Sermons on Mark 8:27-9:50:

Focus On Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 21, 2025

Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God—it's what connects us to His promises and guides us through every aspect of life – the good and the bad. Today, we’ll explore the necessity of faith, the challenges it faces, and the incredible power faith holds to transform our lives.

Hebrews 11:1 – “Faith is the substance of our hope and the evidence of things we cannot see.” Introduction The Eagle and the Storm (Faith Strengthens Us) Eagles fly directly into storms, using the wind currents to lift them higher above the turbulence. Instead of avoiding challenges, they allow the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 40:31, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 4:3, James 1:3, Mark 9:24, Ephesians 6:16, Matthew 17:20, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Unbelief

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 4, 2026

Jesus rebuked unbelief because unbelief leads to fear, discouragement and a sense of hopelessness. Unbelief also hinders us from receiving God’s blessings and when we replace disbelief with faith in God, all that seems impossible become possible.

For today’s meditation we will look at Deuteronomy 1:36, “Only Caleb son of Jephunneh will enter it. He has remained faithful to me, and I will give him and his descendants the land that he has explored.'” (GNB) A background about Caleb We see that God speaks highly of a man named Caleb that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:36, Numbers 13:23, Numbers 13:27-28, Hebrews 3:19, Hebrews 3:12, Mark 9:23-24, Mark 9:28-29, Luke 9:1, Numbers 14:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Faith When It's Hard Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 6, 2026

What do you do when faith feels fragile and doubt creeps in?

NEED: Cracked mug Introduction: When Faith Isn’t Easy Most of us know what it’s like to have strong faith, right? - well, at least for a while. * When life is steady. * When prayers are being answered. * When things make sense. But what about the seasons • When faith feels . . . thin? • When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Sermon On The Power Of Belief

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2026

Self-conviction is said to be the architect of reality. Belief can transform a life from a non-entity to a beautiful creation. It can become a bridge to transcendence.

Bradley Whitford, an American actor once remarked: "Infuse your life with action. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And ‘whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Mark 9:23, Matthew 17:20, Romans 15:13

Our Own Cross To Bear

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 7, 2026

We like the idea of following Jesus—until we hear Him talk about a cross. In Our Own Cross to Bear, we consider Jesus’ call to deny ourselves and discover that the life we try to protect is the very life we lose. The life we surrender to Christ is the one we truly find.

Our Own Cross to Bear Mark 8: 34-38 I. Introduction I have to be honest. Preparing this message has been a challenge. It’s a hard word, but it is Jesus explaining the very heart of discipleship. The words Jesus spoke that day to his disciples and to the crowd are just as pertinent to discipleship ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

A Mountain Of Meaning

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 7, 2026

On a mountain with Peter, James, and John, the veil is pulled back and the true glory of Jesus is revealed. In A Mountain of Meaning from Mark 9:2–13, we explore why this moment matters and what it means for us when the Father’s voice still calls us to one simple response: “Listen to Him.”

A Mountain of Meaning Mark 9:2–13 There are moments in life when everything suddenly becomes clear. You may remember the first time you held your child. The first time a doctor used the word “cancer.” The first time you stood at a graveside. The first time you truly understood that Jesus died for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Methodist

Till Kingdom Come

Contributed by Charles Payne on Mar 16, 2026

People used to say, “That’ll happen when kingdom come.” Many today still talk about God’s kingdom as something yet to arrive. But when Jesus came, He announced, “The kingdom of God is at hand.”

“Till Kingdom Come” — What the Old Saying Really Meant PROLOGUE When older generations said, “You can argue about that till kingdom come,” they meant forever… a very long time… perhaps something that will never happen. The phrase comes directly from the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy kingdom come, thy will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 4:17, Mark 9:1, Colossians 1:13, Acts 2:33-36, Romans 9:6, Galatians 3:29, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 15:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Upside-Down Kingdom: When Greatness Looks Like A Towel And A Cross Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 17, 2026

There are moments in life when everything feels backwards. What once seemed certain begins to shift. What the world celebrates starts to feel hollow. And deep within the heart, there is a quiet question: Is this really what greatness looks like?

The Upside-Down Kingdom: When Greatness Looks Like a Towel and a Cross Introduction — The Upside-Down Kingdom: When Everything Feels Backwards There are moments in life when everything feels backwards. What once seemed certain begins to shift. What the world celebrates starts to feel hollow. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45, Luke 22:24-27, John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-8, Isaiah 53:5, Mark 8:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keys To Supernatural Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

Supernatural breakthroughs are divine interventions where God steps into a situation to cause a miraculous shift, making the impossible possible. It is beyond natural capabilities, and it occurs when God’s power is at work in us.

Title: KEYS TO SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 9:23 “And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” KJV Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, Luke 1:37, Matthew 17:20 INTRODUCTION: Supernatural breakthroughs are divine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23, Hebrews 11:1, Luke 1:37, Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Serve Others - Mark 9:35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2025

Mark 9:35 is a powerful and challenging call from Jesus—a call to serve others.

Go! And Serve Others Introduction It is a joy to gather together and open the Word of God. Today, we are focusing on a powerful and challenging call from Jesus—a call to serve others. The world tells us that greatness is about power, influence, and status. But Jesus turns this thinking upside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35, Philippians 2:5-7, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Proclaim The Power Of The Gospel - Romans 1:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025

The gospel is the power of God, and as followers of Christ, we are called to share it boldly.

Go! And Proclaim the Power of the Gospel - Romans 1:16 Introduction: Charles Spurgeon once said, "The gospel is like a lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage." The gospel is the power of God, and as followers of Christ, we are called to share it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 3:16, Mark 8:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called By God! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 1, 2025

Looking at our call to Follow Jesus!

Called - Who to a Do! Mark 8:34, John 15:1-5 August 16, 2020 Have you ever wondered how someone can just drop everything in their life and follow Jesus at a moments notice? Listen to the words of Jesus in Mark 8 - - - - 34 And calling the crowd to Him with His disciples, Jesus said, “If ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5, Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Working God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

The miracle-working God is alive and active, ready to intervene in our lives in powerful ways. As we recognize His nature, the conditions for miracles, and the purposes behind them, we can align ourselves with His will and expect the miraculous.

THE MIRACLE WORKING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:13 "And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son." Supporting Texts: Matthew 19:26 Mark 9:23 Luke 1:37 Hebrews 11:1 Ephesians 3:20 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, Matthew 19:26, Mark 9:23, Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 3:20, Luke 1:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Free

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 12, 2025

Jesus has the power to heal all infirmities, no matter how long or severe the situation is. The bible says, "He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction." - Psalm 107:20

“Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. 12 But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, “Woman, you are loosed from your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-13, John 9:1-3, Mark 9:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Grit: The God Who Brings Walls Down

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 14, 2025

Move beyond human grit and trust in God’s power, showing through the fall of Jericho that walls of fear, hardship, and sin collapse not by strength or strategy, but through patient obedience and unwavering faith in the God.

Beyond Grit: The God Who Brings Walls Down Joshua 6:1-20 "Sheer grit can only take you as far as your strength allows. But many walls only crumble through faith in the One who is able." Even though Abram was given the astonishing promise, “I will make you into a great nation, and I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20, Mark 9:24, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist