Sermons on Mark 12:40:

Biblical Examples To Imitate

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2023

We can be rich in what counts even if we are poor financially.

Saturday of the 9th Week in Course 2023 The story of the journey of Tobias, narrated in the deuterocanonical book of Tobit, is one of the most inspirational from the OT period. It reads like an adventure novel, with a diabolical adversary, a heavenly helper named Raphael, two innocent teens ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

Give And Take

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.

Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 8, 2024

We are looking at powerful words from the last days of the life of Jesus. Last week we examined the parable of the tenants and the word was REJECTION. This week we will look at the context of Mark 12 and settle in on the powerful word LOVE.

Powerful Words From The Last Week of the Life of Jesus Love Mark 12:28-44 Introduction We are looking at powerful words from the last days of the life of Jesus. Last week we examined the parable of the tenants and the word was REJECTION. This week we will look at the context of Mark 12 and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stomped By David’s Lord - Mark 12:35-40 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2024

Do you take Jesus’ warnings seriously?

Jesus’ Last Days (Mark): Part 14 (, ) 4/10/2021 Mark 12:35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: " 'The Lord said to my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40, Luke 20:41-47, Matthew 12:38-46

Five Faces Of Pride - Mark 12:35-40 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2024

Jesus described five forms of the earthly greatness we are to beware of. Pride of appearance Pride of importance Pride of place Pride of privilege Pride of pretense

Mark 12:35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: " 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40, Matthew 22:38-46, Luke 20:41-47

25th Sunday After Pentecost. November 10th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2021

Year B, Proper 27.

Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17, Psalm 127:1-5, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 146:1-10, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44. A). MAN’S PLANS AND GOD’S PURPOSES. Ruth 3:1-5; Ruth 4:13-17. The days of the judges (Ruth 1:1) were turbulent times. ‘There was no king in the land, and everybody did what was right in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44, Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 127:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Kinds Of Religion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2021

Our churches will always be faulty, but God still works within His church? Purpose: How would Jesus judge today’s church? Plan: Let’s discuss two opposite ways that people operate within the church in Mark 12:38-44.

Prelude Our churches will always be faulty, but God still works within His church? Purpose: How would Jesus judge today’s church? Plan: Let’s discuss two opposite ways that people operate within the church in Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 Then He said to them in His teaching, “Beware ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Everything

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 4, 2021

Everything already belongs to God. What do we give in return and with what attitude do we give?

Everything – Mark 12: 38 - 44 Intro: You may know who Vincent Van Gogh is; but, did you know that he had a dizzy aunt named Verti Gogh? He had a magician uncle named Where Diddy Gogh? His Mexican uncle was name A Mee Gogh. His rock star cousin was named Ring Gogh. He had another uncle who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B., 32nd Sunday--Widow Stewardship

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 5, 2021

Like the widow in our Gospel today, she is our spiritual mentor standing there on the margins. Not afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.

On the first day of a Bible study at a suburban parish, the participants introduced themselves and described what ministries they participated in at the church. The group was filled with active, engaged parishioners. There were lectors, singers, pro-life volunteers, and many more. But one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

Everything She Had: A Life That Matters Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 6, 2021

The first attribute of a life that matters that we will examine in this series of sermons this month is generosity. Generosity, as reflected in our gospel text this week, is about how we hold the stuff of this life lightly, even as we hold people and Christ tightly.

A well-known hymn that captures this idea of generosity is “Take My Life, and Let It Be,” 399 in The United Methodist Hymnal. The middle verse often catches us singing with our fingers crossed: “Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.” In this text of the widow’s mite, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

"all Gave Some, Some Gave All"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 8, 2021

Todays lesson the woman who threw in the treasury gave all she could like our veterans all gave some, some gave all.

Mark 12: 38-44 “All gave some, some gave all” 1. The phrase “All Gave Some, Some Gave ALL” • It is attributed to Korean War veteran and purple heart recipient Howard William Osterkamp from Dent, Ohio. • He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953, during which he experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Cardinal Rule Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus clarifies what the most important command is. It is to love God and to love others. Wholeheartedly loving God means that we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. That kind of love is illustrated in the widow's gift.

A. Knowing what the most important rules are in any given context is very helpful. 1. What are the most important rules for the classroom? a. Listen carefully. d. Raise your hand if you have something to say. b. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. e. Show respect and kindness to your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ