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Welcome to Calvary's Online Campus!

Are you too narrowly focused on your own group or denomination when it comes to God's work? In this message from Mark 9:38-41, Pastor Robert challenges us to broaden our perspective and recognize that God moves far beyond the boundaries we set for ourselves.

What You’ll Learn:
1. Why the disciples had a sectarian mindset — and how we fall into the same trap today

2. Jesus' correction of John when he tried to stop someone casting out demons in Jesus' name

3. How to distinguish between what is false and what is simply incomplete

4. The incredible promise that no act of kindness done in Jesus' name goes unrewarded

5. Why even giving a cup of water carries eternal significance

6. The spiritual dangers of wealth and the love of money

7. How generosity connects us to eternal rewards in heaven

This message is for anyone who has ever wondered whether God can use people outside their church, denomination, or theological tradition. Spoiler: He absolutely can. Pastor Robert walks us through the story of John coming to Jesus concerned about an outsider casting out demons — and Jesus' surprising, grace-filled response. Whether God is calling you to be more generous with your resources, more open-handed with your ministry, or more willing to see His hand at work in unexpected places, this sermon will encourage and challenge you.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

0:00 Introduction
10:01 A Quote by Anne Frank
13:24 The Gospel is for Everyone (Acts 10:34-35)
14:10 God Rejoices in the Foundation (Zechariah 4:10)
15:10 Generosity Brings Blessing (Proverbs 22:9)
16:33 True Greatness is Service (Mark 9:37)
18:14 Section 1 – We Are Often Too Narrow in Our Thinking (Mark 9:38)
19:40 This Happened With Moses (Numbers 11:26-29)
22:57 Section 2 – Jesus’ Correction (Mark 9:39-40)
29:27 Section 3 – The Promise of Reward (Mark 9:41)
30:50 The God of More Than Enough (2 Corinthians 9:8)
32:06 The Dangers of Wealth (1 Timothy 6:9-10)
33:45 Three Things in Closing – #1 God’s Work Extends Beyond Our Circles – Every Act of Kindness Makes a Difference
34:16 #2 We Are Called to Help the Needy by Investing in Eternal Rewards
34:31 #3 Recognize the Value of Small Acts and Understand That in Serving Others, We Serve Christ
35:06 Closing Prayer

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Teacher: Robert Furrow
Series: A Study in Mark