Sermon Notes 1/23 – Mark 2

                   4 Men, the paralytic and an Encounter with Jesus

Encounter – means a divine collision and to meet with someone

-To have an encounter we need unwavering faith

*** QUESTION:  What would it take to amaze Jesus?  Matthew 8:5-13 (v10) – FAITH…

1. JESUS IS THE OBJECT OF OUR FAITH – Mark 11:22

faith – means to trust in and rely upon Jesus Christ. It is a total dependence in Jesus that can grow and become unwavering faith which is a dynamic certainty in the Lord & His Word.

—there is no one else to trust in

***DO NOT BECOME A USED TO BELIEVER***

        2 Statements

   1. I do not have any faith – Romans 12:3

-every believer has a measure of faith

   2. I do not have enough faith – Romans 10:17.  To increase our faith:

-Read the Word

-Take a step

(1.) UNWAVERING FAITH DOES NOT DENY REALITY BUT CHANGES IT – Mark 2:3,4,5,9,10

-Unwavering faith never denies reality, but changes it

***What should we do?

     a. Tell The Truth  – never lie

*Speaking the truth is not speaking death

     b. Faith Knows – Hebrews 11:1-2

-it is knowing the Lord is going to handle the situation & come through for us

(2.) UNWAVERING FAITH IS BASED ON THE LORD’S TRACK RECORD – Mark 1:16-45

-the 4 men based their faith on the Lord and His Word which are the great works the Lord has done

-we have a track record today concerning everything the Lord has done and we can have faith in His track record…