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We live in a time where we are greatly fascinated with power and authority, especially political power and authority. But in contrast, and unlike our leaders today who often bring empty promises and overused platitudes, Jesus ushers in His kingdom with displays of power and authority in His teaching, over the demonic, and over sickness and suffering.   https://midtownchurch.com

After John the Baptist's arrest, Jesus' earthly ministry begins. And it begins in Galilee with a threefold call to repent, believe and follow Him.  https://midtownchurch.com

In the 1990s a movement took the world by storm coming by way of the acronym WWJD. It’s a good question, what would Jesus do? In this passage, however, we look at two questions more important: who is Jesus and what did he do? https://midtownchurch.com

We begin a series on the Gospel of Mark today with one of the most unusual men in the Bible - John the Baptist. He ushers in the arrival of Jesus and in our text we will stand in awe of God's sovereignty, John's humility, and Jesus' supremacy.   https://midtownchurch.com

Mark wastes no time getting to the heart of his Gospel: Who is Jesus? From its opening lines, Mark presents Jesus not merely as a teacher or miracle worker, but as the promised King in whom God himself has drawn near. And as we encounter his astonishing authority, gracious mercy, and call to discipleship, Mark invites us not only to discover who Jesus is, but to consider what it means to follow him. https://midtownchurch.com

The Christian faith is not merely a belief in doctrines but a personal relationship with the God that doctrine describes. In this kick off message to a new ministry year, we will look at the invitation of David to taste, see and rest in the goodness of God.  https://midtownchurch.com/

We finish our Summer series in Romans 8 this week. And Paul concludes with a granite-hard conviction that absolutely nothing in all creation—neither death, life, nor any spiritual power—can ever separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Life may abandon us but God never will.  https://midtownchurch.com

This text is Paul's crescendo moment in Romans 8. It's the summit peak of the Mt. Everest that is this chapter. In it he asks: if God is for us, then no outside force can successfully stand against us - not ultimately. And because God did not spare His own Son, be assured that He will graciously provide us with everything we need as we journey to the kingdom. https://midtownchurch.com

Often times our lives can look like the backside of a tapestry—frayed, knotted, chaotic, dark. This passage turns the tapestry over and reveals how God brings all things together - good and bad - for the ultimate good of believers to shape them into the likeness of Jesus.  https://midtownchurch.com

When we are going through difficulties is our hope anchored in something so compelling that will get us through? What is worth hoping for, and how does the Holy Spirit help us persevere in our weakness? Romans 8:24-27 continues on in the theme of a deep longing for a Christians' ultimate redemption, but the waiting that must occur.  https://midtownchurch.com

Suffering is a topic frequently addressed in the Scriptures but too often ignored. In this message we address the perspective, the pain and the promise that comes with our suffering. And suffering for the sake of Christ most of all.  https://midtownchurch.com

We like new things, who doesn't? And the Bible likes new things too. In this passage what we like and what the Bible likes converge as we see three new things the Spirit brings: a new debt, a new person and a new future.  https://midtownchurch.com

Romans 8:9-11 teaches that believers are led and empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit - He has moved in! And He marks them and secures them as truly belonging to Christ. Though physical bodies remain subject to death due to sin, the Spirit gives spiritual life now and guarantees future bodily resurrection. https://midtownchurch.com

In spite of all the people in the world the Bible says they fall into one of two groups: people of the Spirit and people of the flesh. In this message we look at both and highlight the contrast between each group.   https://midtownchurch.com

In this second of two messages from Romans 8:1-4 we answer two questions: 1, what is the difference between the flesh and the body? And 2, what should the Christian's relationship be with the law today? But before going there we look at what God, in Christ, did for us that we couldn't do for ourselves.  https://midtownchurch.com