Sermon "Eyewitnesses of His Majesty" Mark 9:1-9 by Michael Reed October 16, 2011 (CLick to Listen)

In His discussion on discipleship, Jesus makes a remarkable claim... He will one day come in the glory of His father with the holy angels - Mk 8:38 . A reference to His coming in on the Day of Judgment - cf. Mt 16:27; 25:31-32.
To support His claim, Jesus makes another remarkable statement: "Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till...".   "they see the kingdom of God present with power." - Mk 9:1, "They see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom." - Mt 16:28,  "they see the kingdom of God." - Lk 9:27
To what does Jesus refer?  Several interpretations have been given...

* Jesus' transfiguration on the mount

* Jesus' resurrection and ascension

* The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and beginning of the church

* The destruction of Jerusalem by Rome in 70 A.D.

* The second coming of Christ

  Note that the gospel writers connect these sayings with an event about to occur...

   Matthew and Mark record "and after six days..." - Mk 17:1; Mk 9:2

   Luke writes "about eight days" ("the Jewish equivalent of 'about a  week later'") - Lk 9:28
  Luke adds "after these sayings", clearly tying the event to what had just been said.

That event was the transfiguration of Christ on the mountain, which served as a striking preview and guarantee of His future coming in glory (cf. 2Pe 1:16-18). 

Sermon "Mindful of The Things of God" by Michael Reed Mark 8:31-33 August 28, 2011 (Click to Listen)

As Jesus travelled near Caesarea Philippi, He made the first of three predictions concerning what awaited Him in Jerusalem... He must suffer many things, He must be rejected and killed, And rise again in three days. Peter's response was adamant... He took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him... - (Mk 8:32) Peter's words:  "Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to you!" (Mt 16:22) In turn, Jesus looks at His disciples and then rebukes Peter... "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men." - (Mk 8:33)  Matthew reveals that Jesus also said:  "You are an offense to Me..." - (Mt 16:23) Peter's outburst of concern for Jesus was only natural. But Jesus' rebuke reveals an important lesson in being "Mindful Of The Things Of God."

Sermon "Man's Heart Trouble" By Jason Freed October 9, 2011a.m (Click to Listen)

Jason Freed is an Evangelist / Missonary who is currently working with the Broadway Church of Christ in Galveston, Texas.