Sermons on San Marcos 9:50:

Cut It Out

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 21, 2023

We are always trying to blame our sin on something else - on someone else, on society, on circumstances. But Jesus says that what makes us sin is part of ourselves.

I stopped watching TV news three or four years ago. But you have to know what's going on, somehow, so there are a few sources I've come to trust. But guess what? They're just as depressing as TV news. Because what is actually happening is worse than what you might imagine if you stayed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don’t Go To Hell - Mark 9:42-50 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 31, 2023

This message will alert you to the worst dangers imaginable and show you how to avoid them.

https://account.sermoncentral.com/contributions/sermons/edit/292893 Mark 9:41 I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward. 42 "And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to turn away, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Stay Salty - Mark 9:49-50 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 31, 2023

These are the footnotes that go along with my previous sermon on Mark 9:42-50 titled "Don't Go to Hell"

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Mark 9:49 Everyone will be salted with fire. 50 "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50

Psalm 34:7-8 - Part 3 – Angelic Protection And Deliverance, Plus Taste And See Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 28, 2025

In this interesting passage today we look at angels and their protection, deliverance, the will of God and the Lord concerning deliverance at Calvary. We look into taste – taste and see that the Lord is good, and examine Christian taste.

PSALM 34:7-8 - PART 3 – ANGELIC PROTECTION AND DELIVERANCE, PLUS TASTE AND SEE We are looking at this amazing Psalm today and continuing our thoughts from last time. For those new, this is an alphabetic Psalm, that is, each new thought begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8, Psalm 34:7-8, Hebrews 1:13-14, Matthew 4:11, Ephesians 2:2, Psalm 91:10-12, Matthew 4:6, Job 13:15, Luke 22:42-43, Psalm 22:19-21, Psalm 22:1, Romans 4:25, Psalm 46:1-3, Luke 14:22-24, Romans 11:12, Job 6:6-7, Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, Psalm 119:103  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listening To God, Not The Gatekeepers Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 9, 2024

Our God is a God who speaks and acts - so how come we are not taking his call? Lessons from St Benedict, Mother Theresa and Jackie Pullinger.

This Sermon was first preached 6th October 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt (Proper 22 Year A Trinity 19) and also at Church of God Pentecostal Church 10th November 2024 ................................................................................................... [mime - like in charades - two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50, Numbers 11:4-29

Denomination: Anglican

Keep Your Salt Levels High Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 28, 2024

Why Wikipedia beats printed encylcopedias. How doing the hardest thing (what's that?) can help lift our spirits when we are low. And how that fits not just with Jesus's saying about saltiness but with the rest of today's bible readings. A sermon from September 2015

Have a taste of this [hand out teaspoon of salt to someone in the front row] “If salt loses it’s saltiness with what will you season it?” I have two things that I would like to draw out of today’s texts about ways in which we can lose our saltiness - one personal and one public. One personal - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, James 5:13-20, Numbers 11:4-29, 1 Kings 11:1-18, Romans 12:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Simple Metaphor Jesus Uses That Is Surprisingly Complicated Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 27, 2026

Jesus speaks here about "salt." It seems a simple word picture but it's more complicated than it first appears. What is Jesus trying to teach us here?

- I’m going to take a deep dive into the words of Jesus here about salt. - At one level, this seems a simple metaphor. But I have long been frustrated that the actual words used here create some confusion. I leave with more questions than answers. Thus, I want to use this as an opportunity to dig ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:34-35, Mark 9:49-50, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

No Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 16, 2021

Why do people disconnect from Christ and the church? We must not cause "these little ones" to stumble.

NO STUMBLING BLOCKS—Mark 9:38-50 This morning, we face a troubling reality: Many Americans are moving away from Christ and the church. Some are high-profile influencers, who might say they are “done” with church, or “deconstructing” their faith. Others are ordinary people—maybe people we know—who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

19th Sunday After Pentecost. September 29th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2021

Year B, Proper 21.

Esther 7:1-6, Esther 7:9-10, Esther 9:20-22, Psalm 124, Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 11:10-16, Numbers 11:24-29, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50. A). A FEAST TO REMEMBER. Esther 7:1-6; Esther 7:9-10; Esther 9:20-22. Esther is a book of feasts. First there was the extravagance of a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-6, Esther 7:9-10, Esther 9:20-22, Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 11:10-16, Numbers 11:24-29, Psalm 19:7-14, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Offend My Children, Or Else

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2021

Even as Jesus suffered offense at the hands of others, every Christian shall likewise suffer. How we respond to this offense is important.

Don't Offend MY Children, or Else! Mark 9:38-50 It is a bit odd that this week’s gospel text from the lectionary begins with John’s response to what Jesus had just said. It is poor practice to start in the middle of a paragraph. Before we can analyze this text, we need to ask: “What was John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Gives Us Hell

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 24, 2021

Jesus threatens hell over sins committed and threatens wrath in a call to repentance, telling us to chop off eye, hand, and feet. What hope do we have? Find out.

9.26.21 Mark 9:38–50 38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name. We tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not try to stop him, because no one who does a miracle in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

A Seasoned Christian

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 25, 2021

Salt sustains life. It signifies faithfulness. Likewise, Jesus Christ represents salt: He preserves life, sustains life, and is faithful to His promises to us.

A Seasoned Christian Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another. - Mark 9:50 There are many Christians in our world today. And as Christians, we are called to show compassion, kindness, and love. We are to find ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All You Need Is Love, The Love Of God And He Will Do Wonders Through You.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 26, 2021

The disciples were focused on their status and not upon the love of God. What were the disciples missing, what should they have known?

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th September 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Main Reading: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Episcopal

Discipleship And Distortion (September 20, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In this passage of scripture, we can see three things. First, we can see where caution hinders compassion. Secondly, we can see where compassion builds community. Finally, we can see where members of the community must be accountable to God and each other.

DISCIPLESHIP AND DISTORTION Text: Mark 9:38 – 50 There is the story of an army chaplain who once told his men that he did not believe in hell. Some of his men responded by saying that his services would no longer be needed. The one who tells this story (Warren W. Wiersbe) also says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Axe Or Cup? Which Church/Person Are We?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 20, 2018

This sermon focuses on which type of person or church is your identity - 1. Big Axe Little Cup 2. Big Cup Little Axe or 3. Big Cup and the Axe in the hands of the Holy Spirit?

Scripture: Mark 9:38 - 50 Title: Axe or Cup - Which Church/Person are We? This sermon focuses on which type of person or church is your identity - 1. Big Axe Little Cup 2. Big Cup Little Axe or 3. Big Cup and the Axe in the hands of the Holy Spirit? Grace and peace from God our Father ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Nazarene