Sermons on Marks Gospel:

Chosen And Serving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2008

1- We are chosen by God 2- We are models for others 3- We are messengers of the gospel

INTRO.- ILL.- A site foreman had ten very lazy men working for him, so one day he decided to trick them into doing some work for a change. "I’ve got a really easy job today for the laziest one among you," he announced. "Will the laziest man please put his hand up." Nine hands went up. "Why didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sounds Of The Crucifixion, Sounds Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 15, 2009

THe last words of Jesus on the cross and the first words at the Resurrection bring the Gospel in all its essence.

Sounds of the Crucifixion Sounds of the Resurrection Luke 23:34ff John 20:1 ff I am told there are a lot of books on the last words for Jesus. I will focus on these briefly and then move to the first words spoken by Jesus at the Resurrection. In John Masefield’s drama The Trial of Jesus, there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freely Must You Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013

Like St. Benedict, we must live simply if we are to successfully share the gospel of Jesus.

The great saints, like St. Benedict whom we celebrate today, bear witness that the words of today’s Gospel are not just for the first century. They are timeless instructions on our work of evangelism. Those who spread the good news are doing so as Jesus did. The effectiveness of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Would We Be Better Off Without Hell

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 31, 2012

This sermon deals with the consequences and possiblities of eliminating Hell as a means to make the gospel less offensive to some.

Would We Be Better Of Without Hell August 26, 2012 Calvary Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 Matthew 10:24-39 Revelation 20:11-15 If God gave you choice of eliminating one of the 10 commandments for yourself which one of the ten would you eliminate in the bottom 6 which deals with our behavior ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace At Work 4 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 9, 2012

In light of the gospel, how do we now live? Christianity where the rubber meets the road.

Dakota Community Church September 9, 2012 Grace at Work - 4 1. How we treat one another Four qualities are given as the correct treatment of each other here: Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. A.) Humility B.) Gentleness C.) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Condemned Or Not Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 23, 2015

John's Gospel makes it clear that sinner's are responsible for their own unbelief which inevitably leads to condemnation.

Condemned or Not (Read John 3:16-21) The glorious truth of God’s unfathomable love and His plan of salvation for humanity is stated in John 3:16-17: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 "For ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace The Mission!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 2, 2016

Here are six qualities of those who are willing to embrace the mission of Christ to bring the gospel to the world!

Embrace the Mission Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Introduction The spread of the Gospel Message in the first century is amazing. From 12 apostles to limited commission … to the day of Pentecost… The Kingdom is a grass-roots effort. Even today with all of our mass-media abilities, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

United In Christ

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

To be most effective in spreading the Gospel of Christ, as Christians we need to be united together in fellowship with Christ.

Did you know that in Christianity in the United States there are over 200 different church denominations and in the global Christian Church there are over 45,000 denominations. This doesn’t include the many thousands of inter-denominational and non-denominational churches with their own belief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3-6, Romans 12:5, 2 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Father In Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 8, 2021

Jesus refers to prayer 42 times and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times.

Praying with Jesus Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name April 11, 2021 Matthew 6:5-13 NIV "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Luke 11:1, Genesis 24:42, 2 Chronicles 14:11, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 26:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Starting Point Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 21, 2023

Paul starts his gospel presentation at a surprising point: the wrath of God. Is it justified? If so, why?

- Last week’s sermon was Paul’s introduction, which gave a summary. Now we are starting to work through what Paul shares as an explanation of the gospel. WHAT IS THE BIG QUESTION PAUL IS STARTING WITH? Is the wrath of God justified? - Romans 1:18a. - The first four words are “the wrath of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Excitement Of Easter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

It is a blessing for us to be able to come to church and hear the gospel preached over and over again. Why?

Because of two reasons: (1) It is a blessing, when you consider the fact that some have never heard the gospel. We are blessed to have heard it preached over and over again. (2) Another reason is because the more we can hear something, the more we receive from it. For example, it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Sermon 23 The Evidence Of Faith John 4:43–45 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 27, 2022

This passage is very simple, yet it pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel—the evidence of faith.

John Series Sermon 23 The Evidence of Faith John 4:43–45 (4:43–45) Introduction: this passage is very simple, yet it pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel—the evidence of faith. 1. The setting: Jesus entered Galilee (v.43). 2. The first evidence of faith: honoring Jesus (v.44). 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

All The Way To The End Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2023

Today’s readings from the NT close out both the book of Acts and the Gospel of John.

Saturday of 7th Week in Easter 2023 Today’s readings from the NT close out both the book of Acts and the Gospel of John. The apostle John was almost certainly the disciple who lay against Christ’s breast at the Last Supper, and here, right at the last paragraph of his Gospel, he repeats what can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-31, John 21:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of A Praying Dad Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 19, 2023

Jesus refers to prayer 42 times and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times.

The Power of a Praying People June 18, 2023 1 John 5:13-15 NIV I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15, James 4:8, Matthew 7:7-12, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Faith?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 22, 2022

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing?

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing? “For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist