Southwest Church Sermons
Welcome to the Southwest Church Podcast, where faith meets life. Each week, we bring you uplifting and practical sermons recorded live from our services in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Our mission is to inspire and deepen your faith, whether you’re a church member, part of the local community, or joining us from anywhere in the world.
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Southwest Church Sermons
Question Mark Series | Week 3 | Adam Brewer
In this insightful episode of the Question Mark Series, we dive deep into what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus through the lens of Mark 8:14-26. Drawing from a powerful teaching moment on a boat with Jesus and His disciples, we explore the layered questions Jesus asks and the profound lessons they reveal about faith, growth, and spiritual vigilance.
Join us as we unpack four essential characteristics of discipleship:
- Disciples are on Guard: Jesus warns His followers to "be careful" and "watch out" for the "yeast" of the Pharisees and Herod—symbols of unbelief and harmful influence that can quietly permeate and undermine faith. We reflect on the modern-day equivalents of these influences and why guarding our hearts and minds remains crucial.
- Disciples are Undistracted: When the disciples worry about their lack of bread, Jesus challenges them to focus beyond their immediate concerns and remember His miraculous provision. This segment encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on what Jesus has done and continues to do, despite life's distractions.
- Disciples are Open: Using a relatable story about coaching and learning, we highlight the importance of openness to Jesus’ teachings. Unlike the Pharisees, whose hearts are hardened by pride and tradition, disciples are called to open their eyes, ears, and hearts to the truth Jesus reveals.
- Disciples are in Progress: Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. Just as Jesus heals physical blindness in the narrative, He also invites us to move from incomplete belief toward fuller understanding and faith. There is no final graduation in discipleship—only continuous learning and transformation.
Through personal stories, biblical insights, and practical applications, this episode challenges believers to embrace discipleship as an ongoing apprenticeship with Jesus. Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with Jesus for years, there’s something here to inspire your journey of learning, growing, and living as His disciple.
Tune in for a thoughtful and encouraging message that will help you guard your faith, stay focused amid distractions, remain open to God’s work, and celebrate the progress you’re making with Jesus every day.