Sermons on Defining Marks:

Mark And Way

Contributed by Timothy Liang on Jan 21, 2006

A very serious subject all Christians have to deal with is - what are our mark and the way to the mark? Because only when we truly see the mark, can we have the strength to run toward it; only when we know the way, can we reach our mark.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #254.) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, now Minister ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 20, 2006

All you ever wanted to know about THE MARK OF THE BEAST and were afraid to ask. Actually, I know very little about this strange subject but what I do know I will share with you.

THE MARK OF THE BEAST (Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask) Rev 13:16-18 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mark The Beginning Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 15, 2006

This is message one from a series dealing with chapter 3, verse 16 of each New Testament letter.

Introduction I. Over the next few months we are going to embark on a journey. A. For me this journey began as I was considering the next sermon series. 1. I thought about asking you to write down what your favorite verse of scripture was, and preaching on those. a. But I decided that would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of Maturity

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 18, 2005

A description of four marks of Christian maturity.

I found a poem on the internet that I would like to share with you. It bears some striking resemblances to a very well-known poem. Listen carefully, though, because it is not quite the poem that you might expect. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Marks Of Integrity

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

The life of Daniel has given us good and excellent example of a person full of integrity. God wanted all Christians to follow his life as witness to unbeliving community.

The life of Daniel has given us a good and excellent example of a person full of integrity. God wanted all Christian to follow his life as witness to unbeliving community. I. Excellent Attitude (v.3b) -because he was secured in his God, Daniel was secured in himself -his competent and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

The legalists wanted to subject the Galatian Christians to circumcision (as a means of earning favor with God), so Paul addresses the issue one last time by relating it to the work of Christ on the cross and his own ministry.

Scripture It was Paul’s custom, after dictating a letter to an amanuensis, which is a secretary, to take a pen and write his own farewell. His standard signature was, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18). But Paul is so concerned ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Marks Of Strength

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 29, 2004

This passage before us teaches us that a display of spiritual maturity is not always a display of love towards someone else, but a display of love towards someone else is always a display of spiritual maturity. So lets look at marks of strength and how a

THE MARKS OF STRENGTH Romans 15:1-13 INTRODUCTION: When one speaks of liberty in Christ, it is normal to think of all the things that are ours to do, because we are free in Christ. Yet, it is important to note that Liberty does not exist to satisfy our do’s and don’ts, but as a conduit for God to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Mark

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 7, 2006

The bullseye is God’s righteousness, we have all missed the mark and sinned. We have all been like David and let sin into our lives. This message addresses sin, it’s consequences and the need for repentance.

Sin 2 Samuel 12 1. We have all missed the mark. God’s bull’s eye is righteousness. Living right for God. From Adam on, all men except Jesus himself have missed the mark We should thank God when he sends people into our lives that help us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by James May on Mar 19, 2006

Do Christians need to fear the Mark of the Beast? When will it be given? Is there a far more important question that we should be asking ourselves? Is there another prophecy that we should be more concerned about?

THE MARK OF THE BEAST By Pastor Jim May Over the years I have done a number of series teaching from the Book of the Revelation. I cannot tell you how many times I have been told, by Christians, that they don’t like studying, or even reading, the Book of Revelation because it frightens them. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

It boastfully admits that it has tempered with the law of the Ten Commandments.

THE MARK OF THE BEAST REVELATION 13:1-17 A. THE CONTEXT OF REVELATION 13 SHOWS THAT THE WARNING AGAINST THE MARK OF THE BEAST IS MOST SOLEMN 1. Indicates the intensity of the final struggle between Christ and Satan which began in heaven and was transplanted to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Marks Of A Disciple

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Feb 25, 2005

Like Andrew, we are called to bring people to Jesus.

MARKS OF A DISCIPLE Have you ever had occasion to introduce two people to each other, and they just hit it off, and establish a great business partnership, or friendship, or even more, they wind up married? If so, you know how good that feels to know you have had a role in bringing those two ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Markings Of A Missionary

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 10, 2005

All Christians are commissioned at conversion. It is a look at the marks missionaries should have as seen in the Life of Paul.

Intro: The apostle Paul was not always a missionary for Christ. Before he met the Lord Jesus on the road to Damascus he was a mercenary for the Sanhedrin. When the apostle Paul became a missionary for the Lord Jesus he became sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as a missionary. Much like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Disciple

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Oct 30, 2006

One of the great needs of the Church today is the need for real disciples of Christ. George Barna, Christian pollster and founder of the Barna Research Group after conducting many surveys to get the pulse of the Church in America and has found that the Ch

The Marks of A Disciple (Matthew 28:16-20) Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Mark Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 1, 2007

What do we do when life treats us unfairly? This look at the trial of Jesus shows us trust life’s inequities to God’s sovereignty.

“The Mark of Contentment” Luke 23:1-25 Think with me for a moment about your greatest injustice. When did everything that was right seem to be turned upside down? What happened that made you really question the fairness of life, others, America…even God? I’m sure many of you have stories ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 8, 2007

Discover mark #2 that the cross leaves upon us in this exposition of Luke 23.

“The Mark of Compassion” Luke 23:26-43 (From video intro) That’s a poignant picture of grace, isn’t it? Calvary. It’s where forgiveness was finalized. It’s the epitome of compassion in action. Love on display. Grace poured out. As that image remains in your mind’s eye, may I remind you of at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-43

Denomination: Baptist