August 30, 2026

Learning from our Children | Mark 9:14-50

Preacher:
Passage: Mark 9:14-50
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Introduction
• What does God’s Kingdom Power look like in practice?

1. A Boy with a Big Problem (v14-29).

2. Disciples Who Don’t Understand (v30-32).

3. Four Lessons on Power (v33-50)
• Greatness: ‘Who is the Greatest?’
• Control: ‘Who gets to serve in God’s Kingdom?’ (v38-41)
• Purity: ‘How serious is sin?’ (v42-49)
• Perseverance: ‘How can we be salty Christians?’ (v50)

Conclusion
Adults can learn a lot about God’s Kingdom from our children:
• Faith: Humble dependence on God.
• Prayer: Asking questions and enquiring into the truth; setting all your requests before God – and waiting upon him for the answers you need.
• Personal Obedience – Following God’s Word.
• Kindness and Charity – Simple gifts given in love.
• How to be better adults – as we love, lead and serve our children in Jesus’ name.