Messages by Michael Staley (Page 5)

Mark 7:1-13 This message deals with the traditions of man, and how the traditions of man can drive a wedge between him and God. We need to speak the truth of who God is and what and how to receive His grace. No traditions will save us, only the grace that comes through believing in Christ’s atonement in our place on the cross. Scriptures Referenced Deuteronomy 4:1-2 Matthew 9:35-36 Titus 1:8-9 Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Acts 20:28-31 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Psalm 23:1-6…

Mark 6:45-56 Last week we talked about Jesus feeding five thousand men, plus women and children. We touched on what skeptics say about Jesus having performed this miracle, but in this message we consider one major problem with their arguments. Every alternative the skeptics offer requires Jesus to be deceitful, and that isn’t possible according to 1 Peter 2:21-22. We talk about the events surrounding Peter walking on the water when Jesus walks on the water to come to the…

Mark 6:30-44 So, Jesus teaches and feeds five thousand men, plus women and children from a little boy’s lunch. That’s not such a big deal, is it? According to the skeptics, anybody could have done this. But maybe their arguments against Jesus aren’t as well thought out as they imagine they are. Have you ever tried to feed more than five thousand people at one time? Even with our modern capabilities and logistics this is a staggering problem. Maybe what…

Mark 6:1-6 Jesus returns to His hometown and proclaims prophecy fulfilled in Him. This isn’t well received and Jesus declares that a prophet is not honored where people know them.. Scriptures Referenced Luke 4:16-29 Daniel 12:2 Luke 4:30 Matthew 25:46 Isaiah 7:14

Mark 5:21-40 Jesus encounters a demon possessed man and makes him clean. It’s not so good for the pigs though. Scriptures Referenced Matthew 5:45 Luke 8:27 Matthew 19:21 Luke 8:31 Numbers 32:39-42