Sermons by Brent Smith (Page 58)
Micah’s Second Message
Micah delivers his second message to Israel confronting the sin of the leaders. But in God’s graciousness and mercy, we see the hope for Israel as God has future plans for the nation.
Bible Text: Micah 3:1-4:13
Only Believe
Jesus comes back to the other side of the Galilee to a large reception. The crowds are mounting and pressing in around Him. One man begs of Jesus to heal his 12 year old daughter lying at death’s door. Another woman approaches Jesus to be healed of a 12 year old condition. In this passage Jesus reveals the power He has over disease and death. And in all situations we encounter, He would say: ‘Only believe’.
Bible Text: Mark 5:21-43
Micah Prophecies to Israel and Judah
Micah is dealing with a people and a time where they felt everything was going well. But in their comfort and contentment they became very complacent. They began to ignore the commands of God and devise ways to sin – judgment was imminent. Micah records three sermons preached to Israel and Judah to warn them and to call them to repentance. But all through Micah we see that although God must deal with sin, He loves mercy and will ultimately restore Israel.
Bible Text: Micah 1:1-2:13
Demonic Deliverance
As Jesus and His disciples cross over the sea of Galilee, they’re met by a man possessed with many demons. We see that the devil and his power is real, that his intent is destruction, but that Jesus is all together greater and the final authority and power!
This is a great account of the power, grace and love of Jesus to bring people into newness of life.
Bible Text: Mark 5:1-20
The Kingdom Parables
The parable of the lamp, the parable of the growing seed, and the parable of the mustard seed.
Bible Text: Mark 4:21-34
The 7 Sayings From The Cross
Jesus went to the cross willingly to save us of our sin. As He hung there He spoke 7 times. It revealed His heart and His mission. Follow along as we look at what was said and why.
The Parable of the Soils
Jesus shares one of the more well known parables – typically identified as the parable of the sower and the seed. But as we’ll see, it has a lot more to do with the soil the seed is planted in.
Bible Text: Mark 4:1-20
A City Convicted, A Servant Corrected
Jonah gets a second chance to carry out Gods work. And a great revival takes place in Ninevah. But it’s exactly what Jonah didn’t want to see happen. There’s some real attitude adjustments needed on Jonah, so God takes time to graciously work in Jonah. He’s much more concerned for the minister than the ministry!
Bible Text: Jonah 3:1-4:11
Priority Paradox
Jesus continues to confront the religious leaders on their perception of the Sabbath. They had their priorities all mixed up. But Jesus never did. He calls the 12 to Him to come and be with Him and learn of Him and to carry out the work and message of Jesus.
Bible Text: Mark 3:1-35
The Prayer & Deliverance of Jonah
The rebellious, renegade, prophet ends up getting stopped in his tracks and finds himself in the belly of a great fish. That would definitely be a good time to pray, which is what Jonah does. And in his prayer we see a humbled man who is thanking God for not letting him perish in the sea.
Bible Text: Jonah 2:1-10
Out With The Old
Jesus did not come to patch up the old system of Judaism. He wasn’t interested in keeping people under the law or of introducing a new law. He came to show a new way – a better way! The Old Covenant wouldn’t be able to contain what would be done through the New Covenant.
Bible Text: Mark 2:18-28
The Grace Chase
Jonah is a man on the run. He’s running from having to go to Ninevah, and he’s running from God. Not only is he afraid of the Ninevites, but Jonah is actually afraid that God will show mercy to them and spare them. Not what Jonah wanted. He is the prodigal prophet. But God goes after him, and ultimately uses Jonah to give Ninevah an opportunity to repent. It’s the great grace chase!
Bible Text: Jonah 1:1-17