Sermons on Mark 15 3a45:

Perfecting Love (Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Lectionary Year B)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2021

Tying the Gospel portion of the lectionary (John 15:1 - 8) to today’s text (I John 4:7 -21) we can draw the conclusion that if we are detached from the life giving vine that we are incomplete, insecure, dissatisfied and spiritually starving.

PERFECTING LOVE Text: I John 4:7 - 21 1 John 4:7-21  Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (8) Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.  (9)  God's love was revealed among us in this way: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Experiencing Successful Ministry In Difficult Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2021

It has been said, “God didn’t call us to be successful, he called us to be faithful.” Yet in John 15, Jesus speaks of examination, inspection, and fruitfulness. He speaks of bearing fruit, more fruit, and much fruit that God maybe glorified.

What is success? General view of success is defined as fulfilling your role in ministry. It is trusting that your employer has placed you in a position where can achieve the God-given goals for your life, and you work faithfully toward completing those individual duties as effectively as possible ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

My Resurrection And Victory Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

His death and resurrection has changed individuals, people groups, nations, and empires. My resurrection is fundamental to your faith. “The gospel, I died for your sins . . . I was buried . . . after three days I arose” (1 Cor. 15:5).

** Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY RESURRECTION IS FOUNDATIONAL STONE OF ETERNITY 1. Because the world rejects Me, they will reject My resurrection. a. Guards slept and disciples stole body. b. Swoon theory. c. Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:5, John 20:8, John 19:20, John 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Jesus' Resurrection Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 12, 2025

“If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:19-20 ESV)

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith and without the resurrection there can be no Christianity. It is significant because when Jesus rose from the dead, He proved that He was exactly who He claimed to be, the Son of God, and had accomplished what He came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Minister, Record, Thanksgiving And Praise!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 11, 2009

In this brief devotion outline we list four things that God appointed Israel to do to have VICTORY. If we apply these to our personal lives we too can have victory in all we do. (1 Cor 15:57 KJV) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through

MINISTER, RECORD, THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE! In this brief devotion outline we list four things that God appointed Israel to do to have VICTORY. If we apply these to our personal lives we too can have victory in all we do. (1 Cor 15:57 KJV) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:4-12

His Message, The Kingdom Is Here Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 11, 2007

The fifth message in the series.

His Message The Kingdom Is Here Back To Christmas (5) IN – the beginning God created everything! AND – everything was good! HE - created the heavens and the earth and it was good. HE - created man and woman and they were good. YES – things were good… Times were good. People were good. AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Fans To Followers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 9, 2016

God wants to move you from being a fickle fan to become a faithful follower.

From Fans to Followers Mark 3:7-19 Rev. Brian Bill April 9-10, 2016 What do you think of large crowds? • A record crowd of 170,000 watched the Kentucky Derby in 2015. • Over 115,000 fans gathered to watch Michigan play Notre Dame in 2013. • 3.5 million attended the largest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 21, 2003

A sermon on Bartimaeus, focusing on the importance of responding while Jesus is passing by....don’t wait.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: Strike While the Iron Is Hot Text: Mark 10:46-52 Introduction 1. There is an old proverb: "Strike while the iron is hot". A. That proverb basically has the meaning that when the time is right... i. you had better act... ii. or you will miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

I Will Serve The Ministry Of Our Church Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 14, 2004

The vision of this sermon is to move people out of the pews and into service.

Membership Covenant I Will Serve the Ministry of Our Church Mark 10:45 January 25, 2004 Intro: A. [Wrong Side of the Boat] People who refuse to get involved in problems of their community are like the two shipwrecked men in a lifeboat. From their end of the boat, the pair watched as those at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience God's Pure Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 14, 2005

From Gethsemane, a love even more stunning than laying down one’s life for a friend.

“Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience God's Pure Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 22, 2005

An exploration of the love of the Father in the sacrifice of his Son -- focusing on Gethsemane.

“Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 14:32-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Children Come

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Apr 22, 2005

This sermon was written for a special Pre-School Sunday, but is also appropriate for any Rally Day Service. It focuses on reaching the unchurched.

I just love Pre-Schoolers! Aren’t they great? Ask them a question and you never know what will come out of their little mouths. No inhibitions – they just tell it like it is! That’s why, for us parents, they can be both loveable, adorable and scary at the same time! No editing! No review. No ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember Jesus Is King

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 20, 2002

Challenge for Palm Sunday to recognise Jesus as King

Mark 01:29-39 Basingstoke 24 March 2002 Remember Jesus is King If you saw the film Cast Away with Tom Hanks, you’ll know who Wilson is. He’s a volleyball which floated ashore in a package after the FedEx plane, in which Hanks was riding, crashed into the sea during a bad storm. Hanks plays Chuck ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

Son Of David, Have Mercy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 19, 2005

Pentecost 22(B) - Believers cry out Son of David, have mercy and Jesus answers with divine healing.

SON OF DAVID, HAVE MERCY Mark 10:46-52 - October 16, 2005 - Pentecost 22 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: This morning we are going to look at a miracle that Jesus had performed. It is important to re-mind us of the purpose of Jesus’ miracles. Certainly, as Jesus performed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Which Is The Greatest Commandment?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2005

Pentecost 23(B) - Believers ask which is the greatest commandment learning to listen first and then also learning that love fulfills God’s law.

WHICH COMMANDMENT IS THE GREATEST? Mark 12:28-34 - October 23, 2005 - Pentecost 23 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Inquiring minds want to know. Our minds and the minds of the rest of mankind are very inquisi-tive. We spend a lot of our life learning. The things that we don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Lutheran