Sermons on San Marcos 10:26:

The Most Important Thing Of All

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

We look everywhere else rather than to Jesus for the answers to life's problems. But Jesus has--and IS!--the answer to our most important questions. Therefore, we must find our answers in Jesus.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL Mark 10:17-31 What is wrong?—Looking elsewhere—rather than to Jesus—for answers. What is true?—Jesus has—and IS!—the answer to our most important questions. What to do—We must find our answers in Jesus. How?—By coming to understand three things: I The Most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our treasure on earth eclipses our desire for "treasure in heaven." Only God can give us a desire for "treasure in heaven." Therefore, we must forsake our treasure on earth and follow Jesus to receive "treasure in heaven."

You will notice how this passage begins. We are told that Jesus ‘was setting out on his journey’ (v. 17). And we know where that journey will lead. It will take Jesus to Jerusalem, where a cross awaits Him. He has already foretold His death twice in recent days, and He will speak of it again—in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Privilege Or Service?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

Do we make demands of Jesus to do what we want or follow the path Jesus sets for us?

I want to set the stage before we examine the scripture: Jesus had been traveling, preaching, and teaching for three years with these twelve disciples. Everything he had done was in preparation for them continuing his ministry – and time and time again, it was evident that they were “not getting” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-35, Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Episcopal

Beauty And Poverty? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2022

This place of danger was called “the eye of the needle.”

Homily for Monday in 8th week Sir 17:20-24; Mk 10:17-27 In the ancient world, a world without weapons of mass destruction, the safest place to be when the Egyptians or Assyrians were roaming the Levant with their scythed chariots was a walled city. But every city has to have gates, so the gate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Faith & Works

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. So go the words of W. E. Henley in his well-known Invictus. There is something intensely individualistic and ego-affirming in the idea that you make your own way. We would all like to think that we can pull ourselves up by our own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 10:17-27

Camels And Kingdoms

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

looking t the kingdom of God through the eye of needle

Last week we began looking at what it means to follow Christ and be a disciple. This morning we are going to continue upon that same theme. Just in case you don’t remember last week, or you weren’t here, I’ll just recap. I said there are two roads we can take in our journey with Christ. the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Young Man's Question Series

Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Jul 6, 2001

Jesus is confronted by a rich young man who wants to be His disciple.

A Young Man’s Question” Third message in the series: “Conversations With Christ” Mark 10:17-31 LET’S LOOK AT OUR TEXT: 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: *other

Growing In The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Challenge to Christian Stewardship

Growing In The Grace Of Giving Bible Reading: Mark 10: 17-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Swiss inventor George de Mestral loved to be outdoors. But while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - The Answer To Our Soul's Discontentment

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on May 7, 2001

The Rich Young Ruler illustrates that when one turns away from Christ he sacrifices that which he really needs to keep that which he only wants.

“Jesus – The Answer to Our Soul’s Discontentment” Mark 10:17-31 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation To Wield Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-45

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon # 39 - Possible With God Alone Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 25, 2025

The one thing that is a chief contender for our love and allegiance to God is the riches of this world. If we desire to inherit eternal life we must choose to know God, love Him above all else and keep money in its rightful place. What seems impossible with men is possible with God alone.

We read in Mark 10:27, “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” (ESV) Mankind has advanced in leaps and bounds in science, technology, industrialization and medicine. However, all of these progressions have still left us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27, Mark 10:17, Job 17:3, Galatians 4:9, Mark 10:19, Exodus 20:3-4, Exodus 20:7, Mark 10:20-22, Mark 10:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Go! And Be A Community That Loves Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2025

The Bible reveals that true, enduring love is rooted in one person: Jesus Christ. Without Him, love is shallow and temporary. With Him, love is powerful, life-transforming, and world-changing.

Go! And Be a Community that Loves Jesus Introduction: What Defines a Loving Community? What makes a community truly loving? Is it shared interests? Mutual respect? A common goal? Or is it something deeper—something eternal? The Bible reveals that true, enduring love is rooted in one person: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 3:14-21, Colossians 3:12-17, Philippians 2:1-11, Revelation 2:1-7, Romans 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, John 21:1-19, Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 2:13-35, Acts 4:32-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Actively Repent And Avoid Presumption

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2025

We can stand under Gis mystery, His greatness, His uniqueness, and admire or adore Him. That’s the extent of our “understanding,” to stand beneath his Being.

Monday of the Eighth Week in Course 2025 This is one of those liturgical weeks that gets started in one direction and then heads off in another mid-week. Of course, I’m talking about Wednesday as the turn-around day, Ash Wednesday, which begins the universally recognized time of Lent. So we should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 32:5-7, Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Rich Ruler Pt.2 The Role Of The Law - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2024

In the message on the rich young ruler, there were some points I didn’t have time for that I’d like to cover. First, I want to explain a little further about the role of the law.

Introduction Why Perfection is Required If you want to be justified by the law, you have to keep it perfectly. Galatian 3:10-12 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

Rich Young Ruler Pt.3 Beware Of Money - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 15, 2024

You can’t overstate how dire the warnings about money are in Scripture—especially Jesus’ warnings. He always connected it to your eternal destiny. It’s a really, really big deal.

Introduction: Greed When Zacchaeus voluntarily offers to give up half of his possessions and to restore fourfold whatever he may have gained by fraud, Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this house” (Luke 19:8–9). You can tell someone has caught a glimpse of the treasure in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30