Sermons on Mark 3:20-27:

Whose Household? Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 29, 2017

Jesus declares what constitutes his true family... those who do God's will... enabled through His cross-work for both Jew and Gentile

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement that is at the start of Mark’s gospel, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. But what does the kingdom of God look like? What is its concrete ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The World's Strongest Man Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What is the "unforgivable sin?"

INTRODUCTION Macho men always want to brag about how strong they are. Some boys on a school playground were bragging. Johnny said, “My dad has a list of all the men he can beat up—and all your dads are on his list!” Later that afternoon a knock came on Johnny’s house and his dad answered the door. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

There's something about families. Our families can be the source of the greatest joy and deepest heartaches. There's more emotion attached to our families than any other unit in society. And Jesus had some revolutionary things to say about family.

INTRODUCTION Over the years, it’s been my joy to officiate more than 500 weddings. Sometimes funny things happen at weddings. I’ve had a groom who passed out not once, but three times during the ceremony. I’ve had several groomsmen pass out—but never a bride or a bridesmaid. And they call females ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21, Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph Of Grace

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message is to encourage the headers to render praise to God for His grace.

I. "THE LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY THY JUDGMENTS, HE HATH CAST OUT THINE ENEMY; THE KING OF ISRAEL EVEN THE LORD, IS IN THE MIDST OF THEE; THOU SHALT NOT SEE EVIL ANY MORE" A. Here we have another gracious manifestation of God's affection toward His people: 1. He exposes the wickedness of the apostate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Zephaniah 3:1-4, Revelation 3:1, John 5:24, Romans 8:1-3, James 2:13, Luke 23:42-44, John 4:1-41, John 8:1-11, Psalm 107:15, 1 Peter 2:9, Mark 3:22, Acts 26:18, John 8:36, Ephesians 3:17, 1 John 4:4, Psalm 46:5, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:8, Acts 4:12, Luke 15:7, Hebrews 12:2, Zephaniah 3:15, Matthew 9:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Unforgivable Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 18, 2016

In short, the unforgivable sin is attributing the mighty miracle working power of Jesus to Satan.

The Unforgivable Sin Mark 3:20-30 Rev. Brian Bill April 16-17, 2016 A couple weeks ago when the pastoral team was out for our Tuesday lunch, I jokingly told Pastor Tim that I thought I was going to take a sick day today because our preaching text is a tough one. When I asked him if he would cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 3, 2016

By confronting the attitudes of the Jewish Leaders, and recognising the challenges which not-yet-believing family can bring on our faith, Jesus issues a warning that it is possible to commit the unforgivable sin.

Message Mark 3:20-35 “You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin” We all know that Jesus had a mother. But did you also know that Jesus was raised in a family. Matthew 13:54-56 tells us a little about this family. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Lock Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 22, 2021

The things Jesus said 2,000 years ago made people think he had lost his mind. If he were to speak to us today, would we feel differently?

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:20-21 Then he went home; and the crowd came together again, so that they could not even eat. When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, “He has gone out of his mind.” Reflection Today’s passage is only two verses long, but is packed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Things People Say About Jesus Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 4, 2021

You cannot be neutral about Jesus. You can admire Him or loathe Him. You can try to understand Him or have nothing to do with Him. You can listen to Him or ignore Him. The truth is that you will face Him one day, and what you have done with Him will decide where you will spend eternity.

Wherever Jesus went, He caused a riot or a revival. The work and words of the Lord Jesus Christ have affected lives, changed the course of history, made us face our mortality and grow up in terms of character, morals, thought, and living. For countless millions of souls who have trusted in Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-31, Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:20-35, Luke 11:14-23, Luke 8:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing Wisely With Unbelief & Opposition Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

If we stand for Jesus, we will inevitably face the same kind of opposition that He did. How do we respond? His example gives us a clue as he faces both the unbelief of his own family, and the deadly opposition of israel's leaders.

It’s been more than 20 years ago now since I initiated a lawsuit in the name of the church against the Washoe County School District. As a few of you know, and even fewer of you probably remember, it was about the matter of Equal Access—equal access to public school facilities for churches and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-15, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 7:6, Matthew 10:16-18, 1 John 2:15-16, Mark 6:3, Mark 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Standing Against Division

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 11, 2020

This message is about what a spiritual attack looks like and what can be done about it.

Do you remember the record where Peter rebukes Jesus for telling the disciples He was going to die in Jerusalem? Of course you do. Turn with me to Matthew 16. (21) From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, Matthew 16:21-23, Mark 3:24-25, Ephesians 6:11-12, Colossians 2:15, John 6:63  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A House Divided Cannot Stand Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 1, 2019

Strife, Divisions and Dissension don’t just apply to the church its is also very much a part of every aspect of our lives

A House Divided Cannot Stand Mark 3:25 25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Last week we began to clear a path through our front porch so that we could really roll up our sleeves and do away with all the trash or the hinderances from us having a truly great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Believe In Angels, Believe In Demons. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2019

The Old and New Testaments contain many references to demons and to Satan. If you believe in God, believe in Satan. If you believe in Angels, believe in demons. If you believe in Heaven, believe in Hell.

Tom Lowe 6/25/19 If You Believe In Angels, Believe In Demons. Introduction The Old and New Testaments contain many references to demons and to Satan. If you believe in God, believe in Satan. If you believe in Angels, believe in demons. If you believe in Heaven, believe in Hell. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Privacy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

In Mark 6:32 Jesus departed into a desert place privately. He thought by going to a remote place He could be alone, but the people ran around the lake on foot, and when Jesus landed the crowd was there already waiting for Him.

Jean Paul Sartre in No Exit has three characters in the play who are one by one ushered into hell. To their surprise it is not a place of punishment. There are no demons torturing and inflicting pain. They are left in a moderate size room with a few articles. There are no widows or mirrors, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-21

Christ And Criticism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

There is a legitimate place for expressing critical feelings. It is just that it is a delicate matter. It is almost as delicate as trying to catch soap bubbles on a pin.

Some years back at the University of Wisconsin a group of literary students formed a club. The purpose of the club was to criticize. The members would submit a story, and it would be dissected mercilessly with no punches pulled. The sessions were so brutal that the club members dubbed themselves, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Ruin Without Remedy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

The unforgivable sin is not a sin you can stumble into accidentally, or perform in ignorance. You can blaspheme God and Christ in ignorance not knowing what you are doing, but the unforgivable sin is a sin done with clear and certain knowledge.

A certain seer warned Caesar to be on guard against a great peril on the day of March which the Romans called Ides. When the day came and Caesar was on his way to the senate house he greeted the seer with a jest, and said, "Well, the Ides of March are come." "Aye," said the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30