Sermons on Mark 12:26-34:

How Far Away Is Heaven

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

As Paul Harvey use to say, NOW THE REST OF THE STORY.

How Far Away Is Heaven Mark 12:34 34 – And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the Kingdom of Heaven, and no man after that durst ask him any questions. Joel 3:14 14 –Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34

Denomination: Baptist

Organizing A Community As Jesus Would Have It

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2023

Paul is telling us what every community needs to order itself around in order to give effective witness, both to itself and to the world.

Homily Col 3 (Found in the Office of readings, Wednesday 2nd week of Christmas) Reading the clear command: “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” gives us the opportunity to take a short cut. Make the sign of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-25, Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Arrogance Of The Ignorant

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2023

Ignorant people attempt to mask their lack of knowledge through arrogance. Jesus pierced the facade of the Sadducees by pointing to what was written in the Word of the Living God.

“Sadducees came to [Jesus], who say that there is no resurrection. And they asked him a question, saying, ‘Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. There were seven ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

When It Comes To God's Law, Everything Hangs On Love Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2023

1. We must have godly love for our Master (vs. 34-38). 2. We must have godly love for other people (vs. 39). 3. We must receive God's love for ourselves (vs. 37-40).

When It Comes to God's Law, Everything Hangs on Love The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22, thinking about the supreme importance God places on love. By this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-34, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Love God With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 2, 2025

One person asked Jesus a question that I think is one of the most important questions one can ask. He was a teacher of the law. His question was one that should concern all of us: What is the greatest commandment?

LOVE GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART Introduction If you could sit down with Jesus and a cup of coffee, what would you most like to ask him? -Why is there suffering in the world? -What happens after death? -Why do bad things happen to good people? -What is the meaning or purpose of life? -Is there life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love The Lord With All Your Soul Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 10, 2025

Last week, we talked about loving God with all of our hearts. But what does it mean to love God with all your Soul?

Love God With All Your Soul Introduction Jesus was asked a question about the most important command. In Mark’s Gospel he said, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30, John 7:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel: Someone Of Substance? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 16, 2025

A fly over of the book of Daniel with a challenge to be a person of substance in living near to God

The Book of Daniel was written around 530BC, however the writer thought to be Daniel himself records a lot but not all the history behind the book. It’s a book that is deep, dynamic and divinely prophetic. It is recorded by historical sources that the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar and his army ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18, Daniel 4:33-34, Daniel 6:22, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Daniel 12:13, Mark 12:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

With All Your Strength Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 24, 2025

We have been talking about a transformed life this month - one that shapes itself by obeying the greatest commands.

The Greatest Commands #4 Love God With All Your Strength Introduction An Amish boy and his parents found themselves in a modern shopping mall. They were amazed at everything but especially the two shiny, silver walls that would move apart and slide back together again. The boy asked, “What is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soul Surgery: How To Change Your Desires - Mark 12:28-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2025

How can the psalmist claim to have only one desire, God, when in the same psalm he speaks of his desires for various earthly things? This message shows how enjoying earthly blessings in the right way is an expression of desire for God.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Mark 12:28-31 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Love God With Your Mind - Mark 12:28-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 30, 2025

Is emptying your mind the path to God—or away from Him? Biblical meditation fills the mind with truth; counterfeit spirituality bypasses it.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Mark 12:28-31 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Priority #1: Love God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 5, 2026

Challenges hearers to consider how they will grow in their love for God.

“PRIORITY #1: LOVE GOD” FBCF – 1/4/26 Jon Daniels INTRO – The new year usually causes folks to start thinking about new things: Resolutions they are making – Changes they want to see – Adjustments to different areas of their lives – Maybe want to check off some things off your “bucket list” this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Mark 12:28-30, 1 John 4:19, Romans 8:38-39, 1 John 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

There’s A Cross To Bridge The Great Divide - Mark 12:29-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 8, 2026

What could you do today that would result in having more grace tomorrow than you would have otherwise? This message reveals five ways Scripture teaches us to access greater grace and what you can expect to happen in your life when you have received it.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Review We are in the midst of a study on how to increase your emotional love for God by having delightful, satisfying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, John 1:16, Hebrews 7:25

Your Soul Is Hungry--Feed It - Mark 12:28-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 19, 2025

What does it mean to love God specifically with your soul? What is the soul, exactly, and how does one love with it?

Mark 12:28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

How To Love God With Your Soul - 1 John 2:15-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 20, 2025

What does it mean to love God specifically with your soul? What is the soul, exactly, and how does one love with it?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Required Desire Man-Centered? It is fairly rare that Tracy will make a comment about my sermons, but last week when we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Mark 12:30

Love God, Love Others

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

What is love? Noun, verb? Feeling, a thing, an intangible? Well people have argued about what love is for a long time. When people ask, just answer yes and so much more! God is love!

Love God, Love Others Valentine’s day is coming up! The Love ?holiday? - I’m not sure if it’s a holiday or not? The popular belief about St Valentine is that he was a Catholic priest from Rome in the third century AD. Emperor Claudius II had banned marriage because he thought married men were ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, John 3:16, Mark 12:30-31, Romans 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 8:38-39, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist