The Failing Disciples (Mark 9:14-32)
Jesus, Peter, James & John come down from an incredible mountaintop experience to find the other disciples arguing about why they couldn’t exorcise a demon.
Jesus, Peter, James & John come down from an incredible mountaintop experience to find the other disciples arguing about why they couldn’t exorcise a demon.
The transfiguration is the mind-blowing final scene of Mark’s three-part drama of who Jesus is. Jesus is transformed and a voice calls us to listen to him…
Jesus continues to develop the implications of what it means to be a disciple. There’s no way around this – we have to walk the same road as Jesus.
Jesus asks the disciples who they think he is. Peter answers: You are the Messiah. This sermon explores that whole moment, and the expectations Peter had.
The question that has been bubbling under the gospel of Mark is now becoming central: who is Jesus?
Have you ever felt isolated? This story sees a man isolated from others because of his disabilities meeting Jesus and becoming a mouth piece for the gospel.
This episode in Mark’s gospel is at first sight uncomfortable: it sounds as though Jesus doesn’t want to get involved in the woman’s painful situation. So what is going on here?
Find out what’s happening at Salford Elim Church in June.
It’s been a difficult week in Manchester. Last Monday so many lives were changed for ever. How do you hold on to faith in the middle of events like that?
Mission is about more than talking about personal salvation. Sometimes you need to take a stand because things are not right.