By feeding the 4,000, Jesus showed us how to say yes to compassion. Never just a feeling, compassion is an internal reaction that leads to external action. Jesus’ compassion was followed by action. We are to live lives marked by active compassion.
Mark 8:1-10 Speaker: Bryson Koch
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The Jesus Filter: Yes to Rest
Though His time had endless demands, Jesus modeled the importance of rest. Our culture is obsessed with busyness, but sacrificing rest means ignoring His example. Jesus doesn’t invite us into laziness, but He does invite into a regular, quiet rhythm.
Mark 6: 30-32 Speaker: Carl Kuhl
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The Jesus Filter: Yes to Staying Calm
When the disciples panicked during a violent storm, Jesus was at peace. He calmed both the sea and their inner fear, telling them to choose faith. Facing our own storms, Jesus tells us, “Choose faith in Me, and a sense of calm will eventually come.”
Mark 4: 35-41 Speaker: Matt Reagan
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The Jesus Filter: Yes to Interruption
Interruptions are inevitable. Instead of being annoyed, Jesus embraced them, using those moments for His most powerful work. By observing His example, we can learn how to respond to the interruptions we face with a greater sense of purpose and grace.
Mark 2:1-12 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
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The Jesus Filter: Yes to Solitude
Despite constant crowds, Jesus sought solitude to connect with the Author of Life. Our Heavenly Father still speaks, but His voice is hard to hear in the chaos of culture. Solitude isn't optional; it's the priority everything else gets built on.
Mark 1:32-39 Speaker: Kyle Idleman
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