FBC Allen - Sermons

Passage: Mark 2:2-12
Four men carried their paralyzed friend to Jesus and could not get through the door. So they climbed to the roof and tore it open. What kind of faith does that take, and who in your life right now needs you to pick up the mat? There are only two roles in this story. Which one are you playing?

Passage: Mark 12:35-44God's plan rarely looks the way we expect it to, and that is precisely the point. Jesus challenged the religious leaders of His day by pointing to a Messiah who was both Lord and descendant of David, a truth that shattered their limited expectations. He then called out the scribes for their pride and hypocrisy, making clear that God sees what others overlook. In contrast, a poor widow who gave her last two coins became the example of true faith. She did not give because the system around her was worthy. She gave because God was worth it. When we stop insisting on our own understanding and surrender to His ways, we step into the blessing only He can provide.

Passage: Deuteronomy 10:12-22
Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is a lifelong process of becoming more like Him, and Deuteronomy 10 gives us a clear picture of what that journey requires. God calls His people to five foundational expectations: fearing the Lord, walking in all His ways, loving Him, serving Him wholeheartedly, and keeping His commands. The honest truth is that none of us can meet these expectations on our own. Our only hope is a heart transformation that only God Himself can perform. Through faith in Jesus Christ, who perfectly met every expectation we could not, God offers to circumcise our hearts and make us truly His. A relationship with God is not built on perfect performance but on a transformed heart that belongs to Him.

Passage: Luke 7:36-50; Luke 22:14-23
She did not clean herself up before coming to Jesus. She came broken, knelt at His feet, and poured out everything she had. And He called her whole. What would it look like if you stopped trying to earn what He has already freely given? His grace always comes first. Your response is simply what flows from it.

Passage: Mark 12:13-44
What if the very thing keeping you from truth is something you do not even realize is there? Hatred, pride, and self-righteousness do not announce themselves. They just quietly close our hearts. A branch does not strain to produce fruit. It simply stays connected to the vine. Are you striving, or are you abiding?

Passage: Mark 11:27-12:12
You cannot do anything today to make God love you more, and you cannot do anything to make Him love you less. So why do so many of us still live like we have to earn it? Hard hearts do not form overnight. They grow through small, quiet decisions to choose our own desires over God. Are you guarding your heart, or slowly silencing the warnings?

Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-3
What if one of the clearest signs of spiritual growth has nothing to do with how much Bible you know, but everything to do with how you treat people? First Peter chapter two gives every believer a practical and honest look at what it really means to grow in faith. Are you still hungry for God, or have you settled for just enough? There is always more.

Passage: Mark 11:12-26
What if your life looked fruitful on the outside but had nothing to offer on the inside? Jesus walked into the temple and found exactly that. He is not impressed by outward appearances or religious activity. He is looking for real fruit. Are you bearing it? Dig into Mark 11:12-26 and discover what the Prophet King actually expects from His people.

Passage: Mark 10:46-11:11
The crowd was screaming for Jesus to save them. He walked right past their expectations. Bartimaeus had nothing, no status, no influence, no plan, and he got exactly what he needed. What is the difference? One group wanted rescue on their own terms. The other simply asked for mercy. Which one are you?

Passage: Mark 10:32-45
What takes top priority in your life? In Week 24 of our Gospel of Mark series, Dr. Paul Michael Vacca walks through "The Priority of the King," examining how Christ calls us to reframe our vision, values, and devotion around His eternal reign.
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