Sermons on Mark 4:22:

Meant To Be Used Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 26, 2008

Light is of no use if it is not prominently displayed. This message examines our stewardship of the Light we have been given.

Meant to be Used Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 (HCSB) He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand?” Concealing the Light * Hiding * The light burns, but is hidden from view * Of benefit to no one else * Extinguished * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stir What You Got Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 7, 2009

Size doesn’t matter, because we have the resources of Jesus Himself and His Word to multiply disciples of Christ.

Stir What You Got (Mark 4:21-34) Andy Eddington, once the president of Shriner College in Texas, loved sugar in his coffee. On one occasion at a greasy spoon near Dallas, he dumped not one, not two, but three teaspoonfuls of sugar in his coffee. As the waitress watched, Andy said, “Ma’am, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Found Out"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 25, 2011

For those with addictions we will always be found out. This lesson will shed light on how can we live a life that is open to all.

A couple years ago I was working on a Video Series for Men on Addictions. One of the videos on Men's Addictions is titled “Shrapnel”. To make it realistic I purchased a hand grenade that was hollowed out. It is still very heavy and is quite authentic. People in any type of addiction ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:22

Kingdom Seeds Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Apr 30, 2012

Most Biblical scholars regard the “kingdom of God” as the central theme of Jesus’ message.

The Gospel of Mark #11 – “Kingdom Seeds” Mark 4:21-34 Intro – 1. ILL – In an earlier century, a large boulder laid in the middle of the roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Good Ground Key To Fruitfulness

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on May 29, 2012

a good ground is important to have a abundant harvest

TOPIC: GOOD GROUND – KEY TO FRUITFULNESS Text: Mark 4:1-29 vv. 26-29, “26 And He said, the Kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed upon the ground, 27 and then continues sleeping and rising night and day while the seed sprouts and grows and increases – he knows not how. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Test Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2012

What happens after you hear the words of Jesus? Is your life different? Today as we study Mark's gospel we see how the Lord gives the disciples an opportunity to test how much the words of Jesus became life in them.

When I was 15 I took a course at high school in how to drive a car. Drivers Education featured movies, texts, and lectures. At no time during this course did we set foot inside of an actual vehicle. Later, I took driver’s training where we tried out our skills behind the wheel. All this was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Shine Jesus Shine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 21 through 25

Mark 4: 21 – 25 Shine Jesus Shine 21 Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? 22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. 23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Speaks In Parables Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Only a few parables are found in Mark. Most of those are found in Mark 4.

Mk. 4:1-34 JESUS SPEAKS IN PARABLES A. Recently, hearing about the trial of John Allen Muhammad, has seemed to be a mysterious case to me. 1. He had not only won the chance to represent himself as his own defense and lawyer - but I read that he is out to prove to the nation that he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Church Growth Principles #2 "It's A Seed Problem" Series

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 18, 2009

So many churches out there today desire to change the world, the only problem is that they do not desire to change themselves first. In order to change the fruit of the ministry you must first check your roots!

• Focusing on Church growth what would you say that it is instituted or measured? o In Numbers? o In Evangelism? o In Money? o In a beautiful facility? o In a parking lot filled with new and expensive cars? o In the church with a plethora of ministries? • Too often churches and people when focusing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting From Here To There By Heeding Sound Advice Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus told parables to describe what God's kingdom is like, to advise how to become a part of it, then grow and develop in such a way that others might be led by example into His kingdom

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-29

#19: Responding To The Light Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 7, 2020

In Mark 4:21-25 Jesus teaches that how we respond to the light of God’s truth today has consequences for more or less light from God’s Word tomorrow.

#19: Responding to the Light Series: Mark Chuck Sligh June 7, 2020 TEXT: Mark 4:21-25 – “And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Word Problems Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2016

Parables of sower and mustard seeds

Mark 4:1-34 “Word Problems” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between a fable and a parable? A fable is primarily didactic, a clever story meant to offer some insight into and instruction about life – think Aesop’s Fables for a moment. A parable, on the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kind Of Church God Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 23, 2016

How can we be the church Jesus wants us to be? 1. Lift up the light of the Lord (vs. 21-22). 2. Tune in to God's truth (vs. 23-25). 3. Be willing to work with God (vs. 26-29). 4. Trust God to grow His Kingdom (vs. 30-32).

The Kind of Church God Wants Us to Be Mark 4:21-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 9, 2016 *Christians: We are part of the most important organization the world will ever see: The Church of the living God! *Many of you have heard my favorite description of God's Church. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Parables? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 9, 2017

why did jesus speak in parables?

When a person reads a Bible passage, is it always immediately understood by them?? What do you think are reasons why some bible passages cannot be immediately understood?? Since the Bible was written by God the Holy Spirit and people are not God, there will be some difficulty in fully ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Of God Secrets Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 16, 2017

The secret of the kingdom of god is being given!

We are worshiping God and learning from the Gospel of Mark. Please open your Bibles to Mark 4… Our Scripture of the Week, Mark 4:11a, states that Jesus told His disciples “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you.” What do you think Jesus meant by that?? Jesus was simply saying that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible