Sermons on Mark 15:16-39:

The Most Important Event In History: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

We have a hard time seeing it’s significance. We have a hard time understanding why Jesus dying this day matters to us. I get that. I understand that we struggle to see why it matters to us.

Every human being on planet Earth longs for a truly great leader, someone who is upright, incorruptible, someone who speaks the truth boldly, who is authentic, who is kind but firm, deep down we all long for that perfect leader. Sometimes we get glimpses of greatness like this in certain leaders, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Day God Died Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2023

Mark's version of the crucifixion of Jesus is concise and focuses mostly on the people who witnessed the crucifixion and their response to it. We too must respond to the crucifixion of Jesus and it is something that we must do daily.

Introduction A. I want to begin with a true story about a girl named Donna and a boy named Felipe. 1. Donna Ashlock and Felipe Graza were high school freshman in a small farming community near San Francisco. 2. Felipe was infatuated with Donna and considered her his girlfriend. 3. He would often go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Son Of God In Power, But When?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2023

Jesus Christ is Son of Mary. Jesus Christ is Son of God and our Savior.

Second Sunday of Advent 2023 We hear today the first words of the Gospel of St. Mark, which is really, using the title of a recent popular book, The Memoirs of St. Peter. St. Peter was Mark’s mentor after St. Paul sent the young disciple home. They just didn’t get along. Those of you who have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:39, Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-14, Mark 1:1-8, Psalm 85:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Kind And Comforting Words Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 18, 2021

The oracle given in Zechariah 1:12-17 is expounded. These comforting words are applicable to God's people today. We sometimes wonder when God will intervene in our behalf just as the Jews did in our text.

Have you ever been treated unjustly and wondered why God seemed to ignore the oppression? When Babylon conquered Israel in 586 BC, they were extremely cruel to the captive Jews. Those Jews were experiencing God’s correction in their lives. But the Babylonians went way beyond that. They exacted an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:20, Isaiah 40:25, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Corinthians 10:11, Psalm 33:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Revelation 6:9-11, Haggai 2:1-23, Mark 15:34, Psalm 10:1-2, Hebrews 7:25, Haggai 1:1, Psalm 37:1-6, Zechariah 1:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

From Tragedy To Triumph Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 17, 2022

Easter: Jesus’ death and resurrection gave us the gift of salvation and eternal life. But what else did it accomplish? It gave us the promise of renewal and transformation in our everyday lives and over our trials and troubles.

Easter is upon – the day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – and at Easter time we wish to hear why the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus is significant to us. We want to hear of the hope that we no longer have to be condemned to an eternal spiritual death, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-37, Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

#63 Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 20, 2022

The trial and torture of Jesus teach us wonderful truths about the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to suffer in order to carry out the plan of redemption. This sermon explores those truths and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

#63 Jesus’ Trial and Torture Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 20, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. Skeleton outline and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies On The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2022

All humanity was represented at the singular sacrifice on Calvary.

The Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross (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: John 12:32-33, Mark 15:36-37, Philippians 2:9-11, John 19:18-20, Matthew 27:41-43, Luke 23:40-43, John 19:27-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

#63 The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 27, 2022

Crucifixion was the most awful and inhumane punishment the Romans could mete out. This sermon is on the crucifixion of Jesus and what it means to us.

#63 The Crucifixion of Jesus Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 27, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 15:20-32 - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

#64 Forsaken For Us Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 6, 2022

On the cross, God forsook God. The results of this once-in-eternity event were stupendous for us.

#64 Forsaken for Us Series: Mark Chuck Sligh March 6, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. BIBLE READING: Isaiah 53:3-6 TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-41, Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Coats That Changed His Course

Contributed by Esther Collins on Oct 9, 2020

This sermon is based on the life of Joseph, and on the coats that he wore. It also has a comparison with Jesus. It talks about the righteousness that God offers us through Jesus Christ.

The Coats that Changed His Course Jacob had twelve sons who became the twelve patriarchs of Israel. In this message we will study the life of Joseph (as recorded in Genesis 37-41), who was the eleventh born son of Jacob. Whenever we think of Joseph, the one image that would come to our minds is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 2:9-11, Mark 15:17-18, Matthew 3:17, Luke 2:52, Genesis 41:39-43, Genesis 37:9, Genesis 39:2-6, Genesis 37:3, Isaiah 61:10  (view more)  (view less)

The Mount Of Calvary – The Necessity Of Trust (8/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Oct 12, 2020

In times of trouble we need to trust God. When we don’t understand, when everything is falling apart, when we don’t see a way forward, we need to confidently believe He is still on the throne. Despite much disappointment and pain we hold on to hope because we are condemned to victory!

Message by Eddie Fernandes Introduction (Click intro title) The message I am about to preach today couldn’t have come at a better time. I am convinced God knew what I would be going through and He inspired this series many months ago knowing this message would coincide with my situation and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3, Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is Hope In The Resurrection (A Memorial Service)

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

When someone we loved passed on to be with the Lord. There may not be answers to the questions we have in our hearts. We received the comfort from the Lord as found in John Chapter 11.

Dear family and friends of Bro Johnny, We are gathered here to remember our departed brother Johnny. 1) WE CAN HAVE QUESTIONS. The circumstance by which Johnny is taken away from us is indeed very sad. No one had expected Johnny to go home to be with the Lord so suddenly. It has caused our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, John 11:35, John 11:32, John 11:21, Psalm 116:15, Revelation 14:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The King Forsaken

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2020

Jesus is the King of the Jews; Christ the King of Israel. The Beloved Son is forsaken, but only to provide us with THE way of escape.

THE KING FORSAKEN. Mark 15:1-39. After the Sanhedrin had delivered Jesus to Pilate, the first thing that Pilate asked Jesus was, “Are you the KING OF THE JEWS?” Jesus answered, “Thou sayest” (Mark 15:2). Beyond that, Jesus refused to answer any of the accusations brought against Him by His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forsaken Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 7, 2021

Jesus became forsaken. Jesus willingly became separated from God. God turned His back on His Son so that all our sins might be paid for.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: FORSAKEN MARK 15:33-39 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 15:1-47 [6:13] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.15 ESSENTIAL KING JESUS We have been reading and meditating and listening our way through the Gospel of Mark for 15 weeks now. We are almost to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characters Of The Cross

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2022

A message about those who followed the cross. The things we can learn from them.

Title: Characters of the Cross Theme: Learning from those who were around the cross. Text: A variety Simeon of Cyrene Mark 15:21 Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:39-44, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Church Of God