Sermons on San Marcos 10:37:

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

The Pitfalls Of Pride Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 11, 2018

Mankind has a tendency for pride and self-promotion. Pride results from our fallen state, revealing itself early in life. It has no conscience, seeking only self-satisfaction. Jesus reveals the remedy for pride.

The Pitfalls of Pride Mark 10: 35-45 Man by his very nature has a tendency toward pride and self-promotion. The attributes associated with pride are revealed at a very early age. Children don’t have to be taught to be selfish; this characteristic is within their nature. Left unchecked our pride ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Phases Into Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 5, 2018

More on Servant leadership from the examples of James and John

29B Throughout history, Christian writers like St. John Chrysostom, the archbishop of Constantinople, have noted the transformation of James and John in their growth into servant leaders; Servant Leadership involves phases: 1). Atheist or Agnostic— Servant leadership is simply another ploy by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

El Servidor Líder

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 6, 2018

Liderazgo servidor pasa por ciertas fases

29B “.. …Quien quiera ser grande entre ustedes que sea su servidor. Liderazgo servidor pasa por ciertas fases: 1). La primera fase es la del ateo o del agnóstico - — En esta fase, el liderazgo servidor es visto como simplemente otra trama de quienes quieren manipular a la gente para su ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Catholic

"Cancer Awareness"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2018

WE are looking at sin as a cancer in the text we encounter the cancer of pride, selfishness, anger , and Pharisee Scribe type spirit.

“Cancer Awareness” Mark 10:35-45 A. In the text There is the cancer of Pride Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.’ When you come into your kingdom we want to set in the place of power and authority B. Cancer of selfishness 38But Jesus said to them, ‘You do not know what you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

What's In The Cup?

Contributed by Carol Post on Oct 18, 2018

Are you ready to drink from the cup of Jesus?

What’s in the Cup? The message today is based on the portion of scripture found in Mark 10:32-45. Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time 32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again, he took the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45, Ephesians 2:1-5, Matthew 23:25-26, Luke 11:39, Luke 14:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Able?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 18, 2018

Being a servant for God

Are You Able? Mark 10: 35 – 45 The secretary picked up the phone and heard a very countryfied voice on the other end saying; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough! ” Secretary: “Excuse me sir?” Man: I want to talk to the head hog at the trough! She then realized the man wanted to talk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elevated To Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 19, 2018

A sermon from the perspective of John, which explores that Jesus helps us see that true Christianity leads us to serving in love.

Good day, I am John Many people know me as John the Gospel writer or John the apostle who was sent to the island of Patmos as punishment for encouraging others to worship God. This punishment turned out to be a real blessing. It was on this island that God gave me a magnificent vision of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Crowns And Rewards

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018

When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 20:20-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Improving Your Serve 2023 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2023

Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus.

Improving your serve! Opening Illustration: Serving the ball story! Thesis: Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Be The Greatest In God's Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

It was great for me, a breath of fresh air in fact, to escape that rat race, and find myself in an entirely different system, a system called the kingdom of God.

We’re coming into the primary season that will lead up to a presidential election in about a year, and there was a debate recently, and many interviews on television, and Trump and tucker talking on Twitter, and Biden and RFK Jr. and various others on both sides of the political debate getting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

On The Road To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 25, 2023

This is the last section of Mark before the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Mark gives us a picture of Jesus on the road to Jerusalem with courage and determination. Along the road to Jerusalem we learn lessons about greatness and service.

Introduction: A. If you would humor me, I’d like to start with a little bit of “road” humor. 1. Why did the chicken cross the road? I don’t know, why? I don’t know—I asked you first! 2. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Answer: Poultry in motion. 3. Why did the bubblegum cross the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"come Be Crucified! We've Got A Cross For Your Back Too!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2023

Following Christ isn't glamorous. It is hard, but it is worth it.

“Come! Be Crucified! We’ve Got a Cross for Your Back Too” Mark 10:35-45 Have you ever seen a church sign that read, “Come! Be Crucified! We’ve got a Cross for Your Back Too!” And yet Jesus was this up-front. You can’t accuse Jesus of false advertising. When James and John come up to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Does Not Boast- Eliminating The Me Monster Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 28, 2025

1 Corinthians 13:4, which says that love 'does not boast.' James and John were focused on elevating themselves, but Jesus' teaching reminds them that love and greatness come through selfless service, not by boasting or seeking honor.

Love does not boast, or to put it another way, love does not brag.INTRODUCTION - As we continue to learn to love better, the focus of the thing we need to work on in order to be able to love better is getting a handle on the issue of boasting. - Love does not boast or put another way, love does ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ