Sermons on Mark 3:7-12:

Extending The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2020

Withdrawing from a Service to service. The setting apart of the Apostles.

EXTENDING THE MINISTRY OF JESUS. Mark 3:7-19. “But Jesus withdrew” (Mark 3:7). After Jesus’ healing of a man with a withered hand, on the sabbath, in the synagogue (Mark 3:1-5); the Pharisees were found ‘immediately’ plotting with the Herodians against Jesus, ‘how they might destroy Him’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

God's Word; Accept Or Reject? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2023

Why is it so important that we accept God's Word as written?

God tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17… All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The world always needs much good work. We Christians are honored, called, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Stayed The Course Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 24, 2023

In today's segment from the Gospel of Mark, we witness how Jesus handled the popularity of the crowd and how He moved away from the crowd in order to appoint the twelve apostles. As we watch Jesus stay the course, we learn how to focus on the mission of making disciples.

A. You all are very familiar with the Beatles. Right? 1. By 1966, the Beatles had become international stars and had achieved unprecedented levels of critical and commercial success. 2. Their popularity caused John Lennon, the 26 year-old member of the Beatles to tell a London reporter: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crowd In The Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

Mark helps us see that Jesus didn’t come simply to draw crowds; He didn’t come to attract fans; He came to call disciples. The great crowd heard that he had been teaching with astounding authority, healing sick people, casting out demons.

Mark 3:7-12 Jesus and the Crowd in Mark Crowd ????? (Ochlos): The word Okolo’s is translated as Crowd (87), crowds (47), gathering (1), many (1), mob (1), multitude (3), multitudes (1), number of people (1), numbers (2), people (27) in New Testament. This word refers to, a casual collection of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Best Way To Understand Jesus's Teachings Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2018

The magisterium is a two-thousand year old gift.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Our first lesson from First Samuel today documents the strong friendship that Jonathan, king Saul’s son, and David enjoyed. It also tells us that Saul was jealous of David because the people saw him as a better military leader than the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Day Jesus Got Good And Mad Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What caused Jesus to get angry?

INTRODUCTION We’re going to be talking about anger in this message. When I was a kid, I enjoyed reading Marvel comic books. I can remember when they were only ten cents. Of course, Superman and Batman were my favorites. But I also remember reading about The Incredible Hulk. Cartoonist Stan Lee ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Cannot Silence What Is Just And Right

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022

The truth of the Bible cannot be silenced as long as there are believers!

“You Cannot Silence What is Just and Right” Mark 3:1-12 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered. 2 They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 He said to the man with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023

Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-21, Mark 3:1-8, John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Qualifying The Called - Mark 3:6-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

God made a lot of promises about the restoration of Israel after the exile. But most of them didn't happen when the Jews came back from Babylon after 70 years. Jesus reveals why.

Introduction The Promised Kingdom Before we pick up where we left off in Mark 3, I need to remind you of something. Do you remember back in ch.1 when Mark told us the topic of all Jesus’ preaching? Jesus preached about the arrival of the kingdom. Mark 1:15 "The time has come," he said. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:6-19

The Plan - Mark 3:11-15 (Luke 6:12-13) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus never wrote anything that we know of. All the information we have came from the Apostles. Why?

Mark 3:7 Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed. 8 When they heard all he was doing, many people came to him from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and the regions across the Jordan and around Tyre and Sidon. 9 Because of the crowd he told his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:11-15, Luke 6:12-13

Miracles Of Jesus - Mark Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2024

The Gospel of Mark is written by the eyewitness account of Peter and Peter choose to reveal Jesus as “The Son of God.”

Transition Video: Healing of the Leper from the Chosen! Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: To see something we have never seen before in 2024 - we must do something we have never done before in 2024! What is the one thing you need to do? Is it read the Bible daily – Pray – have consistent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Mark 1:1, Mark 16:9-20, Mark 3:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even The Devil Believes In god! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2024

The Bible teaches that Satan and his followers acknowledge God's existence, but they reject His authority and actively work against His plans.

Satan's very identity is defined by his opposition to God. He seeks to thwart God's purposes and lead humanity away from Him. This highlights the importance of spiritual warfare and our need to resist Satan's schemes by standing firm in our faith and trust in God. Let's remain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:11, Luke 4:41

Christ In The Pressure Cooker #5 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

To know what a person is like, watch them under pressure. Jesus shows us how to respond when under pressure.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #5 CHRIST IN THE PRESSURE COOKER (Mark 3:1-35) If you want to know what a person is really like, watch that person when he/she is under pressure – watch closely those moments of stress and duress…in anxiety producing situations. • It may be on the ball field ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-35

Here He Comes Again PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus meets us in our weakness, restores what is withered, and calls us to receive his mercy and healing, even when others resist compassion.

Friends, some of us walked in today with hands that feel tired and hearts that feel thin. Maybe you’ve been carrying a hurt so long it’s started to shape the way you hold yourself. Maybe your courage has curled up, your patience has pinched in, your hope has shrunk to the size of a clenched fist. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Topics: God's Goodness, Divine Compassion