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Sermon on Mark 1:40

"CLEANSING" I. THE STORY OF THE LEPER. HE CAME TO JESUS KNEELING DOWN BEFORE HIM AND BESEECHING HIM, AND SAYING, "IF YOU ARE WILLING YOU CAN MAKE ME CLEAN." A. Leprosy was a loathsome disease for which there was no cure. 1. It usually started at the extremities of the body such as the toes or finger tips, often on the face or head. 2. It destroyed the nerve cells and the body ti...

Sermon on Mark 2:5

"YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN" I. THE STORY. A. Jesus was in Capernaum, and when the people found out they began to gather at the house where He was staying. B. So many had gathered that there was not room in the house to hold them. C. Four men came carrying their friend on a stretcher. 1. You have met this type before. a. They are good buddies. b. They are determined to get help f...

Sermon on Mark 2:13

"JESUS AND SINNERS" Intro. Mark shows us how the antagonism against Jesus has started very early in His ministry. In each one of the episodes in chapter 2 we find them criticizing Jesus. This continues through the first episode in chapter 3 until in verse 6 we read. "And the Pharisees went forth and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against Him, how they might slay Him."...

Sermon on Mark 3:1-5

"DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE" I. "AND THEY WATCHED HIM." A. Mark has set the scene. 1. It's the Sabbath day. 2. You are in the synagogue in Capernaum. 3. Among the worshipers is a man with a withered hand. 4. Suddenly Jesus enters, and the watch Him." B. They want to see if He will heal him on the Sabbath that they might accuse Him. 1. The "they" is the Pharisees, vs. 6. a. They w...

Sermon on Mark 3:1-5

Intro: Every miracle of Christ was a teaching - life unified, not divided into compartments. "I AM the truth" teach, declare, believe, hold. Secular and sacred; business, recreation, rest. Speaking to those who would like to submit your lives fully to Christ but held back by fear. Not a cowardice. I. THE SCENE IS THE SYNAGOGUE. A. Unconscious compliments of His enemies. 1. A man ...

Sermon on Mark 3:1-5

"STRETCH FORTH THY HAND" I. "AND THEY WATCHED HIM." A. As soon as He entered the synagogue He became the center of attention, why? 1. Because there was a man there with a withered hand. 2. In their minds they automatically connected Jesus with the man with the greatest need. a. This was a true evaluation of Jesus nature. b. As some of you came into the sanctuary today, you may...

Sermon on Mark 3:1-5

"DARE TO TRY" Intro: Jesus had just declared Himself Lord of the Sabbath to the Pharisees, He now enters the synagogue. I. "THERE WAS A MAN THERE WITH A WITHERED HAND." A. They watched Him to see if He would heal. 1. They instinctively connected Christ with the needy man. 2. His promise to be here today. a. The neediest one here. b. You with a withered area in your life. c. ...

Sermon on Mark 3:1-5

"STRETCH FORTH THINE HAND" Intro: The enemies of Christ often would unconsciously compliment. Christ entered into the synagogue on the Sabbath day. There was a man there with a withered hand so they began to watch Christ. Why? They knew He would be more interested in the needy man than the rest of the crowd. They in their thinking linked Him with need. You may be sitting here today...

Sermon on Mark 3:1-5

"STRETCH FORTH THINE HAND" I. "AND THEY WATCHED HIM." A. The keen insight His enemies had of Christ. 1. Even keener sometimes than His own disciples. 2. They knew that Christ would be interested in a man with a withered hand. a. He is always interested in the most needy person in the room. b. Sometimes weighted down by our needs we feel surely the Lord is not interested in me....

Sermon on Mark 3:6

"SEEKING TO DESTROY JESUS" I. WHY WOULD MEN WANT TO DESTROY JESUS? A. In the case before us, it was He was violating their traditions. 1. It is amazing how deeply rooted traditions can become, and how great a control they can have over the way we do things. 2. Traditions are one of the last things we want to give up. 3. Jesus often spoke out against their traditions. a. In Mar...

Sermon on Mark 4:13-21

I. THE WAYSIDE. A. Those who are absolutely indifferent. II. THE STONY GROUND. A. Christians one day - backslidden next. B. No root. 1. All surface experience. III. SOWN AMONG THORNS. A. Receive the Word. B. Bear no fruit. IV. GOOD GROUND. A. Fruit bearing. V. WE ALWAYS LIKE TO HEAR HOW GOOD WE ARE. A. Like to consider ourselves in last category. B. Actually in third. ...

Sermon on Mark 5:21-34

"WHO TOUCHED ME?" I. A STRANGE QUESTION TO DISCIPLES. A. As usual Jesus was being mobbed. 1. He probably had difficulty walking because of the press. a. I can see Jairus slightly ahead of Him trying to clear a path through crowd. b. Hundreds are thronging, jostling, shoving, pushing. 2. The disciples said, "You've got to be kidding, look how the crowd is jostling you, and you ...

Sermon on Mark 5:21

"THE TOUCH OF FAITH" I. WE SEE IN OUR STORY TWO PEOPLE ONE WHO SOUGHT THE LORD TO TOUCH HIS LITTLE GIRL, THE OTHER WHO MADE HER WAY THROUGH THE CROWD TO TOUCH JESUS. A. The fame of Jesus was spreading, and more and more people who were in desperate need were coming to Him. 1. In the third chapter of Mark we read where He had healed so many that they were bringing to Jesus all tha...

Sermon on Mark 5:25-28

"THE TOUCH OF FAITH" Intro: "The popularity of Jesus has grown to the extent that He now draws a crowd. "Many people followed Him and thronged Him." I. THE TWO CASES. A. Jairus' only little girl about twelve years old. 1. For twelve years she had brought light and sunshine into their home. 2. Now she is dying, the light is flickering. a. Only one hope left -- Jesus. b. Agains...

Sermon on Mark 5:40

"PROBING QUESTIONS" I. "WHY ARE YOU SO FEARFUL? A. They had good reasons to be fearful. 1. They were in a fierce storm. a. They were seasoned seamen, and they knew that the ship was in danger of sinking. They were familiar with the sea of Galilee, and they knew the danger of these sudden storms. b. We read that the ship was full of water. c. They had been no doubt bailing the ...

Sermon on Mark 6:1

"THE MARVEL OF UNBELIEF" I. THIS IS A RECORD OF THE RECORD OF THE VISIT OF JESUS TO HIS HOME TOWN OF NAZARETH. A. This is not to be confused with His first visit shortly after His baptism. 1. In His first visit recorded in Luke's gospel He went to the synagogue and stood up to read the scriptures. When He read to them Isaiah 61, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me because He has a...

Sermon on Mark 6:15

I. GREAT COMMISSION. A. "Go ye." 1. Every Christian. B. "Into all the world." 1. Christians personal world. C. "And preach the Gospel." 1. "The good news of salvation." D. "To every creature." 1. Individual work of every Christian. E. "Lo I am with you always." 1. Throughout Christian. II. THE POWER. A. Acts 1:8. MARK 6:30-34 "THE COMPASSIONATE SHEPHERD" Intro: The di...

Sermon on Mark 6:30, 31

"THE SERVANTS OF GOD" Intro: When we think of the Apostles, the mighty miracles they wrought, super spiritual, special breed. I. THE SENDING FORTH OF THE TWELVE vs. 7-l3. A. He sent them out by two's. 1. Matt. gives us the pairings. a. Andrew and Peter. b. James and John. c. Philip and Bartholomew. d. Thomas and Matthew. e. James and Thaddaeus. f. Simon and Judas. 2. This...

Sermon on Mark 8:1

"OUR COMPASSIONATE LORD" I. COMPASSION IS ONE OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD. A. As in the Psalm we read this morning, "The Lord is full of compassion." 1. Compassion is being moved with tenderness, combined with pity. a. It leads to kindness, understanding, forgiveness, and mercy and grace. b. In the Old Testament it is usually associated with the word gracious. 2. Often it wa...

Sermon on Mark 8:34-38

Intro: Jesus has given the requirements for any man who wants to come after Him. They may seem severe, so He gives a rationale. I. DENY HIMSELF. A. How opposite this is to our human nature Get for yourself. 1. (God helps those...) 2. Be aggressive, assert yourself. B. "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul." 1. What are your highest ambiti...

Sermon on Mark 8:37

I. WHAT SOME MEN HAVE GIVEN. A. Alexander the great gave his soul for power, world. B. Annanias and Sapphira gave theirs for a few dollars. C. Demas gave his for worldly pleasures. D. Early church Christian for a few moments relief from pain. II. WHAT HAS SATAN OFFERED YOU? A. Some for silly pride and no more. B. Before you sell to cheaply realize value. 1. Soul lives on aft...

Sermon on Mark 8:37

"WHAT SHALL A MAN GIVE IN EXCHANGE" I. WHAT SOME MEN HAVE GIVEN. A. Alexander the Great gave world conquest. B. Annanias and Sapphira exchanged for a lie. C. Demas for worldly pleasures. D. Early church martyr for few moments relief. II. WHAT SATAN OFFERS. A. To some pride. B. To Adam to be like God. C. To Christ the world. D. Before you sell cheaply realize value. 1. Sou...

Sermon on Mark 9:1

"THE KINGDOM OF GOD" I. WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD? A. It is the kingdom where God reigns. 1. Thus the kingdom of God is in heaven. The kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven are thus synonymous. Matthew is the only writer that uses the term kingdom of heaven. 2. The kingdom of God can be in you. a. If God reigns in your heart then is the kingdom of God within you. b. Jesus ...

Sermon on Mark 9:14-29

"DEMON POSSESSION" Intro: Demons are wicked, evil, unclean spirits that seek to inhabit human bodies, who when they do can take over the motor functions, they can speak through the person, exercise unusual strength, they can inflict physical or mental maladies. Damion. I. ORIGIN OF DEMONS UNCERTAIN. A. Possibly fallen angels. 1. Angels which kept not first principles. 2. "Sons ...

Sermon on Mark 9:33-36

"THE PATH TO GREATNESS" I. NATURAL DESIRE FOR GREATNESS. A. Motivating force behind many men. 1. They will subject their bodies to torturous exercise routines to become the... a. Greatest runner. b. Halfback. c. Kicker. d. Boxer. Ali's classic statement: "I'm the greatest." 2. The real motivating drive is for the glory and honor that comes to the greatest. a. The glory of t...

Sermon on Mark 10:17-22

"THE RICH YOUNG RULER" I. THE QUALITIES OF THIS YOUNG MAN. A. A person of fine temperament. 1. He had a clean record. a. Never let anyone, prophet, preacher tell you value in pollution. b. Jesus quoted to him six of the commandments. c. He replied he had kept these from his youth. 1. Empty boast? 2. "And Jesus looked upon him and loved him." B. A man of true aspiration. 1....

Sermon on Mark 10:17-31

I. PRONE TO TAKE SALVATION FOR GRANTED. A. It takes a miracle from God. 1. Hard for those who trust in riches. 2. Hard for those who trust in works. a. Too many trying to substitute works for faith. 1. Works result, not cause. a. Why then boast of them. b. Coke machine. 2. Not what you've done for Jesus What He's done for you! II. I PETER 4:17,18. A. Idiot in Scotland. ...

Sermon on Mark 10:17

"ONE THING THOU LACKEST" I. THE MAN WHO CAME TO JESUS. A. We are told in Matthew's gospel that he was young. Mark tells us that he had great possessions. Young and rich. B. He was very moral. 1. Jesus flashed before him the second table of the law that that lays out the rules how man is to relate to his fellowman, he was able to say that he had kept those commandments from the t...

Sermon on Mark 10:21

"ONE THING THOU LACKEST" I. THE YOUNG MAN. A. Fine temperament (discerning, courageous). B. Man of humility (knelt). C. Man with a clean record. 1. No value in pollution. 2. Six commandments (7th table.. a. He kept these from youth (empty, boast). 1. Jesus looked on him and loved him. D. Man of true aspiration ("what must I do to inherit eternal life"). 1. What is meant by ...

Sermon on Mark 10:21

"THE YOUNG RULER" I. HIS QUALITIES A. Fine character - attitude - good Master. 1. Courage. a. Rulers now openly against Jesus. b. Had courage to come. 2. Humility. a. He knelt. b. The ruler before the peasant. "One thing thou lackest." B. He had a clean record. 1. No value in pollution. 2. Six laws (2nd table). a. "Master, I have observed from my youth." b. Not just em...

Sermon on Mark 10:21

"THE YOUNG RULER" Intro: The desire for true meaning for life is universal, we all are seeking that which will satisfy our deepest needs. I. LET US LOOK AT THE YOUNG RULER. A. Man of fine temperament "Good Master." 1. His whole attitude towards Christ reflects it. 2. He had great courage - hostilities had arisen. 3. He was a humble person - knelt. 4. "One thing thou lackest."...

Sermon on Mark 10:21

"THE YOUNG RULER" I. HIS QUALITIES. A. Fine character attitude - good Master. 1. Courage. a. Rulers new openly against Jesus. b. Had courage to come. 2. Humility. a. He knelt. b. The ruler before the peasant. "One thing thou lackest." B. He had a clean record. 1. No value in pollution. 2. Six laws (2nd table). a. "Master, I have observed from my youth." b. Not just emp...

Sermon on Mark 10:23-27

"WHO CAN BE SAVED?" Intro: Rich young ruler has just departed. He lacked one thing, a true center for his life. I. HOW HARD IT IS FOR THOSE WHO TRUST IN RICHES TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD. A. You don't have to be rich to trust in riches. a. Ironic that engraved upon our money the phrase, "In God we trust." b. Probably more people who use it trust in money more than God. B. T...

Sermon on Mark 10:26, 27

"WHO CAN BE SAVED?" I. WHAT DO WE MEAN BY SAVED? A. From a negative standpoint. 1. The power of sin, "Who all of their lifetime were subject to bondage." a. The power of sin to enslave a person, by whatsoever a man is overcome by the same is he brought into bondage! 1. Big men can be enslaved by such small things -- Phil Harris, "Smoke, smoke..." 2. Men overcome by greed. 3. ...

Sermon on Mark 10:17-22; 12:28-34

"GOING BY GATE OF HEAVEN TO STOP IN HELL" I. TWO WHO CAME CLOSE TO SALVATION. A. Rich young ruler. B. Scribe. II. DOOR TO KINGDOM OF GOD WIDE OPEN. A. John the Baptist's message. B. Jesus' message. III. SOME COME NEARER THAN OTHERS TO ENTERING. MANY THINGS HELP TO BRING THEM CLOSE. A. Knowledge. B. A teachable spirit. C. Influence of Godly parents. D. Messages from faithf...

Sermon on Mark 10:46

"SIGHT FOR THE BLIND" I. THE STORY OF BARTIMAEUS. A. We are told of Bartimaeus that he was blind, and that he was a beggar. B. And as Jesus had went out from Jericho. 1. Luke tells us that He was coming near to Jericho. 2. There were two Jerichos, an upper and a lower. The sites have recently been uncovered, and they have found that Herod had built a winter palace in upper Jeri...

Sermon on Mark 11:22

"HAVE FAITH IN GOD" I. WHAT IS FAITH? A. Substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen. B. Jani says new call for Christians. C. Believing before you see. 1. Seeing is believing. 2. Faith says believing in seeing. II. EVERYONE HAS FAITH. A. Faith in men. 1. Banks. 2. Doctors. B. Faith in material things. 1. Came into Church this morning. 2. Got family into ...

Sermon on Mark 11:25

"FORGIVEN, FORGIVING" I. THE NEED OF BEING FORGIVEN. A. The Bible tells us that we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. 1. The word sin has it's root meaning, missing the mark. 2. When I tell you that the mark is perfection, I think you will be ready to admit with me, that we are guilty. 3. Some come closer than others to hitting the mark, but it still stands tha...

Sermon on Mark 12:1

"BRING FORTH FRUIT" I. PARABLE OF THE VINEYARD. A. Immediately in their minds they would associate this with Isaiah 5. "For the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the house of Israel." 1. The parable in Isaiah 5 is the vineyard that had been given every advantage and benefit, yet it failed to produce good grapes, only wild grapes. 2. The vineyard was thus to be neglected and trodd...

Sermon on Mark 12:28-34

"THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS" Intro: We are now in the final week before His crucifixion. The Sanhedren have determined He must die. Some charge must be created against Him to bring before the Roman court. Pharisees - tribute. I. "WHICH IS THE FIRST OR PRIMARY COMMANDMENT OF ALL?" A. Why should he be interested? 1. They were always enlarging on the commandments, seeking to interpret ...

Sermon on Mark 13:1

"LORD OF GLORY" I. THE MAGNIFICENT TEMPLE, "WHAT MANNER OF STONES AND WHAT BUILDINGS ARE HERE." A. Herod the great was a superb builder, all over Israel you can today see the ruins of the great and elaborate buildings that were built during his reign. 1. The winter palaces of Jericho and Masada. 2. The Herodian fortress. 3. The Western wall of the Temple mount. 4. The amphithe...

Sermon on Mark 14:26,27,50

"FORSAKEN BY MAN" Intro: VS. 26 Sung a hymn, traditional Ps. 113-118 the last stanza ringing still in ears. "Jehovah is God, who has given us light, bind the sacrifice with cords even unto the horns of the alter. Thou art My God I will praise thee, thou art my God I will exalt thee. O give thanks unto the Lord for His mercy endureth forever." I. THE SMITING OF THE SHEPHERD. A. Je...

Sermon on Mark 14:38

"THE REAL PROBLEM" I. THE SETTING. A. Jesus has come to His crisis hour. 1. Though God, yet man. a. "And the Word was God", "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." b. "In the form of God, and thought it not something to be attained to be equal with God." "Came in the form of a servant in the likeness of man." 2. Here we view the human side. a. Knowing the pain that aw...

Sermon on Mark 14:54

"FOLLOWING AFAR OFF" Intro: Two vastly contrasting statements. "Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God." (vs. 71) One a strong confession of faith, an equally strong denial. Let us trace the steps of backsliding. I. THEY BEGAN ALMOST THE MOMENT HE MADE HIS STRONG CONFESSION OF FAITH AS THE LORD SPOKE TO THEM ABOUT HIS DEATH, PETER SAID, "BE THAT FAR FROM THEE LORD." A. Beg...

Sermon on Mark 14:66

"STEPS TO DENIAL" Intro. Here we find Peter tasting the bitter tears of failure. I think that most Christians have tasted those same tears as we go through the growth process. Peter had just failed His Lord big time, and it was a little maid that had perpetrated his fall. Little maids are often the cause of failure in commitment. But such failure is seldom just the spur of the mome...

Sermon on Mark 15:7-15

Intro: 2,000 years ago a Roman judge faced the hardest decision of his life. What to do with Jesus. He knew Jesus was innocent, thus he was torn between the pressure of his own conscience and the clamoring mob. I. PILATE'S DECISION, JESUS OR BARABBAS. A. We know who Jesus was, the Son of God. 1. He is the Prince of Peace. 2. He is the fulfillment of the law. 3. He is love incar...

Sermon on Mark 15:24-47

"THE STONE OVER THE DOOR" Intro: The horrible crime had been committed, Jesus had been crucified. Man's first sin was suicide, next recorded sin fratricide-deicide. It was over now, they could gloat in their successful scheme while Judas goes out and hangs himself. In a few days the shock of the crime will pass and in a few weeks people will forget. The limp body of Jesus is remove...

Sermon on Mark 15:24

"THE GOSPEL WE PREACH" I. CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES. I COR. 15:3. A. The scriptures referred to here would be the Old Testament. B. Let us look at the description of the crucifixion of Jesus as recorded in Mark's gospel and see how it compares with the scriptures. 1. 15:3 "And the chief priest accused Him of many things and He answered nothing." a. Is...

Sermon on Mark 15:34

"FORSAKEN BY GOD" Intro: What an awesome feeling, I have felt it at times. Financial woes, pain. We have heard places called God forsaken land. Jacob at Bethel. I. THE CROSS REVEALS MAN AT HIS WORST. A. Man is attempting to destroy God. 1. First recorded sin, suicide "In the day you..." 2. Second, Fratricide - Cain killed Abel. 3. Worst - Deicide. a. Those today who try to de...

Sermon on Mark 15:42-47

"THE STONE OVER THE DOOR" Intro: At 9:00 o'clock that morning they had nailed Jesus, King of the Jews, on a cross. I. WHAT LAY BEHIND THAT STONE? A. A dead concept of God. 1. Philip - show us the Father. 2. "He that hath seen Me hath seen." a. Every man reveals his God. 3. What did He show us of God? a. "And we beheld His glory full of grace..." b. Love for suffering humani...

Sermon on Mark 15:42-47

"A STONE AGAINST THE TOMB" Intro: Man's fell crime complete. Chief priest satisfied, competition destroyed. They had engineered His death, He had been placed in the tomb and a stone sealed the door. I. WHAT LAY BEHIND THAT STONE? A. A dead concept of God. 1. The purpose of Jesus' mission was to reveal the Father. 2. Philip - "Show us the Father." a. "He that hath seen Me, hath...

Sermon on Mark 15:42-47

"A STONE OVER THE DOOR" Intro: The sun will soon set on the blackest day in the history of man. The most heinous crime has been committed, man has crucified the Son of God. First, recorded sin suicide next fratricide, deicide. It's all over now there plot was successful, their position is now secure, they may gloat, while Judas hangs himself. People will soon forget this man and li...

Sermon on Mark 15:42-47

"A STONE AGAINST THE TOMB" Intro: Mans fall crime complete. I. WHAT LAY BEHIND THAT STONE? A. A dead concept of God. 1. "Show us the Father and it sufficeth us." a. "He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father." b. Every man reveals his god by what he is. 1. Every man has a god. 2. He who hath seen Me hath seen my God. 2. What had Christ shown us of God? a. "We beheld His gl...

Sermon on Mark 15:46

Intro: A stone against the door of the tomb. Events of that day - Death's victory. I. WHAT LAY WITHIN THAT TOMB? A. A dead concept of God. 1. "Show us the Father and it sufficeth us." 2. "He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father." a. We reflect our God by what we are. b. Every man has a god even if he denies our God. 1. Money, pleasure, fame, lust. c. He that sees you will ...

Sermon on Mark 15:46

"AND ROLLED A STONE AGAINST THE DOOR OF THE TOMB" I. WHAT LAY WITHIN THAT TOMB? A. A dead concept of God. 1. "Show us the Father and it will satisfy us." "He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father." a. We reflect our God by what we are. b. Every man worships a God even if he denies our God. c. He who sees you sees your God. 2. Christ brought this concept of God. a. Grace and...

Sermon on Mark 16:1-4

Intro: As we look at these events we have the advantage of hindsight. We see the cross from the opened tomb. But until the stone was rolled from the tomb. I. THE CROSS SIGNIFIED: A. The triumph of evil over good. 1. This seems to be the pattern of history. 2. "The children of this world are wiser than the children of light." 3. Actually the battle is quite unfair. a. The good ...

Sermon on Mark 16:9

"THE TRAGEDY OF UNBELIEF" I. THE CAUSE OF UNBELIEF. A. Some just have a hard time believing anything that is supernatural. 1. Unless it can be reduced to a mathematical equation or some formula they just do not believe. 2. You have heard the phrase, "Seeing is believing." and there are many who adhere to that. B. There may be good cause for not believing many things that we are...

Sermon on Mark 16:15,16

EZEKIEL 3:17-19 SUPREME TASK OF CHURCH EVANGELIZATION OF WORLD. I. WORLD IS THE FIELD. A. Become too narrow, selfish. B. When God loved. When He gave His Son. The world. When Christ died. When Christ commissioned. C. We see only our own church and... 1. Town. 2. Area. 3. Country. 4. Continent. D. Why do we think we're the most important people in the world. Huntington ...