Sermons on Mark 14:53-16:6:

Take Responsibility For Your Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 23, 2005

Look at the choices of three men with authority, who have the privilege of meeting Jesus face-to-face in His last week on earth. Learn from their mistakes, and take responsibility for our choices in life.

Mark 14:55-65, 15:1-15 Take Responsibility for Your Life God bless us with the freedom of choice. • We have in our hands the power of choosing what we want in life. Every choice has a consequence. By not choosing, that itself is a choice. • By not choosing, we are allowing life to go on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:55-65

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#4 - What To Do If You've Failed God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

No one likes to fail, but we all do. We examine the story of Peter and draw 5 steps for getting back on track if you’ve failed. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. What to Do if You’ve Failed God Everybody has failed at one time or another: <ILLUS> Firemen who came to rescue a cat. Woman was so grateful, she invited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:72

Denomination: Holiness

The Denials Of Jesus.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003

I have noticed it down through the years that anytime one’s fellowship with the Lord and his people, his church begins to wane, they sooner or later move into the company of the world.

The denials of Jesus. Mark 14: 66 -- 72. 07/30/03 After the sword incident, Peters drifting away is best summed up by Matthew 26:58. Matthew said, “but Peter followed him, Jesus, afar off.” When Jesus was arrested in the garden, he was taken to the court. Peter before time had been following ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Jesus Completely Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

This examination of the trial of Jesus challenges us to consider our our faith.

BELIEVING JESUS COMPLETELY MARK 14:53-65 Are you a believer? If you are what difference is it making in your life? A man who was an avowed atheist was enjoying a swim in the ocean when out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of a dorsal fin, headed right for him. He began to swim wildly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jesus Moment Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

When we place ourselves in the right place at the right time Jesus can do amazing things in our lives.

THE JESUS MOMENT MARK 15:21-32 April 9, 2003 is an important date to many people...what happened that day? The fall of Bagdad, and the Saddam Hussein Regime. The culmination of a carefully planned ground assault by the US and GB military. Yet for all its planning the day will probably be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big Empty Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

Many an empty life could be filled if they just opened it up to the risen Lord.

THE BIG EMPTY MARK 16:1-8 Before movie companies were careful about Swahili translations--assuming no one in the U.S. would understand--a director needed an African messenger who was to gasp out a sentence to the big chief, collapsing as he delivered his message, since he had run for days with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Second Chance Gospel

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

This sermon focuses on the many "second chances" God gives us.

Reference: No Wonder They Call Him The Savior, Max Lucado Scripture Ref: Mark 16:1-7 Isa. 43:25 Luke 15:11-32 1 John 1:9 John 8:1-11 Matthew 6:14 2 Samuel 12:13 Mark 3:28 Psalm 65:3 Acts 2:36-38 1. Introduction a. What does it mean to be given a second chance? b. Do you recall having ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-17

"Why Can't Everyday Be Sunday?"

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 16, 2003

I don’t know about you, but I find Sundays uplifting. Why can’t everyday be Sunday? The rest of the week gets tough, huh?

--Illus: I have a personal hero list, and high on that list is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I admire him for his courage and conviction; what he did and how he challenged this nation is nothing short of inspirational. Furthermore, as a preacher, I admire him as an orator. His speeches are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Because You Failed Dosen't Mean You Are A Failure

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Sep 22, 2003

Peter failed Christ but he was not a failure. Christ still used Peter to do grate things for His church.

If I were to ask, "Name a great baseball player," Who would you name? You might say Reggie Jackson, Pete Rose, Hank Aaron, or you might say Babe Ruth. Most of know Babe Ruth as the guy who hit 714 home runs, the home run king. For many years Babe Ruth held the record until Hank Aaron broke it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Soldier's Story

Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002

Dramatic monologue in the form of a letter written home by the Centurion who crucified Jesus.

"A Soldier’s Letter Home" Dr. Bill Groover Copyright 1997 From Claudius, son of Marcus, Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar--former Legionnaire in the Imperial Army of Caesar. To my beloved parents and family in Neapolis. May this letter find you in good health and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54, Mark 15:39

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Tell Peter

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

PETER’S STATE OF MIND AND SPIRIT.

I. PETER’S STATE OF MIND AND SPIRIT. A. HE HAD BOASTED AND HAD BOLDLY AVOWED HIS UNFAILING ALLEGIANCE TO CHRIST. 1. MATTHEW 26:33, 35 "PETER ANSWERED AND SAID UNTO HIM, THOUGH ALL MEN SHALL BE OFFENDED BECAUSE OF THEE, YET WILL I NEVER BE OFFENDED... PETER SAID UNTO HIM, THOUGH I SHOULD DIE WITH ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Power's Seduction Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2002

Easter reflection series: Jesus had power to subdue his enemies who came for him, why did He refuse to act with power and how we can respond with His life when power seduces us

Power’s Seduction Easter Reflection Series Mark 15:1-32 A. The Fallacy of Power Ever seen an abacus? U know those centipede-like things with wooden beads in rows. It’s a Chinese adding machine, calculator and PC even before the PC was invented. Still in use today in Asia, and perhaps u may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Sunday Morning Message

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Mar 14, 2002

A message of encouragement during discourage times.

Introduction: We find Mary and other women on the way to the tomb to anoint Jesus with spices. They went believing that something was going to happen, but as they went they still were wrestling with some issues. They were dealing with stones and how they keep us from getting to Jesus. But we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Wants To Do With A Broken Man Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

The third message in a series of seven on brokenness. This message is on Peter.

What God can do with a Broken Man? To become truly a man of God you have to reach a breaking point and then choose to be broken. Some men choose to harden. Men like the Pharoah of Egypt who would not let Moses lead the people to the promised land. Men like Judas Iscariot who betrayed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-71, Luke 22:60-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon - Easter

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002

Our Easter hope is in Christ’s victory over death and the grave. At the time of death there is no room for an "Easter Bunny" Easter.

Irene Wakelin Funeral 28 March 2002 Mark 16:1-8 When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran