Blind Bartimaeus and the Mercy of Christ - Mark

June 16, 2024.  Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "Blind Bartimaeus and the Mercy of Christ"
Text: Mark 10:46-52
Sermon Points:
1) A cry of desperation and our response.
2) The King who stops for the one.
3) The healing grace that saves.

Ransomed to Serve - Mark

June 9, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "Ransomed to Serve"
Text: Mark 10:32-45
Sermon Points:
1) The world desires greatness.
2) The Church pursues servanthood.
3) The Christ comes to serve and to save.

So, You Want Eternal Life? - Mark

June 2, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "So, You Want Eternal Life?"
Text: Mark 10:17-31
Sermon Points:
1) The problem: Idolatrous love and the allure of riches.
2) The solution: God's saving power.
3) The call: Leave it all to receive it all.
4) The promise: Jesus, the ultimate Benefactor.

Child-Like Trust in a Good King - Mark

May 26, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "Child-Like Trust in a Good King"
Text: Mark 10:13-16
Sermon Points:
1) The problem of a low view of children.
2) The Kingdom of God must be received with a child-like faith.
3) Jesus is a trustworthy King who blesses His people.

Kingdom-Minded Marriage - Mark

May 19, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "Kingdom-Minded Marriage"
Text: Mark 10:1-12
Sermon Points:
1) The problem of hard-heartedness in marriage.
2) A restored vision of marriage.
3) A union by God for the glory of God.

The Cross-Shaped Life, Part 2 - Mark

May 12, 2024.  Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "The Cross-Shaped Life, Part 2"
Text: Mark 9:42-50
Sermon Points:
1) A cross-shaped life means we guard against the spiritual downfall of others.
2) A cross-shaped life means we fight sin vehemently.
3) A cross-shaped life means we pursue uncompromised peace.

The Cross-Shaped Life, Part 1 - Mark

May 5, 2024.  Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "The Cross-Shaped Life, Part 1"
Text: Mark 9:30-41
Sermon Points:
1) A cross-shaped life must begin with the gospel.
2) A cross-shaped life must be one of serving others.
3) A cross-shaped life must serve out of allegiance to Christ.

The Battle of Belief and Unbelief - Mark

April 28, 2024. Mark 9:14-29. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 

The Divinity of Jesus - Mark

April 7, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "The Divinity of Jesus" Text: Mark 9:2-13 Sermon Points:1) Behold the hidden glory of Jesus.2) Wait for the glorious return of Jesus.3) Listen to the words of Jesus.4) Remember the suffering of Jesus.
 

Easter According to Jesus - Mark

March 31, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "Easter According to Jesus" Text: Mark 8:31-9:1 Sermon Points:1) The Power for Christianity     a) Personal Transformation     b) Legal Justification     c) Cosmic Redemption2) The Call of Christianity3) The Hope of Christianity     a) Future Resurrection     b) Present Power