Sermons on Markos 9:35:

Humility, The Sign Of A True Disciple

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2003

The thesis of this sermon is that a Disciple of Jesus Christ is called to be a humble, childlike servant, following in the steps of Jesus.

HUMILITY, THE SIGN OF A TRUE DISCIPLE MARK 9:30-37 --by R. David Reynolds “Cathy Rigby was the hope of the United States Gymnastics Team at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. She had one goal in mind—excellence! Before the games began, she prayed for strength to move her through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Servants Are The Greatest

Contributed by John Foster on Sep 22, 2003

An interactive childrens address demonstrating that the people whom we consider the greatest are very often servants. It asks who’s serving who. Jesus is Servant to all and we are all serving God.

Preparation:- Make up the following 14 signs:- Size is appropriate for the size of church – I used A4 (Foolscap) Servant served Doctor Patient Local People Congressman Parents Children The People Jesus Our Community [Our Church] ME GOD You will need 2 notice boards and some velcro sticky ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Letter Of Straw

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Sep 23, 2003

A Letter of Straw to resist the storms of life.

I think I quite like James. I think I like him because he writes like an ordinary human being. He says things much the way you or I would. I find simplicity in his writing. Not that his comments are really simple. Far from it but the easy understanding of what he says seems to compel me to think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Are Rewards Something We Should Strive For?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003

Sermon on the quest for rewards in heaven - whether they should be sought - how and why.

October 12, 2003 Mark 9:30-37 Dear saints living in the hope of the resurrection, God’s Word is full of encouragements for us to look forward to the resurrection from the dead. One such encouragement is the promise of rewards that will be given to us once we get to heaven. This is very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"You've Been Served"

Contributed by Ferdinand Johnson on Jun 18, 2005

THIS SERMON USES CHRIST AS OUR MODEL FOR SERVING OTHERS AS WE BECOME LEADERS IN THE CHURCH.

Improving Our Serve Mark 9:31-42 31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. 32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 33 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Theology Of Children

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 16, 2004

This sermon was for the commissioning of missionaries from our church who were going to Dominican Republic to work with children.

Commissioning Service for Coopers Sunday, August 15, 2004 This morning we are commissioning Paul and Marcie Cooper to the work in the Dominican Republic with Kids Alive. Their ministry for this next year will primarily be with children. So this morning I want to ask a question that I have asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprint For Greatness Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

In our passage today, Jesus gives us God’s blueprint for greatness.

BLUEPRINT FOR GREATNESS Mark 9:33-50 INTRO: A TV news camera crew on assignment in southern Florida filming the widespread destruction of Hurricane Andrew. Amid the devastation and debris stood one house on its foundation. The owner was asked, "why is your house the only one still standing?" He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But Who Is The Greatest

Contributed by Frank Zerbel on Feb 4, 2005

This sermon deals with our everyday egos

But Who Is The Greatest Pastor Frank Zerbel © 2005 FORGIVEN! Community Church Mark 9:33-41 By the middle of my freshman year of High School my passion was music. I had problems consecrating in other classes anticipating music. Why was it that until 9th grade I enjoyed music and singing, but I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Hospitality Toward One Another

Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 26, 2006

Service to others as a reflection of Christ’s love, even as we ourselves become tired of service and look forward to being served and desire attention.

When you were a child, perhaps you were part of a large family, there may have been many people who needed to use the bathroom, many mouths to feed, and never, ever, any private space. In families such as those, there are often a lot of rules. Don’t pester the adults. Do your chores, help out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Acted Parables

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

ACTED PARABLES Mark 9:33-37 John 13:3-5 INTRO: Actions speak louder than words. We=ve all heard that old but accurate saying. An old Chinese proverb reflects this idea: AI hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand.@ Old Testament leaders and prophets knew this truth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Challenging "Me First" Christianity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006

A look at a couple of the sayings of Jesus that go against the grain of our natural human desire to “look out for number one”.

August 27, 2006 Dakota Community Church Challenging “Me First” Christianity Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Mennonite

How Do You Spell G-R-E-A-T?

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006

A message on greatness learned from one of the disciples of Jesus.

Mark 9:30-37 “How Do You Spell G-R-E-A-T?” 1. [Someone else reads text]. (Preached as the “other” disciple) Hello. Good morning. I’ve been asked to speak to you today on a very important topic; the topic of greatness. You see, I’m one of the disciples there when the events you heard today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Holiness

The Greatest

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006

If we want to be the greatest disciple, greatness will not be found as the world defines it, but in servanthood and in embracing the least of God’s children.

Sports fans will know that Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. Ali himself used to tell everyone “I am the greatest,” but not everyone agreed, especially when he was younger. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mark Gives Us A Mirror To Evaluate Our Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 23, 2006

A sermon for the 16th Sunday After Pentecost, Series B, Proper 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 20) September 24, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for coming among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave his life to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

God And Children

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 24, 2006

In contrast to the ambition to acquire the applause and approval of men, Jesus turns his disciples toward the powerless -- toward children -- as exemplars of Himself, His Father, and the ones his disciples should seek to serve.

Psalm 54, Wisdom 1:16 - 2:22, James 3:16-4:6, Mark 9:30-37 Apostles, Christians, and Children Sometimes, the disciples of Jesus don’t come off very well in the gospels, and today’s Gospel lesson is one of those times. Jesus tells them again, as he is doing more and more often at this point in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican