Embracing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Mark 3:13-19

I. The Call to Commitment: Climbing the Mountain of Conviction (Mark 3:13)
A. Climbing to the Summit of Sovereignty
B. Calling the Chosen: The Invitation to Inspiration
C. Coming to the Call: The Response of the Conscience

II. The Commitment to the Cause: Choosing to Be with Christ (Mark 3:14)
A. Commissioned to Come Close: The Priority of Presence
B. Constituted for a Cause: The Purpose of Preaching and Power
C. Continuity in Commitment: The Call to Consistency

III. The Power to Perform: Possessing and Applying Divine Authority (Mark 3:15)
A. Power to Heal: The Divine Demonstration of Compassion
B. Power to Cast Out Devils: Deliverance through Divine Authority
C. Power as a Partnership: The Believer’s Role in Divine Power

IV. The Special Names and Significance: Signaling Sovereign Status (Mark 3:16-19)
A. Simon Surnamed Peter: The Rock
B. James and John: The Sons of Thunder
C. The Other Apostles: The Assembly of Ambassadors
D. Judas Iscariot: The Betrayer

V. The Mission of the Multitude: Moving into the House of Ministry (Mark 3:19b)
A. Going into the House: The Place of Purposeful Gathering
B. Missions Mandated: From the Mountain to the Marketplace
C. Maintaining the Mission: The Need for Faithfulness and Focus