Sermons about Mark Of Discipleship

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

Divine Illumination

Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2005

based on 46 ratings

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The disciples didn’t recognize the miracle of the loaves and fishes as a miracle because they were still spiritually blind. How many times do we miss out on a blessing because we are in need of some Divine Illumination.

Divine Illumination By Pastor Jim May How often do we witness a miracle and don’t even see it as a miracle? How often does the Hand of God move in our lives and we don’t even see Him at work? How much do we miss because we not looking for it? God still moves in the lives of His people but how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

40 Days 2 - Planned For God's Pleasure - Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #1

WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 2: We were planned for God’s Pleasure – Worship Based on Series by Doug Fields Last week we introduced our series. We began to talk about What on Earth are we Here for. We found out that we can either believe that there is no God in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Ambitious

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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What is your greatest aspiration in life? Are you like James and John who aspired a closer relationship with Christ?

Theme: Spiritually Ambitious Text: Mark 10:35-42 Introduction A. In every funeral service, lengthy eulogies would not be missed to hear. But, what is its purpose? B. Newspapers give space for obituaries. What are they for? It is man’s last attempt to impress the world that he does matter; that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-42

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

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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

Not Very Deep

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 17, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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The cause of shallow decisions made by shallow Christians who lack depth in their relationship with Christ.

NOT VERY DEEP Introduction: Quite often we see people making decisions; raising their hands for prayer expressing the desire for rededication; committing to serve, or responding to conviction for something in their lives. Immediately following these decisions, they are excited, enthused, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Words About Responsibility

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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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

Impressed By Religion: The Jesus Sham

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Because of Jesus things will go wrong for you - well sign me up!

Jesus This – Jesus That…..Jesus own family didn’t believe he was – who he was.Isn’t that amazing? Having grown up with him….They weren’t sure – what was going on. In fact they appear to be trying to “help” him create who they think he should be. John 7:4 No one who wants to become a public figure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion & Commision

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 1, 2005

based on 13 ratings

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Christ’s likeness in us through communion with Him - to reveal Him to a lost world through responding to the great commision

Divine Ordination Or Communion & Commission Mark 3:14 & 15 14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: [AV] Divine Ordination I. COMMUNION Mark 3:14a And He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And The Storm Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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God uses the storms of our lives to shape us to be more like Christ

Apprenticing under the Master Mark 4:35-41 September 11, 2005 Jesus and the Storm When you were trained for your job, did your trainer ever give you a task that was too big for you to see how you did? This is what Jesus does here with his disciples Jesus Calms the Storm That day when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

What Is That In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 13, 2006

based on 33 ratings

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What is that in your wallet that is keeping you from following Jesus Christ?

Mark 10:17-22 Topic: “What is that in your wallet?” There is this commercial that asked this question at the end of their commercial, “What is that in your wallet?” The commercial that asks this question is a commercial that advertises for the Capital One Credit Card. The commercial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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This sermon I preached in my seminary among my friends and teachers and it talks about the cost of being a desciple of Jesus

The cost of being a Christian Text: Mk.10:17-22 Intro: There are lot of sad stories in the Bible. The stories that grieve our hearts time and again. This is also one among those stories with a tragic end even though it had a wonderful beginning. It is a bit dramatic. When we enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radical Amputation

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

based on 29 ratings

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Jesus does not call us to be saved, but he calls us to follow him as Lord.

This news story appeared locally on July 25th. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A mountain climber who had to cut his arm off to save his life visited Kansas City Friday. Aron Ralston was hiking alone in a Utah canyon in April when his right arm became pinned beneath an 800-pound boulder. He was named the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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