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  • Recognition And Rewards

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,701 views

    Does God recognize and reward some Christians more than others? And if he does how can I qualify?

    Introduction How many of you work at a place where people are recognized and rewarded for a job well done? Why do you think companies make a point to recognize and reward such things as perfect attendance, production goals and length of service? Is it not true that we will try harder if we are ...read more

  • An Embarrassing Question

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 35,845 views

    You know as well as I do that keeping a secret is a tremendous burden. But it can also be an advantage, especially if you can figure out how to let people know that you know a secret without telling them the secret. Right?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The bleachers are packed with family & friends. Excitement fills the air. There are feelings of pride & accomplishment, & also of relief. Present, too, are tears of joy & tears of sadness. Faded jeans & old tennis ...read more

  • Have Salt In Yourselves

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,136 views

    Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

    I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

  • Just Let Jesus

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    We are in a spiritual fight, and we need to recognize that we have the necessary tools and forces to not give up, but to go to the last round where Jesus Christ will be the final victor, and peace, truth, and justice will prevail.

    Mark 9:38-50 “Just Let Jesus” Many of you are familiar with the blockbuster movie Rocky, in which a very muscular, physically fit, local Philadelphia guy, Rocky Balboa, fights the world’s heavy weight boxing champion Apollo Creed. In the first smash hit, Rocky fights Apollo for 15 rounds, but ...read more

  • Stumbling Block Or Salt?

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 27,335 views

    The text is for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Common Lectionary Reading for Year B, and looks at Characteristics of a Disciple as in the previous two Sundays.

    STUMBLING BLOCK OR SALT? MARK 9:38-50 --by R. David Reynolds Mark’s Gospel has been giving us excellent glimpses into the character of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. As I prayerfully considered our text this morning two points spoke most powerfully to me. Jesus warns us as His disciples ...read more

  • Don't Forget The Salt

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,251 views

    Salty things are spoken by Christ, to remind us of who we are and what we need.

    October 19, 2003 Mark 9:38-50 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not ...read more

  • What Is The Point?

    Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    Examines the main point of what appears at first glance to be just a random set of sayings by Jesus.

    October 19, 2003 What is the point? Text Mark 9:38-50 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord. This morning’s sermon is based on our Gospel reading, Mark 9:38-50. At first glance, this text appears to be just a series of short, disconnected sayings ...read more

  • Don't Put The Fire Out

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,828 views

    It is important for us to have a Christian life that is on fire for God and we must make sure we do not put out our own fire or the fire of Christian ministries outside our own tradition or the fire of the little ones.

    Once upon a time I went camping. A few of us stayed up late and talked around the campfire. From time to time one of us would add some wood to the fire so the “fire wouldn’t go out” and the camp site would remain warm, secure, and lighted. If you haven’t noticed the camp fires of the Lord’s ...read more

  • Blueprints For Purpose Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,237 views

    Sermon in the series Blueprints

    Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 3: Blueprints for Purpose Mark 9:37-41 When Christianity began there were no denominations. All believers were one! They were called by many names believers for their faith, brethren for their love, disciples for their knowledge, saints for their holiness, servants for ...read more

  • Disciple Relationships

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    This sermon explores the nature of various relationships that a follow of Christ has - both within and without.

    The Disciple’s Relationships Mark 9:38-50 Introduction: Quote: "No man is an island." Explanation: People are not designed to survive alone. They must have meaningful relationships that develop. Question: But how are those relationships used? Thesis: But in our text we learn the disciple’s ...read more

  • "You've Been Served"

    Contributed by Ferdinand Johnson on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    THIS SERMON USES CHRIST AS OUR MODEL FOR SERVING OTHERS AS WE BECOME LEADERS IN THE CHURCH.

    Improving Our Serve Mark 9:31-42 31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. 32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 33 ...read more

  • Get Over Yourself Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,203 views

    To be effective in ministry, let us not focus too much on self but rather be concern for the welfare of others.

    To be effective in ministry, we need to learn one thing – don’t take yourself too seriously. Don’t be too bothered about how people see you or treat you. Get over yourself. Don’t get stuck inside your own ego, because over time it will become your prison. It is amazing that while Jesus was ...read more

  • The Real Marks Of Greatness

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 25,749 views

    A sermon addressing what God wants us to do in our lives.

    The Real Marks of Greatness Mark 9:33-50 Lessons from the hen house Have you ever been around a farm? Something I’ve learned about chickens is that there is a definite "pecking order" to the flock. Within the flock of hens, one of them always becomes dominant. She will peck away at any hen that ...read more

  • Are You Salt?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,582 views

    A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Jesus talking aobut what kind of life a Christian needs to live

    17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Mark 9:38-50 "Are you Salt?" 38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him; for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be ...read more

  • Don't Worry About Others - Seek The Kingdom

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    A sermon for 17th Sunday After Pentecost - proper 21

    Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent you Son into our world to seek the lost and to save those who dwell in a land of darkness and despair. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, stir in us compassion ...read more