Doubting Disciples

We begin our mission conference today with special speaker, Dr. Jeff Newman. Dr. Newman, a missionary with Baptist Mid-Missions, discusses the balance between worship, doubt, and following Jesus. You can worship, doubt, and follow Jesus at the same time. Jesus tells you how to follow Him even when you doubt.

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I Have Decided (Luke 9:51-62)

Among the most important decisions you will make are what you will do with Jesus. Some choose to ignore Him, others interpret Him by their own terms, while others choose to follow Him. Following Jesus is serious business, as we will see in today’s passage. Following Jesus demands loyalty, certainty, and priority. What have you […]

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Ready, Set, Grow!

Jesus, like a farmer, shows that unless basic steps are taken, there will be no continuation of His mission or message. Today we observe as Jesus multiplies influence and teaches three key ingredients to growth.

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Finding Your Place (Mark 10:35 – 45)

Almost everywhere you go, there is a “pecking order” established that determines who gets what, when, and for how long. Is Jesus’ kingdom like that? How does one advance in His economy? Jesus instructs His disciples about that topic, and Pastor Eldred shares the wrong and right ways to advance in Jesus’ kingdom.

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Looking Closely (Mark 9:2 – 13)

It is vitally important to pay attention to your surroundings. What you think you see may not be what is actually occurring. In this passage, Jesus allows His disciples to have a “behind the scenes” view of His person, power, and plan. As Pastor shares, ask God to show you how He is at work […]

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The Servant Speaks (Mark 1:14 – 20)

The first time anything is attempted, it is not usually as good as anticipated. This morning we hear Jesus preach His first sermon – and find it BETTER than one might hope. It is a message of hope, good news, and a call to obedience.

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