Sermons on Mark 10:25:

Play Ball

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 23, 2002

Getting into the action in your Christian Walk.

22, May 1999 Dakota Community Church Play Ball! Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about getting into the game of life – the Christian Life! We have been talking about trusting God, having faith in His Word, and taking steps of faith. Now here are some definite decisions to make in getting it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Mark 10:17-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Threading Camels Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

The call to follow Jesus takes priority over every other obligation in life, and when we have a lot, it is difficult to respond to that call.

I was raised by a single mom from the time I was three years old until I was about nine years old. Back then we lived in a small trailer in Los Angeles. My mom was on welfare. I remember at one time having a teenage runaway living with us, and he would baby-sit me at night while my mom worked. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make It Count

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 27, 2002

This sermon deals with our committment to Christ and making our lives count by living the life Christ wants us to live rather than our own.

Make It Count GNLCC 1/28/2002 2 Chronicles 21:8-19 Philippians 7:7:15 Text Mark 10:17-27 Let’s suppose for a moment you’ve just reached your thirty second birthday. You are called to the royal palace, and the people announce that you have been appointed king over the nation. All of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Presence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 14, 2003

The power of the Lord’s Last Supper is lost on many of us because we fail to understand Jesus’ use of the word Cup; this sermon reveals how the Disciples understood Jesus saying "This is my body" and "Drink this to commemorate me."

REAL PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST AT EUCHARIST UNDERSTOOD AS OATH, SACRAMENTUM. It is impossible in a short space to convey all that should be said on this subject. It would be easy, for me to be misunderstood, because I can only express part of my understanding of this subject in a short space. So ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-45, Mark 14:1-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"The Rich Young Ruler"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 9, 2002

Jesus reveals this young man’s idolatry and calls him to turn from easy believism to true conversion.

"The Rich Young Ruler" Rev Dr Robert G Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A respectable, clean-cut young man comes to Jesus, interested in religion. Mark calls him a ruler, and many Bible scholars think he was a leader in the synagogue, sort of like a deacon or a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Mark 10:10-17, Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Why Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on May 31, 2007

Why do Christians emphasize the importance and centrality of Jesus? Why is there no compromise?

INTRODUCTION: It’s been said: Why do you Christians place so much emphasis on Jesus? Why are you so “intolerant”? Why can’t you be more accepting and admit that other religions can also know God? Why can’t you Christians believe that people from other religions can be just as morally good as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With Gentleness And Respect

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007

Jesus respects man’s choice and believes in the sovereignty of God in changing lives.

1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…” Eagles Communications’ Vantage Point, Sep-Oct 2006 issue has a good article - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Apr 9, 2007

Jesus discussion with His disciples right after the incident with the rich young ruler. Seeks to correct the myth of the existance of the so called "needle gate" and explains what Jesus meant when he said "through the eye of a needle."

Mark 10:23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!" (24) The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! (25) It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 1, 2007

Here’s the story of the only person who ever came to Jesus, and left in a worse condition. What a strong connection there is between our money and our heart! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:13-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichYoungRuler.html This is the only man who ever came to Jesus and left in worse condition! 1. The hardest thing that you will ever give God complete control over will be your finances and possessions. --Perhaps because they are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of A Brave Heart Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

It was a stewardship Sunday out our church and the lectionary text falls on Mark 10:17-31.

Mark 10:17-31 17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pulling Up Stakes

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

God is always calling us onward.

Have you ever been camping? I do not mean camping in a cabin or camper. I mean camping in the great outdoors, bundled up in a sleeping bag, with nothing but a tent between you and the wild creatures that roam the woods. I have only been once been once and I hated it. Knowing what you know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-72

Denomination: Baptist

Good Works - When We Don't Need God Anymore Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 1, 2008

Ironic isn’t it? We can do so well in our Christian walk, we depend upon our Christian competencies rather than the Holy Spirit.

Was Jesus kidding? “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Come on, what does that mean? Certainly Jesus is speaking in metaphors, certainly Jesus is exaggerating, certainly Jesus means something else….. In the city of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Duct Tape Resolutions

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

How to end the year and look forward to the next year.

Mark 10:17-27 December 30, 2007 Duct Tape Resolutions This week and next have to be some of the most depressing of the entire year! The holidays are over, the family and friends are gone, there are no more presents to open, the Christmas candy has dwindled and has left a mark on our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Good People Go To Heaven, Right? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 29, 2008

the common deception is that good people go to heaven, which is not true at all!

GOOD PEOPLE GO TO HEAVEN, RIGHT? MARK 10.17-31 I remember once having to do a funeral of someone who had no church connections at all. To my knowledge they had no faith in Christ Jesus. Yet at the graveside several members of their family came and asked me if I thought the deceased would be in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Preparing To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 14, 2008

Continuing with the Holy Spirit theme this sermon looks at the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-27). Jesus asks us to dethrone the gods in our lives so our hearts are prepared to be directed by the Spirit.

What we Believe Series Preparing to be filled with the Holy Spirit – February 17, 2008 Acknowledge Dr. Henry Schorr (Mark 10:17-27 NIV) o Were in series called what Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, Baptism and Spiritual gifts o Were focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27