Sermons by Don Buchanan (Page 3)
Sermon on Mark 11:12-33: The Authority of Jesus – Temple, Tree and Truth
Alright, the Scripture is on the opposite page, so I encourage you to turn over there. And I’ll read for us Mark 11, verses 12-33. This is God’s Holy Word. Mark 11, verses 12-33. On the following day, when they came to Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was…
Sermon on Mark 10:35-52: Two Audacious Requests
This is Mark chapter 10 verses 35 through 52. This is God’s holy word. And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you. And he said to them, What do you want me to do for you? And they said to him, Grant us to sit one at your right hand and one at your left in your glory. Jesus…
Sermon on Mark 10:17-21: The Rich Young Ruler
Scripture is Mark 10, verses 17 through 31. This is God’s holy word. As he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said to him, why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments, do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do…
Sermon on Mark 10:1-16: Of Such Is the Kingdom of God
Okay, see I’m very technologically challenged here. Our scripture today is Mark 10 verses 1 through 16. It’s written for you there, so follow as I read along here. This is God’s holy word. And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan. And crowds gathered to him again. And again, as was his custom, he taught them. And Pharisees came up, and in order to test him, asked, Is it lawful for a…
Sermon on Mark 8:27-38: Who Am I?
So look across the page and you’ll see the Scripture for today. Mark 8, verses 27-38. This is God’s Holy Word. And Jesus went on with His disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way He asked His disciples, Who do people say that I am? And they told him, John the Baptist. And others say, Elijah. And others, one of the prophets. And he asked them, but who do you say that I am? Peter answered…
Sermon on Mark 8:9-26: Some Things Are Missing
Now look across the page and you’ll see our scripture for today. We’re in the book of Mark, of course, and today reading verses 9 through 26. Mark 8, 9 through 26. This is God’s holy word. And there were about 4,000 people, and He sent them away, And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha. The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from…
Sermon on Mark 7:24-37: He Could Not Be Hidden
So we’re reading Mark chapter 7 verses 24 through 37. This is God’s holy word. And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know, yet he could not be hidden. But immediately a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit heard of him and came and fell down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, a Syrophoenician by birth,…
Sermon on Mark 7:1-7: The Tradition of the Elders
The scripture is on the opposite page, so I invite you to turn your eyes over there. And we will read Mark chapter 7, verses 1 through 7. This is God’s holy word. Now when the Pharisees gathered to him with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their…
Sermon on Mark 6:44-53: Jesus on Land and Sea
So across the page from the hymn is our scripture, Mark 6 verses 44 through 53. Hear then God’s holy word. And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men. Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out on…
Sermon on Mark 6:34-44: Feeding the Five Thousand
Our scripture is printed also on the opposite page from the hymn, from Mark chapter 6, verses 34 through 44. Then give this attention, it is God’s word to us. Mark 6, 34, when He went ashore, He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things. And when it grew late, His disciples came to Him and said, This is a desolate…
Sermon on Mark 6:14-29: Herod, Herodias, and John
This is the scripture that goes with today’s sermon. Mark 6, 14 to 29. King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him. But others said, he is Elijah. And others said, he’s a prophet like one of the prophets of old. But when Herod heard it, he said, John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.…