Sermons on Mark 1:7-8:

The Master’s Call

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2017

A message for church membership day. It describes the call of Jesus on our lives. The nature, purpose, and authority of His call and its superiority over all other priorities.

Many of us are quite familiar with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Mark 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Mightier Than I Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 10, 2017

John the Baptist is considered to be one of the most significant and productive spiritual leaders of the entire Bible. This is only because of the message JTB preached to the world.

ONE MIGHTIER THAN I - Part One TEXT: Mark 1:1 – 8 PRAYER: I have been blessed to meet and speak to a wide variety of missionary-ministers who have sold everything and taken their families into ministry. They are truly committed to the calling of God in their lives. Some of these courageous folks ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Change Your Mind Like A Girl Changes Clothes

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 22, 2014

Meatanoia - what it means to "change our mind"

“John the Baptiser appeared in the Wilderness, announcing a baptism for repentance of sins” Do any of you have one of those relatives you get a bit embarrassed about inviting over for Christmas Dinner. You “love them dearly” because they are related to you, but well… ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

"Splitting Heaven Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2015

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

"Splitting Heaven Open" Mark 1:1-11 If you ever watched Sesame Street you might remember the song: "One of these Things is Not Like the Others." There would be a short vignette with, perhaps Cookie Monster looking at four plates of cookies. Three of the plates would have 2 cookies each and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2015

If Jesus is the perfect Son of God why did He need to respond to John the Baptist call for repentance and subsequent baptism in water?

TSJ 11-01-2015 Mk 1:1-12 Our Gospel reading this morning is from beginning of Mark’s Gospel and it is about John’s baptism of Jesus. Mark’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

We Need To Get Turned Around

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jan 10, 2015

John the Baptist called for each of us to repent. What does that mean? How do we get turned around when we find we are on the wrong road?

About 15 years ago, I was on my way to an orientation and open day at the seminary. I had never been to the campus before, and the freeways in California can be tricky. In this case, the 57, which I was taking, and the 60 joined together for a couple of miles before they split apart. Somehow I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember That You Are Baptized And Be Thankful.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 10, 2015

Discusses baptism and then continues with the Remembrance that we are baptized ritual.

Illustration: Over the centuries Christians have debated what baptism accomplishes, to whom it should be administered, and how much water should be used.  Christian Theology in Plain Language, p. 158. Illustration: The story is told about the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick in the middle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Humility!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 22, 2015

Young people, learn this now, come down from your high horse of pride. Learn to respect each other, be it colleagues, friends, business partners, church congregation members or husband and wife..

I am not worthy to stoop down………….. Mark 1:7 John the Baptist said:”There comes One after me who is mightier than whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.” Humble? We don’t hear of it or see it anymore in today’s world. Right? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Were All Amazed Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the response of the crowds to the miracles, message and ministry of Jesus Christ.

THEY WERE ALL AMAZED Mark 1:21-28 If you have spent much time in “church life”, you have likely encountered certain people who thought that they ran the church. In fact, many times it is not that they “think” that they run the church they actually do “run the church”. This is the reason that there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

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

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: Independent/Bible

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