Sermons on San Marcos 10:15:

Realistic Expectations Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 6, 2019

The RYR approached Jesus with some expectations. Jesus also had expectations of him. The application for us is that we have expectations from God (some realistic and some unrealistic) and He has expectations of us which he will not alter.

1. Obsession There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The preacher was in a quandary as to what to do. The urge to play golf overcame him. He called his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's A Small World...after All! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Our job as parents and grandparents is to create a desire in our kids for the things of God.

INTRODUCTION One of the things I love about the Bible is that it is so full of variety. Last week’s passage we were talking about God’s definition of marriage, a pretty deep subject. And in the very next passage before us today, we see Jesus loving on little children. If you’ve ever been to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves The Children - All Of Us! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we must have the faith of a child

Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me." (Mark 9:37) A follow-up to the Scripture we just heard told more of the story ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Blesses Children; Raises Objections Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2017

It was customary in Jesus’ day for children to be brought to rabbis and elders for their blessing, and on this occasion some brought young children for Jesus to touch and bless. The disciples appeared to be rude and inconsiderate, especially in . . . .

Perea Jesus Blesses Children; Raises Objections (Ps. 131:12) Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 18:15-17 13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. It was customary in Jesus’ day for children to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Child Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 19, 2010

Christ came at Christmas to clean up our mess.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child Mark 10:13-16 Rev. Brian Bill 12/19/10 One Christmas morning, the Reverend Jones announced to his congregation, “My good people, I have here in my hand three sermons...A $50 sermon that lasts five minutes, a $20 sermon that lasts thirty minutes, and a $5 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Love The Children Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 7, 2018

While the disciples viewed children as trivial, Jesus welcomed them. He revealed that child-like faith was essential to salvation. May we emphasize children's ministry and continue to possess child-like faith!

Jesus Loves the Children Mark 10: 13-16 Immediately following His teaching on divorce and the expectations of marriage Jesus is met by parents who brought their children unto Him, desiring that He touch them. They were literally seeking a blessing from the Lord for their children. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 10, 2018

outline on divorce

DIVORCE Mark 10:1-16 I. God hates divorce because of the problem it defines. II. God hates divorce because of the plan it defies. III. God hates divorce because of the permissiveness it demonstrates. IV. God hates divorce because of the people it damages. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Still Love And Worship God Through Disappointments? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 28, 2019

Some of the saddest moments of our lives are when we're going through a serious challenge; or the loss of a job; or even the loss of a loved one. But the saddest of all is when God stops correcting us.

God calls children a blessing and a gift! Jesus actually tells us to be like children and to come to him full of faith and trust. Mark 10:15 reads, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” The most important ingredients a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:15, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 18:2-6

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 11, 2020

Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. We can reject the very thing that would be the best help for us - make the biggest difference - but we convince ourselves we do not need it. What about Jesus?

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Mark 12:1-17 Introduction Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. “This is typical Berlin hot air. The product is worthless.” Rejection letter sent to Felix Hoffmann who invented aspirin. Heinrich Dreser was standing by his ‘star’ painkiller - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2012

In the Southern Baptist Convention, today is Sanctity of Human Life Day, and that is the subject of our Bible study. It’s sad that not all people believe that human life is precious. Suicide bombers, terrorists and murders have no regard for human life

Title: The Sanctity of Human Life In the Southern Baptist Convention, today is Sanctity of Human Life Day, and that is the subject of our Bible study. It’s sad that not all people believe that human life is precious. Suicide bombers, terrorists and murders have no regard for human ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of A Question

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 27, 2023

The rich young ruler

The Importance of a Question Mark 10:13-22 Good morning. Harvard Business Review magazine had an article on the “Surprising power of questions”; part of the article read… “Much of an executive’s workday is spent asking others for information—requesting status updates from a team leader, for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tame That Temper Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 10, 2021

This is the 9th message in the series, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

Anger is an emotion that most of us as human beings deal with. However, if we do not manage this emotion the right way, it will certainly hamper our relationships with people. Why do we get angry? There are several reasons why we could get angry. Let me mention a few. We may get angry if someone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:5-6, John 2:13-22, Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 5:21-22, Proverbs 14:29, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Lessons About Little People And Big People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2023

In this section of Mark, Jesus encounters mothers and their children, and then a rich, young ruler. Both encounters give Him the opportunity to teach lessons about little people and big people.

Introduction: A. One day, a 3 year-old girl named Charlotte received a certificate of achievement following her last swimming lesson. 1. When her dad came home from work that evening, her mom handed her dad the certificate and said to the little girl, “Charlotte, would you like to tell your daddy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Children In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2023

Children are gifts from the Lord. We have always challenges before them. We need to set examples as well as teach life values, above all Christ in their lives. Do child evangelism through every way you can.

Lesson 13 Mark 10:13-16 Jesus and Children in Mark CHILDREN IN OT PERSPECTIVE: The Old Testament talks about the importance of raising children to love and worship God (Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 22:6). Parents are reminded that children are a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5). Children are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Let The Little Children Come Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 6, 2023

Jesus loves little children. Not only are the children precious in his sight but they are important. As a matter of fact, Jesus will teach that adults have an important lesson to learn from children.

Let the Little Children come has been a popular theme for children’s camp and vacation Bible school. It is taken from the passage about Jesus blessing little children. It is a tender and sentimental passage and very welcome because it follows some judgement passages. If you have been waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist