Resources on Mark D Roberts

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts thinks about Mark 6:5 and reflects on the truth that God chooses to act in a way that respects our trust in him, and challenges us to reflect on our own unbelief.

Mark 6:5

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Unbelief, God, Trust

Can You Give Joy to God?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 4:30 and considers how our words, deeds, thoughts, and choices can give joy and delight to God.

Ephesians 4:30

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Joy, Relationship, God, Words

The Name of God (Part 1)

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Discussing the variations of God's name in Exodus 3:14-15, Mark D. Roberts' devotional explains that "I AM WHO I AM," "I AM" and "Yahweh" mean "to be." Therefore, Roberts concludes that God's name affirms God's reality.

Exodus 3:14-15

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I Am That I Am, Yahweh, Identity, God

Prayer to the Potter God

Mark D Roberts | Re-Worship

Prayer

A prayer of thanks and petition: The clay thanks the Potter for creating and patiently shaping, calling out to the Spirit, "help me do the good things you have planned." (Inspired by Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 18:1-11)....

Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:1-11

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Prayer, God, Thankfulness, Clay

Are You Trusting in Tyre?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Discussing how all great human institutions eventually fail, this devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Ezekiel 26:17 asks readers whether they are trusting in temporal matters or in the eternal God.

Ezekiel 26:17

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Tyre, Trust, God, Human Acts

Doing Good Works for God

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

In this devotional on Matthew 6:1, Mark D. Roberts considers what it means to do good works for God, suggesting the greatest reward in this life is knowing that we have delighted the heart of God.

Matthew 6:1

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Good Works, Reward, God

Calling God Abba, Father

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Reflecting on his distant relationship with his father, this devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Romans 8:15 discusses how his comprehension of God as Father became increasingly personal and intimate as his relationship with God grew.

Romans 8:15

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Father, God, Abba, Relationship

What Belongs to God?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts' sermon starter on Mark 12:13-17 notes that Jesus did not directly answer the question of what belongs to God, but our response should be to offer everything that we control to God.

Mark 12:13-17

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Tax, Caesar, Giving, God

Who Is the Audience for Worship?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts' reflection on Ephesians 5:18-19 observes that, to use Kierkegaard's image, God is the audience for worship. Thus the point of a worship service is offering to God, not enjoying a performance.

Ephesians 5:18-19

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Worship, Offering, Music, God

Avoiding the Audience

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts' reflection on Ephesians 5:18 follows Kierkegaard in emphasizing that God is the audience for worship. The point of worship is not to inspire or instruct or bless the congregation.

Ephesians 5:18

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Worship, Music, God, Offering

Prayers of Confession on Justice

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | The Pastor's Workshop

Prayer of Confession

Prayers of confession on the topic of justice, including: not loving our neighbor, not seeking God's Kingdom, and turning from complacency.

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Forgiveness, Prayer, Confession, Mercy

Sermon Illustrations on God

C S Lewis | The Pastor's Workshop

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This collection of sermon illustrations about God by various authors explores the attributes and nature of God, how God is introduced in the Bible, and belief in God.

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God's Love, God's Will, Illustration, God

Search Results for "Mark D Roberts" on Hymnary.org

Flow Gently, Sweet AftonPD
Let Folly Praise That Fancy LovesPD
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Avoiding the “Audience Temptations”

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts' reflection on Ephesians 5:18 points out the temptation to try to impress one's fellow congregation members through dress or behavior. This temptation can be countered by remembering that God is the audience for worship.

Ephesians 5:18

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Temptation, Worship, God, Offering

No Fear!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts says that although some fears are useful, most of them keep us from living freely and fully. The more we know God, the more we are freed from fear, as in Psalm 27:1.

Psalm 27:1

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Fear, Light, Salvation, God

You’re Surrounded!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts' commentary points out that in Psalm 125:2, being surrounded means the positive assurance of God's presence and protection.

Psalm 125:2

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Protection, Jerusalem, Mountains, God

Paul's Eulogy

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts calls Ephesians 1:3 a eulogy not because it refers to a dead person, but because it calls for praise to God using three Greek words from the root "eulog-" meaning praise or blessing.

Ephesians 1:3

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Blessing, Praise, God, Christ

The Honor of Your Calling

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts uses a personal anecdote to illustrate his observation that since we have a calling (Ephesians 4:1), we have a divine Caller, inviting us to join in God's "creative, restorative work in the world."

Ephesians 4:1

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Vocation, Calling, God

A Psalm for Danny

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts' devotion rejoices in the protection that God offers (Psalm 91:10) while avoiding the simplistic idea that nothing bad will happen to a believer.

Psalm 91:10

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Protection, God, Suffering, Salvation

Ash Wednesday and the Compassion of God

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark Roberts' devotional on Psalm 103:13-14 observes that Ash Wednesday reminds us of our "dustiness," and our need for the One who has compassion on us and is always with us.

Psalm 103:13-14

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Ash Wednesday, Dust, God, Compassion

The Shepherd Appoints a Shepherd

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Commenting on Ezekiel 34:23-24, Mark Roberts observes that God, who had made himself the shepherd of Israel, promises to appoint another shepherd, David, over them. For Christians the figure of David represents Jesus.

Ezekiel 34:23-24

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Shepherd, David, Jesus, God