You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

Nov 2

This sermon, delivered by Rev. Dr. Alvin J. Gwynn Jr. at Historic Leadenhall Baptist Church, message came from Mark 3:1-5 (NKJV). The message encourages believers to focus on their relationship with God rather than the criticism of others and reminds the congregation that their current struggles are not the end of their story.

Key Takeaways:

The Outside and Inside Ministry

Pastor emphasizes that Jesus ministers to both the "outside" (those outside the church walls or struggling with societal status) and the "inside" (those within the congregation).
He highlights that God deals with both external problems and internal spiritual conditions to bring about a truly changed life.

Overcoming Criticism and Spectators

The sermon discusses the "watchers" in the scripture who were more focused on the rules of the Sabbath and accusing Jesus than on the miracle being performed.
He warns us against becoming a "spectator" who is critical of others' worship or service, urging the congregation to focus on their own relationship with God.

Restoration and Purpose

Using the story of the man with the withered hand, the preacher illustrates that to receive restoration, one must be willing to "stretch out" their hand—even the part of them that is broken or "ugly".
He stresses that Jesus does not just heal, but restores, and encourages the congregation that despite what they have been through, "you ain't seen nothing yet" regarding what God is going to do next.

Let us know how God has made a way for you in your life in the comments below!

Featured Preacher: Rev. Dr. Alvin J. Gwynn Jr.

"It is no good just to fix up the outside and the inside is still jacked up …

Scripture: Mark 3:1-5 (NKJV)

3 And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand.

2 So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might [a]accuse Him.

3 And He said to the man who had the withered hand, [b]“Step forward.”

4 Then He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they kept silent.

5 And when He had looked around at them with anger, being grieved by the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored [c]as whole as the other.