Sermons on Mark 8:31-36:

Cross Purposes 2: Suffering For Us Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

On the cross, 1) Christ joined in our suffering, 2) Christ bore the results of our sin, 3) Christ gives us hope when we suffer

CROSS PURPOSES 2: SUFFERING FOR US Suffering is a fact of life. People get sick, and die. Some endure constant pain or loss of abilities. Some feel the ache of loneliness or loss. Some are bullied, abused, abandoned, or enslaved. The world is a place of suffering. War, disease, natural disasters, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Mark 8:28-33, Hebrews 2:10-11, Colossians 1:24-27, 1 Corinthians 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eternity Is Now In Session - Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2019

Taken from John Ortberg's book and small group series. These are sermons that I created to go with series.

We are starting a brand-new series of messages that we will not only preach about on Sunday morning, but we will talk about in small groups this week using video, using guides for discussion. This series is called “eternity is now in session.” The basic premise is that God just doesn’t want to get ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3, John 10:10, Mark 8:34, Ephesians 2:4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power To Forgive Sin Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 5, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we all practice acts of forgiveness, one to another.

The Power To Forgive Sin by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 5, 2020) “And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Mark 2:5, Mark 8:36, John 3:16

Denomination: Friends

Hpffj: Helping People Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 6, 2020

As we dig into this idea of discipleship, I would like to bring up four attitudes about discipleship that are important that we find in the Scriptures. We are going to look at one passage from each of the Gospels.

HPFFJ: HELPING PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 8:34, Luke 6:40, John 8:31 #HPFFJ THREAD: The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” For two weeks we are taking a look at the mission of Cincinnati Christian Church. Last week we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 8:34, Luke 6:40, John 8:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live For Today And Die Forever

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 11, 2020

Sounds pretty harsh, right? Jesus said the very same thing on four different occasions and it is recorded six different times in the Gospels. What can we do about it?

Live For Today and Die Forever Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 1 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Mark 8:35, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Matthew 25:30, Matthew 13:42, Matthew 13:50, Luke 12:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

What Faith Requires: Decide Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 21, 2020

“If anyone wants to follow after me…” That’s our question for today - if we want to follow Jesus - we have to make a decision. It is not an uniformed decision - Jesus spells out for us what that decision means.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: DECIDE MARK 8:33-38 Introduction We have spent this month thinking about what Faith Requires: -We trust / Believe in Jesus -We persist in our faith through the struggles -We focus our faith on Jesus Christ without distraction Today we finish this series by emphasizing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Loser! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2021

Everybody wants to be a winner. But Jesus calls on His followers to be losers! This sermon examines what Jesus means by this paradoxical truth, and other issues Jesus addresses.

#36 Be a Loser! Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 7, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are 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 TEXT: Please turn in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

If We Ever Needed To See God

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 7, 2021

We face trying times. This is no time to be afraid or be ashamed. But we cannot do this in ourselves. We need to see a vision of God.

When We Really Need to See God Mark 9:2-9 Transfiguration Sunday comes every year just before Ash Wednesday. There are only three Gospel texts which tell about the Transfiguration, so it becomes a challenge to repeat a story we have heard so many times. The accounts are quite similar. Luke adds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Mark 9:1, Mark 9:10-13, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 8:27-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jtv: Let's Make A Deal #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Where is the deal if being a Christian requires choosing tomorrow’s promises over today’s values?

As you know, last we began a message series entitled, “Jesus TV.” JTV is an imaginary cable network of programs which mimic current and former hit shows by using their names to explain biblical truth. This week’s show is, “Let’s Make A Deal!” How many of your remember the show? The show was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hindrances To God's Will. Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 30, 2020

He wills that all men to be saved, and men may know of God’s love and planned of salvation through Jesus Christ. 1 Timoteo 2:4 Every time we seek God, we discover the wealth of God’s good will in your life. We discover that everything He wills is for our good.

Theme: Discovering the Will of God Title: Hindrances to God’s Will Text: Mark 8:34-35 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to save ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, 2 Timothy 2:4, Jeremiah 29:13, Luke 8:17, 2 Corinthians 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"follow Me"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Mar 29, 2019

Holiness of the believer is a Biblical topic that seems to have been almost totally obscured by the false teaching of "cheap grace." Are Christians actually supposed to be "holier than thou"?

“Follow Me” The second paragraph of Untied States Declaration of Independence begins with these words; “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, Mark 8:34-36, Matthew 6:33, Leviticus 11:45, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 1:4, Romans 6:19-23, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Matthew 5:48, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 2:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Cling To The Lord Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2019

Cling to the Lord, because you can count on Him. Don't cling to the world, because it will con you.

Several years ago, Our Daily Bread told the story of an elderly man, who lay in a hospital with his wife of 55 years sitting at his bedside. “Is that you, Ethel, at my side again?” he whispered. “Yes, dear,” she answered. He softly said to her, “Remember years ago when I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16, Mark 8:34-36, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019

Following Christ means following him to the cross.

There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33, Matthew 10:38-39, Luke 17:32-33, Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Calm For Today’s World

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 29, 2020

Guidance in this crazy times for the whole world

Calm for Today’s world Scripture: Luke 21:26, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 4:12, Isaiah 26:3-4, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15, Philippians 4:6-7, Amos 4:6-12, Psalm 20:7, Psalm 27:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, John 8:59, 2 Corinthians 11:33, Proverbs 16:18, Numbers 14:8, Mark 8:36, Genesis 50:20, Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Luke 21:26, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Genesis 50:20, Isaiah 26:3-4, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15, Luke 4:12, Psalm 20:7, Psalm 27:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, John 8:59, 2 Corinthians 11:33, Proverbs 16:18, Numbers 14:8, Amos 4:6-12, Psalm 91:3-12  (view more)  (view less)

The Church In Smyrna Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 15, 2020

The Church of Smyrna was commended for its loyalty to Christ even though it cost many their lives. Would we be willing to give up our lives if Christ called us to do so - to be loyal to Him

The Church at Smyrna. Rev 2:8-11 Last Sunday we looked at the first of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse (also known as the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation) - the Church of Ephesus. Let me just recap for those of you who weren’t with us last week The book of Revelation was written ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Anglican