Sermons on Mark 2:14: showing 1-15 of 106

Are We Spreading The Cure?

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Jun 12, 2002

Christ has given us the opportunity to administer a life saving cure to a terminal virus; are we spreading the cure? Either we do or do not.

The Present Situation: Imagine for a moment that you are a physician; not just any physician but one of the foremost in all of medical history. Through some of your research you stumble upon a previously undiscovered virus. After further study you find out that this virus has infected 100% of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of God On My Life

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 23, 2002

When Jesus calls us He calls us to a number of changes.

Introduction We discover from our text that Christ calls people at work. The question we will answer is " what does Christ call us to? There are three callings that Levi received that could also be true for everyone else. 1. Everyone is called to repentance(v17) Luke tells us that Jesus came not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friends In Low Places Series

Contributed by Wayne Dean Sr. on Aug 21, 2002

As follows of Christ we are commanded to go "into all the world" making disciples, and that may include some mightly "low places."

“Friends in Low Places”* by the Reverend Bennett Wayne Dean Sr.(The RevChief) Luke 10: 1-15; Mark 2: 13-17; (See also Matt. 11:19; Luke 5:27-28; 10:1-2); John 4: 1-18; 28; 39-41 This is another in the series of sermons based on popular music. It has been a somewhat controversial series, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, Luke 10:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Follow Me

Contributed by Nathan Hall on Jan 30, 2002

Let’s look at how the call that Jesus gave to Matthew when He said, "Follow me," changed Matthew forever and required much of him.

Follow Me Matthew 9:9; 16:24-26 Matthew 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, Matthew 9:1-9, Mark 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Effective Soul Winner Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2002

Sermon on the call of Matthew Levi with emphasis on the characteristics of a soul winner as seen in both Jesus and Matthew.

An Effective Soul Winner Mark 2:13-20 INTRO.: These events occurred during the first year of the public ministry of Jesus. He is involved in a preaching tour of Galilee and has called His first four disciples, fishermen who make their living on the Sea of Galilee. He is near the port of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

God’s greatest gift is salvation through His Son Jesus Christ.

“RELIGION IS MAN-MADE; THE GOSPEL IS GOD GIVEN. RELIGION IS WHAT MAN DOES FOR GOD; THE GOSPEL IS WHAT GOD DOES FOR MAN. RELIGION IS GOOD VIEWS; THE GOSPEL IS GOOD NEWS. RELIGION IS AN OUTER REFORMATION; THE GOSPEL ENDS IN AN INNER TRANSFORMATION. RELIGION OFTEN BECOMES A FARCE; THE GOSPEL IS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Change Of View Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

IF WE ARE TO REACH OTHERS WITH THE GOSPEL, WE MUST LEARN TO SEE THE WORLD AS CHRSIT SAW THE WORLD.

A Change of View Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION WWJD for a Prostitute? Author and speaker Barbara Johnson writes: I had just finished speaking at one of the last Women of Faith (WOF) conferences in 1998, challenging the audience to really think "What Would Jesus Do?" in their everyday situations. One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Calling Of Levi Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 4, 2005

Jesus loves the outcast and calls them into redemption, and so should we.

Apprenticing Under The Master Mark 2:13-17 The Calling of Levi I don’t think that tax collectors have an equal today in Canada in terms of how people in Judea felt about them. Hate would be too weak a word. Even today, tax collectors are not well-loved in the best of situations! But these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: *other

See The Mission Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 27, 2004

There are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Jesus will never call us to do something He hasn’t already done. We must Follow Him in faithful obedience.

Intro. Last week we started a new journey into the book of Mark. I shared with you that there are 4 instances in the book of Mark where Jesus uses the phrase, “Follow Me.” Last week we took a look at catching Jesus’ dream. Yet, not just a dream, but a reality. It was “Come follow me and I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clashes Of Power Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005

The series of clashes with the Pharisees reveal their blindness - blinded to (1) the true identity of Jesus and (2) the needs of man. Learn therefore that the power of life is in Jesus, and the focus of life ought to be the needs of others.

The 5 clashes Jesus had with the Pharisees: Mark 2:7 "Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone? - Jesus has authority on earth to forgive sins! Mark 2:17 "Why does he eat with tax collectors and ’sinners’?" - Jesus has come to save ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Church Full Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Engagement Or Exclusion?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2006

This is a look at our outreach as a Church and as individuals. Its a call to relavent engagement.

Engagement or Exclusion? Mark 2.13-17 We see here the beginings of conflict with the Pharisees. It is an underlying theme set right through the gospel; Between the Pharisees and Jesus over the character of God and forgiveness. The four stories that follow continue this theme: Eating with tax ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Attractions And Objections Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2006

Faith or unbelief determines what we see when we look at Jesus. Jesus brings us to the valley of decision where we either become his followers or his enemies.

(Begin by reading chapter one as if you are a messenger from Mark. Better yet, memorize it and share it as if you are Mark himself). In chapter two of Mark we have four more vignettes in Jesus’ life recorded for us. In each of these Jesus expresses his authority in both freeing and disturbing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Comes In

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

How do you meet Jesus while in service to Him??

When Jesus Comes in Mark 2:1-2:15 When we come together in this house, we are coming together to meet with Jesus. At least I hope that’s why we come. If Jesus ain’t here, then I wouldn’t want to come...... We come here to hear his word. We come here to feel his spirit. We come here to gain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To Follow Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 6, 2007

This sermon is from a series called "Follow the Leader" that traces the topic of discipleship through the Gospel of Mark.

THE CALL TO FOLLOW (2) Follow The Leader – 2 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be continuing our series tracing the topic of following Jesus throughout the Gospel of Mark. Last week we looked at the calling of Peter and Andrew, James and John to be disciples of Christ. This week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17