Sermons on San Marcos 10:37:

Why Doesn’t God Answer Our Prayers?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 23, 2019

I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think....Why?

I was asked recently, Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? Here is my answer. I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think, its just that we aren’t getting the answers we want. God can answer with a No, but we wanted a Yes and so we keep praying, looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23, Jeremiah 21:2, Jonah 4:3, Mark 10:34-45, Matthew 26:36-46, Hebrews 2:9, Philippians 2:5-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 10:23, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do I Want Jesus To Do For Me? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 5, 2020

How would you answer if Jesus asked, “What would you like me to do for you?” In our text two different people are asked that question.

WHAT DO I WANT JESUS TO DO FOR ME? Mark 10:32-52 Introduction How would you answer if Jesus asked, “What would you like me to do for you?” In our text two different people are asked that question. Jesus uses this as a teaching moment, and we must listen! Mark’s gospel is a gospel ‘on the move’ - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Rescued, Then To Rescue Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus came to rescue you, not just forgive you but heal, redeem, and restore you too. It's not just about what you've done, it's also about what's been done to, said to, and said about you.

Wasn’t that awesome! Let’s give it up for Wade…giving us a little Valentines Day serenade. So we have a lot to celebrate today, but first things first. How about last Sunday…Denver Broncos World Champions? That’s what I’m talking about. Thank you Lord Jesus for great defense amen. Feels good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-52

Secret Ambition

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

This sermon is about pride, ambition and the desire to great.

SECRET AMBITION Mark 10:35-45 There is the story about a painter who was painting a picture of Oliver Cromwell. When Cromwell saw the painting he was not pleased because he did not think the painting was genuine. He therefore told the court painter to take it back and paint him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

#44 Okay, Let’s Roll Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 25, 2021

2 self-serving disciples tried to talk Jesus into giving them the greatest seats of honor and power. In this text, Jesus teaches His disciples that the way to be first is to be a servant and a slave, a concept that upends the world’s and the apostles’ values.

#44 Okay, Let’s Roll Series: Mark Chuck Sligh April 25, 2021 2 self-serving disciples tried to talk Jesus into giving them the greatest seats of honor and power. In this text, Jesus teaches His disciples that the way to be first is to be a servant and a slave, a concept that upends the world’s and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness In Serving Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 6, 2021

The disciples had to learn, often the hard way, that following Jesus does not mean favoritism from Him. They had to learn that service towards God and others is to be done with a loving, gracious attitude and not with an ego.

You have to admit that James and John thought a lot about their ability to serve the Lord Jesus. They wanted places of honor in the Kingdom of God without coming to grips with the hardship that follows everyone who gives their lives to Him. The disciples and all who would surrender their lives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood And Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus had not come to be an earthly, military king who would free the Jews from Rome. He came for something greater. He came to free mankind from themselves, the slavery of sin, and an eternity separated from God. He came as a servant and bids us to do the same.

Greatness. Who comes to mind when you hear this word? To some, this word brings thoughts of a great athlete. To others, it brings to mind a great military commander or world leader of the past. To others, it brings to mind an artist or a musician. But who is truly great, what does greatness mean ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Mark 10:36-52, Mark 11:1-11

The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved: The Character & Personality Of John

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

He was the sage who wrote the most beautiful, eloquent, and theologically deep description of the life of Jesus. He followed Jesus all the way to the cross when the rest of the disciples fled.

He was the sage who wrote the most beautiful, eloquent, and theologically deep description of the life of Jesus. He followed Jesus all the way to the cross when the rest of the disciples fled. He was so humble and self-effacing that he only mentioned himself in his gospel account as ‘the disciple ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23, Mark 10:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2017

If we want to improve our serve we must monitor our motives, prepare for problems, exalt others and follow the example of Christ.

Improving Your Serve Mark 10:35-45 Rev. Brian Bill March 25-26, 2017 As a mother was preparing pancakes for her two young sons, Kevin and Ryan, they began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Ambition

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

James and John wanted to to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom - is this raw ambition? or is there something else here we can learn from?

Ambition Matthew 20:20 - 28 Today we see two of Jesus' closest disciple being ambitious, the request to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom. Ironically in Mark’s gospel it is James and John who actually come to Jesus with this request. In Matthew, today's gospel, it is their mother… ambition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Success Is Not What Some Folks Think It Is Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus "walked ahead of them" - figuratively, FAR ahead of His disciples in understanding His mission, and ours --- having been called to serve rather than be served. Got it now? Well, then, follow His example!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Godly Ambition Series

Contributed by Bob Myers on Sep 8, 2020

Ambition is a common human motivation. We see it played out in the lives of countless men and women throughout history. In our text today, we observe two kinds of burning ambition. While the passion to achieve desired ends is similar, the motivation sets them worlds apart.

Who Is This Man? Godly Ambition Mark 10:32-45 Ambition We often talk about people going through “phases.” That’s especially true for those who are growing through adolescence or some other dynamic season of life. “Oh, don’t worry about it,” we tell ourselves, “it’s just a phase.” Grown adults ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Unveiling The Mystery Of Unanswered Prayers

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Feb 11, 2022

Bible talks a lot about prayers. All of us would be familiarized with this famous quote of Jesus in Matthew 7:7. Ask, seek, knock then God will answer, and make things come your way. Sounds simple enough, but what about all those unanswered prayers in our lives?

Bible talks a lot about prayers. All of us would be familiarized with this famous quote of Jesus in Matthew 7:7 - Ask and it shall be given to you, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you. Ask, seek, knock then God will answer, and make things come your way. Sounds simple ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Samuel 12:16-18, Mark 10:35-40, Matthew 26:39, 1 Kings 19:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:7-8, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, Luke 1:7, Job 13:15  (view more)  (view less)

Two Brothers With An Agenda

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 14, 2022

The original disciples were no different than us in their pride until they fully understood what Jesus did for them AND only then did the commitment make sense.

Two brothers walk up to Jesus. It sounds like the beginning of a joke doesn’t it? Two brothers, often referred to as the sons of thunder, walk up to Jesus. It was just after the third time he shared that crazy statement about going to Jerusalem to die. They knew he was just trying to scare off the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Servant Leadership

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

Some people have never heard of servant leadership. This message discusses the wrong attitude for leadership. It then looks at three points defining servant leadership, and it concludes with the six primary characteristics.

Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.”(1) This evening’s message will discuss something called servant leadership; and servant leadership is when a leader humbles him or herself to the level as those who are served. Walter C. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist