Sermons on Markos 9:18:

Faith For The Faithful

Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 13, 2008

Most people believe that the leadership of a congregation are the people with the strong faith. This is not always the case. Here is a lesson for the faithful to stay faithful.

FAITH FOR THE FAITHFUL THEME: THOSE WHO ARE FAITHFUL MUST ADMIT A FAITH WEAKNESS. TEXT: MARK 9:14-29 It seems that in the church those in a leadership position are strong in the faith. The elders, deacons, preachers, and teachers are those who are solid with the faith. This seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's In Charge? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 30, 2012

Face it, we humans like to be in charge of ourselves and as many others as we can. Though we aren't all power mongers, this default human behavior causes major problems when we see how God's universe really operates. The lesson comes home in this portion

We as humans have various default behaviors that we engage in. I know that we as Christians don’t like to think that we are that way, but unless energy is expended in seeking healing from these default human behaviors, we will continue to do them naturally. Paul said in Philippians 2:12 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Stop Believing Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a group of people who were on the verge of not believing. They had lost hope b/c of the circumstances they were in. But Jesus came along and gave them a message that we can still use today. And that

“Don’t Stop Believing” Mark 9: 14-27 October 23, 2011 Intro: A preacher was watching a little girl standing outside the preschool Sunday school classroom between Sunday school and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Running In The Valley

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2012

Jesus comes off the mountain and finds a heap of problems in the valley. It is like that for us many times as we look at seeming defeat in the face and cannot understand why.

Down from the Mountain and Roaming the Valley Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Jer 42:6 Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Really Needs Help? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Christ will act towards you on his terms, not yours.

There is a scene in C.S. Lewis' children's book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in which the children of the story are learning about the great lion king Aslan from Mr. & Mrs. Beaver. One asks the question, "Is he safe?" Mr. Beaver replies, "Safe?… Who said anything about safe? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"How God Uses Doubt"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 17, 2011

Our doubts have us ask questions. Those questions will eventually lead us to the answer that is it only God that can calm the storm in your life.

Doubt - to lack confidence in : distrust - Merriam Online Dictionary Many believers and non-believers alike think that a strong Christian is one who does not doubt God. I am here to tell you today that everyone doubts God from time to time. But it is through those doubts that God proves himself ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:16-29

Help My Unbelief

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 4, 2012

Dealing with doubt when overcome by circumstance, a "crisis of faith." Reflective Christianity involves questioning what you believe while continuing to believe what you are questioning.

“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” Most of us have said this at one time or another; We’ve hit a “crisis of faith” in which we waver in our self-confidence and in God’s ability to come to our aid. I went to college with Ed Dobson, an evangelical leader who is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 9:23-29, Mark 9:14

Denomination: Congregational

We Need Healthy Children Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The challenge before us is how best to create a healthcare system in which all children receive care that is safe, effective, efficient, timely and family centered regardless of background or cultural differences.

Sermon on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Union Baptist Church “We Need Healthy Children” Mark 9: 14-27 “How long has the child been like this?” In this second installment in our Back to School Series, Jesus poses a question over two thousand years ago that haunts us today, “How ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Unlimiting God's Power In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Show that many times God measures our faith by what He does.

Title: Unlimiting God’s Power in Our Lives Theme: Show that many times God measures our faith by what He does. Text: Mark 9:2-29, Read 14 - 29 Introduction – Disciples sent out Disciples Sent Out Mark 6:7-13 And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-29

Denomination: Church Of God

"When Faith And Doubt Collide" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011

What do we do when we don't have all the answers? What happens when we say I believe but I need help? This message looks at some of the deeper questions of our faith and challenges us to place a greater dependence on God.

“Dangerous Intersections -When Faith and Doubt Collide” Mark 9:14-24 I learned this week that of all the traffic intersections in America that the most dangerous intersection in the nation is right here in Florida. Shouldn’t surprise us. Florida manages to be first in a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry Of Victory

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Father’s Day sermon that stresses we can have victory in the trials of life.

A Cry of Victory Mark 9:14-26 During World War II, the days following Dunkirk were among the darkest for the Allied effort. Forty-seven British warships had been sunk in the operation off Norway after Dunkirk. When the evacuation was completed, half the British destroyers were in the shipyards for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Down In The Valley

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Sermon on the need to be among the hurting in order to be able to minister God’s love.

Down in the Valley Mark 9:9, 14-29 On a morning news show this week, I heard one of the most incredible acts of either bravery or lunacy. A mountain climber (forgive me, I did not write down his name) went up Mt. Everest, and was the first person ever to ski down the entire mountain in a single ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 18, 2013

Prayer and care. Faith and love. These are the lessons we must learn from failure if we're going to make a real difference in our world like Jesus' first disciples did. Depend on the Lord and care for people. Then watch God do some powerful things!

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Praying Family Or A Dysfunctional One? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2013

Does your family work, learn and pray together, or as disconnected individuals?

Monday of 7th Week in Course 20 May 20213 Gaudium et Spes The incident in today’s Gospel may be regarded as symbolic of what has come to be called a dysfunctional family. Here the son appears to be suffering from a diabolically caused autism or seizure disorder, and the father is seen as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

Parenting Children With Special Needs

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 14, 2012

“All things are possible for one who believes” Mark 9:23.

Mark 9:14-27 Theme: Parenting children with special needs Text: 1 Sam. 2:12-17; 1 Cor. 10:9-13; Mk. 9:14-27 Normal parents always want the best for their children and desire to see them grow up to be successful and responsible adults. They see the opportunity in formal education and make the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed