Sermons on Mark 10:1-17:

Faith & Works

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. So go the words of W. E. Henley in his well-known Invictus. There is something intensely individualistic and ego-affirming in the idea that you make your own way. We would all like to think that we can pull ourselves up by our own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 10:17-27

Should We Invest In Humanity?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Living Or Making A Life? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

A call to pursue God instead of money and possessions.

Introduction: - Jesus talked a lot about money. In fact, 16 of the 38 parables He gave are about money or possessions. Out of all the important issues needing addressed, almost half of His parables speak to the issue of money and possessions. Move #1: Most people would say, "I really didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Hard Gospel

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 17, 2001

The gospel of Christ makes tough demands on people’s lives, these demands cannot be negated or compromised.

The Hard Gospel By Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Aim: To show that the gospel is “hard,” that its truths are tough and that it requires some difficult decisions. Text: Mark 10:17-23 Introduction: I will never forget many years ago visiting Belfast city ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

"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

Thers's Something Missing

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jul 19, 2002

Our relationship with God is only part of the equation.

There¡¦s Something Missing Mark 10:17-22 17Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, ¡§Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?¡¨ 18So Jesus said to him, ¡§Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19You know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-22, Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Congregational

What Must I Do?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 25, 2002

I would like us to try to answer the question, ‘what is a Christian?’ There is a huge amount of confusion over this issue!

WHAT MUST I DO? Mark 10:17-22 INTRODUCTION This morning I would like us to try to answer the question, ‘what is a Christian?’ There is a huge amount of confusion over this issue! I believe it’s important to be able to provide an answer to this question for 2 reasons – 1. So we can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Setting For Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

In our text for today, we see that Jesus extended grace to kids in a rather unique way.

The Setting for Grace This won’t be too surprising to those of you who know Don and Tim Tuley. I just found out that when they were young boys, they got into a lot of trouble. Whenever something went wrong in the neighborhood, or in school, they were usually to blame. Ray and Bernice didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Questions And Answers

Contributed by Rae Fitch on May 9, 2002

Very often the answers to life’s questions only result in still more questions.

The story is told of a man who took an evening flight on which dinner was to be served to the passengers. Of course he was in first class, so we can expect that he would have received first class service and a first class meal. He was a bit hungry as he had missed lunch that day in order to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Jeremiah 3:33

Denomination: Methodist

How To Live With One Another And Still Love It! Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Part one of a series on the importance of soundness in family living from a Biblical perspective.

BIBLICAL FAMILY LIVING I HOW TO LIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND STILL LOVE IT! HEB 13:4 Sunam 2/3/02 “Marriage should be honored by all….” Mark 10:6-9 - "But at the beginning of creation God ’made them male and female.’ 7’For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4, Mark 10:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Becoming Like Little Children

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 21, 2003

Why must we become like little children in order to enter the kingdom of God?

Text: Mark 10:13-16 Title: Becoming like little children. Introduction There are really only two types of people in the world and I have just given you the scriptural proof. 1. There will always be people who give us less than we hope for. As people were bringing little children to Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And Children Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 26, 2003

Jesus teaches us the important place of children in the realm of God.

Sermon for 17 Pent Yr B, 5/10/2003 Based on Mk. 10:13-16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Two young children were talking with each other about parent problems. One of them complained to the other, saying: “First they teach you to talk, then they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus On Divorce Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2003

Is divorce the "Second Unforgivable Sin" that many make it out to be? What did Jesus have to say about Divorce?

Mk 10:1-10 Divorce Morston 05-10-03 The subject of this morning’s Gospel reading – Marriage and Divorce - has been a hot topic in recent years. There has been much debate on whether we should we allow divorcees to marry for a second time in Church? In September 1999, the House of Bishops issued ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Money Does Strange Things

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 8, 2003

Pastors’ Conference: A special sermon addressing the ethics of money. This was presented at a special worship service that was part of a monthly gathering of pastors.

Money does strange things to people. I found this cute little story on the Internet that was carried in the December 1980 issue of Campus Life. (p. 19) It starts by asking: What’s the most outrageous thing you would do for $10,000 cash? The question was posed recently by Chicago radio station WKOX. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran