Sermons on Mark 1:7-11:

And What I Have Failed To Do

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Dec 3, 2011

During Advent ask God to reveal to your hidden sins.

And What I have Failed to Do Advent and Lent are the penitential seasons of the church. The faithful make an effort each year to eliminate those sins of which they are regretfully aware. This year I would suggest in addition we ask God to reveal our hidden sins, those of which we are not aware or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Repent For The Forgiveness Of Sins

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 4, 2011

A fresh call to repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

They were waiting for their long-expected Messiah. In April 2011 Prince Charles became the longest serving heir apparent in British history, having waited 59 years, 2 months and 14 days. Charles overtook the record set by his great-great grandfather king Edward VII; and that’s quite a record when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Your Heart’s Road Is More Important Than The Henday

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2011

Your Heart’s Road Is More Important than the Henday (a highway located in Edmonton, AB) 1) It cost more to build. 2) It leads to a better destination. 3) Keep it well maintained!

Motorists travelling around Edmonton now have access to 21 more kilometres of free-flowing road thanks to the recent completion of the northwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive. Construction began three years ago and cost $1.42 billion. That’s over $67.6 million per kilometer, $67,600 per meter, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hero Unveiled Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2011

In a world held captive by an evil enemy, Jesus Christ comes rushing in like a super hero to do battle with evil and rescue us from the tyrant of sin. In this introduction to the gospel of Mark we learn who is behind the stories and some amazing things ab

How significant are our teen years? Can events that take place between 13 and 19 impact us for our entire lives? Surely. Take John Mark, for instance. As a young man he witnessed the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. The Last Supper may have taken place at his home. Some speculate that he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Preparation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011

John the Baptist is an example of what it means to prepare the way for Jesus' return.

Mark 1:1-8 “Preparation” INTRODUCTION Our journey through Advent seems to be a sprint. We are already celebrating the Second Sunday in Advent. Last week we focused on Jesus’ promise to come again in order to complete his establishment of the kingdom of God. The key word for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Really Want God To Come" Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2011

We say we want Jesus to come - but when we see the whole picture, do we really?

“Questions of Christmas: Do you Really Want God to Come?” Mark 1:1-8; 2 Pt. 3:8-15 Many liturgical prayers end with the phrase “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” One of our communion prayers ends the same way. Even the book of Revelation (22:20) ends with “He who testifies ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sick Of The Palsy!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 13, 2012

In this sermon outline we see a faith-teaching event in the miracle of the healing of the man sick of the palsy. The little things that occurred in the life of Jesus bring great truths. Jesus example of the mustard seed is one of those great truths. We

SICK OF THE PALSY! Mark 2:1-12 (KJV) 1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12, Mark 2:1-12, Mark 2:1-10

The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition"

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition" Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012

Who is this Jesus? That is the question that underlines the gospel of Mark. He is a man like us and yet so much more. Throughout his gospel Mark raises that question and he begins in his opening passage about John the Baptist.

Introduction Who is this Jesus? That is the question that underlines the gospel of Mark. He is a man like us and yet so much more. Throughout his gospel Mark raises that question and he begins in his opening passage about John the Baptist. The Prophecy 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus Experienced Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012

Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. It is this act of humility that will reveal his greatness, and this act of identifying with the people will actually set him apart.

Introduction We come now to Jesus’ appearance. Mark, in verse 8 sets us up to expect his coming in power, and yet, Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. John, who was not worthy to tie Jesus’ sandals, baptizes him as he does everyone else. But it is this act of humility ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Symbols Of The Holy Spirit Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2012

“The Holy Spirit is a person in and of God and a presence who dwells within a spirit filled believer and as a result there is tangible difference in that persons life. the symbols of the Holy Spirit reveal to us who he is and what he does in our lives.

Series: Holy Spirit Rises Joke: You Might Be Charismatic or Pentecostal If ... You think the fire safety slogan "Stop, Drop, & Roll" is the title of a new book on Holy Spirit etiquette. You stay home from church because you’re afraid some prophet will read your mail in public. Your closet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Messiah Has Arrived Series

Contributed by Lee Peoples on Feb 17, 2010

We see immediately Mark showing the Messiah has arrived.

The Messiah Has Arrived Mark 1:1-11 I. Introduction: In 1996, the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands. Trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 1: 1-8 Bible Study Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 2, 2010

Mostly a verse by verse list of questions to encourage group discussion. Very little explanatory material.

Mark 1:1-8 Small Group Bible Study Read verse 1. What does the word “gospel” mean? What kinds of bad messages are newsworthy? What kinds of good messages are newsworthy? What is the ‘good news’ about Jesus? What does the name ‘Jesus’ mean? Since the Old ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized In Fire Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 5, 2013

You should desire to be baptized in Power.

April 7, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Mark 1:4-8 Subject: What We Believe Part 6 Title: Baptized in Fire We continue our series today in what we believe. How many of you know how important it is to be able to explain the things that we believe as a church? The bible says that we are to be ready ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Begin With The Beginning

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

As Mark's Gospel opens, we find that the stage is almost set for Jesus' ministry to begin. John the Baptist is on the scene. He was there to prepare the way so that the people would be ready to receive the King.

Mark 1:1-8 "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel