Is A Life of Watchful Assurance, Mark 13:37
Sermon: “What Wonderful Stones!”
Text: Mark 13:1-2
Focus: We are God’s Temple now.
Function: That they would see the Church as a living, growing entity—not just a building.
Sermon: The Widow’s Might (Reprise)
Text: Mark 12:38-44
Focus: God gives us everything we need.
Function: That they would joyfully give back to God through tithes and offerings to the Church.
Sermon: Saving Rich Men’s Souls
Text: Mark 10:17-31; Ecclesiastes 5:10-20
Focus: The love of money is an idol that robs our hearts and kills our faith.
Function: Only by God’s grace can the wealthy be saved.
Jesus plus nothing equals everything!
Sermon: The Blessing of Woman
Text: Genesis 2:18-25
Focus: God created woman to be a helper to her husband.
Function: That they would love and honor their spouse as God intended.
Sermon: Cravings
Text: Numbers 11
Focus: God punishes his people for complaining.
Function: That they would be content and grateful for God’s gracious provision.
Sermon: Jesus, the Servant of All
Text: Mark 9:30-37; James 3:13–4:10
Focus: The Lord Jesus became the Servant of all when he laid down his life on the cross.
Sermon: “Help My Unbelief!”
Text: Mark 9:14-29
Focus: Jesus’ mercy overcomes our doubts.
Function: That their faith would be strengthened through Jesus’ Word and acts of mercy.
Sermon: “Be Opened!”
Text: Mark 7:31-37
Focus: Jesus opens our ears to hear his Word and frees our tongues to tell forth his praise.
Function: That they would gladly hear and learn God’s holy Word.