Sermons on Mark 1:35-45:

Healing Of The Leper

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

How Jesus responded to those who were unclean teaches us a couple of lessons.

Introduction: If I were to ask those of you who are mothers, do you like for your children to come up and give you a big hug, I suspect you would say, “Of course!” But, let me ask you, are you always anxious and willing to have your beloved child run up to you and put their arms around you? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What It Means To Have A Quiet Time Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Nov 8, 2002

This message discusses the practice of having a daily personal quiet time.

Text : Mark 1:35 ETS: Jesus practiced time alone with the Father. ESS: Every Believer needs time alone with the Father. OSS: Believers will commit to spending time alone with the Father. PQ: What is so important about having a daily quiet time? UW: Questions TOPIC: “ What it means to have a Quiet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence And Extract Of Jesus Ministry Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

A challenge to match evangelistic effort with social concern in our world. Preached from an evangelistic perspective to an evangelical audience.

The Extract and Essence of Jesus Ministry Introduction: (From Harvey Conn - Planting and Growing Urban Churches) The house is for William and Mary Elliot, both in their sixties. Community residents for over forty-nine years, today, for the first time in their lives, they will own their home. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Ruined Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

A message raising the question of where we find the lepers of the 21st century and how we should deal with them in light of Jesus action.

Restoring the Ruined Introduction: Casey House in Toronto is a modern day leper’s colony. None of the residents who live there has any hope for a cure. None of the residents who live there has any family interested in their plight. None of the residents who live there has any dreams for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

All Men Seek For Thee

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2002

A short message on our need for Christ designed to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing” by Dennis & Nan Allen (Brentwood Music).

December 22, 2002 37they found Him, and said* to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” Mark 1.37b (NASB) A message to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing”(1) Once again we heard the Gospel story. We have seen and heard it presented how…  the angels delivered their carol, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:37

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking The Steps We Watch Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

3 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. It’s fine to watch where you are walking but in walking the Jesus walk we must not be afraid of taking the steps He lays out before us! Remember it is Jesus who is leading!!

TAKING THE STEPS WE WATCH Mark 1:16-38 Read at beginning of service Mark 1:16-38 (NIV) 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer And Ministry: Like A Horse And Carriage Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

What Can We Learn From the Priorities of the Savior’s Lifestyle?

Prayer and Ministry: Like A Horse and Carriage (Mark 1:35-45) All believers are to have a ministry. Matt. 5:16ff, "Let your light so shine…" Question: What Can We Learn From the Priorities of the Savior’s Lifestyle? I. Our Own Spiritual Health Is the Basis for Our Ministry (35) 1. At ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming The Prayer Block

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Overcoming common obstacles to prayer.

Overcoming the Prayer Block Ref.: Mark 1:35 Luke 5:15 Romans 7:14–25 1 John 1:8–10 Psalms 100:4 Read No Time for Him I. Obstacles There are many, though some are mere excuses that would yield to a strong will. A. Time 1. Life is too busy, but not too busy for less important things—TV, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16, Mark 1:35-38

Starting Over Again And Again And Again…

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

Starting over is never easy but with Christ’s presence it is always good...

Naaman had leprosy. This commander of an army, valiant soldier, tool of his nation’s victory, and highly respected man had been cursed with this horrid disease. Second Kings records this story in order that we might learn that God’s power, mercy, and healing isn’t just for Israel. But Naaman’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-13, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 5, 2003

There are two things we should remember about prayer. One -- we should retreat from the busy-ness of the world on occasion to have quiet time of prayer with God. Second -- AMEN doesn’t mean ’good-bye God’ but rather ’Action.’

A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up and declare his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:28-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Gotta Tell Somebody

Contributed by Luther Monroe on Nov 9, 2003

Jesus healing a leper and his response

Intro: Mark gospel has the Lord Jesus on the move. It is reportedly written to the Romans because they were supposedly those that wanted detail instead of point by point and precept upon precept. This account of the Lord Jesus is also recorded in Matt.8:2-4 and Luke 5:12-14. In the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Mark 7:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Not Afraid To Touch Our Scars

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

This leper’s scars ran far deeper than his debilitating disease. Jesus is more than just thehealer of the surface problem, but can bring healing to emotional and spiritual scars as well.

“JESUS ISN’T AFRAID TO TOUCH OUR SCARS” Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: 1.There’s not only a message in the fact that Jesus healed - there is’ also a multitude of messages in how He heals. a.Each individual was handled differently. Why? (Not mechanical methods) b.The way He met their need is as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Jesus Is King

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 20, 2002

Challenge for Palm Sunday to recognise Jesus as King

Mark 01:29-39 Basingstoke 24 March 2002 Remember Jesus is King If you saw the film Cast Away with Tom Hanks, you’ll know who Wilson is. He’s a volleyball which floated ashore in a package after the FedEx plane, in which Hanks was riding, crashed into the sea during a bad storm. Hanks plays Chuck ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jun 16, 2001

Church discipline.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? Introduction: There are so many broken hearts in the church today. Caused by the way the church handles it’s problems within the body of Christ, leaving many christians feeling hopeless, depressed and lost! What can we do to prevent this? I preached for several years for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational