Sermons on Mark 6:27:

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

One Life To Live, Many Lives To Lose Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Lessons from the death of John the Baptist.

• Today's passage, though lengthy, reads like a script from a soap opera. • Though all the sorted details are not specifically mentioned in Luke, they are alluded to as part of the story. • The twisted nature of man without God can be seen clearly in the intoxication of power, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Danger Zone!

Contributed by Paul Mabry on Apr 14, 2014

Message on the beheading of John the Baptist and warning signs that we must heed as followers of Jesus.

Mark 6:14-29 Danger Zone Bethel Church of the Nazarene April 6, 2014 Introduction A. I want you to view a brief video clip with me this morning. Don’t speak out loud if you know the show this clip came from. I want to know who the youngest person is who can identify this show. (Show the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Nazarene

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

The Enemy Wants You On A Silver Platter

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Church that lie the enemy is telling you that you just need to live and deal with that issue is nothing more than a lie from hell.

I. World of trouble. A. It is no secret that we are living in a “World of trouble”, just step outside and look around, open a magazine or newspaper, turn on the TV or radio or just stand in line at Wal-Mart and it want take long to see and hear bad news. We are surrounded by hurt and hurting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:21-28

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

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

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

A Mom's Bitterness Backfires

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 11, 2019

We consider a Mother's duty to motivate, mentor and model eternal values. We consider to mothers: Herodias and Mary.

A MOM’S BITTERNESS BACKFIRES? MENTOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are two kinds of truth? 1. Personal truth? 2. The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Your personal truth may be the truth or it may not be the truth? We can lie to our self and believe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8, Proverbs 10:1, 1 Kings 12:6-8, Mark 6:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

God's Sign Post - John The Baptist

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 5, 2018

This sermon focus on the life of John the Baptist. John was a man who was renowned for 1. His Humility 2. His Life of Repentance 3. His Integrity and Commitment His life shines as a sign post for all us to follow!

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29 Theme: John the Baptist This sermon focus on the life of John the Baptist. John was a man who was renowned for 1. His Humility 2. His Life of Repentance 3. His Integrity and Commitment His life shines as a sign post for all us to follow! INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Dirty Dancing

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 9, 2018

Herodias thought she won the day when John the Baptist was beheaded.

Dirty Dancing Mark 6:14-29 John the Baptist had been thrown into prison not long after he had identified Jesus as the Messiah. Having been given the great privilege by God to introduce the bridegroom to God’s people, the bride, John’s role was essentially done. He realized this and said as much in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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