Sermons on Mark 1:4-12:

Preparing The Way For Christmas

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 2, 2015

Before we can go out into the world to share the good news of Christ, we must first prepare our own hearts. An Advent sermon for Holy Communion Sunday.

Preparing the Way for Christmas Mark 1:1-8 This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. It began just as the prophet Isaiah had written: “Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way. He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 5, 2022

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Herschel wrote: “Much of the Bible’s demands can be comprised in one word … Remember” … which is why God commanded us to set up special days and special celebrations and activities … to “remember.”

“Mah nishtanah ha-lailah hazeh mikol ha-leilot?” Recognize it? If you were Jewish you would recognize it instantly. It is the question that the youngest child or person at the table asks at the beginning of every Passover or “Pesach” ceremony: “Why is this night different from all other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-28, Luke 12:14-20, Acts 2:1-4, Jeremiah 7:23, Mark 1:7-8, John 14:15-18, John 7:39, John 2:22, John 12:15-16, Luke 12:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Adviento: El Consuelo

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 25, 2017

Este es el misterio de la Iglesia. Dios que consuela a su pueblo.

Adviento 2b "Consuelen, consuelen a mi pueblo, dice nuestro Dios.” – Hola, ¿está Con-suelo? – queriendo decir, ‘piso’ – No, aquí no tenemos ni techo. --Consuelo, unas cálidas palabras de Consuelo. -sin suelo, me caigo!! El profeta Isaías anima al pueblo de Israel, desterrado en Babilonia, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Clear The Road

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2017

How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit prepare us for His Coming? What do we need to clear out of our way back to God?

Intro How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit prepare us for His Coming? What do we need to clear out of our way back to God? Purpose: To show how preparation was made for the highway back to God. Plan: We will look at John the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rudolf Dsouza on Dec 6, 2017

Make His Path Straight It means to create a favorable environment or to make it easy for one to come to you and operate in your life.

Awakening Humanity President Jimmy Carter, Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin gathered in Camp David in 1978 to discuss peace. President Anwar Sadat approved the peace proposal but it was rejected by the Israeli Prime Minister Begin. There was a stalemate. The three, by now tired and emotionally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Water Marks - Splashing With Jesus!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 7, 2017

I. Baptism is a Sacrament of Joy II. Baptism is a Sacrament of Relishing a Life in the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11; Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29 (Call to Worship) Theme: Splashing With Jesus! Title: "Water Marks" or Splashing with Jesus! I. Baptism is a Sacrament of Joy II. Baptism is a Sacrament of Relishing a Life in the Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace and love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Good News

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 7, 2017

St Mark opens his gospel in a very unique way, its all about good news, a wonderful story all about Jesus Christ the Son of God. What better story can you have!

GOOD NEWS – Mark 1:1-11 I'm sure most of you have been abroad for your holidays and like me had a problem in talking to the locals. In fact to be honest I'm not very good at English let alone a foreign languages - I get totally lost and confused. When I was in Tenerife I went shopping and had an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Dec 7, 2017

John the Baptist helps us get ready for Advent. He points us to baptism, repentance, and the Mighty One, Jesus Christ. This sermon looks at the text and then shifts into an application with two illustrations.

To borrow the words of Meredith Wilson: “It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Thanksgiving is done and the leftovers are consumed. Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday and Cyber week are finished. This week, we had our first real taste of winter and Minnesota weather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ordained Messenger

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 7, 2017

The humble man of God - John the Baptist The Ordained Messenger of the Gospel The fulfillment of Prophecy

The Ordained Messenger Mark 1:1-8 Mark opens his book with these words: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Wow, what an opening statement! The first thing that came to my mind was the opening words of the bible – the Book of Genesis: “In the beginning God created the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-3, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Just Isn't Fair

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 24, 2019

We struggle to try and understand that good and bad things occur without regard to persons, be they good and devout or be they back-sliders or heathen.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 24, 2019 Luke 3:1-9 There are many parallels in today’s reading with the message that I shared November 17, 2017, entitled Judgment Day is Coming. If you are inclined, you can research that message at: Sermon Central.com by clicking on the button for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Mark 1:4, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 3:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comparisons Of Muhammad And Jesus.

Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 28, 2018

Reviewing the differences between Muhammad and Jesus

Comparisons of Muhammad and Jesus. Let's review just a few of the significant differences between Jesus Christ our Savior and Muhammad. Jesus preceded the man called Muhammad by some 570 years. Muslims revere Muhammad as the greatest of prophets. Jesus, as the Son of God, yet fully man clearly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 6, 2017

A sermon on faith - Advent 2 - Year B or just a Sermon on Faith In our passages the LORD reveals to us the path of faith - 1. Faith leads us to confession and repentance 2. Faith leads us to being Transformed 3. Faith leads us to Action

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 Theme: Second Advent - Year B Title: The Path Faith Leads In our passages the LORD reveals to us the path of faith - 1. Faith leads us to confession and repentance 2. Faith leads us to being Transformed 3. Faith leads us to Action - Living Out a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Traditions: Preparation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

An important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart.We make the best kind of preparation for Christmas when we fulfill our calling in Jesus, preach & live a compelling message, & understand our relationship with Him

Traditions: Preparation Mark 1:1-8 The most important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart John fulfilled his calling. John preached and lived a compelling message. John had an accurate perspective of himself. How do we make the best kind of preparation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Comfort

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2017

God has forgiven their sins and has reclaimed them as His own people. What good news that was for them and what good news for all those who seek to be God’s today.

Advent2B A story came across my desk recently about a man who worked for the Post Office. This man’s job was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses that that computer scanning system could not decipher. One day, a letter came to his desk addressed in shaky handwriting to God. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

"Heaven Torn Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist