Sermons on Mark 1:14-38:

God's Antidote To Busyness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we escape the "busyness" trap?

How many of you would say that you are busy? We almost feel obligated to stay busy, don’t we? If you meet someone at the grocery store or run into them at McDonald’s, and you ask them how they’re doing, almost invariably they’ll tell you how busy they are and start rattling off a list of activities ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

We are called to be "fishers of men".

LET’S GO FISHING MARK 1:14-20 Introduction: 1. We all have certain things we like to do with our leisure time and one of my favorite is fishing. a. A couple of weeks ago, my family and I wanted to do some fishing up in the mountains, but due to all of the fires, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Dog You Feed

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

With forces struggling for our attention, the dog you feed will always win.

The dog you feed Mark 1:21-28 EXTERNAL FORCES You see it whenever two powerhouses meet in a sports contest. Two unbeaten university football teams meet in a championship. As a matter of fact I seem to remember an epic game between Notre Dame and Georgia Tech…Wow what a game. Who won that one? Or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Going Out To Bring Them In

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

The followers of Jesus are called to go to the world with the hope of Jesus Christ.

Going Out To Bring Them In Mark 1:14-20 Along time ago in a land far away there was a church. The church had been founded by a handful of men and women who wanted nothing more out of life than to make a difference in their community for the Kingdom of God. They had read the Word of God and been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Call

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

Aspects and response to the calling of God.

(Partially adapted from the Thompson Chain outlines) INTRODUCTION. A. Read text. B. We were all someone else before we were Christians. C. When we accepted Christ, we began to change. D. God has promised to conform us to Christ’s image. E. This is sometimes a slow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At Once - They Followed

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

We all are called to follow Jesus, will you?

"At Once - They Followed" Mark 1:14-20 "And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and followed him." This is the sort of text that preachers love, this piece of a story about the calling of Simon, Andrew. James and John. from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Oct 18, 2000

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father.

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father. INTERPRETATION: Jesus’ authority is demonstrated: 1) In His teaching (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Maturity In Demonstrating Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

THE IMPORTANCE OF MATURITY IN DEMONSTRATING TRUTH TO NON-CHRISTIANS Maturity can be demonstrated in a variety of ways.

THE IMPORTANCE OF MATURITY IN DEMONSTRATING TRUTH TO NON-CHRISTIANS Maturity can be demonstrated in a variety of ways. Usually, maturity is seen in people of supreme focus on their purpose, regardless of distractions. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, who led his country out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We've Got A Connection Here Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God.

WE GOT A CONNECTION HERE Mark 1:32-39 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Personal relationship with God: Jesus stayed spiritually connected and directed. Pr: We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Commitments TS: We will find in Mark 1:32-39 three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm Tired Of Pretending To Be Something I'm Not"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 12, 2002

This message contrasts Jesus’ call to repentance with the world’s call to ’find some good in your heart.’

- Concerning how we should look into our heart, there is a huge difference between the messages we receive from our society and from Jesus. - Today’s consistent message on looking into your heart is “Have self-esteem.” (That is, find the good in your heart; emphasize the reasons to like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A New Teaching

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Christ comes with teaching authority and calls for holiness.

A New Teaching Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37 Boiling a frog by slowly turning up the heat Reality Check #1: There Is A Pervasiveness About Life From the Latin word pervado, which means "to penetrate" Matthew 16:6 "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Holiness

Our Need For Repentance

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 17, 2002

Repentance is a term that isn’t used outside the church. However, many within the church do not understand it’s meaning either.

14Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (New King James Version) Lillian Pearsall of Moravia, N.Y. tells this story of when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

Why Morning Devotions Are Vital

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2001

Why Morning Devotions are Vital

Why Morning Devotions are Vital - Mark 1:35-37 Illustration:William Wilberforce, Christian statesman of Great Britain in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, once said, "I must secure more time for private devotions. I have been living far too public for me. The shortening of private devotions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Follow Jesus

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 4, 2002

This message is designed to challenge our followship of Jesus Christ.

This message topic "Will you follow Jesus"? is an easy question to answer, but a challenge to abide. It is easy saying yes to Jesus, but the challenge comes when we must let those things go that hinder our Christian growth. In our text, we see four men who answered the call of Christ and followed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-22

Denomination: Baptist