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This sermon explores the Christian call to humble servanthood, the sacrificial nature of service, and the example of Jesus as the ultimate servant leader.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ! It's a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, isn't it? To come together as brothers and sisters, unified in our love for Jesus, and our desire to live lives that glorify Him. Today, we're going to be turning our hearts and minds to a passage found ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45
Topics: Servanthood
This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's humility and servitude, actively living out their faith as missionaries in their everyday lives.
Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts aflame with the love of Christ. As we stand together, united in faith, let us turn our hearts and minds to the words of our Lord found in the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10, verses 35-45: "Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to ...read more
Topics: Living In Christ
Blind Bartimaeus
What Do You Want? Mark 10:32-52 If you had the chance to see Jesus in the flesh, and He asked you “What do you want me to do for you?”, what would you ask for? Would you ask for something insignificant? Would you ask for something you could use or spend in this life? Or would you be honest and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:32-52
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus isn’t saying that ambition is a bad thing, or that they/we shouldn’t aspire to be great. He’s telling them/us that true greatness is something else.
Ann Henderson came home from her doctor’s appointment looking much the same as usual. Maybe she was a little quieter, but not enough to cause comment. The whole family was home for dinner that night, for once. She was grateful. She would only have to say it once. She waited for a moment when nobody ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The main point of this sermon is to understand the cross as a ransom for all, a call to servanthood, and a model for our lives, emphasizing the importance of selfless service and sacrifice in following Jesus.
Good morning, family. Today we’re going to dive deep into a passage from Mark. It’s a passage that highlights three profound aspects of the cross: The Cross as a Ransom for All, The Cross as a Call to Servanthood, and The Cross as a Model for our Lives. Let's read together from Mark 10:32-45. "They ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:32-45
Topics: Jesus, Cross, Relationship
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
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
Once you accept the cup. Then your path to glory is by your service.
Servant leadership. Blah-blah-blah. and so on; and so forth. Ever since Robert Greenleaf coined the term, there has been so much information out there on servant leadership that is too academic, or filed with unpractical generalizations like servant leadership is not command and control, nor ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Mark 10:45
Denomination: Catholic
One of the two major parties has made abortion this voting cycle their preeminent priority. Let's look at the morality behind that divide.
There is something almost humorous in today’s Gospel pericope. The story has come down to us in two versions. Both place this incident right after Jesus predicted His passion and death for the third time. St. Matthew’s original version pictures Salome, mother of James and John, making the request. ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11, Psalm 33:4-5, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45
A sermon about following in the steps our Servant Savior.
“James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun,” you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
God didn’t watch and enjoy the show; God gave everything so that we could participate in that “divine comedy” and experience for ourselves the happy ending.
Twenty Ninth Sunday in Course 2024 Each week our prayer group spends the better part of an hour reading and praying over the Scripture we hear on the next Sunday. That’s a great idea for a prayer group, particularly if there’s a trained leader present. We share what we have learned in class or ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 33:4-5, Isaiah 53:10-11
Success is about faithfulness, service, and fulfilling the unique purpose God has for each of us.
Fulfilling God’s Unique Purpose for Our Lives Intro: Success is about faithfulness, service, and fulfilling the unique purpose God has for each of us. Scripture: Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45. Reflection Success is a word that evokes varied responses, ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45
Denomination: Other
El éxito se trata de fidelidad, servicio y cumplimiento del propósito único que Dios tiene para cada uno de nosotros.
Cumpliendo el propósito único de Dios para nuestras vidas Introducción: El éxito se trata de fidelidad, servicio y cumplimiento del propósito único que Dios tiene para cada uno de nosotros. Sagrada Escritura: Isaías 53:4, Isaías 53:10-11, Hebreos ...read more
Ang tagumpay ay tungkol sa katapatan, paglilingkod, at pagtupad sa natatanging layunin ng Diyos para sa bawat isa sa atin.
Pagtupad sa Natatanging Layunin ng Diyos para sa Ating Buhay Intro: Ang tagumpay ay tungkol sa katapatan, paglilingkod, at pagtupad sa natatanging layunin ng Diyos para sa bawat isa sa atin. Banal na Kasulatan: Isaias 53:4, Isaias 53:10-11, Hebreo 4:14-16, Marcos 10:35-45. Pagninilay Ang ...read more
Our scripture today from Mark 10:35-45 helps guide us as we consider the qualities of leadership rooted in service.
Sermon Title: "Not to Be Served" Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Date: October 20, 2024 The Highest Places of Honor 35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.” 36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.” 37 “Arrange it,” they said, ...read more
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