Scripture:                   2 Corinthians 12: 2-10, Mark 6: 1-13

Sermon Title:             Moving On and Trying Again

Sermon Theme:         The skills and talents of the disciples had little to do with the spread of God’s message.  They were sent, but the power came from God.  This scripture passage is a missionary manifesto for the early church.  These Christians expected Jesus to return soon; therefore, they needed to spread the good news as quickly as possible.  Like the disciples their call to mission did not rely on possessions, money, or prestige.  Instead, they relied on God to provide whatever was necessary for the completion of their task.  This did not mean that preparation was not necessary.  Much as Jesus prepared the disciples for their journey, the early Christians knew that no one could go forward into the world without training.  However, the overriding ideal was that God would give them what they needed so they would succeed.

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