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Following Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007

based on 28 ratings

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Why are there so many divisions (denomitaions) among God’s people. Why can’t we get along? Aseemingly minor event in the life of our Lord will help us to better understand how things got the way they are—and what we can do to fix them.

by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 3 Following Jesus Alone Have you ever stopped to count all the churches in your town? Take a leisurely drive through Any Town, U.S.A. and try counting all the church buildings you see—you’ll probably run out of fingers and toes. Let your fingers walk through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Wanna' Bet?

Contributed by James May on May 20, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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Most Christians hate gambling and all the evil it brings upon mankind but what about the serious gambling that many do with their soul?

Wanna’ Bet? By Pastor Jim May Gambling is big business in America today. Right now, in the city of Baton Rouge, there is another large casino and resort that is trying to make the people of the area believe that the end justifies the means. A gambling conglomerate by the name of Pinnacle is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excising Erroneous Entaglements Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 21, 2007

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Jesus speaks some strange words about cutting off a hand, a foot and rmeoving an eye just to follow Him. Did He really maen it or was He telling us about how best to serve Him? The latter is the true answer.

MARK 9:38-50 EXCISING ERRONEOUS ENTANGLEMENTS I. EXTERNALS: * A. Energy. B. Entertainment. C. Enticement. II. EXPECTATIONS: ** A. Exhaustive. B. Exclusive. C. Edifying. III. EFFECTS: *** A. Existentiality. B. Eternally. C. Evolving. Jesus gives some strong words and lessons in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Methodist

A Place No One Wants To Go

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 5, 2006

based on 114 ratings

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There are many places in this world that I would like to go to. I would love to go to USA to visit my friends... But I missed this opportunity because the embassy denied my application....But, there is one place where no one wants to go...

A PLACE NO ONE WANTS TO GO Mark 9:43-48 There are many places in this world that I would like to go to. I would love to go to USA to visit my friends. My brother offered me to visit him in the USA 3 years ago and he will shoulder all my expenses but I missed this opportunity because the embassy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenging "Me First" Christianity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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A look at a couple of the sayings of Jesus that go against the grain of our natural human desire to “look out for number one”.

August 27, 2006 Dakota Community Church Challenging “Me First” Christianity Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Mennonite

How Do You Spell G-R-E-A-T?

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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A message on greatness learned from one of the disciples of Jesus.

Mark 9:30-37 “How Do You Spell G-R-E-A-T?” 1. [Someone else reads text]. (Preached as the “other” disciple) Hello. Good morning. I’ve been asked to speak to you today on a very important topic; the topic of greatness. You see, I’m one of the disciples there when the events you heard today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Holiness

The Greatest

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006

based on 40 ratings

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If we want to be the greatest disciple, greatness will not be found as the world defines it, but in servanthood and in embracing the least of God’s children.

Sports fans will know that Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. Ali himself used to tell everyone “I am the greatest,” but not everyone agreed, especially when he was younger. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mark Gives Us A Mirror To Evaluate Our Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 23, 2006

based on 25 ratings

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A sermon for the 16th Sunday After Pentecost, Series B, Proper 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 20) September 24, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for coming among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave his life to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

God And Children

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 24, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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In contrast to the ambition to acquire the applause and approval of men, Jesus turns his disciples toward the powerless -- toward children -- as exemplars of Himself, His Father, and the ones his disciples should seek to serve.

Psalm 54, Wisdom 1:16 - 2:22, James 3:16-4:6, Mark 9:30-37 Apostles, Christians, and Children Sometimes, the disciples of Jesus don’t come off very well in the gospels, and today’s Gospel lesson is one of those times. Jesus tells them again, as he is doing more and more often at this point in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Is This The Time?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 24, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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A sermon about greed, materialism and the Prosperity Gospel.

Time magazine’s cover story this month was entitled, “Does God Want You to Be Rich?” The header said, “A growing number of Protestant evangelicals raise a joyful Yes!” The article opens with the story of George Adams, a man from Ohio who had lost his factory job. His reaction to the job loss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Hidden World Of Service

Contributed by Michael Trask on Sep 25, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The contrast couldn’t be more stark. Jesus describes his ultimate act of service while the disciples argue over which of them will be the greatest! This sermon stealthily plunges the listener into this contrast; then pulls them out on the right side.

My dear friends in Christ, I want to tell you about something that I didn’t really begin to figure out until I was about 24. Many of you figured it out long before you reached that age; some of you have not figured it out yet. But when someone finally does learn it, and it begins to sink ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Salt?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 25, 2006

based on 45 ratings

| 17,618 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

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Creation By God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 25, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,463 views

A message about coming to terms with the way God made us. Getting over the world’s ideals and false standards.

Dakota Community Church September 17, 2006 100% Sunday Creation by God Coming to terms with the way God made us. Two weeks ago when Pastor Chris preached I thought it was maybe the best message I have ever heard him preach. What made it so powerful? It was genuine. It was honest, he became ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Growing In The Right Direction

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,751 views

Jesus talks about growing in stature, but he is not talking about height. He is talking about growing in servanthood.

Growing in the Right Direction Mark 9:30-37 September 24, 2006 Depending on whom you talk to and who does the measuring, there is any number of different ways to measure a human being. If we wanted to get into an existential discussion of humanity, we would probably remember these famous maxims. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

On The Road With Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2006

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Jesus taught the disciples but they did not always understand! This short homily encourages listeners to ask questions; it also reminds us that God knows about everything we do; and that is both comforting and challenging.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin! Of course, it is always likely that God’s word will make us uncomfortable! When we turn to God’s word, seeking the voice of God, there is always plenty to hear; and this short Bible event is packed full of God’s wisdom, and God’s call to us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

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