Sermons on Distinguishing Marks:

The Beginning Of The Gospel

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Dec 8, 2004

A consideration of the hope and good news contained in Mark 1:1

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God Introduction Have you ever had some news that you have been absolutely bursting to tell someone? Something good had happened and you were not able to rest until you had told somebody, perhaps it did not matter who you told, anybody ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Economics Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:41-44 about the giving and the widow

Text: Mark 12:41-44, Title: Spiritual Economics, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Church Unity #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Sermon speaks about the motivation, marks and the maintaining of church unity.

#14 6-24-07 Church Unity #2 Text; Philippians 2:3-4 I. The Motivation for Church Unity (2:1) A. The motivation most come from within B. Our relationship with Christ motivates us to unify C. The love of God motivates us to unify D. The fellowship of the Spirit motivates us to unify E. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Epiphany

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 27, 2006

Epiphany marks the manifestation of the light of God’s revelation in the Incarnation.

1) The Character of Epiphany in History Epiphany marks the manifestation of the light of God’s revelation in the Incarnation. Different manifestations of Christ’s glory and divinity were celebrated throughout history. In the past faithful saints reflected on Christ’s baptism, the miracle at Cana, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:78-79

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Life Of A Leading Disciple Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 28, 2008

Exposition of Mark 10:35-45 about discipleship and leadership

Text: Mark 10:35-45, Title: The Life of a Leading Disciple, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/13/08, PM A. Opening illustration: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. How that when they were here upon the earth the rich man had everything ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Authority Of Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

Mark presents the credentials that give Jesus Christ authority and power.

The Power and Authority of Christ The Book of Mark Mark 1:21-2:13 I. Introduction: A. Many people exercise authority and power over us today. 1. Government 2. Bosses 3. Teachers 4. Parents B. All of them have this authority and power because they have certain credentials or qualifications which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 25, 2015

An invitation to be Spirit-filled rather than just Spirit-marked.

A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local law enforcement officer walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop, "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us, today’s haircut is free." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Sola Fide - Faith Alone

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 15, 2020

This sermon was preached to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation

Title: Sola Fide – Faith Alone Scripture: Gen. 15:6; Rom. 4:1-5 Type: Series on the Reformation Where: GNBC 10-8-17 Intro: Today we will examine the next main theme of the Protestant Reformation, Sola Fide. Sola Fide means “through faith alone” and has to do with the operational agency thru ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Smyrna: Faithful In Suffering Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020

The New Testament church is marked by suffering and trusting its Lord.

If you could live anywhere you wanted, where would you live? Some of you would want to go where there is a beach. Others would go to the mountains. According to U.S. News and World Report they rank for 2020 the #1 best place to live in the U.S. is Austin, Texas! That’s hard to accept for an OU ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Make Belief Christians

Contributed by John White on Sep 7, 2018

An analysis of characteristics that may mark those who are not true believers.

MAKE BELIEF CHRISTIANS Matt. 11:15-19 "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Rock (A Daddy's Faith)

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jun 16, 2013

A Father's Day message from the story of Jairus in Mark 5

Like a Rock Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman Mark 5 21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Heart Disease

Contributed by Gary Kins on Mar 2, 2016

Mark 3:1-6 - Kardio-skelosis angers the Lord

Call To Worship -- Mark 16:14-16 Scripture Reading -- Ephesians 4:14-24 Heart Disease - Mark 3:1-6 Mark 3:1 He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered. 2 They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 He said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Champion Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 12 and 13

Mark 1: 12 – 13 Our Champion 12 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. 13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. By most historians’ findings, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

All Things Made Right Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 14 and 15

Mark 1: 14 – 15 All Things Made Right 14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Let me ask you a question, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tell Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 28, 2020

Just tell the Lord about it Mark 1:29-31

The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law was a seemingly insignificant miracle in a day of many miracles nevertheless, the three synoptic evangelists deemed it important enough to record. In Matt. 8:14-15 it said “And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29

Denomination: Baptist