Sermons on Mark 10:41:

"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

"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

Downwardly Mobile

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023

Jesus isn’t saying that ambition is a bad thing, or that they/we shouldn’t aspire to be great. He’s telling them/us that true greatness is something else.

Ann Henderson came home from her doctor’s appointment looking much the same as usual. Maybe she was a little quieter, but not enough to cause comment. The whole family was home for dinner that night, for once. She was grateful. She would only have to say it once. She waited for a moment when nobody ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Measure Success Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 20, 2023

The more we have humility, and we are serving others the more we are like Christ. The places of honor in Christi’s kingdom are not reserved for those who seek it selfishly.

In our passage the disciples are sensing Jesus’ time has come. They know Jesus is the anointed Messiah and now they are arguing who will sit in Jesus’ right and left when his kingdom is established. And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Serve 2023 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2023

Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus.

Improving your serve! Opening Illustration: Serving the ball story! Thesis: Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Becoming Great In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 25, 2023

The goal of this sermon is to invite you to see leadership in the kingdom of God as a servant and not as one who "lords one's position" over others. To be great means to imitate Jesus and truly be a servant to all!

Becoming Great in His Kingdom Mark 10 :35-45 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “I once heard the story of a rice farmer who saved an entire village from destruction. From his hilltop farm he felt the earthquake and saw the distant ocean swiftly withdraw from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Saviour

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 6, 2023

This was used in a series, but can stand alone, looking at people's understanding - then and now of Jesus. With reference to serving, authority, and kingship

WRONG IDEA OF KINGSHIP (37) It was apparent to many that Jesus was the Messiah. Some tried to ignore that, or push the idea to one side, because He didn’t fit into the image that they had of the Messiah. Indeed, we know that some of the famous passages in the Old |Testament about this Messiah spoke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Servant Leadership (The World’s On Fire) - Mark 10:41-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2024

In 2020, our President was impeached, economy shut down, 40 million people lost their jobs, widespread corruption at the highest levels of our government are being exposed, and there are riots, beatings, and murders across the country. Jesus shows us that all these rise out of the same root cause.

Mark 10:41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:41-45, Matthew 20:24-28

El Reino Al Revés

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 21, 2023

Los que son grandes en verdad viven en un reino al revés.

En mi adolescencia participaba en el equipo operativo que organizaba el campamento juvenil de la iglesia en donde crecí. Cuando ya se acercaba la fecha del campamento, algunos fines de semana anteriores al evento, íbamos a las instalaciones del campamento para hacer adecuaciones y ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Want

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 12, 2023

Blind Bartimaeus

What Do You Want? Mark 10:32-52 If you had the chance to see Jesus in the flesh, and He asked you “What do you want me to do for you?”, what would you ask for? Would you ask for something insignificant? Would you ask for something you could use or spend in this life? Or would you be honest and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Ambition Series

Contributed by Bob Myers on Sep 8, 2020

Ambition is a common human motivation. We see it played out in the lives of countless men and women throughout history. In our text today, we observe two kinds of burning ambition. While the passion to achieve desired ends is similar, the motivation sets them worlds apart.

Who Is This Man? Godly Ambition Mark 10:32-45 Ambition We often talk about people going through “phases.” That’s especially true for those who are growing through adolescence or some other dynamic season of life. “Oh, don’t worry about it,” we tell ourselves, “it’s just a phase.” Grown adults ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

I Deserve The Best

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

our we ambitious or greedy? Humble or do we think God owes us the best? Ambition of James and John shows us the answer.

Ambition of James and John/ I deserve the best Mark 10:35-45 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we will look at the heart of James and John, two of Jesus disciples and hear the request they made of Jesus. At first most will say that they would never ask such a question of Jesus, but as we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Nazarene

The Phases Into Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 5, 2018

More on Servant leadership from the examples of James and John

29B Throughout history, Christian writers like St. John Chrysostom, the archbishop of Constantinople, have noted the transformation of James and John in their growth into servant leaders; Servant Leadership involves phases: 1). Atheist or Agnostic— Servant leadership is simply another ploy by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

El Servidor Líder

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 6, 2018

Liderazgo servidor pasa por ciertas fases

29B “.. …Quien quiera ser grande entre ustedes que sea su servidor. Liderazgo servidor pasa por ciertas fases: 1). La primera fase es la del ateo o del agnóstico - — En esta fase, el liderazgo servidor es visto como simplemente otra trama de quienes quieren manipular a la gente para su ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Catholic