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The Arrest Of Jesus - Mark 14:41-52 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 12, 2024

What's with the strange story about the young man fleeing naked at Jesus' arrest? Mark leaves out so many big aspects of that event, but he includes this. Is it a meaningless, throwaway story? Or is it Mark at his best, crafting a profound message in a vivid picture?

Jesus leads the 12 into battle even though he knows they will fail. When the hour comes, you’ll have to face the battle, ready or not. Jesus fights this battle on four fronts. Front #1: Judas (Jesus fights dis-couragement by calling out to Abba, Father). Front #2: the rogue disciple who jeopardizes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:41-52, Matthew 26:45-56, Luke 22:46-53, John 18:2-12

This Is Some Rescue - Mark 15:22-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

God promises to rescue us in times of trouble. But many times he lets the trouble go on. So how can we trust him to be our shelter, deliverer, and helper if our prayers for help often go unanswered?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32, Matthew 27:33-44, Luke 23:32-43

Plastic Faith

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Artificial leaves look healthy but produce nothing. In Mark 11 Jesus exposes leaf-only religion: a fig tree with no fruit, a crowded temple with no prayer, faith without forgiveness, and leaders without surrender. He clears space for real life with God—fruit, prayer, forgiveness, and obedience.

An artificial plant looks impressive. But it produces nothing. You could easily buy one at a store with thought that it will "bring life to any room." And—sure—it brings the appearance of life. The leaves stay green. They never drop. It never needs water. In fact, if I tried to water it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solution To A 'grave' Problem!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

Easter sermon ... resurrection of Christ

"SOLUTION TO A ’GRAVE’ PROBLEM!" TEXT: John 20:1-31 INTRO: There is no event greater in human history than the resurrection of Jesus Christ! If there is no resurrection, there is no Christianity! The apostle Paul says this clearly: (I Cor. 15:17-19) "And if Christ has not been raised, your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ears To Hear, Eyes To See Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jul 17, 2001

An exposition of Amos and John points us to Christ who gives us ears to hear and eyes to see.

Appropriating the Prophetic Word The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 15, 2001 Amos 7:7-17; John 10:25-37 COMPLICIT IN OUR OWN FAILED PERCEPTION "We never saw violence or hatred in [our son] until the last moments of his life when we watched helplessly with the rest of the world." ...read more

Scripture: John 10:23-37, Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary At The Cross Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

Examination of the events of Mary at her son’s execution.

This is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day cannot be celebrated without a good understanding the mystery of what Motherhood is. Motherhood goes beyond any physical labor, pains and carrying a baby for nine months. A mother’s role is much greater. There are those who serve not as a birth mother, but ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Were You There?

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004

Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today.

“Were You There?” David Owens Text: Matthew 27:32-56 3/28/99 Thesis: Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today. Aim: To help us take another look at the cross that we might be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Views On Life

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jan 25, 2003

When there are so many views on life, why not look at the illustration that Jesus used?

VIEWS ON LIFE/ADAPTED FROM AN OUTLINE BY BRO. RON BLANKENSHIP Introduction: There is one daunting question asked by men and woman, boys and girls alike. It is a question that has been asked throughout time and continues to be asked. What is my purpose in life. What is the meaning of all there is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Our Confidence In God Series

Contributed by David Phaneuf on Jul 31, 2003

"I shall not want... I will not fear... I will dwell..." -- three great affirmations expressing confidence in God who provides for our needs, protects us from harm, and promises us abundant and eternal life.

GREAT STORIES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: OUR CONFIDENCE IN GOD (The Shepherds Psalm) Psalm 23 We have been looking at some of the Great STORIES of the Old Testament, stories of people and their encounters with God, stories of how God worked in someone’s life. Today’s sermon, however, is not strictly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

If I Only Had A Friend

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

We as the church, the Body of Christ, have been commissioned to reach a lost, hurting and broken world and there has never been a greater opportunity to reach out to them than now; they’re needing the healing balm of the gospel!

I. Scripture Text Luke10:25-37 (Amplified) 25:And then a certain lawyer arose to test Him saying, “Teacher, what am I to do to inherit everlasting life? 26: Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” 27: And he replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure And Holy Son Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 6

PURE AND HOLY SON OF GOD (MATTTHEW 27:39-44, LUKE 23:39-44) Three pastors went to the pastor's convention and were all sharing one room. The first pastor said, “Let's confess our secret vices one to another. I'll start - my secret vice is I just love to gamble. When I go out of town, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 4 – Two Sides of the Coin We have talked about assuming the position. We are called to be gap standers between the living and the dead and stop the plague. We have been challenged to examine our priorities . . . pigs or people? Money or men? And finally I told you last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Great Leaders Serve Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008

God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

So That You Will Not Sin Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2010

John tells us what we can do to overcome sin. 1- We must accept God’s sacrifice for our sins 2- We must obey His commands 3- We must walk as Jesus walked

INTRO.- ILL.- A 77-year-old granny made a citizen’s arrest in Germany when she rugby-tackled a 25-year-old jay walker. The pensioner sat on him until police arrived - because he had walked across a road before the light was green. The woman, from Freital, near Dresden, shouted at the man as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Housekeeping

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 24, 2008

Since God lives in us, we need to keep His house uncluttered and in line with His purpose.

Good Housekeeping: God’s home is where your heart is I. The Place of the Temple (Believers, individually and collectively) II. The Purpose of the Temple (Prayer, Worship, & Ministry) III. The Purity of the Temple -Mark 11:15-17 15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God