Following of Nazarene Preacher Grows | STORIES OF A SAVIOR

"Following of Nazarene Preacher Grows" is the twelfth sermon in this series. A plethora of people became interested in Jesus’ ministry. Some people were genuinely looking for salvation in faith, but others were following merely for personal benefits. Jesus calls 12 out of the true disciples to appoint them as apostles.

Baker Knapp
Pharisees Discuss Sabbath With Locals | STORIES OF A SAVIOR

"Pharisees Discuss Sabbath With Locals" is the tenth sermon in this series. God made the sabbath for us. We don’t exist to prop up a system; we exist for God’s glory and He instituted rest and rhythms for us. Jesus teaches the Pharisees some profound insights about the sabbath.

Baker Knapp
Local Discussions About Fasting Arise | STORIES OF A SAVIOR

"Local Discussions About Fasting Arise" is the ninth sermon in this series. After Jesus publicly forgives sins, Mark begins to detail Jesus’ run-ins with the Pharisees. In this passage, the religious party question Jesus and His disciples’ lack of ceremonial fasting. Jesus takes the opportunity to teach about the new covenant.

Baker Knapp
Local Tax Collector Quits Job | STORIES OF A SAVIOR

"Local Tax Collector Quits Job" is the eighth sermon in this series. The calling of the disciple Matthew was viewed as highly scandalous, given Matthew’s vocation as a tax collector. Matthew had a sinful job and many sinful acquaintances but when the Messiah chooses him, he leaves behind his sin and introduces his friends to Jesus.

Baker Knapp
Man Claims Healing of Leprosy | STORIES OF A SAVIOR

"Man Claims Healing of Leprosy" is the sixth sermon in this series. Jesus begins to travel with his disciples, preaching in various towns. Along the way, He is approached by a leper who has long been isolated from society by his disease. Jesus shows compassion to him and heals him.

Baker Knapp