Resources on Mark D Roberts

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Mark D. Roberts offers sermon notes for Philippians 4:8-9. The passage invites us to reflect on what is good in our work, even the "secular goodness", and ultimately the truth that God is at work.

Philippians 4:8-9

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Work, Gratitude, Goodness, Relationship

Positive Gratitude

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Mark D. Roberts' sermon on Philippians 1:3-6,12-14 encourages an "attitude of gratitude," which is the key to maintaining a positive outlook even in the face of challenges and disappointments.

Philippians 1:3-6, 12-14

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Gratitude, Joy, Worry

Celebrating Easter for Fifty Days

Mark D Roberts | The Christian Reflection Project

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this article, Mark D. Roberts argues for celebrating Easter for fifty days in the church as instructed by the liturgical year because the implications of Easter deserve additional attention.

Ephesians 1:19-21, 2:4-7

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Easter, Worship, Resurrection, Christian Calendar

Joy in Difficult Circumstances

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Article about Scripture

Reflecting on Philippians 1:3-5, Mark D. Roberts notes that Paul's "grateful remembrance" of the Philippians' collaboration with his ministry gave him a joyful perspective despite his being in prison.

Philippians 1:3-5

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Gratitude, Joy, Paul, Prison

Idealistic or Practical Faith

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts shares a meditation, discussion questions, and a prayer on Ezra 8:21-23 and Nehemiah 2:9. He asks if we are idealistic like Ezra or practical like Nehemiah.

Ezra 8:21-23; Nehemiah 2:9

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Blessing, Idealism, Protection, Realism

Putting Off Deceitful Desires

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Illustrating Ephesians 4:22 through personal example, this devotional by Mark D. Roberts discusses how he was freed from his prideful desire to gain glory and recognition to passionately help people "experience God's grace more deeply."

Ephesians 4:22

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Pride, Desire, Bondage, Freedom

Be Filled with the Spirit

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts reflects on the contrast in Ephesians 5:18 between being filled with the Holy Spirit and drunkenness, which pagan religions commonly associated with mystical experience and spiritual ecstasy.

Ephesians 5:18

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Drunkenness, Holy Spirit, Mysticism, Paganism

Was Jesus a Revolutionary?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Closing Prayer

Mark D. Roberts writes about the political nature of Jesus’s message from Luke 22:52. Jesus was a revolutionary in the sense that he overthrew the kingdom of Satan and inaugurated God’s kingdom.

Luke 22:52

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Hope, King, Kingdom Of God, Politics

Wake Up, Lord!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer of Intercession

Mark D. Roberts shares a meditation on times when it seems God is not paying attention to our needs, based on Psalm 35:23. He includes reflection questions and a prayer of intercession.

Psalm 35:23

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Anxiety, Boldness, Compassion, Honesty

A Warning for Self-Serving Leaders

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Closing Prayer

Mark D. Roberts reflects on pastoral leadership and corruption from Ezekiel 34:2-4. He includes discussion questions and a prayer.

Ezekiel 34:1-4

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Corruption, Injustice, Pastoral Leadership, Power

Sermon Illustrations on the Image of God

Robert Farrar Capon | The Pastor's Workshop

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This collection of sermon illustrations on the image of God features work from various authors and includes a story from Mark D. Roberts about looking like his uncle and N.T. Wright's thoughts on God's image.

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Image Of God, Sermon, Illustration, Identity

Teaching with Authority

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts says that the recognized authority with which Jesus taught (Mark 1:22) calls his followers to belief and repentance.

Mark 1:22

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Teaching, Jesus Christ, Authority Of, Belief, Repentance

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A Surprising Implication

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts says that the prayer "Our Lord, come!" in Aramaic (1 Corinthians 16:22) is evidence that early Jewish followers of Jesus, despite their monotheistic heritage, prayed to him as "Lord."

1 Corinthians 16:22

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Coming Of Christ, Jewish, Language, Aramaic, Lord

Made Alive in Christ

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts shares a reflection, discussion questions, and a prayer on Ephesians 2:4-5. In Christ, we are woken from a trance-like “zombie” state. In Christ, we are made fully alive.

Ephesians 2:4-5

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Death, Despair, Mercy, New Life

A Taste of the Future

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts uses Matthew 26:29 to reflect on the Lord’s Supper and the hope of one day living in God’s fullness.

Matthew 26:29

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Eucharist, Hope, Banquet, Covenant

A Slave of Christ

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Song or Hymn and 3 more types

Mark D. Roberts reflects on the difficult passage in which Jesus describes his obedient disciples as "unworthy slaves" (Luke 17:7-10). "True discipleship involves giving up myself to follow Jesus."

Luke 17:7-10

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Cross, Disciple, Glory, Slave

Sermon Illustrations on Accountability

Brené Brown | The Pastor's Workshop

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

A collection sermon illustrations on accountability with entries from Brené Brown, Vaclev Havel, and Mark D. Roberts. Accountability is difficult and sometimes painful, but is better than the alternatives.

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Shame, Goodness, Creation, Management

The Priority of Marriage

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D Roberts reflects on Mark 10:9, writing that marriage is a sacred relationship meant to be nurtured, protected, and cherished.

Mark 10:9

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Love, Marriage, Relationship

Introducing the Church

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts points out that the church is the main subject of Ephesians, which introduces the church as Christ's "body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way (Ephesians 1:19-23)."

Ephesians 1:19-23

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Body Of Christ, Church, Community, Ephesians

Good News!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Isaiah's prophecy (Isaiah 52:7) of the good news of peace and salvation through the reign of God, and the updated version proclaimed by Jesus (Mark 1:15).

Isaiah 52:7; Mark 1:15

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Reign Of God, Kingdom Of God, Peace, Repentance