New sermon series! Show your church how to live without fear.
New Sermon Series Now Available
Everything you need for your next series
AI Sermon Generator
Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.
Biblical Sermon Calendar
Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching
Sermon Research Assistant
Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!
Topical Sermon Calendar
Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year
I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
In John the Baptist we have an example of humble living, speaking truth, and always pointing beyond ourselves to Christ.
“POINTING BEYOND OURSELVES” Mark 1:1-8 Isaiah 40:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Approximately three-hundred years before John the Baptist came on the scene... ...God had promised through the prophet Isaiah that a person would come and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-11
Denomination: United Methodist
how John prepared the people for Christ and how we also do
December 8, 2002 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”- “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
Denomination: Lutheran
Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’
The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11
The second week of advent looks towards John the Baptist as the Messenger of Christ’s coming peace.
Cresson Baptist Church Sunday, December 8, 2002 Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Messenger of Peace Introduction: Advent is the season of preparation for the coming of Christ. We remember when Christ was born in this time of the year. It is more symbolic than literal. When I was considering these 4 ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
What it is to Prepare for the Incarnation and return of Christ
Last week, we took a look at that which we are preparing for. I mentioned the obvious – that we look back as we prepare once again to celebrate the birth of the messiah, of Emmanuel, God with us – come to save us from our sin and death. We look all around and we see the world preparing to ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This was done as a dramatic monologue, as if I were Mark; and costumed according to Mark 14:51-52! It makes use of one of Mark’s favorite words, "immediately", and argues that Jesus expects immediate response to His call.
What’s happening? What’s going on here? I came as quickly as I could. If you linger, you will miss Him. He waits for no one. He acts immediately. He is the most urgent person I’ve ever known. He just does not wait for anything. He acts immediately. So, again, what’s happening here? What ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-12, Mark 14:51-52
From Mark 1.1, this Introduction to the Gospel of Mark seeks to focus our eyes on the surprising Savior we come to know in Mark and to fire our souls with the reality of God with us.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES AND THE READING It was a day that would live in infamy. Not September 11th, 2001 or December 7th, 1941, but Summer of AD 64: The Great Fire of Rome. If you were alive during that time, it would have had the sort of shock value that we all experienced in our own national ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1
To explore the faithful anticipation of John the Baptist for the coming of the Messiah, encouraging us to live with the same patience, peace, and devout expectation as we await the return of Jesus Christ.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a powerful passage from the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, where we meet a remarkable figure in the Bible, John the Baptist, a voice of peace and a herald of the coming Messiah. As we delve into these verses, we'll be ...read more
Topics: Message, Mark
This sermon encourages believers to reassess their lives in light of Christ's redemption, embrace the joy of salvation, and pursue transformation through repentance.
Good morning, cherished family of God. I stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler, a comrade on this shared pilgrimage towards the heart of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. In this sacred space, we are invited to shed the weight of our worldly ...read more
Topics: Repentance
Explores the importance of repentance, forgiveness, and anticipation of Jesus' coming.
Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a joy to be with you all today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to immerse ourselves in the boundless wisdom of His holy word. We are standing on the precipice of a powerful message today, one that resonates with the very core of our faith, ...read more
Topics: Repentance, Forgiveness
Encourages active participation in God's narrative, emphasizing the importance of seeking wisdom and transformation through understanding and applying His Word.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and mercy. We are not just observers but partakers in the divine banquet of His Word. As we gather in unity and love, let us remember that ...read more
Topics: Sharing, Good News
Explores the profound significance of baptism as a proclamation of faith, a blessing, and a unifying bond within the Christian community.
Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it wonderful to gather together again in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise and to seek wisdom from His holy word? We are drawn here by the irresistible pull of His love, gathered in His name and bound by His grace. It's in these moments, ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11
Topics: Baptism, Genesis Creation
Preparing our hearts for the Savior through genuine repentance.
TRUE REPENTANCE HATES THE SIN, AND NOT MERELY THE PENALTY; AND IT HATES THE SIN MOST OF ALL BECAUSE IT HAS DISCOVERED AND FELT GOD’S LOVE. BILLY GRAHAM, WHO HAS BEEN CONSIDERED BY SOME TO BE PLAYING THE 20TH CENTURY ROLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, HAD THESE COMMENTS ABOUT THE SINFUL DISEASE RUNNING ...read more
Denomination: Free Methodist
Describes how Mark serves as a source of understanding and pattern for following Jesus
Last fall, we began our journey through the Bible. We started in Genesis with the creation and we traced the formation of God’s people beginning with the call of Abraham and Sarah. God gave his promise of blessing to them. Later, we heard the story of Joseph. If you know the story, you ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-20
Denomination: Brethren
An expository teaching message on Luke 14:25-35.
Luke Series #69 June 23, 2002 Title: Defining Discipleship Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Mark 1:1-15
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Sermon Central