Sermons on Mark 1:

Baptism: The Sacrament Of Solidarity

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

An apology for baptism

Baptism: The Sacrament of Solidarity Mark 1:4-11 Matthew 3:1-17; Mark 1:4-11; Luke 3:1-22; John 1:19-34 Intro: My personal experience with baptism I. Nature and Purpose of Baptism (Reason) Young people, secular- are weary of the old and established forms of religion They question the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Holiness

We've Got A Connection Here Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God.

WE GOT A CONNECTION HERE Mark 1:32-39 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Personal relationship with God: Jesus stayed spiritually connected and directed. Pr: We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Commitments TS: We will find in Mark 1:32-39 three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm Tired Of Pretending To Be Something I'm Not"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 12, 2002

This message contrasts Jesus’ call to repentance with the world’s call to ’find some good in your heart.’

- Concerning how we should look into our heart, there is a huge difference between the messages we receive from our society and from Jesus. - Today’s consistent message on looking into your heart is “Have self-esteem.” (That is, find the good in your heart; emphasize the reasons to like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A New Teaching

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Christ comes with teaching authority and calls for holiness.

A New Teaching Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37 Boiling a frog by slowly turning up the heat Reality Check #1: There Is A Pervasiveness About Life From the Latin word pervado, which means "to penetrate" Matthew 16:6 "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Holiness

Our Need For Repentance

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 17, 2002

Repentance is a term that isn’t used outside the church. However, many within the church do not understand it’s meaning either.

14Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (New King James Version) Lillian Pearsall of Moravia, N.Y. tells this story of when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

En El Hogar Donde Está Jesús Se Obran Sanidades

Contributed by Alberto Sanchez on Jul 30, 2002

Todo lugar dónde more la presencia del Señor Jesucristo, será bendecido. El Señor Jesús está queriendo entrar en tu hogar, ¿Se lo permitirás?

EL HOGAR DONDE JESÚS ESTÁ, SE OBRAN SANIDADES. Mr. 1:29-31 CCTFE Miércoles 24 de Julio 2002. I. AL ANDAR CON JESÚS LA FE CRECE Y SE FORTALECE. A. LOS DISCÍPULOS FUERON TESTIGOS OCULARES DE LAS MARAVILLAS (VV. 21-28). B. LAS ENSEÑANZAS DE JESÚS ERAN COMPLETAS; PALABRA Y HECHOS (1:21,25) II. LA ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing Of The Leper

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

How Jesus responded to those who were unclean teaches us a couple of lessons.

Introduction: If I were to ask those of you who are mothers, do you like for your children to come up and give you a big hug, I suspect you would say, “Of course!” But, let me ask you, are you always anxious and willing to have your beloved child run up to you and put their arms around you? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Discipleship Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

An expository teaching message on Luke 14:25-35.

Luke Series #69 June 23, 2002 Title: Defining Discipleship Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are Your Expectations?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on your hunger, and so it is with your appetite for God.

The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on how hungry you are when you sit down to eat. The difference between a good church and a great church depends also on the level of your hunger. So how hungry are you? What are your expectations? The Gospel of Mark opens with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where's Zebedee? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

Zebedee, as many fathers today, missed out on the best things he could find by being satisfied with what was good.

Where’s Zebedee? And straightway he [Jesus] called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. Mark 1:20 Where was Zebedee’s wife? Matthew 20:20; 27:56, “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:20, Matthew 4:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Fising

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

God has called us to be fishers of men.

My dad’s from Minnesota. Does anyone here know what Minnesota is known for? Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes. Just about everyone in Minnesota fishes. Now, my dad once told me the story about a peculiar fisherman from Minnesota. You see, this fisherman was very well prepared. He knew how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Morning Devotions Are Vital

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2001

Why Morning Devotions are Vital

Why Morning Devotions are Vital - Mark 1:35-37 Illustration:William Wilberforce, Christian statesman of Great Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, once said, "I must secure more time for private devotions. I have been living far too public for me. The shortening of private devotions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Distinctive Difference Of Jesus Our Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Milton on Sep 25, 2001

From Mark 1.1, this Introduction to the Gospel of Mark seeks to focus our eyes on the surprising Savior we come to know in Mark and to fire our souls with the reality of God with us.

INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES AND THE READING It was a day that would live in infamy. Not September 11th, 2001 or December 7th, 1941, but Summer of AD 64: The Great Fire of Rome. If you were alive during that time, it would have had the sort of shock value that we all experienced in our own national ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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