Sermons on Mark 9:38-42:

Please . . . Pass The Salt

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 29, 2006

Salt is more than just a flavor for a meal. It is also the sign of our relationship with God.

17th Sunday After Pentecost Mark 9:38-50 “Please . . . Pass the Salt” [Read text] 1. Ushers, can you help me out this morning. I want you pass something out to the congregation as we begin this morning. [Ushers pass out individual salt packets]. I think there should be enough for every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Holiness

A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006

This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

“A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Salty People; Peaceful People

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

Jesus told his disciples (and us) to have salt within us, and peace between us.

John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." But Jesus said, "Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

But Who Is The Greatest

Contributed by Frank Zerbel on Feb 4, 2005

This sermon deals with our everyday egos

But Who Is The Greatest Pastor Frank Zerbel © 2005 FORGIVEN! Community Church Mark 9:33-41 By the middle of my freshman year of High School my passion was music. I had problems consecrating in other classes anticipating music. Why was it that until 9th grade I enjoyed music and singing, but I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Blueprint For Greatness Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

In our passage today, Jesus gives us God’s blueprint for greatness.

BLUEPRINT FOR GREATNESS Mark 9:33-50 INTRO: A TV news camera crew on assignment in southern Florida filming the widespread destruction of Hurricane Andrew. Amid the devastation and debris stood one house on its foundation. The owner was asked, "why is your house the only one still standing?" He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Do I Offend Thee Lord?

Contributed by Ervin Kosch on Aug 27, 2002

The focus of this message is ’Do you love the Lord’, ’Do you offend others’, ’How can you hate the God’s children’, ’What price will I pay for my offence’.

1. Whom do you Love? a. Do you love the Love? b. Do you love the pleasures of this world? c. Do you love the things you’ve achieved, the things you own? d. Which rules your world, the love of our Lord and God, or you?(Jeremiah 51:17) 2. Do you offend others? a. Do you ignore others ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42

Denomination: Baptist

Fire And Brimstone

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 29, 2002

Hell is a place of truth, where the true nature of the human condition will be exposed. If God is holy, there must be a hell. Whereas heaven consists of "whosoever will", hell is a place of "whosoever won’t".

¡§Fire and Brimstone¡¨ -Rev. Dr. Robert G. Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Text: Mark 9:42-49 & Revelation 20:11-15 Outline: A. The Function of Hell B. The Symbolism of Hell C. The Way to Hell D. The Avoidance of Hell Introduction: This is my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-49, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

Get Over Yourself Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2005

To be effective in ministry, let us not focus too much on self but rather be concern for the welfare of others.

To be effective in ministry, we need to learn one thing – don’t take yourself too seriously. Don’t be too bothered about how people see you or treat you. Get over yourself. Don’t get stuck inside your own ego, because over time it will become your prison. It is amazing that while Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be What God Has Made You - Salty Christians!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 17, 2006

Jesus calls Christians "salt." This title reminds us of the new nature, and special assignment God has given to all believers. (Sermon adapted from Feb. 4, 1999 sermon by John C. Jeske.)

It’s that season of the year again. Time to dig in the attic or make a run to Value Village and put a costume together for Halloween. So what do you plan on dressing up as this year (ask several children in congregation)? May I offer a costume suggestion? How about dressing up as a box of salt? No, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Strong Words About Responsibility

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

Today’s Gospel tells us that we are responsible for how we live, and we are warned not to be a stumbling block. Some don’t want to be bothered by any responsibility for anyone else. To become great is to become the servant of all.

In his early years, American landscape photographer Ansel Adams studied piano and showed some talent. At one party, however, as Adams played Chopin’s F Major Nocturne, he recalled that "In some strange way my right had started off in F-sharp major while my left had behaved well in F-major. I could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Game Of Exclusion

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

How Christians excludes others in our daily practices.

The Game of Exclusion Scripture: Mark 9:38-40; Gal. 2:11-14 In Matthew the 26th and 27th chapters we see for the first time that Jesus was alone. When Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, all of His disciples deserted Him. This was the first time that He was alone, physically, since ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciples Argue About Who Is The Greatest Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 18:The Great Commission - Who is the greatest among the disciples...they argue as Jesus listened.

The Great Commission Part 18 – Who is Greatest? Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 11th – Lori Ulman May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May 25th – Walker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Bible Church

Offenses Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 19:The Great Commission - Offenses and how to deal with them, according to the Word.

The Great Commission Part 19 – Offences Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May 25th – Walker Spriggs June 1th – Deacon Kurt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Bible Church

Peace Of Salt Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2010

We truly help people grow in their relationship with Christ and ministry skills not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace, seasoned with salt.

An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don’t want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She made lots of trips to the refrigerator, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free