Sermons on Mark 12: showing 1-15 of 670

Offering

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001

What constitutes an Offering?

FOR YEARS I HAVE HEARD PEOPLE SPEAKING ABOUT OFFERING TO GOD AND WHEN THEY WERE ASKED ABOUT IT THEY COULD ONLY SAY A TITHE OF 10% OF YOUR INCOME EACH WEEK OR MONTH THAT GOES INTO THE CHURCH PLATE ON A SUNDAY MORNING. I WAS TROUBLED BY THIS SO I ASKED GOD TO MAKE IT CLEAR WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:42-44, Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Widow's Mites

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 25, 2001

God knows the motive of our giving.

THE WIDOW’S MITES And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Propelled By Passion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 16, 2001

Passion is the driving force in the life of the church and the life of a Christian.

Propelled by Passion Mark 12:28-34 June 1999 Introduction I. W.E. Sangster A. Interviewing ministerial candidates 1. Interview process: Group of individuals interviewed ministry applicants, Sangster was a part of this group, this was a large task in the Methodist church 2. One specific pastoral ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Treasure Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2001

God will not merely judge us on the basis of what we gave but also on the basis of what we did with what we kept for ourselves.

"Treasure Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 1 of 3 Text: Mark 12:41-44 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 4, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Mark 12:41-44 "Jesus sat down opposite the place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Bible Church

Worship: Expressing Your Love To God Series

Contributed by Tim Olson on Mar 14, 2001

The object of this message is to get you to evaluate your relationship with God and to point out ways to strengthen your love for God.

SERIES: PRIORITIES FOR PLEASING GOD #1 WORSHIP: EXPRESSING YOUR LOVE FOR GOD KBF & 00-01-14 & Tim Olson INTRO: WORSHIP IS EXPRESSING YOUR LOVE FOR GOD There’s a new "reality" TV show on Fox Network called "Temptation Island" that is the subject of discussion these days. Many people are very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

We Need More Woe In Our Lives!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

The way of woe leads to happiness!

We Need More Woe In Our Lives Don’t worry, be happy was a popular song not so long ago. Stimpy of Ren and Stimpy says, "Happy, happy! Joy, joy!" We are guaranteed the right to the pursuit of happiness in our Constitution. The entertainment and travel industries earn billions of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, Isaiah 6:5, Job 5:17, Psalm 127:5, Psalm 144:15, Proverbs 3:13, John 13:7, James 5:11, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:14, Mark 8:35, Mark 12:30, Psalm 37:4, Acts 5:41, 2 Thessalonians 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Intentional Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

Second in a six part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living an Intentional Life: SPIRITUALLY Introduction: This week we will continue our series on Living an Intentional Life. Remember that the three key words in describing an intentional life are purpose, discipline and vision. Living intentionally means that we have an agenda for our own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Giver Judges Our Gifts

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 27, 2001

what Jesus uses to judge our gifts

April 29, 2001 Mark 12:41-44 41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Not Deceived

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 30, 2001

A FUNERAL SERMON FOR A BELIEVER - GOD IS NOT THE GOD OF THE DEAD BUT THE GOD OF THE LIVING.

Be Not Deceived Funeral Sermon For A Believer Text Are you not, therefore, mistaken, because you do not know the scriptures nor the power of God. But concerning the dead that they rise. Have you not read in the book of Moses in the burning bush passage, how God spoke to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:24-27, Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promise Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2001

Faith/Promise Giving vs. Abundance Giving

Sermon for 5/6/2001 Promise Giving Luke 6:38 and Mark 12:41-44 ** Thanks to Don Robinson for his sermon on Promise Giving (Luke 6:38) on SermonCentral that provided the outline for this sermon Introduction: A. Bob Russell, the minister at Southeast Christian in Louisville, said that in the early ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poor Are Rich

Contributed by Peter Ghalayini on Nov 13, 2000

In poorness we are rich

I heard an interesting story about a self-made millionaire who was giving a talk about how he made his fortune from nothing. He spoke about how he left school at an early age and worked hard to make ends meet. He took some risks and eventually it paid off and he is where he is today because he took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Internal Motivation: Passion Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Nov 20, 2000

Authentic Christianity, at its core, is motivated by an intense passion for God and this is what our Lord means when He tells us to love God with all of our heart.

Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 I can’t tell you HOW HONORED I AM to have this opportunity to open the Word of God to you this morning and for the rest of this month. I am excited about what God is doing here at Lakeland. And as I’ve sought God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer To Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Travis Smalley on Nov 21, 2000

We must have a healthy love for ourself if we are going to live a full and productive life.

Discovering the Power of Love (The Answer to Self-Esteem) How Do I Love Myself Introduction: In the Pan American games diver Greg Lougnis was asked "How do you cope with stress?" He said "When I get up on the platform the second before I dive I say to myself ‘Even if I blow this dive my mother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commandment

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

A clear answer to the question, "What Would Jesus Do?"

Mark 12:28-31 The Great Commandment INTRODUCTION: Charles Sheldon’s classic, In His Steps has achieved its greatest fame in the last few years. The novel about one church’s decision to live by the question, “What would Jesus do?” has inspired sequels, merchandise, clothing, and every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Responsible Citizenship

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.: Examine diff. viewpoints regarding the separation of church and state Issue: the obligation of believers to God's kingdom vs. our obligation to the state Specific issue here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible