Sermons on Mark 12:11-21:

Jesus Questioned About The Afterlife Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 21, 2023

This account tells us of the encounter between Jesus and the Sadducees. These were the sophisticated aristocracy class questioning Jesus. The Sadducees denied the resurrection

When a popular, but not so dignified preacher gave a chapel message at a prestigious university he offended a lot of people. He was straightforward and blunt. He called sin, sin and told the people they were lost without Christ. He presented the plan of salvation to them. He was not very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27, Daniel 12:2, Isaiah 26:19, John 11:25-26, Exodus 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Conquered His Critics Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021

In His final week of public ministry, Jesus confronted a series of challenging questions His enemies attempted to use as traps. One question dealt with the issue of paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus' surprising answer would settle the issues of loyalty and obligation to both God and Caesar.

Jesus had spent the first days of His final week shaking up the status quo concerning the worship of the LORD, the reverence due to the House of God, and to recall its purpose. He exposed the moneymaking schemes of the religious leaders, rebuked their practices, and drove out the merchants who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Silenced The Skeptics Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021

Shortly after throwing the Pharisees and their cohorts for a loop over the issue of paying taxes to Caesar, the Lord Jesus confronted and rebuked the erroneous Scriptural teachings of the Sadducees, the skeptics of His day. The Scriptures are the best weapon in the arsenal of believers.

There were two main bodies of religious teachers who operated during the time of Jesus until the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. They each had their respective spheres of influence in Jewish society and beliefs. Scripture gives more attention to the Pharisees, and not in a good light as they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

#49 What Is Caesar’s And What Is God’s Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 10, 2021

In Mark 12:13-17 Jesus asked for a coin and with that coin illustrated the roles of government and God in our lives.

#49 What is Caesar’s and What is God’s Series Mark Chuck Sligh August 8, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 12:13-17 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

#50 A Smart Answer To A Dumb Question Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 15, 2021

In Mark 12:18-27, the Sadducees asked a dumb question, and Jesus gave them a brilliant answer. In His answer, we get a glimpse of what it will be like in the next life.

#50 A Smart Answer to a Dumb Question Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 15, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 12:18-27 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Living

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 17, 2024

Our God is the God of the living. He Himself is the Life Force. That means that everything living flows forth from Him as the origin.

Babatunmishe Oke This might help somebody. I wrote this some time ago by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Mark 12 Marriage at the Resurrection 18 Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. 19 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Giving. Which Commandment Is That?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2024

The massage is not about the "way to heaven" but our "walk". Is the story of the widow's mite about giving? Or about the failure of the teaches of the law to care for God's people... this can not be separated from Isaiah 5

In Jesus Holy Name November 10, 2024 Text: Mark 12: 43-44 Pentecost XXV Redeemer “Giving. Which Commandment is That?” A Note: This message today is not about how your broken commandments ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Third Rail Of Politics Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Let's talk about politics. There are three reasons most pastors and churches don't talk about politics - Money, Job Security, Community influence.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex at the dinner table” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:17, Romans 13:1-14, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer 4 - Learning To Call God Father: Our Father Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 24, 2024

We start the Lord's Prayer in a very personal way, calling God our Father - what a privilege but it goes even deeper than that as we are taught to call God, Abba Father where Abba means daddy. All this shows us how unique the Lord's prayer is, the prayer jesus taught us to pray.

Learning to call God Father: Our Father; who is in heaven. Do you know the wonderful thing about scripture is that you can read, re-read and read again the SAME passage and each time get something different from it! Many times nothing at all but sometimes there is that flash of inspiration when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7, Revelation 7:17  (view more)  (view less)

Serve The Lord With Your Whole Heart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2024

In our fast paced, busy, and overwhelmed lives today we often find it impossible to stay focused and committed to God. We allow everything and everyone to have precedence in our lives and in so doing commit sin because we fail to keep the greatest commandment

Serve the Lord with your Whole Heart By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- In our fast paced, busy, and overwhelmed lives today we often find it impossible to stay focused and committed to God. We allow everything and everyone to have precedence in our lives and in so doing commit sin ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:14-17, Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Apostolic

The Widow's Mite Bible Study Lesson Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

The Widow’s Mite NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-44, Isaiah 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Cares For The Hurting Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION JESUS CARES FOR THE HURTING A. Mark 5:34- “Jesus said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’” ILLUSTRATION: Driving through Texas, a New Yorker COLLIDED with a truck carrying a HORSE. A few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 6 - Image Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 5, 2024

Human beings are created in the image of God and the question is, ‘How are we representing the Lord as His children?’ Only those who understand their true identity in Christ will be able to reflect Him the way they should.

We read in Matthew 22:20, He asked them, “Whose is this image and inscription?” (WEB) Jesus asked many questions to people in several situations, and we are meditating on a few of them. The question that we are considering is from the above mentioned verse where Jesus asked “Whose is this image ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:20, Mark 12:13, Proverbs 26:12, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Matthew 22:17, Matthew 22:19, Genesis 1:11, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 5:1, John 5:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Messiah Was Sent

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2021

The Messiah was sent to save the world. Yes, even the people who reject Him.

The Messiah Was Sent Mark 12:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 And He began to speak to them in parables: "bA man PLANTED A VINEYARD AND PUT A WALL AROUND IT, AND DUG A VAT UNDER THE WINE PRESS AND BUILT A TOWER, and rented it out to vine-growers and went on a journey. 2 "At the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Education Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Wisdom is the ability to make right choices in life. Folly is the making of wrong choices. The goal of education in both the secular and sacred realm is to give to people the knowledge and awareness they need to make wise choices.

The Jews loved to tell stories about the importance of choices. Nathan Ausubel tells one of the wealthy Jewish merchant who took his slave on a long journey leaving his only son behind. On the journey the merchant became very ill, and at the point of death he made a will leaving all this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-24