Who’s Running Your Life? | Pastor Bryan Carter | Mark 1:21–34

Main message: Trust Jesus as the ultimate authority in your life — submit to his teaching, his power over evil, and his authority to heal. The preacher urges listeners to let Christ's word direct decisions and actions instead of the many competing voices in culture.

Key points:

• Authority is unavoidable; choose whose voice has the final say — Jesus should be that authority.
• Jesus teaches with inherent authority (Mark emphasizes who is teaching, not just content); regular engagement with Scripture lets his voice shape you.
• Jesus has authority over evil and demons (the synagogue exorcism); believers are called to speak truth to power and work for justice in their communities.
• Jesus has authority over disease and brings healing (Peter’s mother‑in‑law healed); trust him alongside medical care and support caregivers.
• Practical faith includes hearing Scripture, praying, confronting injustice (including civic engagement and voting), and serving those nearest the problems.

Scriptures mentioned: Mark 1, Luke 1:21-34, John 1, John 10:10