Sermons on Mark 9:38:

Cup Of Cold Water Christians

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jul 17, 2012

Sermon to encourage Christians to serve one another and the world

(Hand out Peppermints to Congregation) Months ago I was preaching and a few minutes into the sermon I started coughing. I was not aware of it at the time but a man left the sanctuary and came back with a cup of cold water that saved me and the sermon. I knew then that the Lord wanted me to develop ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Only

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 3, 2011

We must strive to be Christians only, but we must never be so arrogant to claim that we are the only Christians.

A. There’s a story told of a man who was out on walk when he saw another man about to throw himself from a bridge into the river. 1. He ran over to the jumper to save him and asked, "Why do you want to kill yourself?" The man answered, "I've nothing to live for." 2. The rescuer asked, "Don't ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Service Leads To Honour Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 18, 2011

discipleship - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Christ’s love for a lost world (vs 30-32). (2). Loving one another (vs 33-37). (3). Loving those outside the fellowship (vs 38-41). (4). Loving the lost (vs 42-50). SERMON BODY: Quote: A.W. Tozer (American Christian pastor, preacher & author) • “A real ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-50

Denomination: Brethren

Have Salt In Yourselves Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

Comparison of Salt and Sugar, as to which is better... then realize we are called to be salt - nor sugar

Pentecost 19 have salt in yourselves Mark 9:38-50 † In the Name of Jesus † God’s gifts of mercy and peace, are given to you, because of our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN! Sugar or Salt Question for you old time movie folks. Was it Mary Poppins or Sound of Music, that had the female lead singing a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Christianity's Best Kept Secret Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus Christ our Savior set us free from the penalty of sin. Jesus Christ our Lord set us free to minister in HIs Name, but without selfish ambition of gaining position, prestige or power in God's kingdom.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-42

The Apostle John's Journey With God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 16, 2019

We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our theme is Different Footpath.

We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our theme is Different Footpath. In our lives, there are many different types of journey we can choose to take. We can go on a journey to visit family, to go to work, to go on holiday, to go shopping, to go to church. We can journey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 3:23, 1 John 3:18, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 3:14, 1 John 3:11, 1 John 2:10, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 2:5, Mark 9:39-40, Luke 9:55-56, Mark 9:38, Mark 3:17, Genesis 25:7, Genesis 34:7, Matthew 4:18-20, Luke 5:7, Matthew 4:21, Mark 1:19-20, 1 John 4:19-21, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 17:1, Matthew 26:40, Luke 22:8, Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-29, Luke 9:51-56, Mark 5:37, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship And Distortion (September 20, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In this passage of scripture, we can see three things. First, we can see where caution hinders compassion. Secondly, we can see where compassion builds community. Finally, we can see where members of the community must be accountable to God and each other.

DISCIPLESHIP AND DISTORTION Text: Mark 9:38 – 50 There is the story of an army chaplain who once told his men that he did not believe in hell. Some of his men responded by saying that his services would no longer be needed. The one who tells this story (Warren W. Wiersbe) also says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

#39 The True Standard Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 3, 2021

What is the true standard of greatness? It’s not what you think.

#39 The True Standard of Greatness Mark Chuck Sligh March 1, 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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Issue In Anyone's Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

There are two ways to become miserable, and two ways to become happy.

26th Sunday in Course 2015 What is the most important issue in anybody’s life? What is it that we must have in order to be truly fulfilled? What, to appeal to you Latinists, is the sine qua non of human existence? Some consider it to be pleasure, and an absence of pain. They are the ones ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Your Sincerity To God's Work Shall Be Rewarded

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2015

“Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” (Mark 9:50)

Mk. 9:38-50 Theme: Your sincerity to God’s work shall be rewarded Text: Ester 9:20-22; James 5:13-20; Mk. 9:38-50 Introduction: The investigative journalist Anas Ameyaw Anas has over the years clearly revealed the lack of sincerity in the life of many Ghanaians. Sincerity is an important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin Fighters

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 26, 2015

We must not look for labels or titles. We must look for attitudes, actions and spirit. Jesus rejoices when he sees mercy, justice and compassion in our lives, because when he sees them he sees God at work in our world.

In 2012 Dr. Michael Youssef, who is the founder and President of Leading the Way Ministries, wrote an article about a Christian Sunday school teacher who was leading a class of boys. After a conversation with one of the boys, the young man prayed and received Christ. That young man was D.L. Moody, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Anglican

Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 26, 2015

If we show Jesus’ love in everything we do, we can do much to reduce bitterness and bring peace to our world.

Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have ever eaten something that didn’t taste very good? What did you do to make the food taste better? Did you put any salt on the food? Improving the taste of food is one of many uses for salt. Salt is used to keep dyes from washing out so our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Anglican

Criticism Not Handled Properly Can Be An Evil Thing Indeed.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 23, 2016

The wrong type of criticism can lead to all sorts of problems. This we must be aware, so that we can handle those who would put us down; criticism to them being a weapon.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Episcopal

Measuring Up Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 11, 2017

We must do battle against the attitude of personal status and group superiority.

Measuring Up Mark 9:30-41 Rev. Brian Bill February 11-12, 2017 Almost every time we visit my parents my mom gives me some yellowed files or beat up toys that I had when I was growing up. Several years ago I came across some old report cards. I knew I didn’t have the best grades but I had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-41

Denomination: Baptist

An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 5, 2016

This series focuses on how we as Christians adopt a mentality towards others that hinders the Holy Spirit from using us freely to minister to others.

An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Scripture: Mark 9:33-40; Gal. 2:11-14 The title of my message this morning is “An Elitist Mentality.” One of my co-workers, after discovering that I love to play golf, asked me if I was a “member” of any golf clubs. The person who asked me just assumed that I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational