Sermons on Marcos 2:15:

A Church Full Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Spreading The Cure?

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Jun 12, 2002

Christ has given us the opportunity to administer a life saving cure to a terminal virus; are we spreading the cure? Either we do or do not.

The Present Situation: Imagine for a moment that you are a physician; not just any physician but one of the foremost in all of medical history. Through some of your research you stumble upon a previously undiscovered virus. After further study you find out that this virus has infected 100% of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

See The Mission Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 27, 2004

There are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Jesus will never call us to do something He hasn’t already done. We must Follow Him in faithful obedience.

Intro. Last week we started a new journey into the book of Mark. I shared with you that there are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Last week we took a look at catching Jesus’ dream. Yet, not just a dream, but a reality. It was “Come follow me and I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Boss Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 26, 2004

How much of what you think do and say is under your control - and should it? Learn how Jesus can take control of more of your life.

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Who’s The Boss? Mark 2:1-27 Pastor Tom Fuller The story of Saddam Hussein and his rule of the Iraqi people is fascinating. In my mind, the defiant ruler’s power didn’t come to an end in March of 2003 when American troops rolled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pick Up Your Mat

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 12, 2013

“anyone who has faith in me will do what I am doing, he will do even greater things cause I will go to the Father.

“Pick up your mat” Allan H. Kircher Sermon for Love House Ministries 2nd chapter of Mark, verses 1-12. • The house was filled • It was filled/anticipation of hearing/good news/gospel. • Almost 2000 years ago Jesus filled the house • A house in Capernaum. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Scandalous

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Do you really want to be like the Jesus who spent His life touching the lepers, going to the parties held by the sinners, letting His feet be anointed by the prostitute who washed them with her tears and dried them with her hair and kissed them with her l

Scandalous January 11, 2008 Mark 2:13-17 Intro: A friend of mine began his ministry quite well. He had some good early successes. He was a really strong teacher – he had a way of bringing the Bible to life, explaining it in fresh ways, which people could relate to. Maybe you’ve experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus--Why Did He Come? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 30, 2010

In this sermon we see that the main reason Jesus came was to rescue sinners.

Scripture Today is the third week of a ten-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If We Aren't Growing... We Are Dying Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

In a small youth group, there are 3 keys to growth... My Friends are essential

A few weeks ago we started talking about how to grow our youth group. This week I was reading a book. And the youth pastor that wrote the introduction was talking about how he went to 2 youth groups as a teenager. The first one had only 1 couch. They had 3 or 4 teens that came. And outreach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes In

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

How do you meet Jesus while in service to Him??

When Jesus Comes in Mark 2:1-2:15 When we come together in this house, we are coming together to meet with Jesus. At least I hope that’s why we come. If Jesus ain’t here, then I wouldn’t want to come...... We come here to hear his word. We come here to feel his spirit. We come here to gain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To Follow Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 6, 2007

This sermon is from a series called "Follow the Leader" that traces the topic of discipleship through the Gospel of Mark.

THE CALL TO FOLLOW (2) Follow The Leader – 2 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be continuing our series tracing the topic of following Jesus throughout the Gospel of Mark. Last week we looked at the calling of Peter and Andrew, James and John to be disciples of Christ. This week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

The Call Of Matthew

Contributed by James May on May 16, 2007

What did Jesus see in you when he called you? He saw something in Matthew that we probably couldn’t see. Are there some "Matthew’s" around us that Jesus wants us to bring to him?

The Call of Matthew By Pastor Jim May Mark 2:13-17, "And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Engagement Or Exclusion?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2006

This is a look at our outreach as a Church and as individuals. Its a call to relavent engagement.

Engagement or Exclusion? Mark 2.13-17 We see here the beginings of conflict with the Pharisees. It is an underlying theme set right through the gospel; Between the Pharisees and Jesus over the character of God and forgiveness. The four stories that follow continue this theme: Eating with tax ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Relational Evangelism Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

In the gospels one of the most fascinating aspects are the stories of the lives that were dramatically changed by the power of Christ. Men and women were touched by Christ so deeply that they literally left all and followed Christ. Matthew did what I wish

The Gospel of Mark #5 – “Relational Evangelism” Mark 2:13-17 Intro – 1. What do you think of when I mention the word evangelism? Perhaps, one of the following: 2. VIDEO – The Skit Guys, “The Skinny on Evangelism”… 3. Lost people matter to God, & ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Calling Of Levi

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) to follow him! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Many of you know I have been taking school assemblies all week • At Perin’s School in Alresford, Hants UK. • It’s been great to have between 200 and 300 young people in the sports hall; • And to give them a Christian perspective on a particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

A Breathtaking Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2011

Jesus loves the nobodies of the world. And Levi was one of them. Detested, dishonest and despised Levi, Jesus loved him and welcomed him into the kingdom of God.

Mark 2:13-17; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 5:27-32 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught (äéäÜóêù – to teach, impart instruction) them. As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office (tax station on trade route or place for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist