Sermons about Mark Of Discipleship

De-Junk Your Faith

Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Nov 20, 2003

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Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple - something the Jews revered. We need a ’de-junking session’ in our faith - a good clear out of what is not ultimately lasting

De-junk your faith! Mk 13: 1-8 Introduction House de-junk – programmes on TV ‘Life laundry’; ‘Cash in the attic’; ‘Everything must go’ Life laundry – everything laid out in garden/in a hall Have to get rid of a certain proportion of ‘junk’ I’m a hoarder! Liz – letters: Sensible sort out! This am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hear Him Or Test Him (Hearing God)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

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This is a sermon about listening for God.

Mark 12:28-34 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?’ Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord your God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Church More Interesting

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 29, 2007

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What if Jesus showed up where we live?

Making Church More Interesting Mark 1:21-28 (LA Times Article: "Religion abounds at YMCA) Many people today are not dinging church interesting or relevant. That’s strange, because when Jesus lived on earth, the most common reaction was amazement. Sometimes people were upset or angry, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go For It

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 30, 2007

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The benefits of the kingdom come to those who "lose" their lives for the gospel: deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus.

Go for It Mark 8:34-38 (read 8:27-38) Did you ever see me ski? I admit my heart wasn’t into it too much. Not being very good at it, I couldn’t really see the point of going up and down a hill in the cold. When I did go down the hill, I kept thinking about how not to break or sprain anything. My ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maundy Thursday Service Of Darkness (The Upper Room)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

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This is a special service of darkness, written to recreate the "upper room" feel.

MAUNDY THURSDAY The Upper Room Welcome Welcome to the upper room this fateful night… you are gathered at table with the rest of the 12. Jesus is your host… you come to celebrate the Passover meal… a meal which should be a celebration… however the atmosphere around you strange… you know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Service

Contributed by Vern Hall on Jan 5, 2009

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This is a funeral sermon for an elderly preacher and a dear friend. It speaks of forsaking all to follow Jesus.

I’d like to begin by giving our condolences to Sister Betty Jo, Sister Sandy, and all the friends, family, and loved ones of Bro. Marion Davis. He was a husband of more than 50 years. He was a father. He was a brother. He was a great friend. This world will simply not be the same without him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persevera Hasta La Victoria

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 5, 2008

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Aprovecha las oportunidades que te brinda el Señor No oigas las voces negativas a tu derredor Deposita tu confianza en Jesucristo

PERSEVERA HASTA LA VICTORIA Mrc. 10:46-52 Un joven había trabajado barriendo, trapeando y limpiando los vidrios de las ventanas de la estación del tren durante 8 años y ahora que estaba vacante la posición de guardagujas el solicitó el puesto. He aquí la entrevista con el jefe de la estación. - ¿Y ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Your Life

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

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Our society identifies with the expression "Live your life!". However, the message of Christ to his disciples is "Give your life!". (A contrast between heathen and Christian power)

Give Your Life The world might identify with the expression, “Live your life!” Text: Mark 10:42-45 I. Heathen government a. Power corrupts i. “Nothing, indeed, but the possession of some power can with any certainty discover what at the bottom is the true character of any man.” ii. Delilah’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Successful Life

Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008

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Jesus’ description of a successful life is different than that of most folks.

Bishop Will Willimon is the resident bishop for the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. But before he was elected bishop in 2004, he was dean of the chapel at Duke University – one of the most prestigious universities in America. He tells this story from his days at Duke about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Camel Squeezed Out From Tail To Snout

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

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Jesus call to discipleship is a call of sacrifice. Anything that stands in the way of answering that call must be deserted. This truth is shown through the encounter of Jesus with the rich young ruler.

Little did I know when I planned this sermon, that we would have a live camel at VBS this year. At any rate, I want to tell you a story. It is the story of the ill-fated Franklin expedition to the Arctic in 1845. That odyssey was a turning point in Arctic exploration because of its well-publicized ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 30, 2008

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Transfiguration means change or metamorphosis, & clearly it was an event that informed Peter’s theology, & that of the early Church. So what was it that the early Church saw because though they attached great importance to it, we in the modern Church don’

Streetly 11 a.m. Kingstanding 6.30 p.m. HP 484 Angel voices ever singing Prayers Readings HP 304 Holy Spirit, hear us Notices & Collection Intercessions HP 745 O thou who camest from above Sermon HP 610 I come with joy to meet my Lord Holy Communion HP 762 May the grace of Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Virtuous Kingdom: The Virtue Of Lordship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 17, 2008

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A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Lordship Mark 11:27-33 Sermon Objective: A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority. Supporting Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; Matthew 25:31-46; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Coming Down From The Mountain

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 27, 2003

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There are times in our lives when we are at the peak of joy when we do not want the moment to end. There are other times when we do not feel as though we will make to the journey’s end because of being on the verge of burning out.

COMING DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN Text: Mark 9: 2-9 One of my favorite places in all of the United States is at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Any one who has ever been to Lake Junaluska will know what I am talking about. Many ministers dream of having a retirement home there. It is indeed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Gaining Or Losing? Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 10, 2003

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In losing life for the sake of Christ and the gospel we gain life. Do you live by cheap grace or costly grace? Have you counted the cost of true discipleship?

Sermon for 2 Lent Yr B, 16/03/2003 Based on Mk. 8: 31-38 "Are you losing or gaining?" Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Someone (I’ve unfortunately lost the source) tells the following humorous story: When Ole quit farming, he discovered that he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Less Traveled Road

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 10, 2003

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A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent Take up your cross

2nd Sunday in Lent Mark 8:31-39 The Less Traveled Road 31 And he began to teach them that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 And he said this plainly. And Peter took him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

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