Sermons on Markos 13:18:

What Does It Mean For Us To Read "where The Body Is, There Also The Vultures Will Gather"?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2025

Worshipers of false gods, to the Hebrew mind, were idiots. But that is not the whole story.

Friday of the Thirty-second Week Integral Our Introit antiphon today is a prayer that both our Hebrew forefathers and we would recognize as one we are at least tempted to use daily: Let my prayer come into your presence; incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord. It is from psalm 88, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-37, Psalm 19:2-5, Mark 13:14-19, Matthew 24:16-21, Romans 1:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The End Times - Signs Or Salvation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

Jesus gives His disciples some signs to look for in the end times - but not so they would focus on the signs, but so that they wouldn’t panic and would do the Master’s will instead

Today we’re going to study the end times. No, I’m not going to set a date for Jesus’ return. No, I’m not going to answer all questions about the Tribulation or the Rapture. But what we are going to see is what Jesus tells us to think about the last days. And it might actually surprise you. 1 As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jerusalem- Signs Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024

This is the 36th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#36] JERUSALEM- SIGNS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 The way things are going right now, many are wondering if this is the end time. In our text, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Side Tracked

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 16, 2024

We are called not to speculate on when the Second Coming will occur. We are called to keep our eye on the ball and preach the Gospel to all nations and not to be star gazing

SERMON: Mk 13:1-37 Advent is the time when we look forward to Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem. So is it not a little strange that the readings for the second Sunday before Advent, should be about Jesus’ second coming – a date in the future rather than to the events leading up his birth in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Signs Of The Times Part 3

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 11, 2023

The Abomination of Desolation

The Signs of the Times Pt. 3 Mark 13:14-23 The question I have been asked as a pastor. by far more than any other is, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The Lord created man in His image as we read in Genesis 1:28. Genesis 1:28, “Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Future Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2023

In Mark 13, Jesus prepared His disciples for two future events: the destruction of Jerusalem and His second coming. The first event would come with warnings, but the second will be a surprise. Readiness and alertness and trust in the Lord were necessary for both.

Introduction A. One day there was an airplane that was having engine trouble, so the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. 1. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abomination - Mark 13:14-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

Why does Jesus tell his people to run from the judgment? Can you outrun God’s judgment on you? And if it’s not directed at you, why wouldn’t God just protect you from it to begin with?

Mark 13:14 "When you see 'the abomination of desolation' standing where he does not belong-- let the reader understand-- then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let no one on the roof of his house go down or enter the house to take anything out. 16 Let no one in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23, Matthew 24:15-28, Luke 21:19-24

The 5 Time Periods Of The End Times

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 27, 2002

Jesus could return any moment. What does the Bible say will take place during the end times?

5 MAJOR TIME PERIODS CONCERNING THE END TIMES Mark 13, 2 Thessalonians 2, Revelation 6,8,9,11,16,20,21 I. FIRST TIME PERIOD SIGNS TO THE END OF THE AGE OF GRACE -- MARK 13:1-13 (Today we live in the age of Grace. God is offering forgiveness through the blood of Christ to anyone who will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

A reflection on what the signs of the second coming are and how they are being fulfilled not to scare us but to prod us to live for Christ.

Sermon: Signs of the Second Coming Mark 13:3-22 June 15, 2003 I Introduction A Every age wants to know the future 1 Poll -Time Magazine article by Nancy Gibbs - The article continues by pointing out that even the pre-Christian is thinking about the future. Recent polls suggest that 35% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:3-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Grand Finale Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

As we follow Jesus in the now, we can expect events in our life to foreshadow the grand finale, when he returns again.

One of the things my four boys love most about summer time is watching fireworks. Whether it’s at a fourth of July show, or a show after a baseball game, my kids love watching fireworks. But when we’re watching a fireworks show, I can just about guarantee that my younger boys will keep asking me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live Through What's Coming Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

A Sermon on Jesus’ Olivet Discourse

HOW TO LIVE THROUGH WHAT’S COMING Mark 13:14-37 INTRO: Do you ever want to know the future, know what’s coming? We seem to have a certain fascination with knowing the future How will my kids turn out? What stocks should I buy? What decision should I make about a job, relationship, purchase. Even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Eight

WATCH OUT (MARK 13) Christians are often confronted with apocalyptic, millennial and eschatological expectations whenever a disaster occurs. On the morning of 9/11, a relative called from overseas, asked if we were alright and eventually ended the call with a sigh and an exclamation: “This is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Packing In Your Suitcase?

Contributed by Ransom Brannon on Feb 18, 2001

To look at ones life and know where you stand with God.

WHAT ARE YOU PACKING IN YOUR SUITCASE? Intro:As we travel through life we carry suitcases. And at the end of our lives what we have stored in those suitcases determine where we go and what our rewards are. When we go on a trip we carry suitcases. Tonight we wil look at 3 of them. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37, Mark 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Attitudes

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 8, 2001

Mark 13 shows us the attitudes of being intent, confident, and expressive will bring us victory in the evil days in which we live.

As we look at Mark chapter 13, we notice an overwhelming sense of doom in our future. We are told that "nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. And these are (just) the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

Apocalypse Of The Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 25, 2022

The apocalypse described in Mark's Gospel can be viewed as a prophecy that can occur today! Churches need to stop the bleeding loss of membership before it is too late. Christ's love will make that change.

Apocalypse of the Church Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 13:14-23 14 “But when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 15 “aThe one who is on the housetop must not go down, or go in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23

Denomination: United Methodist