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Proclaiming the Message

Isaiah 40:21-31     1 Corinthians 9:16-23     Mark 1:29-39 “And Jesus went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.” Have you ever wondered what that message might be?  We have portions of what we believe were some of his sermons, but can you imagine hearing him preach for yourself?  Talk about a message that transforms your life!  Think about the most inspiring message you have ever received, and then imagine that the person who delivered it was able to remove all of your doubts and fears and make you feel more complete and purpose filled than you ever thought that you could. I don’t mean to dumb Jesus down to the level of a motivational guru, but isn’t the message of Jesus that repentance draws you into God’s presence in a way that connects you with all of creation?  Isn’t salvation as much about our lives today as it is the promise of eternity?  Isn’t that the Gospel – the Good N...