Preach The Word - Studies In Mark

This week we commence a new series of 'Studies in Mark' - taking us verse-by-verse through Mark's Gospel. We begin with an introduction to 'John Mark: The Man, His Method and His Message'. Who was John Mark, the writer of this Gospel account? What was his goal in writing this book? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

The second of David Legge's 'Studies in Mark' looks at 'John The Baptist, and The Beginning Of The Gospel'. Where did the Gospel begin? Is it simply the story of Jesus' life? Did it begin with John The Baptist? Was the Gospel he preached the same as that preached by Jesus? Why was John the Baptist so successful in his ministry? Join us as we find the answers to these and other questions from God's Word. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

The third of our 'Studies in Mark' looks at 'The Servant's Baptism'. What was the signifigance of the baptism of Christ? Why did Jesus submit to baptism by John the Baptist? What lessons can we learn from this scene at the river Jordan? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

We resume our 'Studies in Mark' with part 4, which looks at 'The Servant's Test'. What was the signifigance of Christ's temptation in the wilderness? What can we learn from how He reacted to the tempter? What does His temptation mean for us? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

We continue our look at the temptation of Christ with part 5 of our 'Studies in Mark', entitled 'The Servant's Test - Part 2'. What does the trial and testing of Christ in the wilderness mean for us as believers? Was He really tempted as we are? Can He understand what we go through when we are tempted? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

This week we conclude our three-part study of the temptation of Christ in our verse-by-verse series through Mark's Gospel. What conclusions can we draw in 'The Servant's Test - Part 3'? David Legge focuses on the loneliness we can experience, both as a temptation in and of itself, and as a result of feeling isolated in our trials. Join with us for this final study of a subject which concerns every believer. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In part 7 of our verse-by-verse study of Mark's Gospel, we see that 'The Servant's Task Begins'. What was the task of the Suffering Servant? What can we learn about our work as servants of Christ? Join us as David Legge expounds verses 14-15 of Mark chapter 1. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Continuing our Studies In Mark with part 8, David Legge challenges us with 'The Call To Follow And Fish'. Christ called His disciples to follow Him, and become fishers of men. He is still calling disciples today - but are we following? Are we fishing? Don't miss this challenging exhortation to evangelism. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Our Studies In Mark continue with part 9, as David Legge looks at 'The Servant's Authority'. Where did Christ's authority come from? Why did the common people hear Him gladly? Why don't unbelievers hear Christians so readily today? Join us for the answers to these and other questions. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Join with us as we share in 'A Day In The Life Of The Servant' - part 10 of David Legge's 'Studies In Mark'. What was a typical day in the life of the Lord Jesus like? What can we learn from how He spent His time each 24 hours? Do you strive to make every moment of every day count? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Continuing in our verse-by-verse exposition of chapter 1 of Mark's Gospel, this week we encounter 'The Servant's Priority Of Prayer'. We previously saw how important service was in the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus - but how did He conduct His prayer life? What lessons can we learn from the priority He placed on prayer? Join with us as we learn how to strike a balance between the need for prayer, and the importance of service. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In part 12 of our verse-by-verse studies of Mark's Gospel, we see 'The Touch Of The Servant's Hand' and the effect it had in the life of a leprous man. Join us as we see how leprosy can be a picture of sin in our lives - have you personally experienced the touch of the Servant, and are you seeking to emulate Christ in touching the untouchables? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Part 13 of our studies through Mark's Gospel brings us to the story of the four men who helped their paralysed friend come to Jesus. What can we learn from the example of these four individuals and the effort they made? Join with us for 'Four Soul-Winners And The Forgiveness Of Sins', as David Legge draws some lessons from the familiar story of the four men who went through the roof for their friend! This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In Part 14 of our 'Studies In Mark', we see a tax collector meeting 'The Saviour To Sinners'. Why were the Pharisees so surprised to see Jesus dining with a tax collector? Join with us as we learn what Jesus meant, when He said 'They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick'. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In Part 15 of our 'Studies In Mark', entitled 'Feast Or Famine, Old Or New', David Legge takes us through three illustrations used by the Lord Jesus. The first is that of the wedding guests feasting with the bridegroom, the second of new cloth on an old garment, and the third of new wine in old wineskins. What is the purpose of these three illustrations? What can we learn from what Christ is trying to teach His listeners here? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Previously in our 'Studies In Mark' we have met 'The Saviour To Sinners', we have seen 'The Touch Of The Servant's Hand', now join with us for part 16 as we meet the 'Lord Of The Sabbath'. Our final study in chapter 2 of Mark's Gospel sees the Pharisees once again trying to catch the Lord Jesus out by quoting rules and regulations at Him. How does Jesus respond, and what lessons can we learn from this look at the 'Lord Of The Sabbath'? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Join us for 'The Sabbath Setup', part 17 of our 'Studies in Mark', in which we see the Pharisees apparently trying to catch the Lord Jesus in a trap on the Sabbath day. His response to the situation infuriates them so much, that they now begin to discuss amongst themselves how they might destroy Him. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In part 18 of David Legge's 'Studies in Mark', we meet 'The Servant's Servants'. Mark lists the names of the twelve disciples Christ chose to accompany Him in His ministry. What do we know about these twelve men? In this message we also see how Jesus dealt with some of the pressures He experienced as news of Him and His ministry spread amongst the people, and increasing demands were placed on His time. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Part 19 of David Legge's 'Studies in Mark' looks at some of the other pressures the Lord Jesus faced in His earthly ministry, when even His friends and family opposed Him. 'Unforgivable Opposition' brings us some lessons on how to deal with pressures and opposition we may encounter when seeking to serve Christ. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

We discover who Jesus' True Relations are in Part 20 of David Legge's 'Studies in Mark'. What did Jesus mean when He said 'Whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother'? What about flesh and blood ties, don't they mean anything spiritually? How do we relate to God's people, in comparison to how we relate to our loved ones and relatives? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In part 21 of David Legge's 'Studies In Mark', we encounter 'A Parable On Parables'. In the first sermon of this two part message we look at what a parable is, and try to understand why Jesus used them. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

This week part 22 of David Legge's 'Studies In Mark' concludes our two-part look at 'A Parable On Parables'. In the first sermon of this two part message we found out what a parable is, and why Jesus used them. Now we look at the meanings of the various types of soils in this parable of the sower and the seed. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

The second of four parables we encounter in our 'Studies In Mark' is 'The Parable Of The Lamp And Its Stand'. Join us for part 23 of David Legge's series as we consider the lessons Christ wants us to learn from this parable. Are you hiding your light under a bushel? Or are you seeking to be a lampstand for the Master? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In a look at the third of four parables we encounter in our 'Studies In Mark', David Legge examines 'The Parable Of The Growing Seed'. What great truth would the Lord Jesus have us learn from this parable, which is found only in Mark's Gospel? What is the seed? What does it take for the seed to grow? Join us as we learn of the unique power of the Word of God. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Join us as David Legge expounds the final of four parables in our 'Studies In Mark'. 'The Parable Of The Growth Of The Mustard Seed' has some valuable lessons to teach us as a church and as individual Christians. This week we learn how worldly greatness gives occasion to the devil. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In Part 26 of our 'Studies In Mark' we come to the familiar story of Christ stilling the storm on the Sea of Galilee. What can we learn from this story about how to approach storms we encounter in our lives? Join us as we draw comfort, instruction and encouragement from the story of the Master who was 'In The Same Boat' as His disciples. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In the story of the demoniac of Gadarene, we see clearly that 'Satan To Jesus Must Bow'. In part 27 of his 'Studies In Mark' David Legge looks at this story of demon-possession, and the ultimate freedom this man receives from his bondage when he meets Jesus Christ. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

This week in our Studies in Mark, we come to the stories of Jairus' daughter, and the woman with the issue of blood. In part 28 of this verse-by-verse study of Mark's Gospel, we see 'The Difference Faith Makes' illustrated in Christ's raising of this child back to life, and His healing of a woman who had suffered for twelve years. Join us now for this helpful and encouraging sermon, which is available in MP3 audio and text formats...

In contrast to last week's study, when we saw what a difference faith can make, this week we consider 'The Paralysis Of Unbelief'. In part 29 of David Legge's 'Studies In Mark', we find the account of Christ's last visit to His home town of Nazareth. We consider the opposition, rejection and unbelief Jesus met from those who knew Him as the local carpenter. Where did this negative reaction come from, and what was the result? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In chapter 6 of Mark's Gospel, the Lord Jesus sends His disciples out 'two by two' to preach and minister to the people. In his message 'The Reproduction of Power in Effective Service', David Legge asks: Should we follow the directions He gave them today? If not, what practical lessons can we learn from this passage of Scripture? Where do we get our power and provision for effective service? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

This week we are witnesses to 'The Silencing Of A Servant', as we study the horrific execution - beheading - of John The Baptist in part 31 of our 'Studies In Mark'. Herod's sinful lifetsyle had been exposed by John The Baptist, and as a result John had been thrown into prison. Yet Herod feared to have John executed...until he was pressured by Herodias on his birthday. Join us for an exposition of this vivid story from Mark's Gospel, available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In our thirty-second study in Mark's Gospel, we learn lessons about 'The Rhythm Of Rest And Readiness In Service'. The disciples were tired, and both they and the Lord Jesus had just received the terrible news of John The Baptist's execution. Jesus recognised their need for rest, and brought them by boat to a secluded spot - but before long, the crowds were clamouring for their attention once again. Do we recognise the need for physical and spiritual rest from service? How should we react when this rest is interrupted? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In part 33 of our 'Studies in Mark' we have reached the great miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. What does this story have to teach us about 'The Servant's Unlimited Supplies'? Are you relying on your own resources, or do you look to God for His provision both in day-to-day life and in ministry? Just when the situation seems impossible, God can step in and make it possible! This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Once again the disciples are caught in a storm on the Sea of Galilee - but this time Jesus is not with them in the boat. Nevertheless, in the midst of their terrifying ordeal, they experience 'The Servant's Security' as Jesus comes to them walking on the water! Part 34 of our 'Studies In Mark' examines Christ's care and provision for His disciples, and shows us that the believer today can experience the same security. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

The Pharisees are accusing the Lord and His disciples once again, but in part 35 of our 'Studies In Mark' the Lord Jesus exposes 'The Heart Of The Problem'. Their external religious rules and regulations were only a cloak covering the misdiagnosis of a heart complaint. Join with us as we learn of the dangers of an outward conformity to man-made rules, which does not deal with the true problem of the human heart. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In part 36 of our 'Studies In Mark', we see the Lord Jesus give 'A Harsh Lesson In Grace' to the Syrophenician woman. She was at the end of her tether in trying to find someone who could help her daughter, but when she approached Jesus she was met with an unusual and surprising reaction. What does this passage in Mark's Gospel teach us, and what can we learn from this woman? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Join us for part 37 of our 'Studies In Mark', when we see 'The Signs Of The Servant' illustrated in Christ's healing of a deaf and dumb man. There are some valuable lessons for both believers and unbelievers to learn here, be sure not to miss this very challenging sermon! This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

'Rote Learning Of Multiplication' is the somewhat unusual title for part 38 of our 'Studies In Mark'. As we begin chapter 8 of Mark's Gospel, we see the miracle of the feeding of the 4,000. What additional lessons can we learn from this miracle, that we didn't already glean from the feeding of the 5,000? What is the purpose of both these similar miracles being recorded by Mark? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In part 39 of our 'Studies In Mark' we see varying degrees of blindness displayed by the Pharisees and the Disciples. This 'Blindness By Degrees' is illustrated by the Lord Jesus when He heals a blind man in an unusual and unique way. Are you seeing clearly, as God would have you see, or are you experiencing spiritual blindness? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Part 40 of 'Studies In Mark' shows how 'The Suffering And Then The Glory' is the path that the Christian believer must take - for it is the path the Master trod. Join us as we look at Peter's great declaration 'Thou art the Christ', his subsequent rebuke of the Lord Jesus, and the events on the Mount of Transfiguration. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In part 41 of our 'Studies In Mark', entitled 'Believing Prayer, And Power For Service'. Christ descends the Mount of Transfiguration with His three disciples, Peter, James and John. What do they find upon their arrival at the foot of the Mount? A stark reminder of the state of mankind, and the great needs of humanity, in the form of a demon-possessed boy. Jesus takes the opportunity to remind His disciples - and us - of the importance of prayer and faith in service. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

We resume our 'Studies In Mark' in chapter 9 with part 42 of the series. Our teacher, David Legge, takes time to recap on previous studies, before examining what 'True Greatness' is in the light of the Lord Jesus' words and actions as recorded in this passage of Scripture. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Previously we looked at what 'True Greatness' is, now in part 43 of our 'Studies In Mark' we examine 'The Stumbling-Blocks To Greatness'. A 'stumbling-block' is defined as 'any obstacle that prevents something from taking place or progressing'. What are the things that prevent us from progressing in our spiritual lives? What obstacles stand in our way, keeping us from pressing towards true greatness? Could we be stumbling-blocks to others? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In 'The Sanctity of Marriage and The Security of Children', part 44 of our Studies in Mark, we see the Pharisees questioning the Lord Jesus Christ on the subject of marriage, testing Him. Our teacher, David Legge, in examining His answer, takes the opportunity to remind us of the permanance of the bond between husband and wife. As believers we must always seek reconciliation rather than allowing division, and society as a whole must consider the impact rising divorce rates are having on our children. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In part 45 of our Studies in Mark, we meet a man who was 'Rich But Wretched'. As our nation and world experience turmoil in the global financial crisis, David Legge takes this opportunity to bring us an evangelistic message, and a warning not to rely on our material possessions. Though the man in our story was rich in money, he was wretched in his soul - sad because rich! Don't make the mistake of being so taken up with money and materials that you miss the most important thing in life. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...and also as a video!

In the 46th sermon in our series of Studies in Mark, we learn how 'You Can't Lose' when you have given your life up to God. Jesus tells His disciples of the temporal and eternal rewards that await those who truly give their heart to Him. How is your heart devotion to the Lord Jesus? Does He have your heart? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Part 47 of our series of Studies in Mark looks at how God measures greatness. In 'God's Qualification Of Greatness' we find out what qualifies as greatness in God's eyes, and what instrument He uses to measure our greatness. We see that none of the ways our world measures greatness bear any relation to God's qualification. How great are you in God's eyes? How successful are you? How does your life measure up? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

Part 48 of our series of Studies in Mark tells the story of Blind Bartimaeus - 'A Real Eye-Opener'! We see the healing power of the Lord Jesus Christ in this touching story, as He brings sight to this blind man. He can still bring sight today to each and every one of us, as our spiritual eyes are opened to see the light of the Gospel. Have your eyes been opened? Has your faith made you whole? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

As we come to the final week of our Lord's life on earth, as recorded in Mark's Gospel, Part 49 of our 'Studies In Mark' begins a sub-series entitled 'Countdown To Calvary'. In this message we see 'The Servant King's Short-Lived Welcome', as Jesus makes His triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. This fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy is closely followed by a depiction of the fruitlessness of Israel in the cursing of the fig tree - but what about you? Is your life bearing fruit, or are you just taking up space? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...

In the 50th part of our 'Studies In Mark', we continue our look at the final week of Christ's life on earth - part 2 of the sub-series 'Countdown To Calvary'. We come to the examination of the Lord Jesus by the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling body. This 'Question Time' covers a wide range of subjects, but the Lord Jesus passes their every test, and then poses a question of His own. How would you have responded? This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats...