Sermons on San Marcos 12:20:

Jesus Questioned About The Afterlife Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 21, 2023

This account tells us of the encounter between Jesus and the Sadducees. These were the sophisticated aristocracy class questioning Jesus. The Sadducees denied the resurrection

When a popular, but not so dignified preacher gave a chapel message at a prestigious university he offended a lot of people. He was straightforward and blunt. He called sin, sin and told the people they were lost without Christ. He presented the plan of salvation to them. He was not very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27, Daniel 12:2, Isaiah 26:19, John 11:25-26, Exodus 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Death And Taxes

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 14, 2023

Jesus was questioned about taxes paid to Rome

Death and Taxes Mark 12:13-27 In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency. …but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Is that statement true; nothing is certain except death and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sadducees Question The Resurrection Of The Dead Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 10, 2018

The Sadducees were the liberal theologians of that day. They denied the Resurrection of the body, the existence of angels, and miracles. In fact, their denials of all supernatural occurrences were more numerous than their affirmations.

-Tuesday- Jerusalem (7) Sadducees Question the Resurrection of the Dead (Exodus 3:6) Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40 (focal passage) Luke 20:27-40 27 Then some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a Resurrection, came to Him and asked Him, 28 saying: “Teacher, Moses wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Confrontation About Resurrection Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 20, 2018

The Sadducees came to Jesus with a question regarding resurrection. This is quite interesting since they did not believe in resurrection. His response revealed much about God's provision for us and life after death for the saved.

A Confrontation about Resurrection Mark 12: 18-27 Those who embrace Jesus as the Christ, having received Him as Lord and Savior, all agree on an essential element of His existence – His glorious resurrection. Had He not risen from the grave, He would have been like all who came before Him. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Life Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

In Heaven, our relationship with the Living God will be so powerful our earthly relationships will seem to be insignificant in comparison.

INTRODUCTION What will life be like in Heaven? There are about 4,000 different religions in the world, and most of them have a theory about the afterlife. Buddhists, Hindus, and other Gnostic religions see the body as evil and that after death, our pure spirits escape, often to be joined to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Death? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 21, 2017

The Sadducees were Bible Scholars but they refused to believe in the resurrection; can we have the same attitude about Scriptures?

Before reading our passage this morning, open your Bibles for a moment to 1 Corinthians 15:1-8….. Let us note that there is a gospel, meaning good news, which speaks of being saved from judgment to a place called hell, where all evil is forever kept separated from a holy glorious God! When a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Silenced The Skeptics Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021

Shortly after throwing the Pharisees and their cohorts for a loop over the issue of paying taxes to Caesar, the Lord Jesus confronted and rebuked the erroneous Scriptural teachings of the Sadducees, the skeptics of His day. The Scriptures are the best weapon in the arsenal of believers.

There were two main bodies of religious teachers who operated during the time of Jesus until the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. They each had their respective spheres of influence in Jewish society and beliefs. Scripture gives more attention to the Pharisees, and not in a good light as they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

#50 A Smart Answer To A Dumb Question Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 15, 2021

In Mark 12:18-27, the Sadducees asked a dumb question, and Jesus gave them a brilliant answer. In His answer, we get a glimpse of what it will be like in the next life.

#50 A Smart Answer to a Dumb Question Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 15, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 12:18-27 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Which Laws And Commandments Do I Need To Follow?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 21, 2021

What commandments and laws of the Bible does one have to follow?

Which Laws and Commandments do I Need to Follow? Mark 12:18-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:18 Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Keep It Simple When Answering Critics Of Our Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught a simple solution to convoluted criticisms hurled at Christians. Instead of getting bogged down in futile, endless arguments, why not implement His Formula which works so effectively! Stay tuned!

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 12:13-34

A Question Of Resurrection.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2022

Jesus teaches the resurrection of the dead.

A QUESTION OF RESURRECTION. Mark 12:18-27. There have probably always been, and always will be, people whose so-called ‘faith’ is defined not so much by what they BELIEVE, as by what they DO NOT BELIEVE. Yet people will stand and rattle off ‘their’ Creeds without a thought, and when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2017

Let’s live like we’re dying…because we are. But let’s also live like we’re going to live forever…because we will…either in heaven or in hell.

Living in Light of Eternity Mark 12:18-27 October 7-8, 2017 Rev. Brian Bill As we consider the massacre that took place in Las Vegas this past week, many emotions rise to the surface and numerous questions remain unanswered. Here are some that come to mind. • It bothers us that a motive for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Trick Question This Time

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 4, 2018

Sincere seeking of truth

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 12:28-34 November 4, 2018 Not A Trick Question This Time Let’s back up a minute and look at the conversation between Jesus and the Sadducees in their quest to present a question to trap Jesus with questions concerning the remarriage of a widowed woman to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Mark 12:18-27, Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Education Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Wisdom is the ability to make right choices in life. Folly is the making of wrong choices. The goal of education in both the secular and sacred realm is to give to people the knowledge and awareness they need to make wise choices.

The Jews loved to tell stories about the importance of choices. Nathan Ausubel tells one of the wealthy Jewish merchant who took his slave on a long journey leaving his only son behind. On the journey the merchant became very ill, and at the point of death he made a will leaving all this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-24

The Book Of Mark #58

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Most preachers enjoy the preaching of God’s Word. Why shouldn’t they…they have one of the greatest and most rewarding jobs that a person could have.

But every preacher has to deal with people who attend to hear him preach the sermon, but do not come to hear God’s Word preached! They come to find fault with what he preaches. For example, • One Bible preacher was preaching a sermon from the Word of God, and he stated that a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Baptist