Sermons on Mark 1:23: showing 16-30 of 200

The Big Boss From Galilee

Contributed by Phil Rownd on Oct 3, 2002

Jesus’ authority makes certain demands on us, but it also empowers us to follow Him wholeheartedly.

The Big Boss From Galilee Mark 1:14-28 Introduction About a year ago I was struggling with one of the boys in Sunday School. I looked him in the eye and asked a question I felt sure would bring him in line: “Brandon, who is in charge here?” That kid wasn’t gonna let me get away that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Voice Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002

Four ways Jesus speaks with authority to break through into our lives.

One of my favorite movies is the Indiana Jones movie The Last Crusade. It’s the story of Indiana Jones and his father’s quest for the holy grail, the legendary chalice that Jesus used in his Last Supper with his disciples. In one of the final scenes, the ancient temple they’ve found the chalice in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In this narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Almighty Son of God, and, as such, that He possesses the very authority of God.

I. Christ?s authority was demonstrated In His teaching (verse 22) A. By His manner of teaching 1. Taught with authority not from tradition a. Matthew 15:9 "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." b. Other teachers relied on esteemed men. They taught their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Steps We Watch Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

3 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. It’s fine to watch where you are walking but in walking the Jesus walk we must not be afraid of taking the steps He lays out before us! Remember it is Jesus who is leading!!

TAKING THE STEPS WE WATCH Mark 1:16-38 Read at beginning of service Mark 1:16-38 (NIV) 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Teaching

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Christ comes with teaching authority and calls for holiness.

A New Teaching Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37 Boiling a frog by slowly turning up the heat Reality Check #1: There Is A Pervasiveness About Life From the Latin word pervado, which means "to penetrate" Matthew 16:6 "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Holiness

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Oct 18, 2000

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father.

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father. INTERPRETATION: Jesus’ authority is demonstrated: 1) In His teaching (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

The Dog You Feed

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

With forces struggling for our attention, the dog you feed will always win.

The dog you feed Mark 1:21-28 EXTERNAL FORCES You see it whenever two powerhouses meet in a sports contest. Two unbeaten university football teams meet in a championship. As a matter of fact I seem to remember an epic game between Notre Dame and Georgia Tech…Wow what a game. Who won that one? Or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Demons--Dominions Of Darkness

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

Demons are real and can tempt believers or take over unbelievers. Christ is our only sure defense against their power.

Sermon: "DOMINIONS OF DARKNESS" Anderson Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Co. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 + + + We’re going to listen again to some provocative words as they are recorded in our Gospel text for today: 23 "Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Why The Devil Goes To Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 22, 2002

This sermon is meant to help us evaluate how we worship and to warn us to avoid Satan’s influence even at church.

Every time Jesus met someone demon-possessed He kicked the demons out! This case is unusual because of where it took place - in the very house of God! Why in the world would a man possessed by demons even be interested in going to the house of God? Why would the devil want to go to church? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breakthrough Of Divine Rule Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

About the Kingdom of God breaking through into our lives, and what that means for us.

What is the best news you can imagine hearing? > For most of us… that’s a question that would easily stretch our imaginations… and the ideas we might consider would likely get more expansive the more that we thought… but still prove small and simplistic because of our limited perspective on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakthrough Authority Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

What influences direct and dominate your life? This is a question that raises the issue of Authority. The whole issue of authority brings some interesting dynamics… The recent generations have been said to be generations with an ever increasing

What influences direct and dominate your life? This is a question that raises the issue of Authority. The whole issue of authority brings some interesting dynamics… The recent generations have been said to be generations with an ever increasing level of ‘authority issues’… a deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Authority Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 26, 2008

The teaching and spiritual authority of Jesus as described in Mark 1.

“Amazing Authority” March 30, 2008 Me: I have seen some amazing things in my life. • Jesus stature in Rio de Janeiro Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 130 ft tall, weighs 700 tons, and is located at the peak of the 2,296 ft Corcovado ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

"A Bad Case Of Jealousy"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2008

Jesus was a better preacher than the scribes. They becane jealous. How much wiser they would have been, if they had joined in on the celebration of worship!

Title: "A Bad Case of Jealousy" Introduction: On Sunday nights we have been studying the miracles performed by Christ. Tonight, we will make our study on the miracle of Jesus casting out the demons. Question: Is casting out a demon from someone a miracle? Answer, have you ever heard the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Authority Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 15, 2008

We live in and under the authority of Jesus. Jesus authority was seen not only in His teaching, but was also witnessed in the deliverance of the demoniac.

Complete Authority Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:21-22 (HCSB) Then they went into Capernaum, and right away He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. They were astonished at His teaching because, unlike the scribes, He was teaching them as one having authority. Distinctly Divine - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational