Sermons on Mark 10:35-45:

What's In The Cup?

Contributed by Carol Post on Oct 18, 2018

Are you ready to drink from the cup of Jesus?

What’s in the Cup? The message today is based on the portion of scripture found in Mark 10:32-45. Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time 32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again, he took the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45, Ephesians 2:1-5, Matthew 23:25-26, Luke 11:39, Luke 14:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Able?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 18, 2018

Being a servant for God

Are You Able? Mark 10: 35 – 45 The secretary picked up the phone and heard a very countryfied voice on the other end saying; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough! ” Secretary: “Excuse me sir?” Man: I want to talk to the head hog at the trough! She then realized the man wanted to talk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elevated To Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 19, 2018

A sermon from the perspective of John, which explores that Jesus helps us see that true Christianity leads us to serving in love.

Good day, I am John Many people know me as John the Gospel writer or John the apostle who was sent to the island of Patmos as punishment for encouraging others to worship God. This punishment turned out to be a real blessing. It was on this island that God gave me a magnificent vision of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Crowns And Rewards

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018

When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 20:20-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bottom-Up Leadership

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 22, 2018

Monologue of the elderly apostle John, as he looks back at today's story and considers lessons learned on servant leadership.

Mark 10:35-45 Bottom-up Leadership My name is John. Yes, that John, one of Jesus’ twelve, in fact, the one he loved the most. At least that’s the way I always felt. I’m in my late ’80s now. I know that’s nothing for many of you, but for my time, that’s an extremely long life. All of my battle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:11-12, John 13:5, 1 John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

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 Service Names Of Christ Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

Service Names of Christ

“The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus described His journey here on earth in terms of ministry. His primary concern was what He could do for others. 2. When He ascended to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ambition

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

James and John wanted to to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom - is this raw ambition? or is there something else here we can learn from?

Ambition Matthew 20:20 - 28 Today we see two of Jesus' closest disciple being ambitious, the request to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom. Ironically in Mark’s gospel it is James and John who actually come to Jesus with this request. In Matthew, today's gospel, it is their mother… ambition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Get To Washing Those Feet! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

the lessons from Jesus washing the feet of His disciples

GET TO WASHING THOSE FEET! John 13:1-17 Lord, may our eyes see, our ears hear, and your words be written on our hearts. Amen Here, and throughout the Christian world, tonight we recognize the origin of two significant events in the life of Christ as we commemorate Maundy Thursday. One of them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Romans 12:7, Galatians 5:13, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

The Key To Greatness

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017

Christians have an example of greatness and a strategy to reach that point in life. If you want to be great, follow the words of our Lord and serve with humility.

Jesus got them together to settle things down. “You’ve observed how godless rulers throw their weight around,” he said, “and when people get a little power how quickly it goes to their heads. It’s not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Whoever wants to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Ambition Of James And John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2018

James and John were naturally talented and dedicated to the Lord. Their mother, just like many mothers today, wanted the best for her children, and so a few days before Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, she made a request in behalf of her children.

April 20, 2006 Near Jordan (37) Ambition of James and John Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45 20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. From Matthew 4:21 we know that the two sons of Zebedee were the apostles James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Have To Die And Did He Really Rise From The Dead?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

This message will try to answer the two questions - why did Jesus have to die and did He really rise up from the dead.

Jesus: Why Did He Have To Die Did He Really Rise From The Dead? I. Why Did Jesus Die? I want to look at this question from 3 perspectives: the Romans, the Jews, Jesus and the church. A) Why The Romans Said Jesus Must Die… • Because he disturbed Roman order. • Because he spoke of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Doesn’t God Answer Our Prayers?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019

I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think....Why?

I was asked recently, Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? Here is my answer. I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think, its just that we aren’t getting the answers we want. God can answer with a No, but we wanted a Yes and so we keep praying, looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23, Jeremiah 21:2, Jonah 4:3, Mark 10:34-45, Matthew 26:36-46, Hebrews 2:9, Philippians 2:5-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 10:23, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Created To Serve Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013

We are called to be servants of God. We must learn to wash each others feet.

I AM CREATED TO SERVE In our new nature we need to understand that we are created to serve. We must learn to serve because our old nature has a self-centered desire to be served. The opposite of servant-hood is selfishness and its root is rebellion towards God. This transformational process ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Jesus' Sandals Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2010

Mama always used to say: “You don't really know someone and can't really understand them until you've walked in their shoes.” This Resurrection Sunday I'd like us to take some time 'walking in Jesus' shoes' – even if only in our vague imagination.

In Jesus' Shoes 4th in Series: “What If YOU Were There?” Perth Bible Church, April 4, 2010 AM Easter Service Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Mama always used to say: “You don't really know someone and can't really understand them until you've walked in their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist