What is the purpose of authority? Many believe that the purpose of authority is to get one’s way, to be able to enact one’s own vision for how the world ought to be. But God has a different idea! It is true that God has a vision for the world, but He grants authority to His Son, not to overpower others, but to serve them and set them free. As Jesus teaches and drives out a demon in Mark 1:21-28, He shows us how He intends to exercise His authority – for the good of those He has come to save. Today’s message is “Authority… in the Right Hands,” based on Mark 1:21-28.
8:00 Traditional Service
10:27 Contemporary Service
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“Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness,” text © 1987 Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission. LSB Hymn License #100012403.
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