Sermons on Mark 15:16-38:

Good Friday Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 6, 2020

What is so good about "Good Friday"? Why do we celebrate it? What does it mean to us today? "And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. ..." Mark 15:25

TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday) is a common saying, but there is one Friday a year that is known as "Good Friday". What’s so good about this particular Friday? Friday is the day that Jesus Christ died upon the cross, so this Friday is the only truly “Good Friday”. The Good Lord gave His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1-2, John 20:17, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Who Was Inconvenienced Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 8, 2020

Simon of Cyrene is on his way into Jerusalem when his plans are inconveniently changed when he is called upon to carry the cross of Jesus. The “silent witness” of Simon calls us to think about the ways Jesus uses the inconvenient moments of life to draw us closer to Himself.

Message Silent Witnesses Mark 15:21 Simon Who Is Inconvenienced Even before Jesus is crucified He has faced a brutal ordeal. Looking at some verses in Mark 14 and 15 Mark 14:65 Some of the Sanhedrin began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:32, Luke 23:26

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday 2020 - For God So Greatly Loved The World

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 8, 2020

This is an interactive service of dialog, Scripture and music focusing on the cross and on the fact that God sent Jesus for everyone of the people involved in that one 24 hour period that changed the world forever.

This is not so much a sermon but an entire service of dialog, Scripture and music all mixed together. It is of a limited "cast" due to the nature of broadcasting on FB Live. Only two people needed if one can play a guitar or other instrument. All music is Public Domain so licensing is not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 27:24-26, Mark 15:21-41, John 3:16-18, John 19:38-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Seven Last Words Of Christ From The Cross

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 9, 2020

The seven utterances of Jesus from the cross reveal God’s answer to our basic needs. The words which Jesus uttered on the Cross are worthy of special consideration because of who uttered them, where they were uttered, why they were spoken, and what they mean.

Good Friday marks the crucifixion and dying of Christ. On this day, Christians around the world remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for their sins. It is followed by Easter, the glorious celebration of the day Jesus was raised from the dead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:43, John 19:26-27, Mark 15:34, John 19:28, John 19:30, Luke 23:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come To Jesus

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 24, 2020

This message is about linking ourselves to Jesus - taking on His "yoke" which is easier than carrying our own.

Come To Jesus Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30; 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 I want to share a couple of songs with you that I learned as a child growing up in a small country church in middle Tennessee. At the close of the services we would give the invitation for discipleship for those in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Invades Earth - Pentecost!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 21, 2020

This is a sermon that focuses on Pentecost and asks three questions - 1. Did you know Heaven Has Invaded the Earth? 2. Has Heaven Invaded Your Earth? 3. Is Heaven’s Invasion Still Happening In and Around You?

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4; Mark 1:9-11; Mark 15:33-38 Title: Heaven Invades Earth – Pentecost INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! All three of our scripture passages have one major thing in common; they all speak of an invasion. Each one of them speaks of a time when Heaven invaded Earth and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Mark 1:9-11, Mark 15:33-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Did God Forsake Him? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 7, 2019

He could save no one by His life; it is His sacrificial death that saves.

Tom Lowe 12/5/19 Why Did God Forsake Him? Why Did God Forsake Him? It took me quite a while to become comfortable with my answer to that question. It is the title of today’s sermon. And when we are done, I hope you will say along with me, “I am glad he turned his back on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Baptist

Advent - The Fulfilment Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2019

From Genesis to Malachi, there are over 300 specific prophecies detailing the coming of this anointed one. Advent helps us to remember and celebrate the amazing truth of John 3:16-17.

Advent - The Fulfilment of Prophecy Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the word Advent comes from the Latin verb ‘venio’ - to come - and ‘advenio’ - to come towards. Advent helps us to remember and celebrate the amazing truth of John 3:16-17, “This is how God loved the world: He gave His one ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Isaiah 11:1, Matthew 1:1, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:22-23, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-5, John 20:25, Matthew 22:35, Mark 15:34, Psalm 22:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Bet On It!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2020

Too often we do not take Jesus seriously and "gamble" with his words. He really does mean what he says.

1. If you keep up with the news, in the last few weeks you saw that our Governor has had a disagreement with the Indian Nations over their Gambling Compact. As a result there are now lawsuits flying. 2. Gambling is not a new issue – long-term practice: horse racing; car racing; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Travesty To Majesty Part Four - Early Morning: Mockery-Misery-Memory Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it gets nasty . . . Jesus, humble servant enroute to the Cross, suffering the agony of mockery and misery, impacts the life of a young man whose memory of that life-changing encounter would live on.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-21

Travesty To Majesty Part Five - Nine To Noon: Nailed To A Tree, Tested, Taunted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it happens . . . Jesus, staying the course to the finish, endures the ugliness and cruelty of crucifixion for the momentary glee of jealous fiends but for the eternal joy of beloved friends.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:54---16:8 Series Within A Series PART FIVE: FROM NINE TO NOON – NAILED TO A TREE, TESTED, TAUNTED ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32

Travesty To Majesty Part Six - Three O'clock In The Afternoon: "why?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it is finished . . . Jesus stayed the course to the finish, and what a finish it was! Victory on so many fronts! "Truly he was (is) the Son of God!" God made a way - the only way - for the salvation of repentant sinners! Amen!

MARK SERMON XII –TRAVESTY TO TRAGEDY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series PART SIX – THREE O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON – “WHY?” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

The Chronology Of The Cross

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 15, 2019

A sermon examining the events leading to and at Calvary.

THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE CROSS Mark 15:16-47 Imagine the scene, the Sinless Son of God hangs on an old wooden cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His precious brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed, the flesh on His back hangs like ribbons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-47

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 2019 - The Transfiguration Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 13, 2019

The Transfiguration of Jesus is a moment in time when we get a glimpse of Jesus heavenly Glory and we also get another testimony of Jesus as the Father's one and only Son. We also see Him discussing His "departure" with Moses and Elijah.

Lent 2019 - The Transfiguration Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 17:2, Isaiah 53:2, Matthew 17:5, 2 Peter 1:16-18, John 1:14, Luke 22:34, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:40, Matthew 27:42, Isaiah 52:14, Matthew 27:54, Mark 15:39, Mark 15:27-32, Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:44-45, Luke 9:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Crucifixion And Burial: The King Is Dead Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 2, 2019

Jesus hung on the cross BECAUSE of you, and He hung on the cross FOR you. Notice what Jesus endured for you and me: Multiple Trials, Multiple Mockeries, Multiple Tortures, A Singular Act, A Single Offer

Crucifixion and Burial: The King is Dead Mark 15:6-39 “Before we can begin to see the cross as something done for us, we have to see it as something done by us.” John R.W. Stott “Unless you see yourself standing there with the shrieking crowd, full of hostility and hatred for the holy and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-39

Denomination: Baptist