http://www.villagebible.org Village Bible Church || Aurora | Indian Creek | Sugar Grove | IL Podcasts en Village Bible Church || Aurora | Indian Creek | Sugar Grove | IL Podcasts Village Bible Church || Aurora | Indian Creek | Sugar Grove | IL no Village Bible Church || Aurora | Indian Creek | Sugar Grove | IL keith.duff@villagebible.org ℗ & © 2012 Village Bible Church || Aurora | Indian Creek | Sugar Grove | IL 720 KEEP IT SIMPLE Mark 7:31-8:20 While the Christian life may seem complex at times, Mark reminds us of the simplicity of following Christ. This simplicity consists of three activities: 1. Get alone with Christ. This involves: > Being away from people > Having some private time with Him > Allowing Jesus to speak to our problems This time allows for a: > Personal connection > Powerful transformation > Public affirmation 2. Grow in your compassion for others. This growth means we must: > Spend time with others > Seek to help those going through tough times > Share our things to help others 3. Guard against the challenges to our faith. These challenges can lead to a faith that is: > Dead > Double-minded > Dull We must confront each of these with a: > Dynamic faith http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-13-sg-keep-it-simple http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20120129sermon.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:39:57 GMT Tim Badal Man at Work LOSING MY RELIGION Mark 6:53-7:30 1. The problem with man-made religion is seen through a proper: • Definition • Man-made religion involves observing outwardly without obeying inwardly. • Relationship involves observing outwardly and obeying inwardly. • Declaration • Religion says, "I am righteous, therefore I am accepted." • Relationship says, "I am accepted, therefore I am righteous." • Disclaimer • Diagnosis 2. The pathway to mercy is in relationship with Christ. A true relationship involves: • Having a clean heart, not just clean hands. • Adopting God's kingdom agenda. This means we: • Serve the Savior, not our selfishness. • Reach out to other races. • Love the lowly. • Are content with crumbs. http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-12-sg-losing-my-religion http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20120122sermon.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:39:24 GMT Tim Badal Man at Work LOSING MY RELIGION Mark 6:53-7:30 Religion and relationship are sometimes contrasted with each other. As we look at Mark, we can see that... 1. Religion says, "I'm righteous, therefore I'm accepted." Religion involves... A. Observing outwardly without obeying inwardly Observing outwardly involves... 1. Regulating righteousness 2. Trusting tradition 3. Keeping kosher 2. Relationship says, "I'm accepted, therefore I'm righteous." Relationship involves... A. Observing outwardly and obeying inwardly Obeying inwardly involves... 1. Having a healthy heart 2. Adopting God's kingdom agenda 3. Passionately pursuing our Savior He is... a. Available b. Accessible c. More than able http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-12-ag-losing-my-religion http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/man-at-work-12-ag-losing-my-religion.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:43:08 GMT Travis Fleming Man at Work THE POWER OF GOD ON DISPLAY Mark 6:7-52 1. The disciples commissioned by the power of God. (vs. 7-13) A needed partnership Divine authority Clear instructions The amazing outcome 2. Herod curious about the power of God. (vs. 14-29) A desire to hear No actual change 3. Jesus displays the creative power of God. (vs. 30-44) Amazed the people Confused the disciples 4. The disciples are confused by the power of God. (vs. 45-52) Disbelieve Harden their hearts http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-11-sg-the-power-of-god-on-display http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20120115sermon.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:38:33 GMT Joel Walsh Man at Work THE GOD WHO IS THERE Mark 5:21-6:6 God is there for us. And through our passage for today, we can see that God is there for us through... 1. The desperate faith of a respected man. This desperation: • Involved an impending death • Allowed for a humble demeanor • Resulted in a persistent desire 2. The determined faith of a rejected woman. This was seen in her: • Condition • Cure • Confession He is not there for... 3. The dead faith of a spirtually unresponsive people. While unresponsive in faith they: • Loved the show • Laughed with scorn • Loathed the Savior http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-10-ag-the-god-who-is-there http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/gracecampus20120108sermon.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:38:05 GMT Travis Fleming Man at Work I NEED A HERO Mark 5:21-6:6 Our need for a hero is seen in: 1. The desperate faith of a respected man. This desperation: • involved an impending death • allowed for a humble demeanor • resulted in a persistent desire 2. The determined faith of a rejected woman. This was seen in her: • condition • cure • confession 3. The dead faith of a spiritually unresponsive people. While unresponsive in faith they: • loved the show • laughed with scorn • loathed the Savior http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-10-sg-i-need-a-hero http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20120108sermon.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:55:17 GMT Tim Badal Man at Work FAITHFUL OR FICKLE? Mark 5:21-6:6 A healing response (5:21-43) A father and leader (5:21-24, 35-43) • Falls at Jesus’ feet • Fatal message • Fantastic result A frail woman (5:25-34) • Finally healed • Frightened • Falls at Jesus’ feet A hometown rejection (6:1-6) • Astonishment • Abandonment • Amazement http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-10-ic-faithful-or-fickle http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/ic-2012-01-08-sermon.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:17:39 GMT Dave Haidle Man at Work THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST Mark 4:35-5:20 Four things you must understand about the supremacy of Christ Jesus is supreme over... 1. Natural disasters (35-39) 2. Personal disruptions (38, 40-41) 3. Internal distress (1-15) 4. Popular dismissal (16-20) http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-9-ic-the-supremacy-of-christ http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/ic-2012-01-01-sermon.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:21:39 GMT Josue Valdez Man at Work FINDING PEACE IN THE NEW YEAR Mark 4:35-5:20 Finding peace in the New Year involves... 1. Knowing that God cares about the problems we face. 2. Trusting in the power of our Savior. He has power over... A. Natural disasters B. Personal disruptions C. Internal distress D. Satan's dominion 2. Resting in the peace He gives. Resting in His peace involves... A. Telling Him our troubles B. Trusting Him in our trials http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-9-ag-finding-peace-in-the-new-year http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/gracecampus20120101sermon.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:30:25 GMT Travis Fleming Man at Work ALL I NEED IS A MIRACLE Mark 4:35-5:20 Intro: What is a miracle anyway? Thesis: 3 responses to a miracle I. Response #1 – the followers (4:35-41) A. The scene – Sea of Galilee B. The situation – A sudden severe storm C. The miracle – Calming the storm D. The response 1. To the storm 2. To the miracle E. Our response II. Response #2 – the witnesses (5:1-17) A. The scene – The region of the Gerasenes B. The situation – Confronted by a demon-possessed man C. The miracle – Exorcising Legion D. The response – Fear and rejection E. Our response III. Response #3 – faithfulness (5:18-20) Conclusion: Which response is yours? http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/man-at-work-9-sg-all-i-need-is-a-miracle http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20120101sermon.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:56:22 GMT Kevin O'Brien Man at Work