Sermons on Mark 8:17-16:14:

War And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2001

What should be a Christian’s stand on war?

Sermon for 10/14/2001 Against Terror Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. A Kentucky mountaineer fighting overseas in WW1 kept getting nagging letters from his wife back home. He was too busy fighting to write letters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2001

What does it mean to come near to God and experiencing a relationship with Him?

Intimacy with God. WORSHIP series. Text- Mark 12:28-34 (NLT) Oct.14, 2001 28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the discussion. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mountain Top Glory And The Descent Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Mountain top experiences are great things, but the test of them is when we come back to the real world, to a broken and hurting world where the glory of God is sometimes hidden. Then the test for us is whether we remember and trust what we’ve discovered o

What is it about mountain tops that we find so attractive? I don’t mean just the mountain climber who climbs a mountain just because it’s there, but the rest of us. Most people I think have a special feeling for mountains. We talk about the "Mountain Top Experience" don’t we? But what is it that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Blessing Of Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children.

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as FATHER'S DAY. a. Fathers, we want to honor you today! b. Strong Biblical basis for this activity (Eph. 6:2). 2. This AM's sermon is directed toward the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

The Temptation To Wield Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-45

Denomination: Anglican

Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

An attractive young prospect for the Kingdom of God was told that he valued his earthly possessions too much and had to discard them.

THE RICH YOUNG RULER Jesus loved meeting people. One of the fascinating features of the Gospels is to listen in to the interviews that Jesus had with a variety of people. He was always ready to listen to their problems, to answer their questions as he walked the highways of Palestine. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. It happened in the Spring of 1981 .......... perhaps you remember it. a. President Reagan had just been shot by John Hinckley. 1) Washington was shocked and stunned. 2) Vice-President George Bush was not immediately available. 3) Even at the White House no one was sure what was going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Debate In The Temple

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Thw Question of Jesus Authority following the cleansing of the temple

The story is told of a ship’s captain during the war who was sailing along on a dark night and saw a light on a collision course. So he got his signaller to flash a message: "Alter your course 10 degrees south." The reply came back "Alter your course 10 degrees north." The captain then signalled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Anglican

God And Caesar

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government.

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government. Intro.: 1. Sing: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe. a. In Ken Burns' PBS Civil War documentary, he tells how Julia Ward Howe wrote that song as the Civil War was beginning. She was in a Washington ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

How Jesus Successfully Used Metaphors

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote.

Metaphor - A figure of speech used to describe, illustrate or apply something to a lesson that it does not usually denote. Jesus masterfully communicated truth in a creative way so that His listens would understand and remember His teaching. For example, Jesus used many objects as analogies to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-31, Mark 11:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples To Not Find The Will Of God Through Consensus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is a treasure you can own That’s greater than a crown or throne; This treasure is a conscience clear That brings the sweetest peace and cheer

Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples to Not Find the Will of God Through Consensus (Mark 8:33-37) Illustration: The much-loved children’s story Pinocchio is about a wooden puppet whose nose grows long when he tells a lie. His friend Jiminy Cricket chirps, "Let your conscience be your guide." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saddest Thing About Going To Hell

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. If YOU truly believed that Jesus Christ would come back tomorrow, what a Difference there would be in YOUR LIFE! B. The same is true if YOU believed in a literal, physical HELL! C. In a recent survey, it was determined that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Stayed Open To Suggestions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions.

One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions. When people becomes so proud that they close their minds to new ideas, they are bound to fail. Keeping your mind open allows you to see all the opportunities that the Lord has for you every hour of every day. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hypocrisy Will Be Exposed

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FALSE CLAIMS AND EMPTY TRAPPINGS OF HYPOCRISY WILL BE EXPOSED AND CONDEMNED FOR WHAT THEY ARE This was true for the fig tree that Jesus cursed This was true for the nation Israel who rejected their Messiah This is true in our lives when we fail to produce the normal fruit of a Christian li

THE FALSE CLAIMS AND EMPTY TRAPPINGS OF HYPOCRISY WILL BE EXPOSED AND CONDEMNED FOR WHAT THEY ARE This was true for the fig tree that Jesus cursed This was true for the nation Israel who rejected their Messiah This is true in our lives when we fail to produce the normal fruit of a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responsible Citizenship

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT VIOLATE OUR OBLIGATION TO GOD, BUT RATHER IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT HIGHER AUTHORITY Introd.: Examine diff. viewpoints regarding the separation of church and state Issue: the obligation of believers to God's kingdom vs. our obligation to the state Specific issue here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible