Sermons on Mark 8:34-39:

You’re Getting Warmer - Mark 12:32-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 24, 2024

If Jesus tells you you’re not far from the kingdom of God, is that good news or bad news?

Mark 12:32 “Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33 To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:32-34

Stomped By David’s Lord - Mark 12:35-40 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2024

Do you take Jesus’ warnings seriously?

Jesus’ Last Days (Mark): Part 14 (, ) 4/10/2021 Mark 12:35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: " 'The Lord said to my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40, Luke 20:41-47, Matthew 12:38-46

The Uniqueness Of Mark's Gospel: John The Baptist In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

Focusing in on Mark chapter one verses 1-20, and we’ll be reflecting on three key events in this first portion of Mark. We’ll be looking at the ministry of John the Baptist as he prepared for the coming of Jesus, then the baptism of Jesus, and Jesus’ calling his first disciples.

Last night I was listening to some beautiful music. And I was just thinking, this music is a gift from God. It really is. Who is this creator who made everything? How are we to understand who he is? Of course, we know we understand from his word, but I was thinking, and I wondered: What can we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Go! And Gain What Truly Matters - Mark 8:36 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 20, 2025

We live in a time when people measure life by possessions, position, prestige, and popularity. Jesus, however, flips the script.

Go! And Gain What Truly Matters - Mark 8:36 Mark 8:36 (NLT): “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?” Introduction: The Ultimate Question Welcome again to our “Go! And…” series — messages that challenge us to live intentionally, faithfully, and Christ-exalting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Mark 8:34, Luke 12:15, 1 John 2:17, Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 2:7, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 3:19, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Love With All You Are - Mark 12:29–30 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 24, 2025

Love God with all your heart, soul & mind! This isn’t just another rule; this is the foundational call of our faith.

Go! And Love with All You Are - Mark 12:29–30 Introduction Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a message that takes us to the very heartbeat of God’s commandments—straight from the lips of Jesus Himself. This isn’t just another rule; this is the foundational call of our faith. Title: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Romans 12:2, Proverbs 4:23, Genesis 2:7, Colossians 3:23, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Soul Is Hungry--Feed It - Mark 12:28-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 19, 2025

What does it mean to love God specifically with your soul? What is the soul, exactly, and how does one love with it?

Mark 12:28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Mirror, Mirror. (Hix) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 25, 2011

“Too many Christians mark their Bibles, but their Bibles never mark them!”

Mirror, Mirror Sept. 25, 2011 James 1:22-25-But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

How It All Begins Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002

The topic, prelude, context, and focus of Mark’s story about Jesus.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 1 and 2 of "Traveling Light," a full length play based on the Gospel of Mark from Lillenas). When you start something new, it’s always good to start at the beginning. Have you ever gone someplace and felt like you walked in on the middle of something ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You Bringing To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 7, 2013

In Bringing someone to Jesus, we must: 1)Be Concerned (Mark 2:1) 2) Be Constant (Mark 2:2), 3) Be Co-operative (Mark 2:3), 4) Be Creative (Mark 2:4), 5) Be Confident (Mark 2:5)

If you have ever undertaken a renovation project, one of the most important questions to ask is what you want out of the project. Things like cost, effort, skill and dedication to the work are all important. But if you don’t have an objective to the project, it quickly spins out of control, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Other

How Great Is The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 16, 2004

The marks of a Christian

How Great is the Love of the Father? We are Children of God 1 John 3:1—10 INTRODUCTION Why should we strive to live lives according to God’s will? There is a reason, the reason is: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Week 1: The Preparation: Preparing The Way And Our Hearts For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Jul 8, 2016

Book of Mark

The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 1: The Preparation: Preparing the Way and our Hearts for Jesus Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor March 8, 2015 Today I am starting a new series as we explore the book of Mark together for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks In Parables Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Only a few parables are found in Mark. Most of those are found in Mark 4.

Mk. 4:1-34 JESUS SPEAKS IN PARABLES A. Recently, hearing about the trial of John Allen Muhammad, has seemed to be a mysterious case to me. 1. He had not only won the chance to represent himself as his own defense and lawyer - but I read that he is out to prove to the nation that he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Mennonite

"Grownup Christians”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

What are the marks of a mature Christian believer or the mark of a dynamic, mature Christian church?

Biblical Text: Philippians 1:3-11 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immediately Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2001

This was done as a dramatic monologue, as if I were Mark; and costumed according to Mark 14:51-52! It makes use of one of Mark’s favorite words, "immediately", and argues that Jesus expects immediate response to His call.

What’s happening? What’s going on here? I came as quickly as I could. If you linger, you will miss Him. He waits for no one. He acts immediately. He is the most urgent person I’ve ever known. He just does not wait for anything. He acts immediately. So, again, what’s happening here? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12, Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 14, 2024

We are swiftly coming to the conclusion of Mark’s Gospel. In typical fashion, Mark is brief, but informative. We are entering into the last events of the earthly life of Jesus.

REMEMBER Mark 14:12-25 Introduction Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus: Rejection, Love, and today Remember. Mark 14:12-25, ESV And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where will you have us go and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ