Sermons on Mark 8:1-56:

Marks Of A Godly Father (Psalms 103)

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Jun 20, 2015

David describes our Heavenly Father in many ways. Psalms 103 is special and on point. A Godly father would do well to emulate the Heavenly Father in these specific ways.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY FATHER Dr. Walter Thomas The task of parenting is hard work. Most of us who parent have our good moments and our not-so-good ones. Often we flat-out fail in our parenting efforts. Fathers, especially, are getting a "bad rap" in the movies, on TV, the press and in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-22

Denomination: Other

Hitting The Mark Of Doing Life Together Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 2, 2012

Second in a series from the Preaching Team at Northridge Christian. This one is on the theme of doing life together in small groups. Jesus instituted this small group principle in the appointment of His Apostles. They, in turn, applied that principle in

HITTING THE MARK – WEEK 2 Hitting the Mark of Doing Life Together Mark 3:13-18, Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Its true isn’t it? There are just some things we are not meant to do alone. And here at Northridge we believe the best pathway to spiritual growth is by intentionally being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Marks Of Maturity-How To Grow Spiritually

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 22, 2011

Paul understood that God had a plan for him and that even though he had his own desires, he should make plans in accord Gods plan, and sometimes this meant that he would need to be flexible in his own plans.

. . . that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:12-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Being Marked By Love - Test #3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another.

Do you really love God? Tonight we look at a third test that proves if you really love God. Are you marked by love? Do we love one another? The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another. If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Maturity Is A Road Marked With Suffering Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011

As much as we might like to believe otherwise, the road to maturity is a road marked with suffering. We all pass through its stations and we cannot do so without being affected.

INTRO THE ROAD TO MATURITY. So far in this series we have looked at: * Focusing on our identity as children of the Father (Micah 6) [What does the Lord require?] * Taking care of ourselves so that we are in a place where we can hear God building us up (1 Kings 19) * Today we are going to ask ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Identifying Marks Of The Friends Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Marks of servants of Jesus

Seven identifying marks of the friends of Jesus John 15:9-17 Did you know that there are certain words we say and things we do that seem to have their roots in scripture but they actually don’t. For instance, there are certain sayings like: Moderation in all things. Spare the rod and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

The Bible explicitly indicates what God expects from the preacher. This sermon examines these expectations from 2 Timothy 4:1.

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 1 2 Timothy 4:1 INTRODUCTION A. The Preacher’s Charge Studying this letter from the apostle Paul to Timothy, his young son in the faith, is like treading on sacred ground, for it’s the last words ever penned by Paul in Scripture. We can only imagine what was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

The faithful teacher and preacher will pay attention to whatever undergirds the quality of his spiritual life. This sermon continues with part two of four sermons on 2 Timothy 4.

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 2 2 Timothy 4:2 INTRODUCTION The faithful teacher and preacher will pay attention to whatever undergirds the quality of his spiritual life. Although those qualities may never become public knowledge, they are under the watchful eye of God, who will evaluate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

This sermon continues the "Marks of a Faithful Preacher" series by addressing the personal responsibilities and manner of a faithful pastor from 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 3 2 Timothy 4:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. A Call to Spiritual Commitment In 1 and 2 Timothy Paul gave a breadth of responsibility to Timothy. Timothy was to correct those who taught false doctrine. He was to call people to a pure heart, a good conscience, and a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

The conclusion of a four-part series on the pastor’s commission to "preach the Word" from 2 Timothy 4:5. This sermon addresses the call of God and how to identify it.

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 4 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION The dominant element of 1 and 2 Timothy is a series of commands that Paul gave to Timothy. What makes those commands binding not only on Timothy but also on all preachers and teachers is the call of God. What is the call of God? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark Chapter 14 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 24, 2013

This sermon series will breakdown Mark chapter 14

I. Today we will be looking at Mark, chapter 14, verses 1 through 2. Now Mark can be found in the New Testament. It is also one of the four gospels. Mark also tells the story of Jesus' last days. II. The passover and the festival of Unleavened bread were only two days away. (a). With the festival ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-2

Denomination: *other

Fishers Of Men (Mark 1:17) Series

Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Mar 4, 2013

First sermon in series through Mark's Gospel. Introduction to Mark's Gospel with emphasis on Great Commission & discipleship. Focus on the calling of followers in 1:17. Mark's Gospel is presented here as a "discipleship manual" or "how-to textbook" for

“Fishers of Men”—Mark 1:17 A subtitle for today’s sermon could be: “Simple Church”—because the Scriptures teach of a faith that is less complex, more simple, less religious, and narrower in scope than the church in its history has often portrayed… ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Six Marks Of Leadership: Introduction In Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011

There are six marks of leadership seen in Nehemiah chapters 1-6. Leaders can study these leadership qualities in Nehemiah and grow in their influence.

On the front of one church bulletin always reads, “Ministers: The entire congregation Pastor: Rev David L. Buttry.” Rick Warren in his Purpose Driven Church advocates “No ministry, no membership.” Every believer is a minister or servant of God who should be serving God and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019

In this sereies on Thessalonians, we discover that the church in Thessalonica was an energetic church, an elect church, an evangelistic church, and expectant church. In other words, they were a mighty church!

Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/9/2015 A man reportedly approached Charles Spurgeon one Sunday morning and said, “I’ve visited many church these past few years and all of them seem to have problems. So I keep going from church to church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019

In this second sermon about the church in Thessalonica, we discover that they were a Sciptural church, a suffering church, and a strong church.

Marks of A Mighty Church (Part 2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/16/2015 In the Greek Islands, you can visit the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. In the area, you can also find an olive tree that he supposedly planted, which would make the tree some 2400 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church