Sermons on Mark 1:35:

From The Street Where You Live To The Faraway Towns

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 8, 2021

Jesus' ministry pulls him in two directions: very close to the person in need and outwards to encounter all people. Our first instinct is to keep Jesus solely for ourselves. But as his divine grace lifts us up, he calls us outward into our lives of purpose

February 7, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:29-39 From the Street Where You Live to the Faraway Towns Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I go for a walk along a neighborhood street, I like to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Intimate Communication Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Every relationship of life faces this same struggle of keeping intimacy alive. In every case the only way to do this is by means of communication. That is why prayer was a priority in the life of Jesus.

If we had as many answers to prayer as we have books on prayer the battle would be won. Unfortunately it is easier to write a book on prayer than to pray effectively. It is easier to preach a sermon on prayer than to pray. It is easier to give a lecture on prayer than to pray. It is easier to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 29, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Looking at Best Practices for Hearing God's Voice.

“Can You Hear Me Now?” Luke 6:12-16 A sermon for 5/2/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 6 “12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3, Jeremiah 7:23-24, Psalm 1:1-3, John 10:4, James 1:5-7, Matthew 14:23, Mark 1:35, Mark 6:46, John 15:14, Luke 6:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (1) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2021

Using spiritual disciplines to help us grow in Christ. Looking at Prayer as one means.

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 2, 2021 Prayer There’s a story about a small town that had been historically “dry,” it was alcohol free. A bar was going to open on Main Street and upon hearing the news, the only church in town organized an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to intervene. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-2, Mark 1:35, Luke 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Shared Ministry And Gospel Priorities

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 3, 2009

In Jesus’ life and ministry we are given priorities for our life and shared ministry.

Text Mark 1:29-39 ‘Shared ministry and Gospel priorities’ I would like to share with you today, for a few minutes, some images – pictures – of ministry that I can see arising out of the verses from Mark’s Gospel we heard a few minutes ago. Pictures that I call ‘priority pictures’: pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Touched By The Savior

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 3, 2009

This sermon deals with the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law and how we can relate to this miracle story.

TOUCHED BY THE SAVIOR Text: Mark 1:29 – 39 In this story, there is more than one setting and more than one story. Someone (Larry W. Hurtado) has pointed out that “Several times Mark connects two stories by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Somewhere Else

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2009

Making room for God in our busy lives can enable us to cope with the stresses and business of living in our hectic, modern world.

Somewhere Else Intro: In 1975 I assumed my duties as the Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, IN. I was delighted to see new Bibles carefully placed in every pew. I opened one to see what version it was and in huge large, red letters these words were stamped inside the front ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Answers Temptation

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 5, 2009

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday After Epiphany, Series B.

5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 8, 2009 “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 the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who through his faithfulness to your will for his life, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus! Everyone Is Looking For You!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 6, 2009

Jesus gained popularity as a healer but He wanted to provide more. Even the greatest healing miracle was only a band-aid compared to what Jesus really wanted to offer.

I don’t think that you are going to be surprised that I am now going to mention the Super Bowl this morning and the fact that my Pittsburgh Steelers won! Yes, last Sunday they pulled out a great game and although watching it on television was enjoyable, I would have loved to be there in person. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Healed Forever. . . On The Inside Series

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 7, 2009

Jesus’s first 100 days in the ministry was off to a smashing success. These healings brought so much publicity that people pursued him.

HEALED FOREVER . . . ON THE INSIDE! Mark 1:29-39 After his baptism in the Jordan River, Jesus went north to Galilee proclaiming the Good News of God, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the Gospel.” He made the village of Capernaum the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen

Contributed by Thomas Bell on Feb 9, 2009

A message showing that when Christ comes, good things happen. We need to follow the example Jesus sets in prayer and time with the Father. Do we start each day with God, do we take time to be alone with God, are we at the throne of grace daily, are we i

Mark 1: 29-39 When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen Last week we saw Jesus go to the synagogue and preach and heal with Divine authority. He cleansed a man of unclean spirits and astonished those who witnessed and heard. His fame spread abroad throughout all the region around Galilee. Now we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

Spend The Day With Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 10, 2009

Spend the day with Jesus and learn more about your Savior and yourself.

Recently Ken, the college student staying with the Van Velzens, asked if he could “shadow” me at work as part of a class requirement. “You want to spend a day with me, Ken?” I asked somewhat incredulously. I can understand wanting to spend a day with a police officer or a firefighter but spending a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Showing Friendship To Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 12, 2009

Jesus, Peter and Peter’s mother-in-law all showed what it means to be a friend. But we need to do the same. Don’t leave Jesus in church, take Him with you everywhere you go.

Introduction What does it mean to be a friend? Is it someone willing to help you out in your time of need? Is it someone you enjoy doing some recreation activity with? Is it someone you can tell all of your personal problems to and who helps you through a difficult time? We probably all have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Touches…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009

Jesus does not need nor want an audience in order to heal. He heals to bring people into service. He cures death to bring us to new life today.

When Jesus Touches… Mark 1:29-37 This morning it was so tempting to start off with a mother-in-law joke. But, I have several problems. First, I have been assured that it would be in very poor taste. Second, it would be a horrible thing to make light of this woman that was reported to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-37

Denomination: Congregational

When Life Gets Busy.....pray

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009

A busy life is not always something we can avoid. However when life gets busy, the gift of prayer is not only helpful but essential. This sermon explores why

WWhen life gets busy or overbearing what do you do? Do you frantically go about all your tasks? Maybe you get stressed out? Do you get angry? Do you think I will just keep going and going? Or think once I have dealt with all this stuff I will start planning a better life? No matter who you are. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran