Sermons on Mark 1:4-8:

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

Releasing The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

In order for the anointing of God to move powerfully through a Christian’s life, and upon every life they touch, it must be released.

Before the anointing was released at the start of Jesus ministry, He was baptized. “When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.” (Luke 3:21 NIV) Baptism symbolizes death. The spices that made up the Anointing Oil ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30-31, Matthew 6:12-15, 1 Corinthians 11:27, Isaiah 58:6-12, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Acts 5:15-16, James 4:5, John 6:63, 2 Timothy 2:21, Mark 1:4, Philippians 2:6-8, Luke 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

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

Are We Wandering In The Darkness? And How Do We Get Out? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

Advent gives us time to bear witness to Jesus

Mark 1:1-8 We gather on this the second Sunday of Advent with joyful expectations of another Christmas season with the sacred and secular traditions that Christmas brings. We can see the excitement in the faces of children who patiently wait for Christmas Day. It's harder for them to concentrate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

#1 A Voice For God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 3, 2019

A short intro to the Gospel of Mark, followed by an examination of Mark's story of John the Baptizer and his role, and applications from this passage for our lives.

A Voice for God Series: Mark, Sermon 1 Chuck Sligh November 3, 2019 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 – "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Thankful For ... The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2019

This is the 2nd in a series of sermon - I am Thankful for (grace being the 1st) This sermon deals with the beauty and majesty of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11; John 7:37-39 Theme: Baptism of the Holy Spirit Title: I am Thankful for … the Baptism of the Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This month we are looking at things for which we are thankful. Last week we look at the subject ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11, John 7:37-39, John 14:12-14, John 16:8-15, Galatians 5:25-26, Romans 8:26-27, Mark 16:15-18, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, John 3:3, John 3:5-7, John 17:20-23, Acts 2:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

#2 No Shortcuts To Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2019

John prophesied that he baptized with water, but Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit. This sermon answers 3 questions: WHAT is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?; WHEN did it occur?; what does this mean to us?

No Shortcuts to Spiritual Maturity Series: Mark, Sermon 2 Chuck Sligh November 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:8, Acts 1:5, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - Son Of God And Saviour Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2016

Son of God?

We start a new sermon series today with the Gospel of Mark. First, just some background information about the Gospels and the author Mark. The Gospel simply means Good News! The 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, of course are good news because it tells us about Jesus Christ; God who became ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing The Way For Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 17, 2016

what am I doing to prepare the way for Jesus?

Last week we started our new message series of the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles there and read along with me again Mark 1:1-11…. The Gospel writer Mark was an ordinary man who was first excited about his Christianity but had early difficulties and pulled away from faith. Mark went on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Our Example Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 24, 2016

Jesus is God but also fully human, an example for us!

Please open your bibles to the Gospel of Mark…. The opening statement of Mark gives us this gospel, the good news! Mark 1:1……. - Jesus Christ who is God came to earth to save people from their sins! Through the Gospel writer Mark, God then tells us supporting facts about this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible