Sermons on Mark 9:37-41:

The High Price Of Godly Living

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2003

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Bearing a Cross

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Mark 9:30-37 "The High Price of Godly Living"   30 ¶ They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Humility, The Sign Of A True Disciple

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2003

The thesis of this sermon is that a Disciple of Jesus Christ is called to be a humble, childlike servant, following in the steps of Jesus.

HUMILITY, THE SIGN OF A TRUE DISCIPLE MARK 9:30-37 --by R. David Reynolds “Cathy Rigby was the hope of the United States Gymnastics Team at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. She had one goal in mind—excellence! Before the games began, she prayed for strength to move her through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Servants Are The Greatest

Contributed by John Foster on Sep 22, 2003

An interactive childrens address demonstrating that the people whom we consider the greatest are very often servants. It asks who’s serving who. Jesus is Servant to all and we are all serving God.

Preparation:- Make up the following 14 signs:- Size is appropriate for the size of church – I used A4 (Foolscap) Servant served Doctor Patient Local People Congressman Parents Children The People Jesus Our Community [Our Church] ME GOD You will need 2 notice boards and some velcro sticky ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Just Let Jesus

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 23, 2003

We are in a spiritual fight, and we need to recognize that we have the necessary tools and forces to not give up, but to go to the last round where Jesus Christ will be the final victor, and peace, truth, and justice will prevail.

Mark 9:38-50 “Just Let Jesus” Many of you are familiar with the blockbuster movie Rocky, in which a very muscular, physically fit, local Philadelphia guy, Rocky Balboa, fights the world’s heavy weight boxing champion Apollo Creed. In the first smash hit, Rocky fights Apollo for 15 rounds, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: *other

Letter Of Straw

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Sep 23, 2003

A Letter of Straw to resist the storms of life.

I think I quite like James. I think I like him because he writes like an ordinary human being. He says things much the way you or I would. I find simplicity in his writing. Not that his comments are really simple. Far from it but the easy understanding of what he says seems to compel me to think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Stumbling Block Or Salt?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 28, 2003

The text is for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Common Lectionary Reading for Year B, and looks at Characteristics of a Disciple as in the previous two Sundays.

STUMBLING BLOCK OR SALT? MARK 9:38-50 --by R. David Reynolds Mark’s Gospel has been giving us excellent glimpses into the character of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. As I prayerfully considered our text this morning two points spoke most powerfully to me. Jesus warns us as His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Forget The Salt

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003

Salty things are spoken by Christ, to remind us of who we are and what we need.

October 19, 2003 Mark 9:38-50 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Are Rewards Something We Should Strive For?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003

Sermon on the quest for rewards in heaven - whether they should be sought - how and why.

October 12, 2003 Mark 9:30-37 Dear saints living in the hope of the resurrection, God’s Word is full of encouragements for us to look forward to the resurrection from the dead. One such encouragement is the promise of rewards that will be given to us once we get to heaven. This is very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Point?

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Oct 21, 2003

Examines the main point of what appears at first glance to be just a random set of sayings by Jesus.

October 19, 2003 What is the point? Text Mark 9:38-50 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord. This morning’s sermon is based on our Gospel reading, Mark 9:38-50. At first glance, this text appears to be just a series of short, disconnected sayings ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:40-50

Denomination: Church 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

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

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

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