Sermons on Mark 14:1-36:

A Mountain Out Of A Molehill Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

When we look at the life of Jesus we discover He was a Master at making mountains out of molehills. He was always finding the sublime in that which was simple. He used the insignificant over and over for the basis of inspiration.

Basil Matthews tells of being in a little Arabian village and seeing a tall Arab boy playing a flute in the dusty streets. He was surprised and asked the boy if he could examine the instrument. He discovered it was made out of an old gun barrel. The boy had found it on a nearby battlefield. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Jesus Falls The Last Time Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2022

Jesus then picked Himself up from the ground and walked the last few yards to the scaffold, so that those who believe in Him will not have to fall into eternal pain and death.

The Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36, Luke 22:43-44, Luke 23:33, Philippians 2:7-8

Denomination: Catholic

Break Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

When I pray “break me” I am committing to serve Jesus regardless of the cost

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Must Spread The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 22, 2022

It is past time that the disciples of Jesus Christ start fighting for the Kingdom of God. We must fight back against the wokeness that is trying to destroy to the church.

Disciples Must Spread the Gospel Mark 14:1-2 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2 for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Breaking Our Flask

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 1, 2022

Some people, like Judas, are ignoring God's call, as they are too busy making their life in this world secure. Like the woman who broke her alabaster flask, we must break our flesh so the good things of God can pour out of us.

Henry Ward Beecher once said, “In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.”(1) Our passages of Scripture for this morning speak of sacrifice. One definition of sacrifice is “to offer to God in homage or worship,” and another one is “to destroy, surrender, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wealth

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 1, 2022

What did Jesus say about wealth? There will always be poor and rich people in every generation.

Wealth Mark 14:3-9 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 3While He was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, there came a woman with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured it over His head. 4 But some were indignantly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Accepting The Mission And Danger

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 15, 2022

What is the original meaning of the communion sacrament? Knowing this can make our ties stronger to Christ

Accepting the Mission and Danger Mark 14:22-25 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 22 While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is My body." 23 And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving It Up For Jesus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 22, 2022

Jesus gave His life for us. What are you giving up for Him? A look at the time in Gethsemane before the arrest.

Giving it up for Jesus Mark 14:32-42 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 32 They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed." 33 And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled. 34 And He *said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: United Methodist

She Hath Done What She Could… Have You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

Recently we have been hearing on the news about some of the Christmas shopping that has been taking place.

Illus: For example, it is reported that the biggest day of the shopping year takes place on what is called Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving when the stores open up at midnight. Some shoppers, to prepare for this big event, go the day before to find where the merchandise they want is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Retreat And Regroup

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 29, 2022

The church says that the disciples were acting cowardly when they scattered after Jesus' arrest. If they did not and they were arrested and killed then who would have brought the Gospel to us? This is a DIFFERENT view of those events

Retreat and Regroup Mark 14:27-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 27 And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, because it is written, ‘I WILL STRIKE DOWN THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP SHALL BE SCATTERED.’ 28 “But after I have been raised, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.” 29 But Peter said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-32

Denomination: United Methodist

"She Hath Done What She Could”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

At all times, in all places we Christians need to conduct ourselves as Christians

That is, we should do everything that we can to please Him in all situations. In this scripture passage we see a woman who did just that. The Bible refers to her as “…there came a woman…” Let me show you how she pleased the Lord so that we can see how we can please the Lord also. Look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Agony In The Garden Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 4, 2022

Based on Mark 14:32-50 - Reminds hearers that Jesus' submission to His Father's will is critical to our salvation.

“AGONY IN THE GARDEN” Mark 14:32-50 FBCF – 4/3/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Man-Up” Wed AM: Wind howling outside the church. Men praying inside the church. Started by praying through Psalm 42. Verses 5-6, 11 – “Why are you downcast, O my soul, & why are you in turmoil within me?” The Psalmist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-50

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Out!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 5, 2020

Last week in my sermon on showing appreciation made me think of the biblical accounts where people were not restrained in showing their appreciation or excitement. Let's see what we can learn from some of the ones who did that.

LET IT OUT! Last week in my sermon on showing appreciation, I had mentioned what Jesus said to the Ephesian church in Rev. 2 about how they had forsaken their first love and they needed to repent and do the things they were doing in the beginning. I talked about how we may need to rekindle the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23, 1 Chronicles 15:27, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We May Ask, Are Our Sacrifices Too Great For The Lord?

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Oct 24, 2020

Do we feel that the sacrifices that we made are too great? Do we feel weary and stress in our walk as a believer? We have been challenged to the extreme due to the storms that come our way. May this message bring comfort, faith and strength to you.

Today’s devotion is taken from Mark 14:3-9: “And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. There were some who said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Philippians 2:6-8, Romans 8:32

Denomination: Charismatic

The Meal Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 1, 2021

A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

April 1, 2021 – Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 14:17-31 The Meal of Forgiveness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme for Lent this year has been forgiveness. This evening we observe the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran