Sermons on Mark 14:27-51:

Why Did Jesus Pray "Remove This Cup” In The Garden Of Gethsemane?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 25, 2022

Throughout history, there have been several explanations given regarding why Jesus asked God, the Father, to remove the cup from Him.

"And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:43-44, John 6:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sleeping Through A Garden Moment

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

This is the story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. No doubt we have all heard this story preached, read it ourselves, or seen movies regarding the Crucifixion of Christ. He was the perfect Son, in perfect union, with the perfect Father.

Was Jesus attempting to escape the performance of his undertaking? Jesus was communicating his actual sentiments however he did not deny or oppose God's will. He reaffirmed his desire to do what God needed him to do. His petition features the awful enduring he needed to suffer, and desolation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Unlikely Author Of A Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2023

In this first sermon in the series on the Gospel of Mark, we want to answer the questions: who was Mark and why is he an unlikely author of a Gospel.

A. One day a woman was cleaning her house and singing Gospel songs as she worked. 1. She began singing, “Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king...” 2. A few minutes later, she heard her young son in the next room and he was singing the same song, but something a little off. 3. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, Acts 12:12, 2 Peter 1:12-15, John 20:30-31, John 21:25, Mark 14:51-52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You When You Are By Yourself?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 19, 2023

This sermon deals with Peter’s three denials of Jesus and how easy it can become for us to deny Christ by wanting to fit in with the crowd around us. More than ever believers need to refuse to compromise their faith.

Who Are You, When You’re By Yourself Mark 14:22-49 Luke 22:54-62 BPC 3/17/2022 I was a senior in high school 17 years old at the time, and I wanted to play Ivy League Football. I had given my life to Christ about 8 months earlier. I was invited to come to the campus of Brown ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-49, Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sino Ka, Kapag Nag-Iisa Ka

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 19, 2023

Hindi natin kayang tanggihan ang ating pananampalataya kay Kristo upang tanggapin.

Sino Ka, Kapag Nag-iisa Ka Marcos 14:22-49 Lucas 22:54-62 BPC 3/17/2022 Ako ay isang senior sa high school 17 taong gulang sa oras na iyon, at gusto kong maglaro ng Ivy League Football. Ibinigay ko ang aking buhay kay Kristo mga 8 buwan ang nakalipas. Inanyayahan akong pumunta sa ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-49, Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

¿quién Eres, Cuando Estás Solo?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 19, 2023

Este sermón trata sobre las tres negaciones de Jesús por parte de Pedro y lo fácil que puede llegar a ser para nosotros negar a Cristo al querer encajar con la multitud que nos rodea. Más que nunca, los creyentes deben negarse a comprometer su fe.

¿Quién eres, cuando estás solo? Marcos 14:22-49 Lucas 22:54-62 BPC 17/03/2022 Yo estaba en el último año de la escuela secundaria y tenía 17 años en ese momento, y quería jugar al fútbol de la Ivy League. Le había dado mi vida a Cristo ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-49, Luke 22:54-62, John 18:10-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#58 The Bitter Cup Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 23, 2022

We can never comprehend the cosmic struggle Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion. The sermon helps us to see the emotional struggle between Jesus’ human and divine sides, and what that teaches us.

#58 The Bitter Cup of Gethsemane Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 23, 2022 TEXT: Mark 14:43-52 - "And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Denial By Peter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2023

Watch and pray, lest you fall into temptation. Mark 14 verse 38.

THE DENIAL BY PETER. Mark 14:27-72. In the Bible, the weakness of God’s servants is held aloft as an example for all to see. The account of Peter’s denial of Jesus is a humbling reminder that even the best of men is vulnerable to the wiles of the devil, if he allows himself to be caught off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion According To Mark.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2023

The Beloved Son was forsaken, but only for a season, that all might come in.

THE PASSION ACCORDING TO MARK. Mark 14:1-72, Mark 15:1-47. I). THE PREPARATION. Mark 14:1-11. 1. The Plot to Kill Jesus (Mark 14:1-2). The first thing that we notice as we enter into this passage is that it was the LORD who was setting the timetable for Jesus’ death. It was "the feast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-72, Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

Did you read something new in Gods Word this past week? Did you read a familiar passage with new eyes? Did you share this with someone as a means to witness, give testimony, or minister?

This past week, I was in a funk for the most of the week. Things were just “off” for me. Lisa can always sense when something is “off”, but I couldn’t put my finger on why something was “off” for the longest time. Then, at some point Friday, the “why” was revealed to me. (a little later explain my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32

Three Dark Moments Of Jesus' Life: The Falling Away, The Garden, And The Betrayal: Sunset, Early Night, And Deep Night Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 4, 2023

“You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’”

What was your darkest moment in life? When did you hit a sort of rock bottom? I can think a few of moments in my life. I remember when I was 17 years old, I was downstairs in my parents basement. My parents had just split up. I had been bullied a lot in school, until I started doing drugs and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27, Mark 14:48-52

Denomination: Salvation Army

Final Preparations Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2023

Preparation is so important. In Mark 14, in Jesus' final days before His crucifixion, we see Him making final preparations for Himself and His disciples. If we haven't made spiritual preparation in advance, then i will be too late when the storm arrives, or the battle begins.

Introduction A. The story is told about a football game that took place between the big animals and the little animals. 1. As you might expect, the large animals had a big lead going into halftime. 2. With a big lead, at the start of the second half, on first down, the big animals called a running ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, Mark 14:12-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 22, 2023

Jesus celebrates Passover and institutes Communion

The Lord’s Supper Mark 14:22-31 I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones for the Thanksgiving holiday, and I hope you took time to truly be thankful to the Lord for how good He is to all of us. Since today is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I really want us to think about an intimate dinner with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are You Sleeping?

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 14, 2023

Jesus and His Disciples were in the Garden of Gethsemane

Why Are You Sleeping? Mark 14:32-42 Good morning, Happy New Year. I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones for the Christmas holiday, and I hope you took time to truly be thankful to the Lord for how good He is to all of us. King Solomon asked in Proverbs 6:9 How long will you slumber, O ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Grave Injustice

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 3, 2024

Jesus gets arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane

A Grave Injustice Mark 14:43-52 Good morning. Here in America, we have certain rights and laws pertaining to false arrests. An article about false arrests on a legal encyclopedia website asked the question, “Is False Arrest a Crime?” “In many states, false arrest or false imprisonment are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational