January 17, 2016
Passage:  Mark 6:1-6
Speaker:  Pastor Josh Holland
Main Point:  Jesus desires simple and humble faith.

I. Respond to Jesus with faith.
            A. People were amazed at Jesus’ teaching and power.  (1:22, 27-28).
            B. Jesus befuddled the Pharisees.    (2:13-17, 23-28; 3:1-4)
            C. Some people were frightened.    (4:40-41; 5:1-17)
            D. Still others responded with a fearful faith.   (5:21-43)

II. Pride is the biggest obstacle to faith.  (1-3)
            A. Many think they know Jesus.
            B. Knowing about Jesus is not enough.
            C. Your response to Jesus reveals your heart.

III. Faith removes the obstacle to knowing Jesus.  (4-6)
            A. Faith does not rely on experience.
            B. The power of God is accessed by faith.