Sermons on San Marcos 13:30:

The Closing Of The Age. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2023

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 “last days” began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:17), and the fall of Jerusalem was part of the process which culminates in the vivid cosmic happenings outlined in MARK 13:24-25. Such an occurrence had been envisaged by Isaiah 13:10, in the context of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2023

DECEMBER 3rd, 2023.

Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37 A). OH THAT YOU WOULD REND THE HEAVENS! Isaiah 64:1-9. When we pray for the whole state of Christ’s church, as we must do given the Lord’s own example (John 17:9), we should encourage ourselves by recalling past ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37  (view more)  (view less)

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 Signs Of The Times Part 4

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 25, 2023

Jesus' physical return

The Signs of the Times Pt. 4 Mark 13:24-37 It is ironic we are studying Mark 13 where Jesus taught about End Times as we hear about all of the things happening in Israel. We did not plan to teach on End Times because of the things in the Middle East, in fact, we had already begun Mark 13 when the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2023

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year B

December 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 13:24-37 Are We There Yet? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Are we there yet?” On long, family road trips, this is the constant children’s chorus. Are we there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Self Control Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023

There are really two halves to today’s message. First, I want to speak on the importance and need for growth in a believer’s life, and second is the importance of self-control.

Do you have everything under control? I mean everything within you – do you all of you in control? Let me just get real serious, real quick here: what is the one item in your life you have trouble controlling? Do you have total self-control in the area of food? Drink? Sex? Your tongue? Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Colossians 1:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 16:27, Mark 13:28-31, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The New Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 8, 2022

The church is an organization that will have a similar life cycle as any living person. Is it possible that some churches need to die so new church's are born? Is your church fulfilling the spiritual needs of its membership.

The New Church Mark 13:28-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 “Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Good News For Bad Times, Part 2 (Mark 13) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 21, 2020

Dealing with the most important question from Mark 13: when Jesus comes, will you be ready?

Good morning! Please turn in (or on) your Bibles. We are continuing with Part two of a message we began last week, called Good News for Bad Times. If you missed it last week, I would encourage you to go back and listen to it. But let me just recap where we’ve been so far. We talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-37

Denomination: Baptist

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

Jesus Is Coming

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 5, 2019

Advent is a season of preparation for the Christmas season. It is a time to reflect on the coming of the Christ child but also about the soon second coming of Jesus Christ.

Jesus is Coming Isaiah Mark13:24-37 Introduction- Prayer- Advent is the four weeks before Christmas and I believe is designed to slow us down and help us prepare ourselves for Christmas. We are to (celebrate with enthusiasm) the Birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Nothing wrong with present ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Nazarene

"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

Living With Expectant Hope

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025

This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

“Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Near - Mark 13:28-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2024

What good is it to know that his coming is near? Would you live differently if you knew for sure it would be in your lifetime? Shouldn’t you live that way all the time? And if we can’t know when it will happen, what does “near” even mean?

Mark 13:28 "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. 30 I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-31, Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:29-33

Stay Awake!

Contributed by David Mende on Mar 24, 2020

This sermon motivates, encourages, and challenges God's people to prepare for the second coming of Christ.

Introduction A man by the name Harold Camping who was the president of the Family Radio Christian network claimed that the rapture and judgment day would take place on May 21, 2011. Further, he stated that the world would end five months later on October 21, 2011. His supporters claimed that more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God