REFLECTING HOLINESS Mark 11:8-26 Pastor Alan Dionson September 3, 2023
BIG IDEA: Be willing to remove things from your life that displease God.
Introduction:
1. Baggage in our travel
2. Baggage in our lives
A. THE DAY JESUS GOT MAD
Reasons that grieve God…
1. When words do not result in commitment (v. 8-11)
2. When form does not result in fruit (v. 12-14)
3. When appearance does not result in action (v. 15-17)
B. THE DAY AFTER JESUS GOT MAD
Reflecting the holiness of God…
1. Inward: Live in faith and obedience (v. 22-23)
2. Outward: Serve and worship God (v. 24)
3. Corporate: Resolve broken relationships (v. 25)
Conclusion
Three action steps:
1. Recognize the baggage in your life.
2. Receive God’s grace and forgiveness.
3. Reflect God’s holiness and glory in your life.
