A Stonebriar Community Church Fellowship Class
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
Wayne Stiles’ lesson from Mark 4:35-41 shows how Jesus demonstrates authority over life’s storms, providing peace and assurance in the midst of fear and uncertainty. He encourages believers to trust Christ’s power and presence, finding calm and confidence even in the most turbulent circumstances.
Scripture: Mark 4:21-34
Wayne Stiles’ lesson from Mark 4:21-34 shows how God works in ways that are often unseen, using the parables of the lamp and the growing seed to reveal His hidden, yet powerful, activity in the world. He encourages believers to trust God’s timing and providence, even when circumstances seem inactive or uncertain.
Scripture: Mark 4:1-20
Wayne Stiles’ lesson from Mark 4:1-20 shows how the parable of the sower illustrates the impact a faithful life can have when rooted in God’s Word. He emphasizes that perseverance, obedience, and a receptive heart allow believers to bear lasting spiritual fruit and influence others for Christ.
Scripture: Mark 3:20-35
Wayne Stiles’ lesson from Mark 3:20-35 shows how Jesus defines true spiritual kinship beyond biological relationships. He emphasizes that obedience to God and alignment with Christ, rather than mere family ties, determine who truly belongs to God’s kingdom.
Scripture: Mark 3:7-19
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 3:7-19, showing how God calls and equips ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary purposes. He emphasizes that God’s choice is based on His sovereign wisdom, not human merit, encouraging believers to step into His calling with faith and obedience.
Scripture: Mark 2:23-3:6
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 2:23-3:6, highlighting Jesus’ interactions with the Pharisees and the tension between legalism and compassion. He encourages believers to follow Christ’s example of mercy and righteousness, showing that God’s priorities often challenge human traditions and expectations.
Scripture: Mark 2:13-22
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 2:13-22, showing how Jesus’ interactions with tax collectors and sinners reveal the inclusiveness of God’s kingdom. Stiles encourages believers to evaluate their relationships and to embrace fellowship that reflects Christ’s call to mercy, grace, and transformation.
Scripture: Mark 1:41-2:12
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 1:41-2:12, showing how Jesus’ unconventional methods reveal God’s mercy, authority, and power to heal and forgive. Stiles encourages believers to trust God’s surprising ways, even when His direction seems unusual or counterintuitive.
Scripture: Mark 1:14-39
Wayne Stiles teaches from Mark 1:14-39, showing how Jesus models a life that keeps God’s priorities first through faithful proclamation, compassionate ministry, and intentional times of prayer. Stiles urges believers to center their lives on Christ’s mission, maintaining focus amid the many distractions that compete for devotion.
Scripture: Mark 1:1–13
Wayne Stiles opens the Gospel of Mark by highlighting how Jesus’ arrival fulfills God’s promises and brings the good news of salvation. Through John’s preparation, Jesus’ baptism, and His temptation in the wilderness, Stiles encourages believers to anchor their faith in Christ—the true Son of God who triumphs where humanity fails.