Sermons on Capernaum:

Crowded?

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

A careful study of Mark chapter Three

3:7-9 Once again the crowds became a problem to Christ. Some came to see the miracles rather than to hear the word. Some came because of their need for healing. Some came just to see what all the hubbub was about. In the 1960’s a campy television of Batman came along. In a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Hot And Cold Treatment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues.

The Hot and Cold Treatment (Luke 4:14-30) Question: Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? I. Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues 1. In His own province, but outside of His hometown, Jesus was well received... (1) after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does Hell Exist?

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 3, 2001

This doctrine seems to be in limbo in recent times. What did Jesus teach?

DOES HELL EXIST? VARIOUS PASSAGES (REVELATION 14:1-20) INTRODUCTION In today’s world, it might be difficult to find people who believe in Hell. There are several reasons, I think, why people do not want to believe in Hell. First, they feel that Hell is barbaric and an ancient idea. Hell ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Wants Some Bread 1: Work Series

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 17, 2009

Part one of a three part series on the four images of relationship that Jesus shares with us in John 6

INTRO: This event happened just after Jesus fed the 5,000 with the five loaves & two fish. • That evening, Jesus sent His disciples across the Sea of Galilee while He dismissed the people. Later in the night, He comes to them walking on the water. • Now many in the crowd have come to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Methodist

Discouraged, Not Defeated

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 25, 2010

How to keep discouragement from becoming defeat.

Discouraged, Not Defeated It is easy to become discouraged. Our world situation - Economy, war, terrorism, unemployment, mortgage crisis, crime. Our personal situation - Family problems, employment problems, physical problems. Our church life - Christians fall away, harsh words, disappointment, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010

Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Unclean Spirit

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

The scary truth is, there are only two spirits that controls a man – God’s Holy Spirit or Satan’s unclean spirit. Friend, which spirit is in control over you?

Intro: One quiet Sabbath day Jesus entered the synagogue at Capernaum to declare His Father’s will. Notice that where the Lord does a good work, there is also the devil seeking to resist it. In our text, Jesus comes face to face with a man with an unclean spirit. It is a day of grace and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27, Luke 8:49-56

Denomination: *other

Momentum Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 18, 2012

Jesus' power has no boundaries. The kingdom has come.

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2012 Mark 1:29-39 “Momentum” INTRODUCTION Some people think that the Kingdom of God will come when Jesus returns—when he comes as King of kings and Lord of lords. These people are waiting for the kingdom. Other people believe that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Up Close And Personal Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 18, 2012

Jesus has the will and the power to transform a person's life and make all things new

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2012 Mark 1:29-39 “Momentum” INTRODUCTION Some people think that the Kingdom of God will come when Jesus returns—when he comes as King of kings and Lord of lords. These people are waiting for the kingdom. Other people believe that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Amazing Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 28, 2012

The sermon allows one to grasp the amazing miracles Jesus does as a result of ones faith. That is amazing.

The Amazing Jesus Mark 5:21-43 1. The Amazing Jesus is what they called him in the gospel of Mark A. After Jesus taught at Capernaum they said B. "The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law" (1:22). C. "The people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible Teaches By Word-Plays Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2012

There are many forms of the Word of God, by which God teaches us of His intention to bring us into eternal union with Jesus, the Bridegroom.

Monday of 14th Week in Course Verbum Domini The Word of God is changeless. First, the content of the Word of God is always the same–Love poured out for human beings, for us all. Second, the person of the Word of God is always the same, Jesus Christ, the enfleshment of the Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Beatitudes - You’re Blessed !

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 4, 2017

Each Beatitudes is a proverb-like saying, cryptic, precise, and full of meaning which isn't always crystal clear and using the NRSV and the Message for 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven' reveals the importance of GRACE.

The Beatitudes - You’re Blessed (NRSV vs The Message) - Matt 5:3 Todays gospel for All saints day is known as the “Beatitudes” and is one of the best known and loved verses of the Gospel. It forms the beginning of what has come to be known as the “Sermon on the Mount” Jesus saw the crowds ...read more

Jesus Loving Locally... Reaching Globally Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 7, 2018

As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the International/Global heart of Jesus. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world…”

Luke 4:43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. INTRODUCTION: • As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:43, Luke 4:38-41, Romans 12:19, James 4:7, Luke 4:35, Hebrews 11:6, John 15:13, John 3:16, Matthew 24:14, Luke 4:31-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Holy One Of God

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2018

Another look at the authority of Jesus and the authority of Holy Scripture

Weekend Message/Devotion January 28, 2018 Reading: Mark 1:21-28 The Holy One of God We don’t get very far in this reading until we are met with Jesus;’ encounter with a demon possessed man in the synagogue, there in Capernaum, right along with all the worshippers. Jesus was there teaching. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Gladsome Light Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2019

The message of Christ is the only one that makes sense for the healing of our world in any age, but it’s not an easy one to hear and obey.

Tuesday of the 15th Week in Course 2019 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Saint Athenogenes Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, which commemorates the appearance of the Mother of Jesus to St. Simon Stock, an early Carmelite leader, and his reception of the Brown Scapular from her hands. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24, Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Catholic