Sermons on Mark 1:17-22:

Follow Me

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 26, 2003

A command that Jesus has given to the world. It was hard to do then and just as hard today, but we must Follow Him!

Follow Me #1 A.1 MARK 1:1 20 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,"Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way; 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness,’Make ready the way of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Jesus

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jun 28, 2003

Are you following Jesus? Do you know how? Would you follow Him if you could? You can! If you will follow as the Word of God teaches you to, and then you will be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title "Following Jesus" By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby Read with me from the book of Mark 1:16-20, and you will see from where we get out title to this message today. "Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 15, 2003

Jesus, in picking His disciples, shows us what following Him is all about. Series on Mark

MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN Mark 1:16-20 INTRO: The Plan Hernando Cortes had a plan. He wanted to lead an expedition into Mexico to capture its vast treasures. When he told the Spanish governor his strategy, the governor got so excited that he gave him 11 ships and 700 men. Little did the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are The People Amazed? Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 21, 2003

Is the work of Jesus in your life one of authority and power that will amaze people? Series on Mark

ARE PEOPLE REALLY AMAZED? Mark 1:21-28 INTRO: When Linda and I were in college we attended a service where there was a Christian Illusionist. That morning he carried with him a Chicago Tribune newspaper. It was very thick. He then was blindfolded and turned his back on the congregation. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2001

Check your lures.

The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable Bob was a fisherman. He was a great fisherman. He lived, ate, and breathed fishing. He told everybody about his love for fishing and tried to get everyone involved in fishing. Some tried it and some only listened, but nothing deterred Bob from his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Oct 18, 2000

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father.

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father. INTERPRETATION: Jesus’ authority is demonstrated: 1) In His teaching (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Foolishness Or Wisdom?

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2001

April Fool’s Day sermon. Is it foolish or wise to become a follower of Jesus. It’s the wisest decision in the world.

It was a sunny morning on the sea of Galilee. The team of fishermen were about their usual business. Some were throwing their nets out into the lake to try to catch a few more fish before the day got too hot. A couple of others were sitting in their boats carrying out the daily chore of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Strange Christmas Passage

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Nov 19, 2002

An advent sermon on repentance

A Strange Christmas Passage I wasn’t sure whether I should come here today, after all, how could I come and preach at a Church in a denomination that seems to have got their lectionary passage wrong. Here we are in the second Sunday of advent, only two more Sundays before Christmas day, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Famous One

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 19, 2002

There have been alot of famous people throughout the history of mankind but, Jesus Christ is the true "Famous One".

The Famous One 10-20-02 Mark 1:21-28 21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And there was in their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2003

First in a series about Fishing for Men! (Adapted from Standard Publishing 1998 Vacation Bible School "Hooked on Jesus")

Sermon for 4/19/98 Fishers of Men Introduction: A. Clarence Darrow, the great criminal lawyer of another day, had among his friends a young minister. This seems strange, because, as you remember, Darrow was usually thought of as an atheist, infidel, agnostic or what have you. They were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Teaching

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Christ comes with teaching authority and calls for holiness.

A New Teaching Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37 Boiling a frog by slowly turning up the heat Reality Check #1: There Is A Pervasiveness About Life From the Latin word pervado, which means "to penetrate" Matthew 16:6 "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Holiness

The Dog You Feed

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

With forces struggling for our attention, the dog you feed will always win.

The dog you feed Mark 1:21-28 EXTERNAL FORCES You see it whenever two powerhouses meet in a sports contest. Two unbeaten university football teams meet in a championship. As a matter of fact I seem to remember an epic game between Notre Dame and Georgia Tech…Wow what a game. Who won that one? Or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Going Out To Bring Them In

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

The followers of Jesus are called to go to the world with the hope of Jesus Christ.

Going Out To Bring Them In Mark 1:14-20 Along time ago in a land far away there was a church. The church had been founded by a handful of men and women who wanted nothing more out of life than to make a difference in their community for the Kingdom of God. They had read the Word of God and been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking The Steps We Watch Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

3 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. It’s fine to watch where you are walking but in walking the Jesus walk we must not be afraid of taking the steps He lays out before us! Remember it is Jesus who is leading!!

TAKING THE STEPS WE WATCH Mark 1:16-38 Read at beginning of service Mark 1:16-38 (NIV) 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-38

Denomination: Pentecostal