10 sermons preach from Mark 8 — 9 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"”
“In Mark 8 a large crowd gathered around him (a large crowd is mentioned).”
Ken Furlough preaches from Mark 5 showing that Jesus brings deliverance and then sends the delivered as messengers; the sermon includes multiple personal testimonies and a call for believers to share their transformed lives as seeds of the gospel.
“Reference to Jesus feeding the 5,000 (or 4,000) and the disciples having seven loaves, indicating the feeding miracle.”
A Bible-study conversation on Mark 8 that frames the chapter as a relaunch of the Eden project: Jesus as the second Adam calling believers to restore God's rule on earth through self-sacrificial service, justice, and generous stewardship — living now as a foretaste of the new creation.
“Jesus heals a blind man (spits, lays hands); the man says, “I see men as trees walking,” then is fully restored (Mark 8:22–26).”
A Bible study exploring the biblical symbolism of trees—especially the tree of life in the midst of the garden—and how Jesus is pictured as the giving, life-giving 'tree' from Genesis through Revelation, with practical application for spiritual insight, evangelism, and discipleship.
“We'll go back to chapter 8 verse 30 and then we'll read all the way up through chapter 9 verse 13.”
A Bible study on Mark 9 teaching that believers carry the kingdom within and therefore should live without ‘ifs’—doubt or qualification—relying on faith, prayer, and obedience. The sermon examines the transfiguration, the role of Moses and Elijah, the disciples' failures, the healing of a demonized boy, and practical calls to humility, repentance, and radical obedience.
“Mark 8:30-32 — Jesus warned them to keep it quiet after Peter confessed, 'You're the Christ, the son of the living God,' and then Jesus foretold his suffering, death, and resurrection.”
A Bible study on Mark 9 teaching that believers carry the kingdom within and therefore should live without ‘ifs’—doubt or qualification—relying on faith, prayer, and obedience. The sermon examines the transfiguration, the role of Moses and Elijah, the disciples' failures, the healing of a demonized boy, and practical calls to humility, repentance, and radical obedience.
“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead; don't run from suffering, embrace it, follow me.”
A Bible study on Mark 9 teaching that believers carry the kingdom within and therefore should live without ‘ifs’—doubt or qualification—relying on faith, prayer, and obedience. The sermon examines the transfiguration, the role of Moses and Elijah, the disciples' failures, the healing of a demonized boy, and practical calls to humility, repentance, and radical obedience.
“Deny yourself. Carry your cross. And follow me.”
A Bible study on Jesus' declaration "I am the way, the truth, and the life," emphasizing that salvation is found only in Christ. The sermon explains the narrow gate and difficult path to eternal life, calls believers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus, and outlines the gospel process: repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit. It includes pastoral exhortation to prioritize God over traditions and family loyalties and a call to pray and evangelize for those whose hearts are closed.
“Mark 8:34-38 — Jesus called the crowd and said anyone who intends to come with him must let him lead, urging self‑sacrifice over self‑promotion.”
A Bible study on Mark 9 teaching that believers carry the kingdom within and therefore should live without ‘ifs’—doubt or qualification—relying on faith, prayer, and obedience. The sermon examines the transfiguration, the role of Moses and Elijah, the disciples' failures, the healing of a demonized boy, and practical calls to humility, repentance, and radical obedience.
“Reading from The Message, verses 34–37: 'Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead... What could you ever trade for your soul?'”
A Bible-study conversation on Mark 8 that frames the chapter as a relaunch of the Eden project: Jesus as the second Adam calling believers to restore God's rule on earth through self-sacrificial service, justice, and generous stewardship — living now as a foretaste of the new creation.
“Jesus says to 'pick up your cross' and that you must lose your life to find it (call to self-sacrifice and losing your life).”
A Bible-study conversation on Mark 8 that frames the chapter as a relaunch of the Eden project: Jesus as the second Adam calling believers to restore God's rule on earth through self-sacrificial service, justice, and generous stewardship — living now as a foretaste of the new creation.
“Lose your life for my sake and the gospel... because the Bible says if you lose your life, you'll find it.”
Pastor encourages believers to respond to God's Word with simple, childlike agreement — “OK” — and to act in faith: give, touch Jesus for healing, persevere, and be willing to surrender possessions or relationships for the sake of the Kingdom. The service includes worship, announcements, testimony on healing, teaching about faith, obedience, sacrifice, communion, and a time of ministry for strength.
Charles Spurgeon
Many men have been made bankrupts through inattention to their books. No man ever loses anything by counting the cost, knowing his own expenditure, and keeping his debtor and creditor pretty closely up; but many men have been ruined by attempts which have been suggested by…
Read the full text“For what does it profit you if you gain everything... but lose your own soul?”
Bishop Smith preached on the importance of the soul, calling believers to a serious, intentional faith rooted in prayer, obedience, and stewardship. Using Jesus' confrontation with Peter and His agony in Gethsemane as the centerpiece, he warned about Satan's deception and spiritual forces, urged consistent giving and service, invited participation in church events and leadership, and closed with an urgent call to salvation and a personal Gethsemane experience of prayer and surrender.
“"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"”
Homegoing service for Patrick Alexander Small: Psalm reading, musical tributes, family memories, pastoral messages emphasizing resurrection, preparation for death, and a call to salvation.
“Mark talks about it where you can gain this whole world and lose your soul.”
A Deeper Church LA Sunday message teaching from Abraham (Genesis 15) on having 'vision for more' and practical steps to unlock the next season: expand exposure, elevate perspective, and exercise faith—paired with worship, community celebration (graduates), calls to give, and invitations for salvation and church membership.
“"If you'll be ashamed of me before men, I'll be ashamed of you before my Father in heaven."”
A Bible study on Mark 9 teaching that believers carry the kingdom within and therefore should live without ‘ifs’—doubt or qualification—relying on faith, prayer, and obedience. The sermon examines the transfiguration, the role of Moses and Elijah, the disciples' failures, the healing of a demonized boy, and practical calls to humility, repentance, and radical obedience.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.