Sermons on Mark 1:12-14:

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 13, 2023

As is characteristic of Mark's Gospel, he quickly identifies that his subject is "the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," and then immediately introduces John the Baptizer, the forerunner of Jesus, and then immediately tells about Jesus' baptism and temptation.

A. When you are writing a story, you want to catch your reader’s attention from the very start, right? 1. Here are some opening lines from actual books – some are famous, some not so famous. 2. “If you're going to read this, don't bother.” Choke 3. “I come from Des Moines. Somebody had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Uniqueness Of Mark's Gospel: John The Baptist In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

Focusing in on Mark chapter one verses 1-20, and we’ll be reflecting on three key events in this first portion of Mark. We’ll be looking at the ministry of John the Baptist as he prepared for the coming of Jesus, then the baptism of Jesus, and Jesus’ calling his first disciples.

Last night I was listening to some beautiful music. And I was just thinking, this music is a gift from God. It really is. Who is this creator who made everything? How are we to understand who he is? Of course, we know we understand from his word, but I was thinking, and I wondered: What can we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

When The Master Calls Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 20, 2023

In today's section, Mark begins with the first words of Jesus as He proclaimed the Gospel in Galilee. Then Mark moved quickly into the calling of the first four disciples. There is much for us to learn about how to respond to the Master's call to be fishers of people.

A. The kingdom of God is like a man who wanted to build a carousel and began to build a team and find the supplies he needed. 1. In 2008, a man named Gale Joh wanted to do something special for Kingsport, Tennesse, the place that had become his home. 2. He had grown up in Binghamton, NY, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 5, 2023

Jesus’ temptation and His victory over temptation are practical for us because we are so often ourselves tempted. Jesus is victorious over temptation. We have a savior who can identify with our temptations.

You will be tempted. You can be sure of that. It is helpful for us to look at how Jesus was tempted and how Jesus responded to his temptation in the wilderness. This will help us in developing our strategy of resisting our own temptation. It doesn’t get much more practical than how to respond to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And John In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

Jesus and John are relatives, blood relatives but never gave importance to worldly relationship. They enjoyed the spiritual benefits.

Mark 1:4-13 Jesus and John, the Baptist in Mark John: According to Flavius Josephus, the Jewish Historian, ‘John the Baptist was a good man who commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety toward God.’ John the Baptist was born under Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

The word Gospel means the proclamation of salvation available in Christ. It is also the proclamation and inauguration of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:15). Kingdom of God lives in hearts of the believers than the boundaries of the universe.

Mark 1:14-15, 4:26-34 Kingdom of God in Mark Kingdom of God: Kingdom: The word (basileia comes from basileus = a sovereign, king, monarch) denotes sovereignty, royal power, kingship, royal rule, and dominion. Involved in the term is the sovereign authority of a ruler, the activity of ruling, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Our Invitation To The Party Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Our Invitation to the Party" Luke 17:20-30 A sermon for 5/28/23 – Pentecost Sunday Pastor John Bright Luke 17 “20 Now at one point the Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God was coming, so he answered, “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed, 21 nor will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-30, Matthew 2:1-2, Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 27:41-42, 1 Corinthians 15:22-24, Joel 2:31, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 20:19-23, Acts 1:5-8, Acts 2:1-4, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:19-21, Matthew 7:13-14, Acts 17:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

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

Complete But Maybe Not Flawless? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2024

Ordinarily we think of anything “perfect” as being totally flawless.

First Sunday of Lent 2024 When we begin a project, it’s always helpful, even critical, to look forward to the end, to the moment when the project is complete. In the Latin, the word we want is perfectus. Ordinarily we think of anything “perfect” as being totally flawless. That is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15, Psalm 25:4-9, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Beasts And Angels Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024

In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels.

Beasts and Angels Scripture: Mark 1:12-15 Introduction: In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels. Reflection In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of solitude akin to the desert experience of Jesus can feel like an impossible task. Yet, amidst the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Other

Bestias Y Ángeles Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024

En el desierto de nuestras almas, encontramos tanto bestias como ángeles.

Bestias y Ángeles Escritura: Marcos 1:12-15 Introducción: En el desierto de nuestras almas, encontramos tanto bestias como ángeles. Reflexión En el ajetreo y el bullicio de la vida moderna, encontrar momentos de soledad similares a la experiencia del desierto de Jesús ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Other

B Silangan At A Ngels Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024

Sa disyerto ng ating mga kaluluwa, nakatagpo tayo ng parehong mga hayop at mga anghel.

B silangan at A ngels Banal na Kasulatan: Marcos 1:12-15 Panimula: Sa disyerto ng ating mga kaluluwa, nakatagpo tayo ng parehong mga hayop at mga anghel. Pagninilay Sa pagmamadali at pagmamadali ng modernong buhay, ang paghahanap ng mga sandali ng pag-iisa na katulad ng karanasan ni Jesus sa ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Other

The Message From Galilee Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 15, 2024

Jesus proclaims a bold message from Galilee to "repent and believe the Good News!"

THERE IS A LOT GOING ON HERE! MARK TELLS US OF MANY EVENTS, BUT IN JUST A FEW WORDS. WE HEAR OF THE BAPTISM OF JESUS; THE FATHER’S AFFIRMATION AND AN IMMEDIATE TEST OUT IN THE DESERT FOR THE NEXT FORTY DAYS. THERE IS JUST A QUICK MENTION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST BEING IN PRISON AND THEN JESUS IS BACK IN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Romans 5:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 29:10, John 3:30, Acts 20:21, Isaiah 55:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Baptism And Temptations

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

immediately after Jesus was baptized by John he was forced into the desert by the Holy Spirit

Mark 1:9-15 Today is the first Sunday of Lent – the annual period of self-reflection leading to the joy and celebration of Easter. It is also the Sunday that we hear in the reading about the baptism of Jesus and God's affirmation that He is His "well-beloved son." It helps ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Episcopal

Detour Into A Lonely Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2024

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 18, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:9-15 Detour into a Lonely Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was a child, my grandparents always purchased the Reader’s Digest condensed version of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran