Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on San Marcos 8:34:

showing 76-90 of 347
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • C Jordan avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 23, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,545 views

    Jesus said that whoever desires to come after Him must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Him. What does that look like in our world today?

    FOLLOWING JESUS OPENING: My personal testimony of salvation experience and following Jesus today. KEY TEXT: “Jesus said, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • David Cook avatar

    What It Means To Be A Disciple Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Cook on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,655 views

    What does Jesus say it means to be His disciple?

    What It Means to Be A Disciple of Jesus Mark 8:31-38 How many of you like or know someone who likes to go to cafeterias? One of my favorite cafeteria’s or buffets is Kaycee’s in Lawrenceville, GA. They have the best fried chicken! These cafeteria places are popular today because they offer a huge ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Hard Questions That Jesus Asked

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 5, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,524 views

    Life is filled with quesions, some simple, some hard. Jesus Christ asked hard questions, three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. They are: What do you see? What’s your opinion of Christ? What is worth losing your spiritual life?

    Hard Questions that Jesus Asked Mark 8:13-38 Life is filled with questions. Many require a simple yeas or no. But some questions are hard questions and require some soul searching to answer truthfully. Jesus Christ asked hard questions three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Cupped And Committed

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,076 views

    A sermon for duck-hunting season when we had several hunters visiting us, most Christian, some not.

    Cupped & Committed April 9, 2006 Scripture: Mark 8:34 He called the crowd and his disciples to himself and said to them, ‘If anyone wants to follow me, let them deny themselves, and take up their cross, and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Road Less Traveled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    1) The Disciple’s Confession (Mark 8:27-33) and 2) The Disciple’s Lifestyle (Mark 8:34-38)

    The merchant vessel, the Sun Sea slowly made its way south along the outer edge of Vancouver Island on Thursday night. It’s a small freighter packed with almost 500 smuggled migrants who had crossed the Pacific Ocean to the West Coast of Canada. Whether it is by covert border crossings, human ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Fan Or Follower - The Specifics Of Following - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,426 views

    Now that we have seen the differences between a fan and follower and see that Christ calls people to be followers, what are some of the specifics of becoming a follower of Christ? Today we want to ask, who actually can become his follower and is there an

    The Specifics of Following – Part 1 Who can follow? Anyone What is the Cost? Nothing And Everything Intro Transition slide in Easy worship Good morning. I know everyone is excited for the Bears to beat the Seahawks today. Well everyone except Billy (and a couple other Washington natives). ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Not A Fan, But A Follower

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,006 views

    An exploration of Jesus’ call to discipleship.

    “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Baeder avatar

    The Meaning Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,996 views

    Lesson one in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

    Discipleship The Meaning of Discipleship Sunday, April 11, 2010 am Reading: Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: This morning, we’re beginning a new adventure. We’re starting a new sermon series on discipleship. I’m afraid that “discipleship” is a term that most of us ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    What Shall A Man Give In Exchange For His Soul?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 31,700 views

    Shows that there is not enough wealth in the world to get one to heaven, and that Jesus Christ was the only one able to pay the price.

    What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:34-38 (vs. 37 text) Jesus Christ has asked a question that every man, woman, boy and girl of age must give an answer to. Those of us that are Christians have the answer, whether we realize it or not. Many claim that this question cannot be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Windows From History

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,050 views

    A series of stories from history illustrating Jesus’ call to carry the cross in Mark 8:434-38.

    Windows from History Mark 8:34-38 Mk 8:34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Mk 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    As we consider the risks in following Christ, we need to acknowledge that He is the Christ headed for the cross; therefore, it will cost to follow Him, but the risk is worth it, because being with Christ is the only way to live!

    A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant, but the will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily, if he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they had recently discovered uranium, gold and silver. But he chose ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Your Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    What Our cross really is

    Mini-Sermon-Moses, shepherd’s rod. This rod was not only for his protection; it was part of his life. In the culture of the Middle East in those days, a person was identified with his rod, another name for staff. For those familiar with the story of Judah and Tamar, this was the reason why ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Dangers Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    Then Jesus and his disciples set out for the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he was asking his disciples, "Who do people say I am?" They answered him, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others one of the prophets." Then he

    Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man would have to suffer a great deal and be rejected by the elders, the high priests, and the scribes. Then he would be killed, but after three days he would rise again. He was speaking about this matter quite openly. Peter took him aside and began to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Dying To Live

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,504 views

    Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

    [If you would like to receive a sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    What Is A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    This sermon is a recap of Jesus' identity and mission, and then explains what it means to follow him.

    Scripture The past few Sundays we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at the Gospel of Mark. Let’s read Mark 8:22-38: 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand and led ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed