Sermons on Mark 14:1-19:

Encountering Christ: Mary Anoints Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 18, 2023

This is from a sermon series on individuals or groups who encountered Christ.

Title: “Encountering Christ: Mary’s Extravagant Demonstration of Devotion” Script: Mt. 26:6-13 Type; Series Where: GNBC 3-20-23 Intro: Many of you know that my oldest daughter and her family live in the Texas Hill Country. They live on a small ranch that they are going to use as a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, John 12:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord’s Supper: Easter Story - Days 5-6 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 5, 2023

Two days before Passover, Jesus was anointed and betrayed. The next evening, Jesus and the disciples had the Lord’s Supper and headed to the Mount of Olives.

Day Five - Anointed and Betrayed Two days before the Passover feast, Jesus said to his disciples, “I will be betrayed to be crucified.” Caiaphas and the religious leaders said, “We can’t kill him on the feast day, because there will be an uproar among the people.” In Bethany, a supper was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5, Matthew 26:14-16, John 12:1-11, Mark 14:3-11, Luke 22:3-4, Luke 22:7-8, Mark 14:12-17, Matthew 26:21-29, John 13:1-35, Luke 22:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Extravagant Gift Of Love At Bethany Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023

Looming over this joyous occasion was the prospect of the coming arrest, trial, scouring and crucifixion of Jesus. It almost seems as if Mary understood the weight of moment that was upon her Lord. So, Mary enters the room during the meal and changes the atmosphere.

Sermon -An Extravagant Gift of Love At Bethany Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:6-16 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. 7 While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16, Mark 14:9, Luke 10:38-42, 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

La última Noche

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 6, 2023

Jesús es el cordero pascual que murió en nuestro lugar.

Seguramente todos los que estamos aquí, en algún momento de nuestras vidas hemos experimentado una última noche o una última cena, antes de algo importante o el inicio de una nueva etapa en nuestras vidas. Por ejemplo, recuerdas la última cena que tuviste con algún ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Perfume Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 6, 2023

The story of a woman anointing Jesus' head.

Jesus Anointed at Bethany Mark 14 Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 2 “But not during the festival,” they said, “or the people may riot.” 3 While he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man With The Pitcher, Not The Picture, Just The Pitcher Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

Guidance can be difficult and we may struggle with it. God often send to us the man with a pitcher. We don't have much of a picture of what lies ahead, but the Lord is there. Just take note of the man with a pitcher.

THE MAN WITH THE PITCHER, NOT THE PICTURE, JUST THE PITCHER [1]. THE MESSAGE FROM PILGRIM’S PROGRESS Who has read Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan? I love that book. Many decades ago, and all through the 1800s etc., nearly everyone read Pilgrim’s Progress, even non-Christians. Sometimes in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-21, 1 Kings 17:2-9, Mark 14:13-17, Psalm 119:105, Acts 1:4-8, Mark 6:44-45, Acts 10:19, 1 Corinthians 13:10-12, John 16:13, John 15:26, 2 Peter 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Not A Bird

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Sep 10, 2022

“She did what she could.” This affirmation from Jesus gives us a way forward in a world where not everything is possible for us.

You Are Not a Bird Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Closing Hymn: 572 or 573 Great PowerPoint slides and sermon notes for the congregation to fill in are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them. This sermon is from an article The November 2021 Adventist Review. It is condensed from a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

The Love Language Of Giving / Receiving Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 16, 2022

Looking at the 5 love languages and how we can demonstrate them and lead us toward God.

5 Love Languages - Gifts May 8, 2022 I think we all enjoy receiving gifts. Some though like it more, in fact, they live for those gifts. They don’t have to be super expensive, just something which says I was thinking about you. Of course, if you don’t know that someone craves receiving gifts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Ephesians 1:3-8, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Unforgettable Perfume - Mark 14:1-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2024

Is it really a good thing for this woman to spend a whole year’s wages on a single, momentary act of worship? And if so, why perfume? Wouldn’t there be some more practical gifts that could be given with that amount of money?

Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8

Six Signs Of Sleepiness - Mark 14:1-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2024

Why do so many people crash their cars because they fell asleep at the wheel? It’s because sleep comes upon you so gradually that you don’t realize when you’re crossing the threshold from being awake to being asleep. It’s the same spiritually.

Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8

Sleepy Judas - Mark 14:10-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 28, 2024

Why did Judas sell out the man he had left everything to follow? Surely it must have been more than just the money, right? Jesus has been preparing us for the answer to that question throughout the whole book of Mark.

Mark 14:10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11 They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. 12 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-16, Matthew 26:14-19, Luke 22:3-13

The Lord's Supper 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. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE LORD’S SUPPER Good morning family. Once again, I hope and pray that everyone is well, and that you are taking the necessary precautions to keep yourselves and your families safe from the COVID-19 virus. Such as SHELTERING IN and practicing SOCIAL ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counter-Cultural Worship

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 1, 2023

Mary anoints Jesus for burial

Counter-Cultural Worship Mark 14:1-9 Good morning. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." NKJV Worship and praise are what we use to express our amazement and thankfulness to the Lord for His mighty acts. King David in the Psalms tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Hate Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2023

In Mark 14, Mark places the themes of love and hate alongside each other to create a sharp contrast. The hatred of the Jewish leaders, is followed by Mary’s loving act, which is followed by Judas’ betrayal. These stories challenge us to examine our feelings and actions toward Jesus.

Introduction A. I heard the true story of a woman who took a number of children to see a movie. 1. Before going into the seating area, they stopped at the concession stand and the woman offered to buy popcorn for the children to share. 2. One of the children objected declaring, “I hate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Betrayal During A Celebration

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 8, 2023

Judas betrayed Jesus before the Passover meal

Betrayal During a Celebration Mark 14:10-21 “Et tu Brute (ay)” is a famous quote from English literature, and it comes from Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar. In one of the most dramatic, violent, and bloody scenes, a group of murderers, which included Brutus, go to stab Julius Caesar to death, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational