Paradigm Shift: The Servant Savior (Mark 10:32-45)

Bible Text: Mark 10:32-45 | Preacher: Ron Johnson | Series: When God Chose Sandals

Jesus predicts his death one more time to show the disciples what servant leadership really is. He came to serve and be a ransom for many!

Learning From Children (Mark 10:13-31)

Bible Text: Mark 10:13-31 | Preacher: Ron Johnson | Series: When God Chose Sandals

Jesus teaches that an attitude of humble dependence and surrender like a child is required to be saved.

Building Marriages That Last (Mark 10:6-9)

Bible Text: Mark 10:6-9, Malachi 2:13-16 | Preacher: Ron Johnson | Series: When God Chose Sandals

Jesus describes God’s plan for marriage as one of intimacy and permanency. This week we discuss how to build closeness in your marriage and build a marriage pleasing to God and one that will withstand time.

What Does the Bible Really Say About Divorce? (Mark 10:1-12)

Bible Text: Mark 10:1-12 | Preacher: Ron Johnson | Series: When God Chose Sandals

In a culture where divorce is seen as normal and a viable option, Jesus’ words of instruction about the permanence of marriage are vital. It is important we come back to what the Bible teaches about divorce rather than what is convenient for man.

Getting Serious About Sin (Mark 9:42-50)

Bible Text: Mark 9:42-50 | Preacher: Ron Johnson | Series: When God Chose Sandals

Jesus continues to teach the disciples that following Him means abandoning self. In this passage, Jesus shows that a disciple deals with sin seriously and decisively.

Help Me! (Mark 9:14-29)

Bible Text: Mark 9:14-29 | Preacher: Ron Johnson | Series: When God Chose Sandals

When Jesus, Peter, James, and John come down from the transfiguration, the other 9 disciples were unable to cast out a demon. Jesus reveals their faithlessness and shows how it was to be done with prayer representing a dependence on God. We are challenged to move from self-reliance to God-reliance.

Self or the Gospel (Mark 8:31-9:1)

Bible Text: Mark 8:31-9:1 | Preacher: Ron Johnson | Series: When God Chose Sandals

Peter rebukes Jesus for saying that He must suffer and die. It is a confrontation between Peter’s ideas and the will of God. We must all deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him.

Progressive Sightness (Mark 8:22-30)

Bible Text: Mark 8:22-30 | Preacher: Ron Johnson | Series: When God Chose Sandals

Jesus heals a blind man in a 2 stage healing to illustrate the disciples’ spiritual state. They were starting to realize He was the Messiah, but not that His mission was the cross. We are challenged to realize we all see dimly and should ever be growing deeper in our understanding of God.