Sermons about Mark Of Discipleship

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Matthew Atkins on May 5, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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The central question in life, in the church, in every circumstance is - "Who do we say that Jesus is."

According to Hegessipus, an early Christian historian - Peter, having been urged to flee by the Christians in Rome, was on his way out of that violent city, when he saw a vision of Jesus. Peter asked the Lord where He was going and the Lord told him that He was on His way to be crucified again. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Holiness

The Cross And Sacrifice

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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Taking up our crosses means no less a sacrifice than it did for Jesus.

Advertisements often make all sorts of big offers, but we find out afterwards that there are hidden catches. These sorts of things are always hidden in the ’fine print.’ Companies that sell computer software do this a lot. When you buy computer software, you have to agree to all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Holiness

The Essence And Extract Of Jesus Ministry Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

based on 124 ratings

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A challenge to match evangelistic effort with social concern in our world. Preached from an evangelistic perspective to an evangelical audience.

The Extract and Essence of Jesus Ministry Introduction: (From Harvey Conn - Planting and Growing Urban Churches) The house is for William and Mary Elliot, both in their sixties. Community residents for over forty-nine years, today, for the first time in their lives, they will own their home. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

4 Requirements Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 26, 2002

based on 84 ratings

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Jesus gives us a step by step method of the requirements that must be made to be a follower of him.

4 Requirements of Following Jesus Mark 8:34 “And when he had called the people unto Him with his disciples also, He said to them, whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” There is a song we sing during church service, “What a friend we have in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Savior Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

based on 108 ratings

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The reckless extravagance of love, especially God’s love.

Portraits of Jesus The Prodigal Savior Mark 14:1-9 Has it ever occurred to you that one of the characteristics of love is wastefulness? Maybe wastefulness isn’t such a good word; perhaps extravagance is a better word. Has it ever occurred to you that Jesus displayed some of the traits of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Behind Me Satan

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 20, 2002

based on 124 ratings

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We need to tell Satan to get out of our lives when he is there trying to tempt us because we are doing Christ’s will for our lives.

Get Behind Me Satan Out of all of the disciples, I think I like Peter the best. He reminds me a lot of myself. Peter always had good intentions, but his mouth was always getting him in trouble with Jesus. I am the same way. I speak before I think and end up sticking my foot in my mouth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

An Embarrassing Question

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

based on 161 ratings

| 38,572 views

You know as well as I do that keeping a secret is a tremendous burden. But it can also be an advantage, especially if you can figure out how to let people know that you know a secret without telling them the secret. Right?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The bleachers are packed with family & friends. Excitement fills the air. There are feelings of pride & accomplishment, & also of relief. Present, too, are tears of joy & tears of sadness. Faded jeans & old tennis ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

De-Junk Your Faith

Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Nov 20, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 7,357 views

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

A Blind 20/20 Visionary

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Jul 17, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 13,484 views

Why don’t you have vision, and what’s holding you back?

Intro: They say that there is no one so blind as he who will not see. In this story, we are presented with a man who was absolutely blind. Bartimaeus could see nothing with the physical eyes with which he had been born, yet he could see things one a spiritual level that others were blind to. He saw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answering Jesus' Most Important Question

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 12, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 6,036 views

Have you ever been faced with a difficult question? Jesus asked life’s most important question; our lives will be forever affected by how we answer it.

ANSWERING JESUS’ MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION Mark 8:27-35 Have you ever been faced with a difficult question? • “May I see your fishing license?” • “Do you know why I stopped you?” • “How many calories are in a mouse?” • “Will you marry me?” • “Are you saved?” The disciples were asked one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

Maundy Thursday Service Of Darkness (The Upper Room)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

based on 10 ratings

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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

Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

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Jesus concentrated on teaching, training and developing twelve disciples into church leaders. By putting quality ahead of quantity, the Lord set a pattern for how godly leaders are to develop. There can be no short cuts to developing leaders for the churc

Why Jesus Concentrated on Only Twelve Disciples by Paul Fritz Mark 3:14-3:14 In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today’s standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In The Right Direction

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus talks about growing in stature, but he is not talking about height. He is talking about growing in servanthood.

Growing in the Right Direction Mark 9:30-37 September 24, 2006 Depending on whom you talk to and who does the measuring, there is any number of different ways to measure a human being. If we wanted to get into an existential discussion of humanity, we would probably remember these famous maxims. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

On The Road With Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2006

| 2,793 views

Jesus taught the disciples but they did not always understand! This short homily encourages listeners to ask questions; it also reminds us that God knows about everything we do; and that is both comforting and challenging.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin! Of course, it is always likely that God’s word will make us uncomfortable! When we turn to God’s word, seeking the voice of God, there is always plenty to hear; and this short Bible event is packed full of God’s wisdom, and God’s call to us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

What Counts Most In Your Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 13, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus calls us to a life of discipleship - he doesn’t just want us to "believe in God"

What counts most in your life? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present. When he opened it, he found it to be a box containing a leather bound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Anglican

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