Bible Study

Sermon Mark 11:1-11 & Mark 15:1-29 Gods Terms By Dr. Jeffrey K. London One of the first signs of the aging process is the discovery that hair is temporary. Sight is temporary as well. Im currently working three pair of glasses: one for driving, one for reading, and one for the computer. There are other … Continue reading “Mark 11:1-11 & 15:1-29, God’s Terms (London) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 12:28-34 Almost Heaven By Dr. Keith Wagner There is a film entitled, “A Bridge Too Far,” which is a true story from World War II. The event took place in September of 1944. It involved US and British Troops. The plan was to cross the bridge at Arnhem, over the Rhine River, and … Continue reading “Mark 12:28-34 Almost Heaven (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 12:28-34 No Holding Back By Dr. Keith Wagner Familiar words. “Heart…soul…mind…strength…your neighbor as yourself.” We learned them as the GREAT COMMANDMENT. All others pale in their light. We agree, of course. “Love the Lord your God with all your HEART.” Not the blood-pumping heart, the “heart” that, from ancient times has been considered … Continue reading “Mark 12:28-34 No Holding Back (Leininger) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 12:28-34 Loving God with a Broken Heart By Fr. Bill Wigmore (This sermon was delivered to a group recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.) Last week, Willam Cope Moyers came to town to speak at Riverbend Church. But since hes also a long-time friend of Austin Recovery, he came and did a little … Continue reading “Mark 12:28-34 Loving God with a Broken Heart (Wigmore) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 12:38-44 Radical Faith By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Today may we consider the two choices that are always before us, choices we face regardless of our status, our income, or even our political affiliation. In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus draws the attention of his disciples — and … Continue reading “Mark 12:38-44 Radical Faith (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 12:38-44 Advanced Poverty By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker At the temple one day, Jesus sits down in a place where he can see the long line of offering receptacles. These are metal and shaped like trumpets. Into them people throw coins which clank inside. Large heavy coins make a loud clank. Small coins … Continue reading “Mark 12:38-44 Advanced Poverty (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 12:38-44 The Widow’s Might By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Did the sermon title grab your attention? Did you think it was typographical error? It’s a pun, of course, but it’s intended as something more than a play on words. It’s intended as a way of introducing the thesis of the sermon this morning, … Continue reading “Mark 12:38-44 The Widow’s Might (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 12:38-44 The Joy of Giving By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, AMEN. Let me tell you a story told by a preacher’s son: My father’s church was in terrible shape. The paint was peeling; the lawn … Continue reading “Mark 12:38-44 The Joy of Giving (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 12:38-44 The Widow Who Gave Her Last $1.21 The Rev. Vaughan Smith (NOTE: Read the scripture AFTER the introduction. See below.) In the letter of James, we read a warning to all people who would teach Gods Word. James writes these words, Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, … Continue reading “Mark 12:38-44 The Widow Who Gave Her Last $1.21 (Smith) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 12:38-44 A Living Theology of Good Stewardship By Dr. Philip W. McLarty If you just got here, we’re in the middle of a sermon series on stewardship. This is the third installment. We’ve got two more to go. In the first sermon, we talked about how stewardship is something we learn over time. … Continue reading “Mark 12:41-44 A Living Theology of Good Stewardship (McLarty) – Bible study”