Sermons on Mark:

Don't Limit God, With Man's Limitations

Contributed by Mark Engler on Oct 14, 2002

I preached this sermon to get the congregation to renew their dedication to serving the Lord. To help them realize it takes the whole congregation if we want the church to grow, not just one person. A lot of this sermon is personal therefore the intro a

“Don’t Limit God With Man’s Limitations” Theme: Our Service to God Text: Romans: 12:1-21 Prop: Every Christian has the responsibility of service Trans: Don’t let the mind of man dictate our service to God. INTRO: I’ve been preaching at this church now for going on 10 months and I think I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Mark Engler on Oct 30, 2002

For one. If my life is easy and all good, maybe I better consider that I’m not doing everything I need to do for God. Because if it is all good, then Satan can leave you alone, like the Rich Man. And two. If you are going through or when you go throug

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” No! I won’t do it! You can’t make me! He didn’t have to so why do I? How come he got one and I didn’t? It isn’t fair! Have you heard that before? Do you know where I’m coming from? Our kids or grandkids say these things a lot don’t they? Don’t you just get tired of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Proper Perspective"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002

We need a “Proper Perspective” about what matters most in life and the Apostle Paul will instruct us today about what God expects. When we know that, when we live like that we can look back on our lives with a sense of real accomplishment!

Southern Hills Baptist Church November 3rd 2002 Philippians 2:3-4 “A proper motivation” By Pastor Mark Hensley 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Never Forgets

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 2, 2002

God knew us before He ever created us. He knew that we would make mistakes; He knew that we would forget Him at times. He knows how much He hates sin and He knew how much He would love us. What a wonderful God we have! That He gave His only begotten S

“God Never Forgets” Judges 2:11-16 INTRO: As we go through life we meet many people along the way and we learn many, many things don’t we? I would say in the time that we are in school as children is the time we meet most of the people and we learn most of the things we know. Now one might ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing Prayer

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 3, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to accept an invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray for healing.

Introduction: I’d like you to join me on a journey into a topic that’s filled with controversy and confusion. Today we will consider the idea of “Healing Prayer.” 1. What is “healing”? According to the words used in the New testament:  Healing means to MEND something that’s ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is God Unfair? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 4, 2001

An inductive exploration of the unfairness of life and an elimination of inadequate answers to the question “Is God unfair?”

Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as the latest news bulletin. Many people refuse to think about them. Others consider them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? The book of Job struggles with these ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:25-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lie #8 -- No One Will Miss It Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Nov 5, 2001

a look at the 8th commandment

HOW TO BIBLICALLY ACQUIRE "STUFF" Work for it Ephesians 4:28 Invest Mt. 25:21 Inherit Prayer Mt. 6:11 HOW TO ACQUIRE "STUFF" UNBIBLICALLY Theft Ex. 20:15 Ps. 37:21 Employee Theft Prov. 20:23 Titus 2:10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Holiness

Lie # 10 --Getting Quenches Craving Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Nov 8, 2001

a look at the tenth commandment

To "covet" is to DESIRE w/o regards to others The ancient formula of sin - Genesis 3:6 I SAW I DESIRED I TOOK Coveting is a matter of SEEING **Coveting is seeing what we don’t HAVE instead of what we HAVE.** **Coveting keeps us from seeing GOD fully.** The happiest people are not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Holiness

Developing A Faith That Lasts

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 12, 2001

A study of the life of Abraham - identifying principles for building a life of faith.

"Developing A Faith That Lasts" Scripture - Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19. INTRODUCTION What does it take to Receive God’s Approval? Or perhaps another way of saying it: what does it take to Make God Happy? Many people, throughout history, have tried to figure this out and have made countless ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: *other

Is God Silent? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 13, 2001

An exploration of the biblical texts asking God why and seeking an answer to the question “Is God silent when I am hurting?”

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust in God even in times of adversity when He seems silent. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will accept the invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray. Introduction: In the fall of ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Courageous Reformers

Contributed by Mark Williamson on Nov 8, 2002

THIS SERMON WILL COMPARE FOUR OF THE COURAGEOUS REFORMERS WITH THE SACRIFICIAL GIVING OF OUR LIVES TO THE SERVICE OF CHRIST.

THERE ARE FOUR EXAMPLES FROM SCRIPTURE THAT DISPLAY FOR US, TODAY, WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A COURAGEOUS REFORMER FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. WE WILL LOOK AT 4 FIGURES FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND EXAMINE HOW THEY EXEMPLIFIED THESE CHARACTERISTICS. 1. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED A HIGHER CALLING A. NATHAN 2 SAM. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Is Juicy Good News

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 9, 2002

We have some juicy good news to spread. Christ died on the cross and rose again and because of that the whole world can have eternal life through Him. That is so juicy of news that it should be flowing out of us everywhere we go. What a wonderful God w

Title: The Gospel Is Juicy Good News” Theme: The Gospel Subject: Spreading the Gospel Text: Phil. 2:19-24 Prop: Christians need to be enthusiastic about spreading God’s Word INTRO: I was sitting in the kitchen with mom one fall afternoon, I would say it was around 5:00 or 5:30pm. She was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beauty Spots Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

Everyone has something beautiful about them, and here Jesus highlights what ought to be beautiful about His Church

John 17: 18 - 23 Beauty Spots They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder - but some of us may have to travel a very long way before we find the right eye!!! Most people have something about them which someone would view as beautiful (Eyes, Mouth, Hair, Inner beauty - best of all - good ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Pisture Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

Christ shows compassion for His followers because they belonged to Him

John 17: 9 - 12 A Picture of Compassion There is a man in the Intensive Care Unit who was very badly crushed by a piece of farm machinery, and he is critically ill. This accident happened on Tuesday, and his wife and daughter have not left him in all that time. Their very presence reveals their ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed