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

Wake Up, O Lord!

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Mark D. Roberts reflects on Psalm 44:23-24, the psalmist's honest lament, and his own Psalm 44 experience, and what it has to teach us about trust, intimacy, and grace.

Psalm 44:23-24

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Honesty, Lament, Suffering, Trust

Stunted Shrubs or Towering Trees?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Reflecting on Jeremiah 17:5-8, Mark D. Roberts suggests that the people of Judah were characterized as "stunted shrubs" because they trusted in themselves rather than in God.

Jeremiah 17:5-8

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Jeremiah, Revelation, Shame, Spiritual Growth

Knowing His Power (Part 2)

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

In this reflection on Ephesians 1:17-20, Mark D. Roberts explores the meaning of God's power "for us who believe."

Ephesians 1:17-20

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The Power Of God, Salvation, Trust, Faith

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

Experience and Worship

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Discussion Questions, Prayer, Article about Scripture

Mark D. Roberts discusses the connection in Psalm 28:7 between our experience of God’s power and gracious intervention, and our response of trust, joy and thanksgiving.

Psalm 28:7

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Joy, Thanksgiving, Protection, Grace Of God

Trusting God in Spite of Your Circumstances

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts' devotional on Psalm 13:5-6 explores how David celebrated God's goodness during a desperate period by remembering how God formerly expressed God's love to him. David inspires us to trust God during difficulty.

Psalm 13:5-6

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Suffering, Trust, God's Love, God's Faithfulness

Trustworthy Leadership

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts reflects on the nature of trusting leadership by looking at Exodus 14:31 where the Israelites begin to trust Moses and God because God brought them out of Egypt.

Exodus 14:31

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Exodus, Leadership, Trust, Moses

A Threat or a Promise?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 5:3-5. Paul’s exhortation is not a threat, but a reminder of our identity in Christ and the truth of our inheritance in him.

Ephesians 5:3-5

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Identity, Grace, Christ, Inheritance

Put Away Your Sword

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts uses Matthew 26:52 to reflect on the folly of putting more faith in human means than God.

Matthew 26:52

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Faith, Trust, Human Acts

Sermon Illustrations on Listening

Andy Cook | The Pastor's Workshop

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Several sermon illustrations on the importance of listening, especially being able to filter out irrelevant noise and listen to what is important. Listening to God is also addressed.

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Listening To God, Power, Trust, Business

Standing on the Promises of God

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts' devotional on Genesis 32:11-12 reflects on Jacob's plea for God to keep God's promises. Mark D. Roberts encourages readers to trust God by quoting R. Kelso Carter's "Standing on the Promises of God."

Genesis 32:11-12

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Jacob (biblical Patriarch), Forgiveness, Promises Of God, Trust

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

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In What Do We Trust?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts uses a judgment against Moab in Jeremiah 48:7 to reflect on trusting in God rather than one’s own resources and efforts.

Jeremiah 48:7

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Moab, Trust, Jeremiah

When You Don't Trust God Enough?

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Mark D. Roberts uses Ezekiel 29:16 and Israel’s decision to turn to Egypt for help during an impending invasion from Babylon to reflect on trusting God instead of oneself.

Ezekiel 29:16

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Trust, Israel, Babylon, Egypt

When You Can't Stop Crying Out

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

"Psalm 69 models persistence in prayer." In this reflection on Psalm 69:13, Mark Roberts writes that our persistence shows our trust and freedom in God to come to him, "without pretending or posturing."

Psalm 69:13

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Patience, Petition, Prayer, Answers To, Repetition

Cracked Cisterns

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

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Explaining that the Israelites removed themselves from God—the preserver of life—to trust in useless gods, this devotional by Mark D. Roberts on Jeremiah 2:13 discusses how we continue to find false security in our idolatrous activity.

Jeremiah 2:13

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Security In God, Trust, Idolatry, God's Provision

Shocking Faith, Shocking Freedom

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

An Advent reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Psalm 89:49. Roberts explores the psalmist's surprising turns, from praise to disappointment and back to praise, which illustrate the freedom and honesty that deep faith produces in prayer.

Psalm 89:49

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Promises Of God, Advent, Trust, Doubt

Trust Like Joseph

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

In this devotional resource, Mark D. Roberts reflects prayerfully on Matthew 1:24, spotlighting Joseph who models for us obedience and extraordinary trust in God when God's call could result in great risk, loss, or sacrifice.

Matthew 1:24

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Joseph, Saint, Obedience, Trust, Sacrifice

Father, I Entrust My Spirit into Your Hands

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

Revealing that Jesus' "seventh word" in Luke 23:46 is drawn from Psalm 31:5, this devotional by Mark D. Roberts discusses how Jesus' last words were rooted in his confidence that God would deliver and bless him.

Psalm 31:5; Luke 23:46

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Death Of Christ, Despair, Passion, Resurrection

The Fear That Casts Out Love

Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions, Prayer

A devotional reflection by Mark D. Roberts on Luke 22:54-62. Roberts suggests that fear was the cause of Peter's denial of Jesus, despite his deep commitment to him. The antidote to fear is trust, not control.

Luke 22:54-62

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Denial Of Christ, Stations Of The Cross, Fear, Peter