Sermons on Mark 12:

God Is Concerned Of Our Giving All Throughout

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, GOD INSTITUTED A WORTHY WAY OF GIVING BEFORE HIS VERY EYES. EVEN TODAY, JESUS IS CONCERNED IN OUR WAY OF GIVING

IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, GOD INSTITUTED A WORTHY WAY OF GIVING BEFORE HIS VERY EYES. EVEN TODAY, JESUS IS CONCERNED IN OUR WAY OF GIVING I. JESUS IS CONCERNED IN WATCHING THE MOTIVE OF OUR GIVING (VS.41-42) a. He is aware of our crowd-seeking motive (v.41) “Threw in”: with a distance, sounds to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Might Of The Widow's Mite"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 14, 2005

I love people who overcome excuses. If anyone had a reason not to “give,” it was this woman. The widow’s might… she shuts down everyone else’s excuse!

Title: “The Widow’s Might” Introduction: Jesus had just warned the people about the leaven of the Pharisees. They looked religious on outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart of a man. Thus our text begins. Here the widow woman is used by Christ to illustrate the kind of Christian that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Talk To God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 21, 2005

I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow?” She doesn’t have a dime in her pocket...

Title: “How to talk to God” Introduction: This is part two from last week’s message on the “Might of the Widow’s Mite.” I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Take Up An Offering

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This sermon answers the question of the purpose of taking up an offering in the church

In Matthew, Mark, and Luke 1 out of every 6 verses deals with money. Of the 29 parables Christ told, 16 deal with a person and his money. Giving to the lord was established all the way back in the book of Genesis When abel brought his sacrifice unto the Lord Then under the law the children of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41

Here's The Church, Here's The Steeple

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Dec 5, 2008

The church has influenced the world over the years because the message changes people. It will change you too.

Here’s the church / here’s the steeple Michael Wiley November 30, 2008 Mark 12:39-41 + Various Scriptures in Acts. Introduction: We are preparing a mailer to send to over 10,000 homes in December. The footer at the bottom says, “Love God Love People Change the World.” Think about it. How would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Economics Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:41-44 about the giving and the widow

Text: Mark 12:41-44, Title: Spiritual Economics, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Commandment

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Hidden in the middle of the Golden Rule is a commandment which needs to be obeyed.

THE HIDDEN COMMANDMENT - Telling yourself the truth. I want to talk to you this morning about the hidden commandment. Mk 12:28-31. Did you hear it? Love your neighbour as you love yourself ... we need to love ourselves! But do we? Woody Allen: “my one regret is that I am not someone else” If we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renters From Hell Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 7, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:1-12 about the parable of the vineyard and the tenets who would not give up the fruit of the vineyard and killed the son of the owner

Text: Mark 12:1-12, Title: Renters from Hell, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: the hummingbirds at the feeder becoming defensive and possession of what is theirs, when in reality it is mine, I bought it, I hung it, cooked the food, filled it up, and maintain it. B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Economics, Politics, And Religion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:13-17 about Jesus’ confrontation with Pharisees over the taxes issue

Text: Mark 12:13-17, Title: Economics, Politics, and Religion, Date/Place: 10/12/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Lots of really dumb things have been carried out in the name of these three B. Background to passage: this is during Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem, and He has just told the parable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me The Money

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 18, 2008

"What’s in your wallet" is to used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world.

Title: Show Me the Money Text: Matthew 22:15-22 The Big Idea: “What’s in your wallet” is to be used as responsible citizens and to support God’s purposes in the world. Introduction On Thursday, September 18, 2008, Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Biden appeared on ABC Good Morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're Way Off, Dude! Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 30, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:18-27 regarding the Sadducees and their question about marriage, resurrection, and the afterlife

Text: Mark 12:18-27, Title: You’re Way Off, Dude, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Sunday School conversation that we were having about how we act and specifically what we say around really smart or really godly people… B. Background to passage: This is the second of four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor Widow Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 31, 2007

Many people give, but it really doesn’t show their committment to God. Today, we are going to look at a widow who didn’t give much by society’s standards, but she gave it all.

When I was growing up, I participated in several organizations that held fundraisers. The High School band held the biggest fundraisers twice a year to support our band trips (Disney World, Boston, Canada, etc…). Because I didn’t have the money to go on the trips, it was important for me to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Awakening Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 28, 2001

The alarm that went off on September 11 is opening our eyes to the problem of individualism. The only thing that will keep us from collectively rolling over in our bed of apathy is a strong call to the cross of Christ and to genuine Christian community.

The New Awakening Pastor Jim Luthy It has been two and a half weeks since we were awakened by the news of terrorists striking on our own soil. Since that time, we have heard that the attacks awakened a "sleeping giant." But that leads me to some questions. If we were a "sleeping giant," why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Image We Bear

Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2001

Our lives should portray the characteristics of the One whose Image we Bear!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:14-17, Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love God & Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 12, 2001

An inductive message that seeks to eliminate inadequate answers to the question “How can I know God is working in my life?” As a result, individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail to receive God’s help in order to love Him with a

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to love God and their neighbors. Visual Illustration: “Stone Tablets” marked I and II for the two greatest commandments. Key Question: How can I know God is working in my life? 1. Some people suggest looking for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan