Sermons on Mark 9:37-41:

The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! With a child Jesus demonstrates who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven! Certainly not what most would expect... 

THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Matthew 18:1-6 Read at beginning of service: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6, Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Embarrassing Question

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

You know as well as I do that keeping a secret is a tremendous burden. But it can also be an advantage, especially if you can figure out how to let people know that you know a secret without telling them the secret. Right?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The bleachers are packed with family & friends. Excitement fills the air. There are feelings of pride & accomplishment, & also of relief. Present, too, are tears of joy & tears of sadness. Faded jeans & old tennis ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Worship The Son Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

Jesus deserves our worship

Theme: We worship the Son of God Text: Jer. 11:18-20; James 3:16-4:3; Mk. 9:32-37 A few weeks ago the press carried a news item that another European parliament had approved a bill giving homosexual marriages the same legal status as heterosexual marriages. They have even gone further by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20, Mark 9:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discernment And Humility

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 23, 2002

Do we know the way?

SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 ·Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6-7 ·Second Reading James 3:16-4:3 ·Gospel Mark 9:30-37 REFLECTION As we continue our theme on Christian Discernment, we shall now focus on its definition and function in relation to the Cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Put The Fire Out

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 2, 2001

It is important for us to have a Christian life that is on fire for God and we must make sure we do not put out our own fire or the fire of Christian ministries outside our own tradition or the fire of the little ones.

Once upon a time I went camping. A few of us stayed up late and talked around the campfire. From time to time one of us would add some wood to the fire so the “fire wouldn’t go out” and the camp site would remain warm, secure, and lighted. If you haven’t noticed the camp fires of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-49, 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Holiness

Recognition And Rewards

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 13, 2002

Does God recognize and reward some Christians more than others? And if he does how can I qualify?

Introduction How many of you work at a place where people are recognized and rewarded for a job well done? Why do you think companies make a point to recognize and reward such things as perfect attendance, production goals and length of service? Is it not true that we will try harder if we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is The Greatest?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 26, 2002

This is a message on what it takes to be "The Greatest" in God’s Kingdom. It discusses the role of a "Servant Leader" and seeks to explore specifics about being "great" in the Kingdom of God.

Who is the Greatest? Illustration: Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. But it hasn’t always been that way. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali used to “float like a butterfly” and “sting like a bee”. He dazzled crowds with his amazing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Disciple Relationships

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

This sermon explores the nature of various relationships that a follow of Christ has - both within and without.

The Disciple’s Relationships Mark 9:38-50 Introduction: Quote: "No man is an island." Explanation: People are not designed to survive alone. They must have meaningful relationships that develop. Question: But how are those relationships used? Thesis: But in our text we learn the disciple’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"You've Been Served"

Contributed by Ferdinand Johnson on Jun 18, 2005

THIS SERMON USES CHRIST AS OUR MODEL FOR SERVING OTHERS AS WE BECOME LEADERS IN THE CHURCH.

Improving Our Serve Mark 9:31-42 31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. 32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 33 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selfishness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Who will be the greatest in the Kingdom?

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘Let my brother have the first pancake; I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Theology Of Children

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 16, 2004

This sermon was for the commissioning of missionaries from our church who were going to Dominican Republic to work with children.

Commissioning Service for Coopers Sunday, August 15, 2004 This morning we are commissioning Paul and Marcie Cooper to the work in the Dominican Republic with Kids Alive. Their ministry for this next year will primarily be with children. So this morning I want to ask a question that I have asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence

Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003

Which one of us is the greatest? A look at Ambition, Jealousy, and Hostility in our lives

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Let me start out by asking you all a question tonight! • Have you ever been reduced to embarrassed silence? o the kind that comes for a sense ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Blueprint For Greatness Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

In our passage today, Jesus gives us God’s blueprint for greatness.

BLUEPRINT FOR GREATNESS Mark 9:33-50 INTRO: A TV news camera crew on assignment in southern Florida filming the widespread destruction of Hurricane Andrew. Amid the devastation and debris stood one house on its foundation. The owner was asked, "why is your house the only one still standing?" He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But Who Is The Greatest

Contributed by Frank Zerbel on Feb 4, 2005

This sermon deals with our everyday egos

But Who Is The Greatest Pastor Frank Zerbel © 2005 FORGIVEN! Community Church Mark 9:33-41 By the middle of my freshman year of High School my passion was music. I had problems consecrating in other classes anticipating music. Why was it that until 9th grade I enjoyed music and singing, but I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

When I Get Big, I Want To Be Little

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 4, 2006

An Exposition of Mark 9:30-37

When I Get Big, I Want to Be Little Mark 9:30-37 Children are born dreamers. You can watch them act out their dreams when they play and pretend. With a few plastic army men they wage earth-shaking battles; with a baby doll they practice being gentle, caring mothers. The sky is the limit in who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist