Sermons on Markos 13:31:

On The Return Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 13:24-37

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2020

How do we prepare for the return of Christ? A sermon for the First Week in Advent.

On the Return of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 13:24-37 For the Christian, nothing is more comforting to know that Jesus is going to return and receive us unto Himself. All the things which trouble us so much will be gone. We will be relieved of that great pressures (tribulations) that we feel. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hope In Advent - A Call To Attention!

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Nov 27, 2020

Advent is an important part of our church year. The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday we emphasize the Hope we have in Christ Jesus.

The Hope in Advent – A Call to Attention! Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So, you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37, Matthew 28:18-20, John 9:4

Denomination: Methodist

Not Knowing When

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 30, 2020

The season of Advent calls us to watch and wait for Christ's coming.

November 29, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Mary Erickson Mark 13:27-37 Not Knowing When Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This Sunday is the beginning of a new Church Year. Advent launches the new year with its deep blue and four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:27-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Sighs And Wonders

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 18, 2023

Even as we sigh over the evening news, and wonder when the time will come, the wars and earthquakes and floods do call us back to alertness, even if most of our neighbors are deaf to the alarms.

A wonderful little song came out in the 60's, I think the Kingston Trio sang it... It’s called The Merry Minuet. They're rioting in Africa, they're starving in Spain There's hurricanes in Florida, and Texas needs rain. The whole world is festering with unhappy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Habakkuk 1:2-4, Mark 13:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Extended Forecast, Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Watching for the Lord's return doesn't mean looking up to the sky; it means looking around to show God's love to those who need Him.

INTRODUCTION This is the third and final message in the miniseries from Mark 13 entitled “Jesus’ Extended Forecast.” Jesus wasn’t predicting the weather; He was predicting the future. In this chapter, He gives us some important details about His second coming. The early church lived in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Watching? Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

'keeping watch' for the arrival of the Christ Child

Following those hard times, the sun will fade out, moon cloud over, Stars fall out of the sky, cosmic powers tremble. And then they'll see the Son of Man enter in grand style, his Arrival filling the sky - no one will miss it! He'll dispatch the angels; they will pull in the chosen from the four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal

End Times, Apocalypse, Last Judgement, Second Coming

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 1, 2018

Begin with “end of the world” in mind.

33B In a best-selling book that first came out in the late 80’s, Stephen Covey identified what he called the ‘seven habits of highly effective people.’ The second habit the author lists is: Begin with the End in Mind. 1). Today, on the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Readings are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3, Mark 13:24-32

Denomination: Catholic

When Christ Comes In Victory (Advent 1, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In our world, there are rivaling kingdoms! The world’s darkness rivals the light of Christ, His light and His truth with what is counterfeit.

WHEN CHRIST COMES IN VICTORY Text: Mark 13:24-37 “ The story is told about one of the episodes of the French Revolution. A “… maddened crowd burst into one of the picture galleries of Paris, intent on devilry, destruction and death, they paused irresolute on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

"you Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet!" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus often utilized shock therapy to get His followers attention then drive home a pungent point. Signs of the times in this the 21st Century ought to shock Christians into getting ready with a watchful eye.

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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

The Closing Of The Age.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2021

We do not know the day and the hour when Jesus will return, so we also need to keep awake and be watchful.

THE CLOSING OF THE AGE. Mark 13:24-37. The original “abomination of desolation” (Mark 13:14) prophesied in Daniel 11:31, was an idol set up in the Temple precincts in 168 B.C. (Daniel 12:11). However, Jesus here hints that there are other levels of fulfilment to this prophecy (Mark 13:14). The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Keep Awake"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2017

Before the day of The Lord appears there will be many disturbances so keep awake, be ready.

“Keep Awake” 1. The text comes from a response after the disciples Peter, James, John, and Andrew After learning that the temple will be destroyed, they ask, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?" (vv. 2-4). The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

"Everythng Comes And Goes"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2017

There have been many fads in our history but one thing for sure accoring to the text "The Word shall be forever".

“Everything comes and goes” Mark 13:24-37 1. Everything will come and go we call them fads and crazes So what is a fad? • Dictionary definitions include: "An intense but short-lived fashion; craze; a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, especially one followed enthusiastically by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

The 2nd Coming Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2017

What is the real hope of Christmas? Where is the peace on earth? Where is the good will towards men?

Prelude What is the real hope of Christmas? Where is the peace on earth? Where is the good will towards men? Purpose: Let’s look at the hope of Christ’s coming. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 13:24-37 and why it is really good news. Preaching Mark 13:26-27 Christ is Coming Advent is a time of hope. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 2, 2017

“Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come”. (Mark 13:33)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “prepare to meet the Lord”. No person goes into an important meeting late and without preparation. The first thing to do is to find out all there is to know about the person and about his personal views and expectations. Our most important meetings ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Coming

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 2, 2017

Our Advent Gospel today reminds us that i) one day Jesus will return in glory and that we are living in the ADVENT of that time 2. that Jesus wants us to go on living as if he was coming tomorrow - to be on RED ALERT. 3. Jesus wants us to be on our guard

TSJ/TSL 03-12 -17 Mark 13:24-37 Lew Slade records the scene in his sermon entitled : The Second Coming "It is just before midnight on October 22 1844. Come with me to a hillside just outside New York. It’s a balmy evening and we are standing in an enormous crowd numbering upwards of 100 000 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican