Sermons on Mark 10:45:

Why Doesn’t God Answer Our Prayers?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 23, 2019

I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think....Why?

I was asked recently, Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? Here is my answer. I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think, its just that we aren’t getting the answers we want. God can answer with a No, but we wanted a Yes and so we keep praying, looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23, Jeremiah 21:2, Jonah 4:3, Mark 10:34-45, Matthew 26:36-46, Hebrews 2:9, Philippians 2:5-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 10:23, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving With Purpose: The Vital Role Of Deacons In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2024

In the tapestry of a vibrant local church, each thread plays a crucial role in weaving together the fabric of community and service. The role of deacons stands as a cornerstone of support and service. Let's explore why deacons are essential to the life and mission of a local church.

Serving with Purpose: The Vital Role of Deacons in the Local Church In the tapestry of a vibrant local church, each thread plays a crucial role in weaving together the fabric of community and service. Among these threads, the role of deacons stands as a cornerstone of support and service. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 23, 2024

We are following the development of the faith of the disciples. Like us, sometimes they demonstrate great faith. Sometimes they fail. Always they follow Jesus. Courage calls us to follow Jesus.

Keys of Courageous Faith: Follow Mark 10:32-52 Introduction Today we conclude our series on Keys of Courageous Faith. We are following the development of the faith of the disciples. Like us, sometimes they demonstrate great faith. Sometimes they fail. Always they follow Jesus. Courage calls us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Kingdom Power: Politics Or Service” Lent 5

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 12, 2024

The illustration is a fictional story about "knowing the day of our death". Jesus knew why He was going to Jerusalem. The disciples believe the "kingdom" of the Son of Man, Daniel 7 is about to be fulfilled. Jesus turns Daniel upside down. Service!

In Jesus Holy Name March 21, 2024 Text: Mark 10:43b-45 Redeemer “Kingdom Power: Politics or Service” Years ago I heard or read a fictional story about a man who wanted to make a lot of money in the stock market. But there were just too many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45, Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Triumphal Entry: Embracing Jesus As King Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2024

This Palm Sunday, let us reflect on the pivotal moment when Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly.

The Triumphal Entry: Embracing Jesus as King Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday, and we are going to reflect on the pivotal moment when Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly. Palm Sunday holds profound significance as it sets the stage for Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:25-26, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 21:5, Philippians 2:5-8, Mark 10:45, Matthew 21:15-16, Psalm 8:2, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Greatness In Serving Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2024

1. Jesus spent most of his final days leading to his crucifixion taking care of two objectives: 1) to prepare his disciples for his own death and resurrection, and 2) to prepare the disciples for life together without his physical presence.

GREATNESS IN SERVING Text: Mark 10:35-45 Introduction 1. Jesus spent most of his final days leading to his crucifixion taking care of two objectives: 1) to prepare his disciples for his own death and resurrection, and 2) to prepare the disciples for life together without his physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 11, 2022

A message about Jesus' death and Resurrection

Starting Point Discussion One Jesus: Why Did He Have To Die Did He Really Rise From The Dead? In week one of starting point we answered the question: God - is He really out there? And when we laid out all of the evidence – our conclusion was YES He is out there and He is a powerful, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Road To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 25, 2023

This is the last section of Mark before the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Mark gives us a picture of Jesus on the road to Jerusalem with courage and determination. Along the road to Jerusalem we learn lessons about greatness and service.

Introduction: A. If you would humor me, I’d like to start with a little bit of “road” humor. 1. Why did the chicken cross the road? I don’t know, why? I don’t know—I asked you first! 2. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Answer: Poultry in motion. 3. Why did the bubblegum cross the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"come Be Crucified! We've Got A Cross For Your Back Too!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2023

Following Christ isn't glamorous. It is hard, but it is worth it.

“Come! Be Crucified! We’ve Got a Cross for Your Back Too” Mark 10:35-45 Have you ever seen a church sign that read, “Come! Be Crucified! We’ve got a Cross for Your Back Too!” And yet Jesus was this up-front. You can’t accuse Jesus of false advertising. When James and John come up to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cost Of Being A Servant

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you learn something new in God’s word today? Did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did! Last week we examined what sacrifice looks like, and one of the aspects of sacrifice is service. Today we will look at 3 key passages about servanthood.

Let’s begin in John 13:1 (Tell who John was) • Was the son of Zebedee, brother of James and one of the “sons of Thunder” • Audience was new Christians and searching non-Christians • Last surviving of the original 12 disciples • Wrote 5 books in the NT (read v.1-5) NLT Service is about action: v.4 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1, Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45

How Are We To Be Servant Leaders?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 21, 2023

Jesus teaches about serving others. We are not to think too highly of ourselves in the service of the Lord.

In this passage of Scripture, Mark is telling us what Jesus teaches about serving others. This concurs with the story in Matthew 20:20-28. Mark records that John and James went to Jesus with their appeal; in Matthew, their mother likewise made the petition. There is no logical inconsistency in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorial Day - A Day To Remember

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 25, 2023

This message is in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in an on-going spiritual war to free us from sin and to those who died in wars to maintain the freedom of this country - the United States of America.

Memorial Day – A Day to Remember Scriptures: John 15:13; Mark 10:45; Acts 6:8-10 The title of my message is “Memorial Day – A Day to Remember.” This morning I want to share with you why we should take a moment and reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day – the day we remember those who gave the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Mark 10:45, Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 31, 2023

If you want to achieve true greatness, humble yourself and exalt the Savior.

During Sunday school, a pastor, who was teaching the adult class, selected a middle-aged couple to act out the burning bush scene from Exodus 3. He asked the husband to supply the voice for God and his wife to read Moses' lines. All went well until they got to verse 15. The wife, as Moses, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34, Luke 7:28, Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Noah: God's Preacher In The Midst Of Perverse Times

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 2, 2023

Noah and the ark (Genesis 6-8) like everything else in Genesis, is authentic history with an authentic warning to get right with God before it is too late. It is a call from God for us to repent and be saved from the wrath to come.

When we read about the events of Genesis, Chapters 6-8, we forget that this is not a children's story, but an actual historical event recorded by Moses dealing with the effects of sin upon the world and the fact of God's certain judgment. Noah's task was to not only build the ark ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 7:25, Acts 16:31, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Language Of Acts Of Service Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 21, 2022

Using the 5 Love Languages to grow in our relationships and in our relationship with God.

5 Love Languages - Acts of Service May 22, 2022 We’re in our final week of the series on the 5 love languages, which is based on the book by Gary Chapman, The Five Love Languages and is really predicated on the passage from Jesus in John 13, which tells us - - - 34 A new commandment I give to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-5, Mark 10:45, John 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist