Sermons on Markos 1:12:

"The Cosmic War On Earth”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 21, 2021

An opening illustration from George Patton. The point of Mark’s opening words in Chapter 1? 1) The time of the Messiah has come. God’s Son has arrived onto the earth He created in order to destroy the devil. 2) If we believe in Jesus we can expect to be tempted as well.

In Jesus Holy Name January 24, 2021 Text: Mark 1:12 Epiphany III Redeemer “The Cosmic War on Earth” When General George Patton counter-attacked Field Marshal Rommel in World War II, Patton ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Authority Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 1:21-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 24, 2021

Most people concentrate on the exorcism of the unclean spirit as the demonstration of Jesus' power and authority. Rather we should concentrate on the authority of His teaching.

The Authority of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 1:21-28 From the moment Jesus entered into the synagogue, it was apparent that things were different. As He began to teach them, they became increasingly aware that Jesus was no ordinary Rabbi. We wished we could know what Jesus taught that morning. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Mark 1:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter From Mark 1:1-13 Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 3, 2020

John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God.

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter from Mark 1:1-13 John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God. So much so, that multitudes of people came to him convinced of their need to change their ways in preparation for the coming Messiah. In our time, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 13, 2023

As is characteristic of Mark's Gospel, he quickly identifies that his subject is "the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," and then immediately introduces John the Baptizer, the forerunner of Jesus, and then immediately tells about Jesus' baptism and temptation.

A. When you are writing a story, you want to catch your reader’s attention from the very start, right? 1. Here are some opening lines from actual books – some are famous, some not so famous. 2. “If you're going to read this, don't bother.” Choke 3. “I come from Des Moines. Somebody had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Uniqueness Of Mark's Gospel: John The Baptist In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

Focusing in on Mark chapter one verses 1-20, and we’ll be reflecting on three key events in this first portion of Mark. We’ll be looking at the ministry of John the Baptist as he prepared for the coming of Jesus, then the baptism of Jesus, and Jesus’ calling his first disciples.

Last night I was listening to some beautiful music. And I was just thinking, this music is a gift from God. It really is. Who is this creator who made everything? How are we to understand who he is? Of course, we know we understand from his word, but I was thinking, and I wondered: What can we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Tempted Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2017

Now Jesus is to be tempted by Satan. Could He have failed the test? No, He could not! If He could have fallen, then He would not be a sure Savior and God would not be sovereign.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Wilderness (2) Jesus Tempted (Psalms 91:11) Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13 So far the gospels have shown us that the Son of God came down to the earth to be born a human. He had a normal childhood, except He never sinned. He was baptized to identify ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Of The Kings Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Every man, including Jesus has to face the universal experience of temptation.

Art Linkletter tells of how when he was 10 years old he was offered a job of tempting people to buy ice cream cones. The ice cream stand owner noticed the dramatic way in which he licked an ice cream cone, and so he offered him ten cents an afternoon if he would wonder through the nearby park ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-12

Descent Of The Dove Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Jesus was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. It was fitting that He take this step of obedience and become an illustration of what all believers are to do.

What a surprise it would be to see a fish climbing a tree. Yet such a sight is possible because of the climbing perch of India. These three to eight inch fish have movable spines on their gills, and by thrusting with their tails and front fins they can scoot up a slanting tree by the water and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

#5 The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 19, 2020

The temptation of Jesus was a monumental battle in the desert between Jesus and Satan upon which the rest of Jesus’ ministry rested. This sermon examines Mark’s version of Jesus’ temptation.

#5 The Temptation of Jesus Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 19, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 1:9-13 – And it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Alone

Contributed by David Timothy Holdsworth on Dec 22, 2019

A short message.

Though the phrase alone gives images of a lonely saviour on a tree, being alone can also be good. Jesus often was alone in prayer: “At once the Spirit sent [Jesus] out into the desert, and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptations -- Jesus' And Ours Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 1, 2025

Temptation is our awful struggle not to lose ourselves and our potential to lose ourselves. Temptation also highlights God’s mercy and grace in our lives in the wilderness for forty minutes, hours, days or years.

In today’s Gospel reading, we encounter the most human and common experience: temptation, which Jesus also experienced in a very profound way. The temptations of Jesus are found in all four Gospels. But we are accustomed to thinking that Jesus was tempted three times before his public ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 4:1-13, Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Is The Answer, But What Was The Question?

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 19, 2025

Jesus travels to the Jordan River to inaugurate His ministry by being Baptized in the Jordan River. This is not what John the Baptist expects, as John's Baptism is a baptism of Repentance. Why was Jesus Baptized?

Based on a Sermon by Kevin Judd There’s a story about a pastor giving a children’s sermon. He decides to use a story about forest animals as his starting point, so he gathers the kids around him and begins by asking them a question. “I’m going to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Lure Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 8, 2025

This is the 10th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#10] THE LURE OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: As Christians, we are called to be fishers of men, but there’s an important truth we often overlook- Satan is also a fisherman. He longs to lure you in and hook you with temptation. We all face the struggles of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Extraordinary Man

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 14, 2024

We meet many ordinary people regularly, but extraordinary people do not appear as often. Leaders who are competent to lead and able to do what they say are rare. When one is recognized, normally good honest people flock to see them; meet them; seek to find out all they can about them.

If you heard about or met an extraordinary man, would you be intrigued to hear more about him or desire to meet him? I’m certain many ladies have; you probably married him! We meet many ordinary people regularly, but extraordinary people do not appear as often. Leaders who are competent to lead and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-45, Isaiah 40:1-5, Malachi 3:1, Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Since Jesus Is Divine, Could He Have Sinned When The Devil Tempted Him In The Wilderness?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 13, 2021

A look at what the Bible says about the Temptations of Jesus

"And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, James 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational