Sermons on Markos 8:34:

The Secret Of Spiritual Power

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Apr 3, 2025

Christians today are encouraged to seek more power, more anointing, and more gifts. Indeed, as the Lord calls us back to the Cross to become disciples of Jesus, He intends to first humble us before empowering us.

The basic need of a disciple of Jesus Christ is not seeking for more power from God, but more brokenness. Apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Matthew 16:21-24, John 12:23-25, Mark 14:3, Mark 15:38, Hebrews 9:1-9, Matthew 27:50-53, Hebrews 10:19-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:26-27, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2025

In these uncertain days, trust Christ as your Savior, follow Him as your Servant, and obey Him as your Sovereign.

At a conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, told of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping. Even though they were in a small town, Marti knew there was a chance someone might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Zechariah 9:9, Mark 10:45, Mark 8:34, Mark 9:35, Mark 10:43-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Called By God! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 1, 2025

Looking at our call to Follow Jesus!

Called - Who to a Do! Mark 8:34, John 15:1-5 August 16, 2020 Have you ever wondered how someone can just drop everything in their life and follow Jesus at a moments notice? Listen to the words of Jesus in Mark 8 - - - - 34 And calling the crowd to Him with His disciples, Jesus said, “If ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5, Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Confusion - Mark 8:27-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 19, 2023

The question, “Who do you say I am” is important, but it’s not everything. Equally important is the question, “What does the way you listen to the hard words of Christ say about who you really believe he is?"

Mark 8:27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" 28 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets." 29 "But what about you?" he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-34, Matthew 16:13-24, Luke 9:18-23

Finders Weepers Losers Keepers - Mark 8:34-38 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 16, 2023

What does it mean to deny yourself and take up your cross? And how does it help you in your daily battle with sin?

Excerpt #1: You are a radical, fundamentalist, extremist Christian or you are a non-Christian. Excerpt #2: People title this passage, "The Cost of Discipleship," but it could just as well be called, "The Cost of Non-Discipleship." Jesus wants us to compare costs. Excerpt #3: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 16:13-27, Luke 9:18-26

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 18, 2022

Decide FIRST if you are willing to pay the price of discipleship BEFORE following Jesus

April 16, 2022 Have you ever asked this question, “How much is this going to cost?” Before buying a car…. Before investing in that cruise…. Before getting those Solar Panels…. Most of us don’t like to be surprised by the bottom line. We want to know UP FRONT how much that big purchase is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 8:18-20, Mark 8:34-38, John 6:53-66, Luke 14:25-32, Matthew 10:22, Luke 21:17, John 15:18-19, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15, Luke 4:21-30, Acts 4:1-3, Acts 16:22-24, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lord, Why Do This To Us?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2024

Here’s an answer that relies on the everlasting good that came from the murder of Jesus Christ.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 As our prayer group looked at the Scriptures we have just heard, one member asked, “Isn’t this Isaiah reading something from Good Friday?” And she was right. This is one of Isaiah’s “Servant songs” describing what we know as the prophesied sufferings of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18, Mark 8:27-35, Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:5-9, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 15:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Follow Me

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024

Jesus' invitation to discipleship was simple - "Follow Me"

JESUS' INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP… “Follow Me” 1. As Jesus’ earthly ministry began, the first words His disciples heard were, “Follow Me.” • Peter, Andrew, Matthew, Philip (Matthew 4:19, 9:9, John 1:43) • To all His disciples, He said, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ ~ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Foursquare

Setting Our Minds On Divine Things

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2024

Jesus taught his disciples to set their minds on divine things such as denying themselves and taking up their crosses to follow him. He added to that statements about "losing" our lives and to not be ashamed of the Gospel. What does all this mean?

THERE ARE PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE THAT CAN CREATE FEAR AND POSSIBLY DISTRESS DUE TO THEIR BLUNT, BUT HIDDEN MEANING. IN LUKE 14:26, WE ARE TOLD THAT “IF ANYONE COMES TO ME AND DOES NOT HATE FATHER AND MOTHER, WIFE AND CHILDREN, BROTHERS AND SISTERS—YES, EVEN THEIR OWN LIFE—SUCH A PERSON CANNOT BE MY ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 14:6, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Sígueme”.

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 13, 2024

La invitación de Jesús al discipulado fue sencilla: “Sígueme”.

LA INVITACIÓN DE ESÚS AL DISCIPULADO… “Sígueme” 1. Cuando comenzó el ministerio terrenal de Jesús, las primeras palabras que oyeron sus discípulos fueron: “Sígueme”. • Pedro, Andrés, Mateo, Felipe (Mateo 4:19, 9:9, Juan 1:43) • A todos sus discípulos ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Foursquare

From Chinese Whispers To A Whisper That A Different Way Might Be Possible

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2024

From the fire that burnt down Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to riots that spread across the Uk in the summer of 2024 as a result of a false rumour to the cruel words that echo around inside us and cause so much damage - and then a different way forwards.....

This sermon was preached on 15th Septemeber 2024 - first in the morning at St Barnabas Church Northolt and then in the evening at All saints Church High Wycombe at their "Led by the Spirit" service. It is on the James 3 reading taken from the lectionary for 24th sunday in ordinary time ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Luke 1:27, Acts 2:41-47, Romans 12:7, Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

In Search Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024

A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Answering Life's Most Important Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2023

This sermon marks a critical point in the ministry of Jesus. It is time for Jesus' disciples to know that He is the Messiah and to know what kind of Messiah He will be. They are shocked to discover there is a cross in store for Jesus and for all of Jesus' followers.

Introduction: A. One day, two men with the same qualifications interviewed for the same job and both did equally well in the interview. 1. The hiring manager decided to have them both take an exam with 10 questions to help him make a decision about who to hire. 2. As it turned out, both men only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Gain? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2023

There are two sharply contrasting philosophies of life. One is seen in the rich fool story. It is about going for what the world offers. The other philosophy of life is about going for what Christ offers. Our passage contrasts these two philosophies.

What will you gain? Mark 8:34-38 The story is told of a rich farmer, his fields were particularly fruitful, so much so that there was not enough room to store everything. He tore down the barns and built new and bigger ones. After the new barns were built, he felt like he could sit back and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Luke 13:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 4, 2025

There is a cost involved in everything we do. It even cost us something to follow Jesus and yes, there is a cost even for The Cross

Introduction: Counting the Cost Some things in life are easy to say but harder to live out. I remember a young firefighter in training. He was passionate, excited, and couldn’t wait to get out there and fight fires. But during a live burn drill, the flames got hotter than he expected, the smoke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational