Sermons on Marcos 13:33:

Alerta Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

Alerta

En las páginas del evangelio de hoy, Jesús asume el papel de un sabio consejero, infundiendo sabiduría y motivación a sus seguidores mientras contempla una partida inminente de duración incierta. Su consejo gira en torno al imperativo de la vigilancia espiritual : un ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:31-37

Denomination: Other

Alerto Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

Alerto

Sa mga pahina ng ebanghelyo ngayon, ginampanan ni Jesus ang papel ng isang matalinong tagapayo, na nagtanim ng karunungan at pagganyak sa kanyang mga tagasunod habang pinag-iisipan niya ang nalalapit na pag-alis ng hindi tiyak na tagal. Ang kanyang payo ay umiikot sa pangangailangan ng espirituwal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:31-37

Denomination: Other

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2023

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year B

December 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 13:24-37 Are We There Yet? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Are we there yet?” On long, family road trips, this is the constant children’s chorus. Are we there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"Ready Or Not… Here I Come!" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of Advent Teaching sheet at the end of the text

“Ready or Not… Here I Come!" Mark 13:32-37 First Sunday of Advent Mark 13:32-37 “32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, Ephesians 5:13-16, Revelation 21:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Perspectives For The New Year (And For Every Year)

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2023

It is critical to have a godly view of time and life in order to live a life pleasing to God. As the new year begins, it is a good time to renew and refocus our minds in the Lord.

A. Happy New Year!! Welcome to 20-23! B. Let’s start with a little New Year’s humor: 1. What do cows say on Jan. 1? "Happy Moo Year!" 2. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. 3. What new year’s resolution should a basketball player never make? To ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Ephesians 5:15-16, John 9:4, Mark 13:32-33, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Hope

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 5, 2023

Optimism is an assessment. Hope is an act.

A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?" 1 Advent is not a penitential season; it’s a period of devout and expectant delight, yet we intuitively understand that it is not possible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Living With Expectant Hope

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025

This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

“Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay Awake !

Contributed by Angelos Y. Pomevo on Dec 3, 2024

You are a Doorkeeper, a Guardians of Faith and you have the responsibility to protect and preserve the Faith, ensuring that it is passed down to future generations. Therefore Be Alert! Watch ! and Pray !!

Opening… On the 22nd of October 1844, a certain man named William Miller predicted that Jesus would return to earth. His congregation and thousands of people were expecting Jesus on that date. Unfortunately, Jesus Christ never came. In 1914, the Founder of the Jehovah’s Witness predicted Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Don't Be Side Tracked

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 16, 2024

We are called not to speculate on when the Second Coming will occur. We are called to keep our eye on the ball and preach the Gospel to all nations and not to be star gazing

SERMON: Mk 13:1-37 Advent is the time when we look forward to Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem. So is it not a little strange that the readings for the second Sunday before Advent, should be about Jesus’ second coming – a date in the future rather than to the events leading up his birth in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Anglican

A Call To Watchfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

This call to watchfulness is urgent in our present age of distractions, temptations, and spiritual deception. Without alertness, believers can easily drift into complacency, lose focus, or become overwhelmed by the cares of life.

A CALL TO WATCHFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 13:33-37 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:42-44, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 16:15 INTRODUCTION: The Bible repeatedly warns believers to be watchful and alert as the end times approach. Jesus, in His Olivet Discourse, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Watch For Christ’s Return - Mark 13:32-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2024

Jesus told us to keep watch for his coming, but what does that mean? Were you keeping watch yesterday?

Mark 13:32 “But concerning that day or hour, no one knows. Not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Keep watch! Stay alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:29-33

No One Knows Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon explores the mystery of Christ's return, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant, recognizing the signs of the times, and living boldly in faith while sharing the gospel with others.

We all like to know what’s going on don’t we? And it’s difficult sometimes to admit that you don’t have the answers, or the insight, or the knowledge to apply to one situation or another. Maybe this is the motive behind our fascination with and endless speculation over the “end of days?” Maybe we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Christ's Return, Faithful Vigilance, Gospel Sharing

Awake To The Hope Of Advent: The Coming Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 27, 2025

In Mark 13:24-37 through Jesus we are encouraged in three ways to 1) Anticipate an Awesome Arrival (Mark 13:24–27), be 2) Attune to the Assurance (Mark 13:28–31), and 3) Awaken to Active Anticipation (Mark 13:32–37).

Mark 13:24–37. 24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Other

No One Knows Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 30, 2023

We don't know when Jesus will come back, so we need to stay alert and ready. We should live confidently and share the gospel with others while we wait for His return.

What's your favorite mystery movie or book? (Spend a few minutes going around the room and calling on students who have a movie or book and ask them why they like it so much. If you have time, talk about your favorite mystery movie and why you love it.) Let's talk about a real-life mystery. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Second Coming, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Readiness, Eternal Life

Stir Up Your Power And Come! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon emphasizes finding hope and cheerfulness in desperate times through faith and understanding of God's powerful and gracious words in the Bible.

Welcome, brothers and sisters. It's good to be with you today. We're going to read from Mark 13:24-37. From 1 Corinthians 1:3-9. From Psalms 80:1-19. And from Isaiah 64:1-9. These are words of power. Words of grace. Words that speak of dire times, but also of hopeful hearts. Words that talk about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Psalm 80:1-19, Isaiah 64:1-9

Topics: Coming Of The Son Of Man