Bible Study

Sermon Mark 10:13-16 Let the Children Come to Me By Dr. Philip W. McLarty I’d like to begin the sermon this morning by recognizing the outstanding work of the Early Childhood Sub-Committee. It was the Early Childhood Sub-Committee who petitioned the Session this spring to make a special effort to include children in worship. As … Continue reading “Mark 10:13-16 Let the Children Come to Me (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 10:13-16 God Bless the Child By The Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger Several years ago, the Presbyterian Church prepared new catechisms for the instruction of both children and adults in the basics of our faith. What we had been using up till then (or NOT using, as the case generally was), had been … Continue reading “Mark 10:13-16 God Bless the Child (Leininger) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 10:17-22 Why Do You Call Me Good? By The Dr. Philip W. McLarty If you’ve study the gospels, you know that Jesus was not one to stay cloistered away in a synagogue. He went out to where the people were, spoke their language and related to their everyday lives. He walked among the … Continue reading “Mark 10:17-22 Why Do You Call Me Good? (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 10:17-31 The Opposite of Rich By Dr. Mickey Anders Flip Wilson had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters to portray was Brother Leroy. In one skit, Brother Leroy was leading services one Sunday morning. It wasn’t going very well. People weren’t very responsive. It … Continue reading “Mark 10:17-31 The Opposite of Rich (Anders) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 10:17-31 Then Who Can Be Saved? By Pastor Curtis Tilleraas There was a man who loved gold. Then he inherited a fortune. With a sense of great joy he redecorated his bedroom. He put gold parchment wallpaper up, he hung yellow curtains, and he had a golden colored rug and a yellow bedspread. … Continue reading “Mark 10:17-31 Then Who Can Be Saved? (Tilleraas) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 10:17-31 Wanted: Followers By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, AMEN. Most of us do not want to be called a follower. Corporations and congregations look for leadership qualities; young people aspire to be leaders. Obituaries usually … Continue reading “Mark 10:17-31 Wanted: Followers (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 10:17-31 You May Have to Move Something! By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker One of the advantages of being married to the same person for a long time is that you and your spouse get to establish your own comedy routines. Consider, for example, George and Mary, a couple who live in another state. … Continue reading “Mark 10:17-31 You May Have to Move Something! (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 10:35-45 What’s In It for Me? By Pastor Curtis Tilleraas During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. Their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, “Sir, … Continue reading “Mark 10:35-45 What’s In It for Me? (Tilleraas) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 10:35-45 Saying Yes Is Never Easy By Dr. Keith Wagner One day I was at WalMart and I noticed a young mother trying to contain her little boy who was riding in the shopping cart. Again and again I heard the words, “I want that, Mommy!” Each time the boys mother replied, “No, … Continue reading “Mark 10:35-45 Saying Yes Is Never Easy (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Mark 10:35-45 Servant Leadership By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Today’s gospel presents the disciples of Jesus in a bad light. Consider: James and John, who are brothers, ask Jesus for a big favor. They want the premium seats, the ones right beside Jesus, when he finally is enthroned as king. They have a strong … Continue reading “Mark 10:35-45 Servant Leadership (Hoffacker) – Bible study”