Sermons on Mark 1:21-2:12: showing 1-15 of 890

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

Maturity In Demonstrating Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

THE IMPORTANCE OF MATURITY IN DEMONSTRATING TRUTH TO NON-CHRISTIANS Maturity can be demonstrated in a variety of ways.

THE IMPORTANCE OF MATURITY IN DEMONSTRATING TRUTH TO NON-CHRISTIANS Maturity can be demonstrated in a variety of ways. Usually, maturity is seen in people of supreme focus on their purpose, regardless of distractions. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, who led his country out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Spiritual Stretcher Bearer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1). We can bring people to Christ without committees but not without sheer determination.

1). We can bring people to Christ without committees but not without sheer determination. It may take years and numerous attempts but resolute determination will eventually accomplish the will of God. 2). We can bring people to Christ by all kinds of mean as long as we are willing to innovate. Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

If I am going to do battle for peace and justice, I need appropriate equipping -- sometimes for hard work, sometimes for self-defense, and always for a teachable spirit.

There may be some things of which it can be said that one size fits all, but shoes are not among them. Shoes are very personal, and when they’re wrong, they’re wrong. If they hurt, they hurt. With some things, you can make do with the wrong size – a belt that’s too long, pants that are a bit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Are You Ready To Walk

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 11, 2000

In addition to Christ, the church needs the faith and action of seekers in order to overcome its obstacles.

"Are You Ready To Walk" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Someone once said that ‘nothing gives you quite the thrill of treading in the darkness on a step that is not there.’ Often in this life, we must walk upon steps with the uncertainty of their support. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Extreme Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2001

A focus on faith and healing. And, just why did Jesus tell the paralytic his sins were forgiven?

OPEN: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. "Boys," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Meets The Greatest Human Need Series

Contributed by John Davis on Mar 26, 2001

This sermon is based on the story of the healing of the paralytic and focused on how Jesus probes and meets the deeper need of forgiveness.

Jesus Meets the Greatest Human Need Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Germain Brown on Mar 29, 2001

"Why doesn’t anything change in my home?"

MARK CHAPTER 2 Allelujah, how many servants do we have in the house today? I said, “How many servants do we have in the house today?” All right, sit down! Ha, now let’s get started. We’re going to see how many servants we do have in the house. Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Antidote To Busyness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we escape the "busyness" trap?

How many of you would say that you are busy? We almost feel obligated to stay busy, don’t we? If you meet someone at the grocery store or run into them at McDonald’s, and you ask them how they’re doing, almost invariably they’ll tell you how busy they are and start rattling off a list of activities ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Help A Brother Out

Contributed by Rodney Mason on May 15, 2001

A sermon that speaks on the importance of helping those in need.

Where do you go when you need help? To the doctor, to the lawyer, or maybe to a social service? All these places are fine if you have a need that they can meet. But would do you do when the person hurting is not you, you still try to get them to someone who can help. We see the call that God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Of Four Friends

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 1, 2000

Sermon on Mark 2:1-12

“FAITH OF FOUR FRIENDS” or “HOW TO BRING PEOPLE TO CHRIST” MARK 2:1-12 There was once the small rural church. Now the church wad very small. So small that the pastor had to double up as the local barber to make ends meet. There happened to be a man in this small community who had invested ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Who Will Bear The Stretcher?

Contributed by Don Austin on Dec 30, 2000

Disciplship

Who will bear the Stretcher? Matthew 9:1-8 / Mark 2:1-12 We see from time to time somebody on a gurney being taken from either one place in a hospital to another, or we see them being took from their homes to the hospital. When we see this, there is a sort of sympathy or we feel a bit sorry for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist