Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
From the Crowd to the Core
Mark 3:7-19
Pastor Jeremy Lind
Mark 3:7-20
Mark 3:7-8
Mark 1:35-37
A crowd comes to see Jesus
Mark 3:9-10
Mark 3:11-12
Mark 1:11
Mark 1:34
Mark 16:15
Mark 3:13
Acts 1:8
Mark 3:14
Luke 6:26
The core commits to Jesus
Psalm 139:17a
Psalm 84:10-11
Were the whole earth echoing his eminence
His name would burst from sea and sky
From rivers to the mountain tops
We’d hear Christ be magnified
1 Peter 2:21
Mark 8:34-35
Is it time for me to move from Christ’s fickle crowd to Christ's faithful core?
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for Reflection:
1. Do I pray for God to do my will? Or do I pray that I might follow God’s will? Am I seeking Christ so that He magnifies me, or am I living for Christ to be magnified?
2. What is God calling me to do to move from Christ’s fickle crowd to Christ’s faithful core?
Questions for Discussion:
Jesus tells us that whoever would save his life would lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it (Mark 8:34-35). The disciples were all martyred.
1. Why were they killed? Was it because they were so kind to all around them? What was the reason the people around them killed them?
2. Am I willing to make that type of sacrifice? Does my life reflect the people who were the core of Jesus’ followers?
Sundays at Lakes Free
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Worship Services: 9:00 & 10:40 am. (Livestream at 10:40am)
Sunday School & Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs):
Nursery & Preschool Sunday School: 9:00 & 10:40am
Elementary Sunday School: 9:00am
Middle & High School Sunday School: 9:00am
Adult Bible Fellowships: 9:00 & 10:40am (More info here)
Lakes Cafe Open Sunday Mornings: Purchase a cup of coffee for $2 and 100% will be donated to support Lakes Free missionaries. Each month will feature a current Lakes Free Mission partner.
What is the Next Steps Area? You may be wondering what, exactly, is the corner with Next Steps written on the wall? It’s your 1-stop information place for any “next steps” you have such as resources, registrations, questions or ways to get connected at Lakes Free.
Children’s Activity Packs: Activity packs for kids attending worship services are available at the main Worship Center door.
Announcements
Guitarists & Drummers Needed: Our Worship Ministry is looking for guitarists & drummers. If interested, contact Lyle Fashant.
Stephen Ministry Training: Are you like Stephen? Stephen was the first layperson the Apostles asked to care for needs of the early church (Acts 6:1-6). Our church’s Stephen Ministry is starting a new training group in January; the distinctively Christian 50-hour training will prepare you to give one-to-one caring support to a person going through a challenging time in life. Stop by Next Steps to chat with our current Stephen Ministry Leaders.
Iron Man Evening of Prayer: Mon, Nov. 10, 6:30pm. Home of Doug Wallis. We’ll be practicing how to pray straight from Scripture. No pressure if you’ve never prayed out loud before—it’s easier than you think when the Bible’s open in front of you. All men 18+ are welcome!
Operation Christmas Child: Spread the Good News of Jesus Christ by packing a shoebox for children around the world. Boxes and brochures with guidelines & labels are available at Next Steps. Return packed shoeboxes by 9:00 service on Sun, November 23.
Offering Envelopes: Offering envelopes for the 2025-25 fiscal year are available at Next Steps.
Sharing Shop Thanks: Thanks to all who donated clothing and time to Sharing Shop. We are not currently accepting donations, and will start accepting spring and summer donations in February.
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