Sermons on Mark Blitz:

Paul's 1st Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 27, 2023

We begin in Syrian Antioch. There we find Barnabas and Saul worshipping with other believers. The Holy Spirit instructed the congregation to set Barnabas and Saul aside for a special work.

October 28, 2023 Prologue • Acts 11:19-30 - Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. Some men from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch and also told the Greeks good news about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, Acts 11:19-30, Acts 14:27-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

An Outline For How The Word Says, 'sow Abundance.' Series

Contributed by Jonathan Giles on Sep 12, 2023

Let's prepare for famines to come

I invite you to consider praying over the following scriptures. On the first page of the bible it says God put man on earth to “Tend and Keep the garden.” This divine design of God is encouraged throughout the scriptures. We have Jesus warning of coming famines in Matthew 24. We have the model ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:14

Lystra

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2013

You’ve got to be made up of sterner stuff to confront the bricks and stones that come like missiles to bombard you! Now, when you get blitzed for your stand for God then the pain is much deeper!

Lystra Acts 16:1 “Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek.” You’ve got to be made up of sterner stuff to confront the bricks and stones that come like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Punctuation Mark Best Describes Your Life?

Contributed by L. Durham on Oct 18, 2000

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.” Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer. Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Mark Gives Us A Mirror To Evaluate Our Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 23, 2006

A sermon for the 16th Sunday After Pentecost, Series B, Proper 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 20) September 24, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for coming among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave his life to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer-Care-Share: My Bookmark Story Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 8, 2006

#4 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

PRAYING FOR MY CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE: MY STORY By Intern Pastor Dave Doyle I’ve been excited by the whole concept of churches in Cedar Rapids coming together in prayer. Think about it. Jesus said that wherever two or more are gathered in His name, He is there as well. Now try to imagine the power ...read more

Scripture: John 9:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark 6:1-32: Several Important Things Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

Several imporant steps in Jesus' plan to reveal himself and to equip his disciples took place in this action packed portion of scripture.

MARK CHAPTER 6:1-32 Several Important Matters In Chapter 5, we saw the practical ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ on display non-stop. The character of chapter 6 is more diverse and perhaps more sobering. There are high points and also points to quietly ponder. Let’s launch into it now. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark 6 Part Ii: Jesus' Amazing Miracles Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

There is much to learn from some of the Lord's most famous miracles. What an amzing time for the Disciples to be with the Lord!

Mark Chapter 6 Part 2: Jesus’ Amazing Miracles! Last time we saw Jesus send out the 12 to do the things they had seen Him do. This was the first time that the 12 operated as apostles, which term means “One sent forth”. Jesus gave them authority to heal and to drive out demons, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark Chapter 2: Authority? Yes, And Power Too! Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 25, 2009

Jesus’ amazing ministry continues

Mark Chapter 2 Authority? Yes, And Power Too! Pastor Eric J. Hanson April 26th, 2009 Review In two sermons about chapter one of Mark, the earliest of the Gospels, we looked into several things concerning the beginnings of Jesus’ public ministry. • John the Baptist as Jesus’ forerunner and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Article 26 The Church (Part 2. The Marks Of The Church) Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010

This sermon unpacks the Marks of the Church - what constitutes a Church? What are its marks?

MARKS OF THE TRUE CHURCH Last week we look at the nature of the Church, We saw that it’s not an institution made up by man but by God. We saw that the Church is not a denomination, nor is it a building, but actually a community of believers made up of people. The Church is visible yet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Are All Divorcees Adulterers? (Mark 10:11-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

"Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her, and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

It seems like we’ve been covering most of my least favourite Bible passages of late, so perhaps I should have expected this one to come along - "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her”. Another winner! And what a good passage to have on the day of a baptism! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:11-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Needs A Break! (Mark 7:24-37)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007

Jesus Needs a Break! Depictions of Christ suffering on the cross are common in Christian literature and iconography. Few though are the depictions of Jesus walking around..

Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark chapter 7, where we come across a Jesus who is tired - tired, I think, to the point of exhaustion. This is not the sort of depiction of Jesus that is given much attention by the church. I’ve never seen a stained-glass window with an image of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Death Of John The Baptist (Mark 6:14-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007

The Death of John the Baptist. No doubt all of those who had thrown in their lot with John figured that their reform movement had just come to a grinding and bloody halt!

No doubt all of you are deeply concerned, as I am, about what could prove to be the beginnings of World War III breaking out this week in the Middle East. The Israeli army moved into Lebanon this week, ostensibly to take on Hezbollah militants operating from within Lebanon who apparently captured ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Needs A Break! Mark 7:24-37

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Depictions of Christ suffering on the cross are common in Christian literature and iconography. Few though are the depictions of Jesus walking around exhausted, during his earthly ministry. Yet the tiredness of Jesus is seen commonly in the Gospels, and

Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark chapter 7, where we come across a Jesus who is tired - tired, I think, to the point of exhaustion. This is not the sort of depiction of Jesus that is given much attention by the church. I’ve never seen a stained-glass window with an image of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Will June 6th Mark The Beginning Of The End Time?

Contributed by Karen Buck on May 20, 2006

06-06-06: IS IT END OF THE WORLD, AS WE KNOW IT? Will June 6th mark the beginning of the End Time? Summary: June 6, 2006 is nothing more than another day on the calendar, but for some people and groups it marks a day to bring attention t

Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:2-3 & 15 I. EXAMPLES OF HOW JUNE 6th WILL BE CELEBRATE A. Expecting mothers who are expecting on this day are worried they are going their child will have the mark of the beast. B. 20th Century Fox Studios will be releasing the remake of the 1970s horror film, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational