Sermons on Mark 10:25-45:

Greatness In Serving Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 6, 2021

The disciples had to learn, often the hard way, that following Jesus does not mean favoritism from Him. They had to learn that service towards God and others is to be done with a loving, gracious attitude and not with an ego.

You have to admit that James and John thought a lot about their ability to serve the Lord Jesus. They wanted places of honor in the Kingdom of God without coming to grips with the hardship that follows everyone who gives their lives to Him. The disciples and all who would surrender their lives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Our Busy Busy Ascended Savior

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 15, 2021

We love to read the brief descriptions of Jesus returning to His Father. But, what has He been doing since He returned to His Father's side? It is wonderful!

Our Busy, Busy Ascended Savior Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:24, Acts 1:1-11, 1 John 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, John 14:2, John 19:30, Mark 10:45, Luke 4:43, 1 John 3:8, John 18:37, John 12:46, Luke 19:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, John 6:38, 2 Kings 19:35, Judges 13:3-25, Judges 6:11-23, Judges 2:1-5, Exodus 3:2, Genesis 22:11-18, Genesis 16:7-12, John 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26-27, Deuteronomy 6:4, John 5:17, Luke 24:50-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus On Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If we could see your future, what would this change about how you live in the present? For the next few moments, I want to speak to you about your future as Jesus teaches us about Heaven.

Many of us are familiar with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This instant bestseller has been adapted to film and stage productions. Most of you have either watched it or read the account of an 18th century Christmas Eve in London featuring Ebenezer Scrooge. All of us know his “Bah Humbug.” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 22:29-33, Mark 10:29-30, Luke 15:7, Matthew 18:10, John 6:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Benefit In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021

To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Isaiah 8:12-13, Genesis 3:15, Mark 10:38, Jude 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Never Unemployed

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 1, 2020

Jesus was laboring day and night. The Twelve were beside Him but that was not enough to work the vast, ripe harvest. He calls to the Father for more workers, but what does that look like? What should we pray for?

It seems like we need more laborers. What does this look like? This was my QT this weekend: Never Unemployed. Praying for Laborers? Matthew 9:35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35, Matthew 9:36, Matthew 9:37, Matthew 9:38, Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 19:10, John 12:49, Mark 10:44, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Worth Dying For? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 14, 2020

Easter sermon that asks "Who would you die for?" and, more importantly, in the shadow of the cross, "Who would die for you?"

Hanging on the cross … between Heaven and earth … what did Jesus see? He saw two other men … criminals … one to His left and one on His right … being crucified with Him. He saw His Roman executioners gambling over his clothing, indifferent to His suffering. He saw the religious leaders, who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-30, Matthew 27:42, Matthew 27:40, Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 2:34-35, Mark 10:29-30, Revelation 7:9, Romans 12:10-18, Romans 5:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

"what Holds You Captive?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2020

A sermon about experiencing true life through following Christ.

“What Holds You Captive?” Mark 10:17-27 A few summers ago, David Timothy bought an old van with 265,000 miles on it, with the help of his wife and a friend. They named it the Soup Mobile and started taking food to the homeless of Dallas, Texas. Timothy had wanted to open a soup kitchen for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

A Conversation With A Rich Young Man

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

Have you noticed that most of our conversations are with people that are in the same age bracket we are in?

There is an obvious reason for that, we generally talk to people our own age because we feel that we have something in common with them. For example, I can listen to young people talk and they are talking about singers, athletes and entertainers I never heard of. So naturally, if they want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Servant Leadership

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

Some people have never heard of servant leadership. This message discusses the wrong attitude for leadership. It then looks at three points defining servant leadership, and it concludes with the six primary characteristics.

Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.”(1) This evening’s message will discuss something called servant leadership; and servant leadership is when a leader humbles him or herself to the level as those who are served. Walter C. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Thing Of All

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

We look everywhere else rather than to Jesus for the answers to life's problems. But Jesus has--and IS!--the answer to our most important questions. Therefore, we must find our answers in Jesus.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL Mark 10:17-31 What is wrong?—Looking elsewhere—rather than to Jesus—for answers. What is true?—Jesus has—and IS!—the answer to our most important questions. What to do—We must find our answers in Jesus. How?—By coming to understand three things: I The Most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our treasure on earth eclipses our desire for "treasure in heaven." Only God can give us a desire for "treasure in heaven." Therefore, we must forsake our treasure on earth and follow Jesus to receive "treasure in heaven."

You will notice how this passage begins. We are told that Jesus ‘was setting out on his journey’ (v. 17). And we know where that journey will lead. It will take Jesus to Jerusalem, where a cross awaits Him. He has already foretold His death twice in recent days, and He will speak of it again—in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter 2022

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 13, 2022

"What God has shared with you in the Light, do not forget in the darkness." The is the overall message from this Easter sermon. When we have hard times, do not forget what Jesus has already spoken into our lives.

Easter 2022 Scripture: John 8:12; Mark 10:32-34; 16:9-11; James 1:2-3 I want to thank Pastor Cynthia for her continuing to cover for me as I travel back and forth to Tennessee for the next several months. It is a blessing to have someone that you can depend on when you need them most. Thank ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Mark 10:32-34, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Privilege Or Service?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

Do we make demands of Jesus to do what we want or follow the path Jesus sets for us?

I want to set the stage before we examine the scripture: Jesus had been traveling, preaching, and teaching for three years with these twelve disciples. Everything he had done was in preparation for them continuing his ministry – and time and time again, it was evident that they were “not getting” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-35, Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Episcopal

Unveiling The Mystery Of Unanswered Prayers

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Feb 11, 2022

Bible talks a lot about prayers. All of us would be familiarized with this famous quote of Jesus in Matthew 7:7. Ask, seek, knock then God will answer, and make things come your way. Sounds simple enough, but what about all those unanswered prayers in our lives?

Bible talks a lot about prayers. All of us would be familiarized with this famous quote of Jesus in Matthew 7:7 - Ask and it shall be given to you, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you. Ask, seek, knock then God will answer, and make things come your way. Sounds simple ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Samuel 12:16-18, Mark 10:35-40, Matthew 26:39, 1 Kings 19:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:7-8, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, Luke 1:7, Job 13:15  (view more)  (view less)

Two Brothers With An Agenda

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 14, 2022

The original disciples were no different than us in their pride until they fully understood what Jesus did for them AND only then did the commitment make sense.

Two brothers walk up to Jesus. It sounds like the beginning of a joke doesn’t it? Two brothers, often referred to as the sons of thunder, walk up to Jesus. It was just after the third time he shared that crazy statement about going to Jerusalem to die. They knew he was just trying to scare off the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational