Sermons on Mark 13:1-9:

Don't Be Side Tracked

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 16, 2024

We are called not to speculate on when the Second Coming will occur. We are called to keep our eye on the ball and preach the Gospel to all nations and not to be star gazing

SERMON: Mk 13:1-37 Advent is the time when we look forward to Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem. So is it not a little strange that the readings for the second Sunday before Advent, should be about Jesus’ second coming – a date in the future rather than to the events leading up his birth in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Anglican

Imagine The Divine Midwife Next To Us Whispering, "Push, Push, Push. It’s Almost Here" Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 16, 2024

The Twin Towers stood for ever until they didn't- avoid Over Confidence. Yet the wars keep coming and Jesus has not yet come - As Hitchhikers says - "don't panic"

Sermon preached on my second last Sunday at St Barnabas Northolt, 17th November 2024 ......................................................................................................... [lean to one side] Over confidence? [lean to the other side] Over panicked? [scratching head] over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Daniel 12:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-25, Mark 12:41-44, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The End Of The World As We Know It

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 18, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 33

November 17, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25; Mark 13:1-8 The End of the World as We Know It Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. As I was reflecting on our assigned scriptural ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-25, Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Signs Of The Times Pt. 1 (God’s Timing)

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 27, 2023

Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple

The Signs of the Times Pt. 1 (God’s Timing) Mark 13:1-8 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith (trust in what the Lord has said and promised) is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. NKJV Hebrews 11:6 says, without faith it is impossible to please God, but that doesn’t mean we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wow! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 1, 2023

When is the last time you stopped to think about the WOW moments God has placed in your life? Consider these thoughts as our Family Minister walks us through several WOW moments in the life of the apostle John.

Our current sermon series is entitled “Words to Live By.” Last week, we talked about “Help.” Today, we’re going to look at the word, “Wow.” We’re going to look at how God acts in our lives and leaves us saying, “Wow!” I was once told a story about a boy that was drawing a picture. When his father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-7, Luke 8:40-42, Luke 8:49-56, Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 20:20-28, Luke 9:49-50, Luke 9:52-55, Mark 13:1-3, Mark 14:32-42, John 19:25-27, Revelation 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Signs Of The Times Part 2

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 6, 2023

Jesus warned the Disciples about trials that would come before the end of the age

The Signs of the Times Pt. 2 Mark 13:9-13 Dr. Tony Evans said, “Your expectations always affect your behavior. If you found out that you were terminally ill and only had one year to live, I can guarantee it will affect your behavior. All of a sudden with only twelve months to live, certain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying To Trap Jesus - The Easter Story - Day 3 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 3, 2023

Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. The religious leaders looked for an opportunity to kill Him and tried to trap Him with questions. Jesus rebuked them publicly. He spoke parables and talking to his disciples about the end times.

******************* Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. — Cursed the Fig Tree - Mark 11:12-14 — Temple Cleansed - Mark 11:15-19, Isaiah 56:7 — Children in the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17, Psalm 8:2 — Withered Fig Tree - Mark 11:20-26 The religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 21:12-17, Matthew 22:15-46, Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 24:26-43, Luke 21:8-13, Luke 21:18-28, Luke 21:34-36, Mark 13:3-23, Matthew 21:23-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of The End Times: Be Watchful And Be Alert Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza strip recently. In a few short hours, over 1,400 had lost their lives. 3,400 were injured. 199 people were kidnapped.

On Saturday October 7th 2023 the nation of Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza strip. The attack involved thousands of rockets, men launches themselves through the air on hang-gliders, as well as complex breaches of the fences protecting Israel from the Gaza strip. In a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-2, Mark 13:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Preparing For The Future Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2023

In Mark 13, Jesus prepared His disciples for two future events: the destruction of Jerusalem and His second coming. The first event would come with warnings, but the second will be a surprise. Readiness and alertness and trust in the Lord were necessary for both.

Introduction A. One day there was an airplane that was having engine trouble, so the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. 1. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Olivet Discourse - Mark 13:1-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 7, 2024

Are you obeying the command in 1 Thessalonians 4 to use the words about the end times to encourage others?

Mark 13:1 As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!" 2 "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Je-sus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-4, Matthew 24:1-3, Luke 21:5-7

Watch Out! - Mark 13:5-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 10, 2024

What the structure of the Olivet Discourse tells us about the way we should interpret it.

Mark 13:1 As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!" 2 "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Je-sus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-6, Matthew 24:4-5, Luke 21:8

Beginning Of Pains (Deceivers & Disasters) - Mark 13:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 10, 2024

In times like ours, how does one keep from lying awake at night with anxiety over what we see in the news every day? In today’s passage, Jesus provides direct insight into how to read the news headlines in a way that brings peace, calm, and courage, rather than anxiety, fear, and cowardice.

Mark 13:5 Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Na-tion will rise against ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-8, Matthew 24:4-8, Luke 21:8-11

Beginning Of Pains (Persecution & Preaching) - Mark 13:9-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

Jesus shows us how every time you are mistreated, it is a golden opportunity … if you read the situation through the lenses of spiritual insight.

Mark 13:9 "You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.11 Whenever you are arrested and brought ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13, Luke 21:12-18

Instructions For Ministry (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 10, 2025

In these verses, Matthew describes the responsibilities given to the apostles by the Lord Jesus. He anointed them with special powers and abilities to show people the power of God but also warned Mark 13;9-13of coming persecution for the cause of the Gospel.

The Lord Jesus gave the apostles specific responsibilities and gifts to minister to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. His role as the Promised Messiah would be to not deliver the nation from the bondage of Rome, but to free them and all people from a far worse bondage, that of sin and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-15, Mark 6:7-13, Mark 13:9-13, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 21:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist