Sermons on Mark 8:27-9:1:

A Most Important Question And Statement

Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 6, 2016

A look at what might very well be the most important question and statement in all the Bible.

We live in an age of information. New words are added to the dictionary each year. There are memorable lines and forgotten phrases. However, today, I want us to consider a question and a statement that I feel may just very well be the most important words that we can ever consider. The first comes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Save Your Life By Saving It In Gods Presence

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that GOD called us not to believe only but to suffer for His Name's sake and if we try to avoid or save ourselves from trials, persecutions and sufferings here on earth, we will not be saved (advance) in our spiritual life.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called to suffer for Him? Yes. Philippians 1:29 (Amplified Bible) For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake not only to believe in (adhere to, rely on, and trust in) Him, but also to suffer in His behalf. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Discipleship: Following The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 16, 2016

The cost of being a disciple and what it means to Follow The Way of The Cross. May each of us willing follow the way of the cross.

As we continue in our series on dynamic disciples or dynamic discipleship, this month our focus has been on the cost of being a disciple. This morning we are going to consider together what it means to follow the way of the Cross. What is the way of the cross? The way of the cross is following ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Suffering, Death And Resurrection Of The Son Of God

Contributed by Lay Man on Apr 15, 2017

The Nicene Creed declares of the Son of God, "For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried.

He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. - Mark 8:31 The Nicene Creed declares of the Son of God, "For us and for our salvation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Chocolate Grasshopper Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 15, 2017

Separating the myths from the God who acts in our lives - a sermon for Easter morning

................................................................................ I have no idea what Easter Bunnies are all about. Imagine a situation where on the 11th of the 11th - Remembrance Day - shops started selling chocolate grasshoppers. “Why are you selling chocolate grasshoppers?” “well ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 18:31-33, Matthew 16:21-28, John 12:21-26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-26, Luke 22:14-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

I Will Live In-Between #6 Are We Going The Right Way? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We need to know that we are continaully going the right way. Are we continuing to follow God, walking only where He leads or have we gotten off track?

I Will Live In-Between #6 Are We Going the Right Way? (Mark 8:31-38) ~ Intro: Story of finding the way to the watch…by stopping and listening… As we go through life we sometimes end up feeling like we have gotten off track and are headed the wrong direction or expending a lot of energy and getting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

My Messiah? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 9, 2017

Are we truly living out that we believe about Jesus Christ?

Please have a bulletin and a pen. I’d like you to write down your answer to this question: “Who is Jesus Christ to you personally?” We’ll come back to this question after we study our passage this morning. Open your Bibles to Mark 8…. Read along with me v27-33….. What can we note from this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why A Suffering Messiah?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 20, 2018

Why did Jesus have to suffer after all He was the Messiah and Peter just couldn't understand why Jesus spoke about His forthcoming death as He did.

WHY A SUFFERING MESSIAH? MARK 8:27-35. A lady went to buy a rosary without a cross attached. "It's for my friend," she explained. She doesn't like the cross, she thinks it's cruel." There are many today who would like to take the cross out of Christianity. In today's Gospel, Peter felt the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Getting It Right And Wrong Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 8, 2017

Peter got it right when he confessed who Christ is, but got it wrong when he tried to keep him from the cross.

Getting it Right and Wrong Mark 8:27-33 Rev. Brian Bill January 7-8, 2017 Man on Street Interview There are a lot of opinions about who Jesus is, aren’t there? The question about His identity is extremely important…and how you answer it will determine where you spend eternity. I’m pumped to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Losing To Win Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2017

Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

Losing to Win Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Brian Bill January 21-22, 2016 Video: “Me Church” In contrast to the common thinking that life is all about you and me, listen to the words of Christ found in Mark 8:34-38: “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, ‘If anyone would come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

I, Too, Must Die!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 10, 2017

In this Scripture Jesus confirms that He IS the Christ, the He must die and that He will rise again. Also in this Scripture we see that we must believe Jesus is the Christ, that we must die and be raised; raised to eternal life or eternal death.

Mark 8:27-38 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) Today we will start following Jesus down the road to the cross and then finally to the resurrection. This, of course, is not something we speak about only at this time of year. This great act of mercy and salvation is the pivotal event ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Do People Say That I Am?

Contributed by Rev. Brian Warden on May 7, 2016

The Lord asks us a question about who we think He is, and the Bible tells us who he is.

Who do people say that I am? Mark 8:27 , Jesus asks who do you say I am? 1 Corinthians 15:45 The Bible tells us He is the Last Adam John 8:12 The Bible tells us He is the Light of the world John 14:6 The Bible tells us He is the way, the truth and the life John 11:25-26 The Bible tells us He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Fan But A Follower

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

Jesus has many casual fans, but He asked us to take up our cross and be a follower. It costs something to be a true disciple.

TITLE: Not a Fan but a Follower TEXT: Mark 8:27-38 INTRO: A soldier was frantically digging in during battle as shells fell all around him. Suddenly his hand felt something made of metal and he grabbed it. It was a silver cross. Another shell exploded and he buried his head in his arms. Just then, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

What does it mean to follow Jesus? It means that we be willing to give up everything to follow Him. The journey begins where we are at and ends where God wants us to be. It starts by way of the cross.

The way of the Cross Mark 8:34-38 Mark chapter 8:34-38 Prayer- Introduction- Last week we looked at some of the words of Jesus to his disciples. We found that He had the nerve to eat with sinners and associate with people that even the religious thought should be avoided. We saw the setting is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Revival Part Three -- The Cost Of Commitment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message continues exploring the elements of Nehemiah's revival.

Chico Alliance Church September 2, 1990 Revival Part Three "The Cost of Commitment" I. REBUILD THE WALLS II. RESTORE THE WORSHIP A. Rally together. B. Read the Word and Worship C. Rejoice together. D. Reflect together E. Resolve together to change 1. The signers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27, Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance