Mark 4:21-25 And He was saying to them, "A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? 22 "For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it would come to light. 23 "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear." 24 And He was saying to them, "Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides. 25 "For whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him." ]]> This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine….if you have ever been to a children’s ministry you most likely sang this song. Today we will see the scriptural basis for that song.

Mark 4:21-25 And He was saying to them, "A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? 22 "For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it would come to light. 23 "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear." 24 And He was saying to them, "Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides. 25 "For whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him." ]]> light, shine, kingdom Gospel of Mark No - Mark 4:1-20 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2012-01-15%2011:00:00 http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2012-01-15%2011:00:00 As a young boy one task that I never enjoyed was going through the field and pick up rocks. I had help on by grandfather’s farm, fields my father farmed and even when I was working for someone. But picking up rocks and getting them out of the field was important if the field was going to be productive. Jesus is going to be teaching us about different soil qualities and what kind of “crops” will be produced.

Mark 4:1-21 He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very large crowd gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down; and the whole crowd was by the sea on the land. 2 And He was teaching them many things in parables, and was saying to them in His teaching, 3 "Listen to this! Behold, the sower went out to sow; 4 as he was sowing, some seed fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 "Other seed fell on the rocky ground where it did not have much soil; and immediately it sprang up because it had no depth of soil. 6 "And after the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. 7 "Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. 8 "Other seeds fell into the good soil, and as they grew up and increased, they yielded a crop and produced thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold." 9 And He was saying, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." ]]> As a young boy one task that I never enjoyed was going through the field and pick up rocks. I had help on by grandfather’s farm, fields my father farmed and even when I was working for someone. But picking up rocks and getting them out of the field was important if the field was going to be productive. Jesus is going to be teaching us about different soil qualities and what kind of “crops” will be produced.

Mark 4:1-21 He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very large crowd gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down; and the whole crowd was by the sea on the land. 2 And He was teaching them many things in parables, and was saying to them in His teaching, 3 "Listen to this! Behold, the sower went out to sow; 4 as he was sowing, some seed fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 "Other seed fell on the rocky ground where it did not have much soil; and immediately it sprang up because it had no depth of soil. 6 "And after the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. 7 "Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. 8 "Other seeds fell into the good soil, and as they grew up and increased, they yielded a crop and produced thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold." 9 And He was saying, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." ]]> parable, soil, seed, sower Gospel of Mark No - Mark 3:13-35 Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2012-01-08%2011:00:00 http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2012-01-08%2011:00:00 One of the enjoyable things about construction was to take a pile of wood and other material and watch it because a beautiful home. There was a long process necessary to bring a home to completion. There as to be a master design and a master carpenter to follow that design. Today, Jesus begins a process of calling out twelve men to become His apostles.

Mark 3:13-35 And He went up on the mountain and summoned those whom He Himself wanted, and they came to Him. 14 And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach, 15 and to have authority to cast out the demons. 16 And He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter), 17 and James, the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James (to them He gave the name Boanerges, which means, "Sons of Thunder"); 18 and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot; 19 and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Him. ]]> One of the enjoyable things about construction was to take a pile of wood and other material and watch it because a beautiful home. There was a long process necessary to bring a home to completion. There as to be a master design and a master carpenter to follow that design. Today, Jesus begins a process of calling out twelve men to become His apostles.

Mark 3:13-35 And He went up on the mountain and summoned those whom He Himself wanted, and they came to Him. 14 And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach, 15 and to have authority to cast out the demons. 16 And He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom He gave the name Peter), 17 and James, the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James (to them He gave the name Boanerges, which means, "Sons of Thunder"); 18 and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot; 19 and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Him. ]]> apostles, obedience, blasphemy Gospel of Mark No - 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2012-01-01%2011:00:00 http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2012-01-01%2011:00:00 In a world of "your ok and I am ok" there are some trends that are of some concern to me. The idea is that simply trying something is all that is necessary to be successful. Yes, I recognize that not every child is going to be a baseball playing and we want them to do their best no matter well they are, as long as they try. And in that context, we want to encourage them. But when to begin to promote the idea that a little effort is all that is required then we open ourselves up to some grave concerns.

David has a simple idea. A great idea but He failed because he assumed that following through on that simple idea was good enough. He didn’t invest to much time or energy to make certain all the details were correct.

1 Chronicles 13: 1- 4 Then David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader. 2 David said to all the assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to you, and if it is from the Lord our God, let us send everywhere to our kinsmen who remain in all the land of Israel, also to the priests and Levites who are with them in their cities with pasture lands, that they may meet with us; 3 and let us bring back the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days of Saul." 4 Then all the assembly said that they would do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.]]> In a world of "your ok and I am ok" there are some trends that are of some concern to me. The idea is that simply trying something is all that is necessary to be successful. Yes, I recognize that not every child is going to be a baseball playing and we want them to do their best no matter well they are, as long as they try. And in that context, we want to encourage them. But when to begin to promote the idea that a little effort is all that is required then we open ourselves up to some grave concerns.

David has a simple idea. A great idea but He failed because he assumed that following through on that simple idea was good enough. He didn’t invest to much time or energy to make certain all the details were correct.

1 Chronicles 13: 1- 4 Then David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader. 2 David said to all the assembly of Israel, "If it seems good to you, and if it is from the Lord our God, let us send everywhere to our kinsmen who remain in all the land of Israel, also to the priests and Levites who are with them in their cities with pasture lands, that they may meet with us; 3 and let us bring back the ark of our God to us, for we did not seek it in the days of Saul." 4 Then all the assembly said that they would do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.]]> new years, resolutions, reading, intentions, obedience New Years 2012 No - Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-12-25%2011:00:00 http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-12-25%2011:00:00 Christmas 2011 No - Mark 2:23-28 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-12-11%2011:00:00 http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-12-11%2011:00:00 When I was younger and we go to play a sports game in the neighborhood it is the one who bring the ball who gets to set some of the rules. If you didn’t keep them happy they could take their ball and go home. They assume they are in charge because they are setting the rules. The Pharisee are beginning to display this type of attitude with regards to Jesus. They figure they know all of the law so they are going to enforce them.

Mark 2:23-28 23 And it happened that He was passing through the grain fields on the Sabbath, and His disciples began to make their way along while picking the heads of grain. 24 The Pharisees were saying to Him, "Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"]]> When I was younger and we go to play a sports game in the neighborhood it is the one who bring the ball who gets to set some of the rules. If you didn’t keep them happy they could take their ball and go home. They assume they are in charge because they are setting the rules. The Pharisee are beginning to display this type of attitude with regards to Jesus. They figure they know all of the law so they are going to enforce them.

Mark 2:23-28 23 And it happened that He was passing through the grain fields on the Sabbath, and His disciples began to make their way along while picking the heads of grain. 24 The Pharisees were saying to Him, "Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?"]]> sabbath, rest Gospel of Mark No - Matthew 26:26-29 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-12-04%2011:00:00 http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-12-04%2011:00:00 Many of us are anticipating enjoying a Christmas meal with our family. Some will travel great distances in order to enjoy that meal. The Passover is an equally anticipated celebration. However, when the disciples enjoyed their last Passover with Christ, He provided an explanation that increased the significance.

What is the Passover? A major festival held in the spring to commemorate Israel's deliverance from Egypt. The term is often used of the entire festival celebration (e.g., Ex 12:48; 2 Kings 23:21). It may also designate the Passover sacrifice to be eaten (Ex 12:11; 2 Chron 30:18) and the animal victim, i.e., the "Passover lamb" (Ex 12:21; 2 Chron 30:15). (from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, revised edition, Copyright © 1979 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. All rights reserved.)

Ex 12:11 Now you shall eat it in this manner: with your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it in haste — it is the Lord's Passover.

Ex 12:14 Now this day will be a memorial to you, and you shall celebrate it as a feast to the Lord; throughout your generations you are to celebrate it as a permanent ordinance.

PASSOVER The Passover was to be an opportunity for the father to teach his children. He (not a substitute) was obliged to explain the meaning of the ceremony when his children asked (12:26; 13:8,14). (from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, revised edition, Copyright © 1979 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. All rights reserved.)]]> Many of us are anticipating enjoying a Christmas meal with our family. Some will travel great distances in order to enjoy that meal. The Passover is an equally anticipated celebration. However, when the disciples enjoyed their last Passover with Christ, He provided an explanation that increased the significance.

What is the Passover? A major festival held in the spring to commemorate Israel's deliverance from Egypt. The term is often used of the entire festival celebration (e.g., Ex 12:48; 2 Kings 23:21). It may also designate the Passover sacrifice to be eaten (Ex 12:11; 2 Chron 30:18) and the animal victim, i.e., the "Passover lamb" (Ex 12:21; 2 Chron 30:15). (from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, revised edition, Copyright © 1979 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. All rights reserved.)

Ex 12:11 Now you shall eat it in this manner: with your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it in haste — it is the Lord's Passover.

Ex 12:14 Now this day will be a memorial to you, and you shall celebrate it as a feast to the Lord; throughout your generations you are to celebrate it as a permanent ordinance.

PASSOVER The Passover was to be an opportunity for the father to teach his children. He (not a substitute) was obliged to explain the meaning of the ceremony when his children asked (12:26; 13:8,14). (from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, revised edition, Copyright © 1979 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. All rights reserved.)]]> passover, communion, eucharist, transubstantiation, Lords supper Bible No - Mark 2:1-13 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-11-13%2011:00:00 http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-11-13%2011:00:00 When companies transact business, they make are simple inquiry, "Are you the one authorized?" They did to know if you have the authority to spend the company money. We will begin exploring a series of events that show that Christ has the authority of God. Today we will see the authority to forgive sins.

Mark 2:1-13 When He had come back to Capernaum several days afterward, it was heard that He was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room, not even near the door; and He was speaking the word to them.]]> When companies transact business, they make are simple inquiry, "Are you the one authorized?" They did to know if you have the authority to spend the company money. We will begin exploring a series of events that show that Christ has the authority of God. Today we will see the authority to forgive sins.

Mark 2:1-13 When He had come back to Capernaum several days afterward, it was heard that He was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room, not even near the door; and He was speaking the word to them.]]> gospel, forgiveness, commitment, determination, concern, friends Gospel of Mark No - Mark 1:29-45 Sun, 6 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-11-06%2011:00:00 http://www.camdenbfc.org/sermons/view.asp?sDate=2011-11-06%2011:00:00 Today, despite all our modern conveniences we seem to be busier that we have ever been before. Doctor’s see more patients, stores handle more customers. Busy, is the new normal. But what will it take to slow us down enough to spend time in prayer?

Mark 1:29-34 29 And immediately after they came out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they spoke to Jesus about her. 31 And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the fever left her, and she waited on them. 32 When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed. 33 And the whole city had gathered at the door. 34 And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He was not permitting the demons to speak, because they knew who He was. NASU]]> Today, despite all our modern conveniences we seem to be busier that we have ever been before. Doctor’s see more patients, stores handle more customers. Busy, is the new normal. But what will it take to slow us down enough to spend time in prayer?

Mark 1:29-34 29 And immediately after they came out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they spoke to Jesus about her. 31 And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the fever left her, and she waited on them. 32 When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed. 33 And the whole city had gathered at the door. 34 And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He was not permitting the demons to speak, because they knew who He was. NASU]]> gospel, busy, prayer, devotion, appointment Gospel of Mark No