Sermons on Markos 1:33:

When Life Gets Busy.....pray

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009

A busy life is not always something we can avoid. However when life gets busy, the gift of prayer is not only helpful but essential. This sermon explores why

WWhen life gets busy or overbearing what do you do? Do you frantically go about all your tasks? Maybe you get stressed out? Do you get angry? Do you think I will just keep going and going? Or think once I have dealt with all this stuff I will start planning a better life? No matter who you are. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Ambassadors Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Aaron Kesson on Feb 19, 2009

All Christians are called to be ministers of the Kingdom. We are all Christ’s ambassadors to the world.

Ambassadors of the Kingdom Mark 1:29–39, 1 Cor 9:16–23 Introduction:From an article found in the Wall Street Journal: Boddy Dodd, Georgia Tech’s athletic director, tells of the coach who, with his team leading 7 to 6 in the last minute of play, carefully instructed his quarterback not to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Methodist

Heal The Valley

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Feb 28, 2009

That is the one great thing we can do to heal the valley: hunt Jesus and ask him for help.

Simon’s mother-in-law - The first "pope" was married - Catholic family values - Mormon family values - Bible Study: every family is a mess - Heal us from rigid family ethics Why did Jesus go into the desert? - Retreat, sanctuary - To find healing for himself - Away from all the busyness - We may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Congregational

What Happens When Jesus Takes Over?

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 21, 2005

What happens when Jesus takes over a community?

In this passage, we read about a great move of God that took place in the city of Capernaum. This took place at the beginning of the second year of our Lord’s ministry - what scholars commonly refer to as the “Year of Popularity.” Year one of His ministry was a “Year of Obscurity” and year three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Help Them Up!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 8, 2005

We need hearts for God ~ and hands for others. We can all help someone up.

HELP THEM UP! 1. Introduction: Sometimes a verse of scripture just enters your heart for you to pray for a particular person or situation. For my wife Julie Mark 1:31 “So he (Jesus) went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them” was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Kingdom Come! Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

In this text we see Jesus begin to proclaim God’s good news. He tells us what this good news is, and what we are invited to do about it. Then we see what we can expect from this good news, as well as what not to focus on. It all begins with some bad news,

Kingdom Come! Mark 1:14-39 INTRO: What’s the best news you have ever heard/could ever hear? Today, God has some really good news for you! PREV: Today we will see Jesus begin to proclaim God’s good news. He’ll tell us what this good news is, and we will see what we are invited to do about this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: The Man From Nowhere Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2004

Jesus springs on the scene with no pedigree, no history, and only a strange man to vouch for him. And yet people were instantly drawn to Him - why?

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Jesus: The Man From Nowhere Mark 1:1-45 Pastor Tom Fuller Mark is Peter’s gospel. We get that from a quote written just after the turn of the century. The early church historian Eusebius quotes from Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

One Day In The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2004

A sermon using Mark’s account of one day in Jesus’ life. Leans on Sermon CEntral resources - but has sufficient new insights to contribute. Preached well!

Lately on the Television and radio there has been the typical commercials for singers trying to sell their CD’s and tapes.Among them is an advertisement for the Jamie Kennedy rendition of the song – “What a difference a day makes.”The line got me to thinking and I got thinking about the life of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Loves To Work In Your World

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Jesus is not ’out there’ but he’s right where you are, in your world.

Jesus Loves to Work in Your Life and World Cornwall September 18, 2005 Do you live expecting Jesus to work in your life and in the world in which you live? Or do you believe that Jesus has stopped that kind of work, and leaves things pretty much to you to figure out, with just a promise for future ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Call To Come And Become Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2006

When Jesus calls us it is not a request, but a command. His universal authority over us is not optional, but the blessing of being in the kingdom is.

Open by reading chapter one. (Or, if you are willing, memorize it and present it as if you are Mark telling about Jesus to the church. This is very effective. If you are not confident in your memory, use notes, but let me encourage you to tell the church what you are attempting and try ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Go Let God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 30, 2006

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the epiphany

5th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 1:29-39 "Let Go, Let God" 29 ¶ And immediately he left the synagogue, and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her. 31 And he came and took her by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

All Things To All People

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 2, 2006

It is easier to be all things to all people by turning to God for help and strength in a solitary place of prayer. It’s all about attitude.

All Things To All People – Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: In 1975 when I assumed my duties as the Pastor of a church in Indiana, I was delighted to see brand new Bibles placed in each pew. When I opened one to see what version it was, I was dumbfounded by what I saw. In large, red letters these words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Transformed For Service"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 3, 2006

A sermon on Christian service.

“Transformed for Service” Mark 1:29-39 Isaiah 40:21-31 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In the preceding passage, Jesus was in the synagogue. He had a big audience, and in comes a man who was possessed by an evil ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Jesus Healed The Sick

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 5, 2006

The reason for Jesus’ miracles, is to validate his office, his mission, and his message. Today, miraculous healings are not badges of prophetic office, but are, instead, answers to prayer by those who have access to God through His Son Jesus Chr

One theme that immediately jumps out at us today from the lessons – particularly the Old Testament Lesson from 2 Kings and the Gospel lesson from Mark – is the theme of healing. The Old Testament lesson, of course, might be called the ultimate miracle of healing, when Elisha raises the Shunnemite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Learn how to live more like Jesus

Living Like Jesus Series: Knowing Jesus February 21, 2010 As some of you may or may not know… I’m a big fan of the TV series, “24”. In case you’re ignorant (like I was) about “24”, it’s a 1-hour drama that centers around Jack Bauer (played by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-38, Mark 3:1-35

Denomination: Wesleyan