Resources on Mark D. Roberts

Positive Gratitude, Philippians 1 Sermon Starter/Outline by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/positive-gratitude-philippians-1-sermon-notes Sermon Starter/Outline by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Generosity , Gratitude , Fellowship , Joy Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts' sermon starter on Philippians 1 encourages an "attitude of gratitude" which is the key to maintaining a positive outlook even in the face of challenges and disappointments.

Celebrating Easter for Fifty Days Article by Mark D. Roberts http://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/217611.pdf Article by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Easter , Worship , Resurrection , Christian Calendar Source: The Christian Reflection Project 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.

Social Justice: Four Reasons to Pursue Change Article by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/social-justice-four-reasons-pursue-change Article by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Social Justice , Injustice , Power , Wealth and poverty Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling "International justice is too big for any of us. It is too big, even, for all of us. But it is not too big for God." Mark D. Roberts reflects on the call to practice justice....

Putting Off Deceitful Desires Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/putting-deceitful-desires-example-my-own-life Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Pride , Desire , Freedom , Glory Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling 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."

A Taste of the Future Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/taste-future Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Eucharist , Hope , Covenant Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling 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.

Did Jesus Come to Bring Peace or Division? Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/did-jesus-come-bring-peace-or-division Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Peace , Jesus , Gospel , Conflict Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts reflects on Luke 12:51 and the paradoxical reality that Jesus and his gospel brings both peace and conflict.

Moses’ Anger Article by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/moses-anger Article by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Anger , Compassion Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts reflects on Exodus 11:8, analyzing Moses’ compassionate anger toward Pharaoh's hard heart.

Say So! Article by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/say-so Article by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Witness , Redemption , God's Love Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts reflects on the exhortation from Psalm 107:2 to speak out about God’s redeeming work.

Face to Face with God Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/face-face-god1 Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Moses , 1 Corinthians , Exodus , God's Presence Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts reflects on the intimate relationship Moses had with God as described in Exodus 33:11 and compares it with the “face to face” relationship that Paul looks forward to in 1 Corinthians 13:12.

Why We Need Ephesians so Desperately Today? Article by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/why-we-need-ephesians-so-desperately-today Article by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Ephesians , Paul , Church , Unity Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts discusses the importance of the book of Ephesians by using verses 1:8b-10 to highlight its emphasis on a “concentrated vision of the church” and unity that is central to its message.

Sermon Illustrations on the Image of God Sermon Illustration by Robert Farrar Capon https://thepastorsworkshop.com/sermon-illustrations-on-the-image-of-god/ Sermon Illustration by Robert Farrar Capon Topics: Image of God , Sermon , Illustration , Identity Source: The Pastor's Workshop 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.

What Gives Order and Meaning to Your Life? Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/what-gives-order-and-meaning-your-life Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Christian Calendar , Congregational Flourishing , Time Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts reflects on Leviticus 23, encouraging us to consider how our experience of time can be enriched by the liturgical year—intentional, regular, biblically focused celebrations of God's grace—much like it did for the Israelites.

Good News! Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/christmas-reflection-good-news Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Reign of God , Kingdom of God Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts reflects on Isaiah 52:7, Mark 1:15, and God's reign that makes all things right shown in Jesus Christ.

Sermon Illustrations on Accountability Sermon Illustration by Brené Brown https://thepastorsworkshop.com/sermon-illustrations-on-accountability/ Sermon Illustration by Brené Brown Topics: Shame , Goodness , Creation , Management Source: The Pastor's Workshop 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.

The Promise of Healing Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/advent-reflection-promise-healing Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Advent , Healing , Compassion , Kingdom of God Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts reflects on Isaiah 35:5-6 and God's promise of healing, which isn't just a sign of compassion, but a sign of the Kingdom of God that is dawning already, its fullness yet to come.

Building Altars Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/building-altars Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: God's Presence Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts looks at how Abraham worshiped God and set up an altar in the land as described in Genesis 12:8 and reflects on how one can put reminders of God’s presence around one’s workplace.

Woven Into God's Story of Darkness and Light, Part 1 Article by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/woven-gods-story-darkness-and-light-part-1 Article by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Hope , Light , Darkness , Old Testament Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts reflects on Ephesians 5:8, surveying the theme of darkness and light throughout the Old Testament.

The Spiritual Unity of the Church Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/spiritual-unity-church Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Holy Spirit , Unity , Gifts of the Spirit Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts uses 1 Corinthians 12:13 to reflect on the unity of believers that is made possible by the work of the Holy Spirit.

Don’t Burden People with Your “Burdens” Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/dont-burden-people-your-burdens Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Prophecy , God's Will Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts’ reflection on Jeremiah 23:36 explains the Hebrew word play around “prophecy” and warns against attributing one’s own desires as the will of God.

True Worship Devotional by Mark D. Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/true-worship-0 Devotional by Mark D. Roberts Topics: Worship , Worship space Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark D. Roberts uses Romans 12:1 to reflect on how worship can include one’s daily activities and not just formal worship services.