Sermons on Mark 6:15:

Holding A Grudge

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2018

People are hurt by those who hold grudges instead of following the will of God.

Holding A Grudge Mark 6: 14 – 29 Intro: A Judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce. He asked, “What are the grounds for your divorce?” She replied, “About 4 acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by.” “No,” he said, “I mean what is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Truth Or Consequences For Truth Tellers

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 13, 2018

When John told the truth against political power (Herod) there were consequences. The same was true for Jesus, his followers. The 'values" of the world does not always appreciate the "truth" God offers in Jesus, "the way, the truth, and the life."

In Jesus Holy Name July 15, 2018 Text: Mark 6:14 ff & Luke 3:19-20 Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Truth or Consequences” Truth or Consequences was the long-running wild & wacky game show (1941 on the radio) 1951-1988 off and on with different game hosts). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-22, Luke 3:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

People Pressure

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 14, 2018

We are all under pressure - from family, from friends, from work. Herodias' plot to kill John the Baptist is all about such pressure & saving face in the presence of those who you think are important - sure God is the only one who really matters.

People Pressure Mark 6:14-29 Pressure, pressure and more pressure…. Pressure from family, pressure from friends, pressure from work.. pressure O for Peace, peace perfect peace in this dark world of sin. Do you ever feel like you are in a pressure cooker, or that you are being pulled and pushed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Arrogance Of Power

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 15, 2018

Avoiding pursuit of wrongful desires. Greed is of the devil

Weekend Message/Devotion July 15, 2018 Mark 6:14-29 Arrogance of Power This week’s gospel reading brings us Mark’s account of the beheading of John the Baptist. It reads almost as a broadway play or operetta. The major characters in the reading are John the Baptist, Herod Antipas (called here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is So Special About John The Baptist

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 21, 2018

John was a man of deep integrity. He called a spade a spade, regardless of the consequences. He was so sold out to God that it cost him his life. But as Jim Eliot wrote: He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose

Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Oprah Winfrey was once interviewing people on her program who were having affairs with married people. It seems a great subject for TV nowadays. One woman who had a long-standing affair with a married man was saying how happy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Anglican

Sent Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 1, 2016

Jesus is rejected at Nazareth, sends out the twelve and hears about the death of John the Baptist.

Mark 6:1-29 “Sent” INTRODUCTION We continue to work with the central point of Mark’s gospel as it is stated in Mark 1:15, “The time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is upon us, Repent (change your mind and perspective) and believe (trust and live in the truth). An ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Conviction Of Conscious Choices Cause Change Or Continuation Of Your Current Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 26, 2016

The Holy Spirit's conviction causes us to change our circumstances. An expository sermon from the gospel of Mark

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 12: "Conviction of Conscious Choices Cause Change or Continuation of Your Current Situation.” (Mark 6:14-29) June 14, 2015 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Have you ever heard the expression what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Follow? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2014

The contrast of Herod killing John the Baptist to Jesus feeding 5000 in Mark 6 is very revealing of the life of sin vs. a life of service. We must be totally devoted to Christ to live for Him, and cannot live like He is a convenience.

Who do you follow? Mark 6:14-44 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - For us to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fox Turned Weasel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2014

The wicked and fence-sitters have their moments but are worse off in the long term.

The Fox Turned Weasel (Mark 6:14-29) 1. TAMPA, Fla., July 1 (UPI) --A Florida artist claims he spotted a two-headed alligator when he was out walking his dog in Tampa but Florida wildlife officials are skeptical. Justin Alan Arnold uploaded the image on Facebook and it has been shared across the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Clash Of Kingdoms

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2015

The Kingdom of God goes head to head with the kingdoms of this world.

A CLASH OF KINGDOMS. Mark 6:14-29. As a unit, Mark 6:14-29 begins and ends with people “having heard” something. Herod “heard” about Jesus and His disciples (Mark 6:14), and drew his own conclusions from it (Mark 6:16). John’s disciples “heard” about John’s death, and acted accordingly (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Faces Of Evil

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 11, 2015

We have a choice-be like John or be like Herod. Will we be weak like Herod, easy tempted and easily manipulated, or we will be strong in our moral convictions like John?

How many of you have ever watched a horror movie or read a horror story? It’s not always a pleasant experience, is it? As strange as it might seem, there are actually some horror stories in the Bible, and one of the most famous of its horror stories is the story of the death of John the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Anglican

What Is A Disciple, Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 27, 2020

A disciple imitates the example of Jesus and follows the instructions of Jesus regardless of the interruptions from the world.

What is a disciple, Part One Mark 6:1-43 If nothing else, this has been a season where we’ve had to learn some new definitions. There are words and phrases that were absolutely meaningless two months ago, and now they are part of our everyday vocabulary. For example: social distancing. If you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Is Anything Worth Dying For? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

A story of betrayal, wickedness and great faith. How Herodias used her daughter, Salome, to trick her husband, Herod, into beheading John the Baptist.

INTRODUCTION You might recall a few years ago when the U.S. was part of a coalition to invade Iraq and depose Saddam Hussein. Not all Americans were in favor of that war and I recall seeing some protestors on the news. They interviewed one angry young man and asked him why he opposed the war. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Herod's Pride Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 13, 2017

Pride comes before a fall!

Let’s continue our worship of God by learning from His Word through the Gospel of Mark. We had noted at the beginning of the Gospel that Jesus immediately began His ministry on earth right after He was water baptized. Jesus immediately proclaimed the Kingdom of God by stating He is the Savior; He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tragic Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2017

This passage in Mark is one of great tragedy. It has been suggested there were actually two deaths revealed - the death of John the Baptist and the death of Herod's conscience.

A Tragic Death Mark 6: 14-29 Our text today deals with the horrific and tragic death of John the Baptist. Mark discussed the character of John and the tragic reason for his untimely death. The text actually deals with John’s death in retrospect, sometime after it had happened. John’s untimely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist