Sermons on Mark 1:17:

Forsaking The Nets

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

In life, there are three major decisions we make that will change our lives forever. Your life will never be the same ONCE YOU MAKE THESE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS!

WHAT ARE THESE THREE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS? (1) WHEN YOU GET MARRIED Ask any married person if their life changed when they got married, and I am confident you will find that there were many changes made when they made this life changing decision. (2) WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDREN When a couple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men/Women Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 23, 2022

Jesus wants us to become fishers of men and women and not just fish for fish but for others who need to know Jesus’ love and truth.

Chapel: Feb 2, 2022 Topic: “Fisher of Men/Women” Illustrations: Introducing the fishing lifestyle and scenario to the students. How many have ever watch shows about fishing or fisherman? Shows like “Wicked Tuna” – “The Bering Sea” “River Monsters” and the like? “Life Below Zero” (Hands) Pull out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

32) Becomming A Fisher Of Men Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022

Jesus called those who were Fishermen to become "Fishers of Men". This signified the spiritual focus they were to have in their lives as they followed Christ. Their true calling involved more than seeking to catch fish with a net, it involved catching men’s souls through the Gospel.

32) BECOMMING A FISHER OF MEN Text: TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION As our weekly study continues concerning: “...those things most surely believed among us” (Lk 1:1), We have recently been exploring what the Scriptures teach about the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. And as we have seen together ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Mark 1:14-20, Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

They Were All Amazed Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the response of the crowds to the miracles, message and ministry of Jesus Christ.

THEY WERE ALL AMAZED Mark 1:21-28 If you have spent much time in “church life”, you have likely encountered certain people who thought that they ran the church. In fact, many times it is not that they “think” that they run the church they actually do “run the church”. This is the reason that there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"ordinary People For An Extraordinary Calling" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

Jesus rarely calls the famous, the powerful, the influential, or the religious groups to preach the Gospel. He works best with those who feel that that have nothing to offer Him but follow and obey Him anyway.

The message of Jesus has not changed in over two thousand years. He still tells those with ears to hear to repent and believe in the Gospel. In His early ministry, He preached in His hometown synagogue and nearly got Himself killed as a result (Luke 4:16-30). Wherever Jesus went, He either ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Immediately

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 13, 2022

What causes us to respond to something immediately? In this sermon I will examine that Jesus CALLS, Jesus COMMISSIONS and They CAME.

Immediately (Mark 1:17-20) Intro: A. It may have happened in your life. You get a phone call and drop everything to leave. There isn’t time to plan. What you just heard calls for immediate action. It may have been upsetting news like an accident or death, or it may have been exciting news ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forsaking The Fishing Nets

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

In life, there are three major decisions we make that will change our lives forever. FOREVER!!! That is, your life will never be the same ONCE YOU HAVE MADE THESE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS!

WHAT ARE THESE THREE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS? (1) WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO GET MARRIED. Ask any married people if their lives have changed since they got married, and I am confident they will tell you that life has changed drastically. Illus: Daniel proposes to his girlfriend Rachel. ? "Will you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 11

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

This is an age of symbolism. Every major company across America has some kind of logo to represent their business.

Many of the symbols have become so popular that the moment we see their logo we recognize their company without even having to see the name of the company. We Christians today likewise have a symbol that represents our faith. That symbol is the cross. The moment we see this symbol we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Authority To Call - Mark 1:16-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

Jesus called ordinary men to leave everything to follow him and their response shows his awesome authority. Great faith comes from great exposure to his great authority.

Mark 1:14 After John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Awesome Authority - Mark 1:14-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 11, 2023

Jesus is the promised Son/King from Psalm 2, and has awesome authority over people’s lives, what people become, roles in the kingdom, over the Word of God, over evil, and over disease.

Authority We live in a culture that hates authority. Part of that comes from the natural, prideful, rebellious human heart. And part of it comes from the fact that so many of us have been under terrible authorities who abused their authority. But the truth is, life is most wonderful when you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34

Jesus Calling Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2021

Why did the four fishermen follow Jesus? They desired things to be made right in the kingdom of God, and they wanted their lives to count. How is God calling us? The time to respond is NOW.

JESUS CALLING—Mark 1:14-20 ***Have you heard this riddle? “A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a glass of water. The bartender pulls out a gun and points it at the man with a menacing look. The man says, ‘Thank you,’ and walks out. What is going on?” It all makes sense, when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is This Guy? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2021

When something new and striking happens, we immediately focus on it. When someone appears unexpectedly and begins to do unusual things, he or she garners our attention. Jesus Christ is such a person.

Monday of the First Week in Course 2021 About a half-century ago a hit movie was in the theaters called “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” Robert Redford and Paul Newman played outlaws that were constantly eluding law enforcement. But after one train holdup a different posse began chasing them, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Hebrews 1:1-6, Philippians 2:11

Denomination: Catholic

The Message Cannot Be Stopped: An Exposition Of Mark 1:14-20

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 10, 2021

There is only one Gospel message, and we need to proclaim it.

The Message Cannot be Silenced: An Exposition of Mark 1:14-20 The Gospel of Mark begins with the words: “The beginning of the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark introduces this message as being grounded in the prophets and initiated by the preaching of John the Baptist in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Become Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 6, 2017

It is very comforting for me to know that He uses simple men like these. They were not super-duper saints and that gives me hope that He may even be able to use a person like me. The important thing is for us to give ourselves to Him.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Sea of Galilee Four Become Fishers of Men (Psalms 33:9) Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11 This is the record of Jesus’ call to four of His disciples; Peter, Andrew, James and John. -Matthew- And Jesus walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two bretheren, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Really Belong To The Kingdom Of God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 31, 2016

What does it mean that the Kingdom of God is near?

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Mark …. We have noted that the main topic of the gospel is the Good News of Jesus Christ who is God but came to earth as a man to save people from their sins; this is summarized in Mark 1, verse 1. We have then also noted 5 facts which support this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible