Sermons on Mark 1:40-2:20:

Healing The Body And The Soul

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 19, 2006

While Jesus healed the bodies of many afflicted with demons and disease, he came into the world to heal a deeper sickness than any of these: the guilt and stain of sin. In healing the paralytic, Jesus healed the sinner’s soul, and then his body.

Psalm 32, Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Mark 2:1-12 Healing the Body and the Soul Chuck Swindoll in his book "The Grace Awakening" had some interesting things to say about our needs and what God might have provided to meet them. Expanding on Swindoll’s suggestive words, I would render ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Cleanses The Leper

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 19, 2006

In healing the leper, Jesus showed his power not only over disease but all that disease represents in this world: the corruption and chaos of sin.

Psalm 42, 2 Kings 5:1-15, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Mark 1:40-45 Jesus Heals the Leper The miracle of healing which Mark records in today’s gospel lesson might seem, at first, to present a kind of contradiction in Jesus’ own ministry at this point. After Jesus has been mobbed all night long in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Finding Love On The Roof

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 20, 2006

A payalyzed man discovered real love in his four friends who let him down through a roof to be healed by Jesus.

Finding Love on the Roof Mark 2:1-12 February 19, 2006 CareerBuilder.com recently listed some excuses used by employees when they called into work for a sick day. Some of the more interesting ones were: • I was sprayed by a skunk • I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious • My ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Led The Service

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 21, 2007

Certain dynamics take place when Jesus is present---especially in our services.

When Jesus Led the Service Mark 2:1-12 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holistic Small Groups Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007

One of a series focussing on the Natural Church Development characteristics

Imagine, on the front row there is a man who cannot walk. Even to get here he had to be brought and carried; he can talk but that is about it. What is this man’s most pressing need? What is it he needs more than anything else in the world? Stephanie is going to bring the Bible reading to us just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

How To Bring A Friend To Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 18, 2007

Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life?

How to bring a friend to Jesus Do you know someone who you want to introduce to Jesus? Have you tried your best to get them to come to church or read a bible or attend a Christian event in the hope it might change their life? Is there someone on your heart whom you know would love to be here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Solving Big Problems In My Life Through Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 4, 2007

Three ways teamwork can help me solve my big problems.

As we continue our series today on Teamwork, “Together We Make a Difference,” we’re going to look at “Solving Big Problems in My Life Through Teamwork.” A lot of the problems I face in life, especially the bigger ones, often aren’t solvable on my own. Not only do I need God’s help but I also need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

If You Are Willing Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 7, 2008

2000 years ago and untouchable meet the King of Glory and was never the same again

If You Are Willing Never The Same Again (3) IN – the beginning God created the heavens and the earth… HE – spoke… AND - light, land, oceans, mountains, rivers, birds, trees, fish, streams… came into existence. And God saw that it was good. Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master's Touch

Contributed by James May on Jan 13, 2008

Just one touch of the Master’s hand will make all the difference in how your life will bring glory to God.

The Master’s Touch Sunday, January 13, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May For 30 years Jesus, the very Son of God, that had been born in a manger in that little town of Bethlehem, had lived in relative obscurity. We have only a few references to the days of his childhood and youth. In the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Your Focus

Contributed by James May on Jan 27, 2008

Jesus’ focus was on the message of the gospel through forgiveness of sin. We often lose our focus and then we may cause damage to the cause of Christ in our community.

Keep Your Focus Pastor Jim May A few weeks ago I preached on the healing of the leper in Mark chapter 1. If you will remember, Jesus told the leper in Mark 1:44, "… say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Wearing The Right Shoes? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2008

An important part of the Armor of God are the shoes we are wearing as believers. Are you wearing the shoes you need to be wearing?

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 3, 2008 Date Preached: October 5, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing to do Battle! Sermon Title: Are You Wearing the Right Shoes? Sermon Text: Mark 2:1-12 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Church Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 5, 2008

Every church should have these characteristics. Every church services should follow these pattern.

A model Church Mark 2:1-12 1. Jesus Centered. Mark 2:1 (AMP) 1 AND JESUS having returned to Capernaum, after some days it was rumored about that He was in the house [probably Peter’s]. Jesus is in the house – center of the house. 2. They heard that Jesus is there. Mark 1:1 Some one share about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

A Sick Man Causes A Disturbance Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 20, 2007

Jesus Heals a Paralytic

MARK 2:1-12 A SICK MAN CAUSES A DISTURBANCE I. THE PREACHER: * Mark 2:1,2 A.His Place. 2:1 B.His Popularity. 2:2 C.His Pronuncements 2:2 II. THE PARTISANS: ** ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"God's Hidden Agenda"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2007

There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda?

Title: “God’s Hidden Agenda” Introduction: Everybody has an agenda. Study over this text. There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Follow Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 6, 2007

This sermon is from a series called "Follow the Leader" that traces the topic of discipleship through the Gospel of Mark.

THE CALL TO FOLLOW (2) Follow The Leader – 2 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be continuing our series tracing the topic of following Jesus throughout the Gospel of Mark. Last week we looked at the calling of Peter and Andrew, James and John to be disciples of Christ. This week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17