Mark 6:12
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The Ministry of the Twelve
11If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”12So they set out and preached that the people should repent.13They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.
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- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And they went out,.... From that part of the country where they then were, some one way, and some another, two by two, with these instructions, and according to these directions; in order to preach the word, and work miracles, in the several parts where they were sent: and preached that men should repent; both of the evil practices which they were guilty of, and of the bad principles they had imbibed, and change both their sentiments and their conduct: this, they exhorted them to, as John the Baptist, and Christ, had done before, who set out in their ministry the same way; and these, as they did also, preached the Gospel, and the things appertaining to the kingdom of God, and Gospel dispensation, and called upon men to believe them. For faith and repentance went together in Christ's ministry, Mar 1:15, and so they did in the ministry of John, the Baptist, Act 19:4, and in the ministry of the apostles, Act 20:21. When they preached that men should repent, it does not from hence follow, that they have a power to repent of themselves: for such is the condition of men by nature, that they neither see their need of repentance, and their hearts are so hard and obdurate, that they cannot work themselves up to it, or work it in them, and exercise it; this requires the powerful and efficacious grace of God to produce it, and it is a gift of his grace; and if he gives the means, and not the grace of repentance itself, it will never appear: but the apostles preaching that men should repent, shows that they were in such a state as to need it; and how necessary it was for them to have it, seeing without it they must all perish: and such a ministration is proper, to awaken the minds of men to a sense of the need of it, and to direct them to Christ the Saviour, who is exalted to give it, as well as the remission of sins.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
6:12-13 The message to repent is an abbreviation of the fuller message of 1:15.
Mark 6:12
The Ministry of the Twelve
11If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”12So they set out and preached that the people should repent.13They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.
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A Call to Repentance
By Vance Havner10K36:16RepentanceMAT 3:2MAT 4:17MRK 6:12ACT 2:38ACT 20:21ROM 13:14REV 2:5In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a water wheel in an old-fashioned mill to illustrate the importance of removing hindrances and obstacles in order for the church to operate effectively. He emphasizes the need for repentance and the removal of sin in order for the church to be successful in evangelism. The speaker also highlights the danger of trying to do things in our own strength, rather than relying on the power of the Holy Spirit. He encourages listeners to let God work through them and to abide in Him, rather than striving in their own efforts.
The First Word of the Gospel
By J. Edwin Orr4.1K54:02GospelMAT 3:2MAT 4:17MAT 9:13MRK 1:14MRK 6:12LUK 13:3LUK 24:46In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance in the preaching of the gospel. He refers to the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 17, where Jesus began his preaching by saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." The preacher highlights the need for true repentance and a change of heart in order for someone to truly come to Christ. He warns against the danger of leading people to the Lord without emphasizing repentance, as it can lead to a superficial faith that is not truly transformative. The preacher concludes by stating that a revival or awakening can only come through a preaching of repentance, as it is the first word of the gospel.
Jesus Training the Twelve
By Bill McLeod3.1K35:49Holy SpiritMAT 7:24MRK 1:15MRK 6:12LUK 24:49ACT 1:4ACT 2:1ACT 19:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the loss of fire and power in the church. He shares examples of workers in South America who had lost their fire, but emphasizes that God is willing to renew their strength if they wait on Him. The speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God's face and confessing the truth about ourselves before Him. He also highlights the need for repentance in preaching, citing examples from John the Baptist, Jesus, and the disciples. The speaker concludes by questioning why the church has lost the understanding of the need for waiting on God and repentance.
Holines, Brokeness, Repentance, Grace
By James MacDonald2.6K1:02:53MAT 3:2MRK 6:12LUK 3:8ACT 3:19ACT 17:30REV 2:16REV 3:19In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of repentance and conversion in order to experience times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. He highlights the need for genuine sorrow and a change of mind and heart that leads to a change in behavior. The pastor shares a personal dream where he experienced deep joy and uses it as a motivation to preach about repentance. He also references the story of the prodigal son to illustrate the process of repentance and the transformation it brings.
(In the Word) 13 - Healing in the Old Covenant
By Milton Green1.6K1:22:54MAT 6:33MRK 6:5MRK 6:12LUK 10:21JAS 1:8JAS 4:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of dealing with sin before being released from captivity. He references Mark 6:3, where Jesus sends out his disciples as lambs among wolves, highlighting the innocence and simplicity of the disciples' approach. The speaker then uses a role-playing scenario to illustrate the need to confront old traditions and wrong teachings when receiving new revelations from God's Word. The sermon encourages listeners to prioritize the Word of God over the traditions of men and to follow the teachings in a sequential and ordered manner.
God Bless the Small - Part 2
By Vance Havner1.5K23:52FaithMAT 3:2MAT 4:17MRK 6:12ACT 2:21ACT 2:38REV 2:5REV 3:19In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sense of expectancy and belief in God's ability to bring about revival. He acknowledges that not everyone may agree with his propositions, but he believes that every sermon has multiple layers of interpretation. The preacher highlights the need for repentance, both individually and within the church, as he believes that many church members show no evidence of being born again. He criticizes the idea of revival being solely focused on increasing church membership, stating that the true challenge lies in genuine repentance among Christians.
Inviting the Unconverted to Christ
By Ernest C. Reisinger8521:06:55MAT 28:19MRK 1:15MRK 6:12LUK 9:57ACT 2:38ACT 3:19ACT 20:20In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses the importance of presenting the gospel in a concise and effective manner. They emphasize that many people are already open to accepting Christ and do not need to be convinced, but rather need a clear presentation that should not exceed 30 minutes. The speaker also quotes from a counseling training course, highlighting the need for individuals to be brought to a sense of self-denial and to flee from the occasion of sin in order to experience true conversion. They emphasize the importance of understanding and seriously considering the gospel before it can be received and lived out. The sermon references the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, emphasizing the command to teach and disciple all nations, and also mentions Luke 14, which discusses counting the cost before coming to Christ.
Jesus Training the Twelve (Full Service)
By Bill McLeod8121:03:02Holy SpiritISA 45:18JOL 2:23MAT 8:10MRK 1:15MRK 6:12LUK 13:29EPH 6:18In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the book of Joel in the Bible. He emphasizes that the earth is unique and special, created by God to be inhabited. The preacher then shifts to the topic of Jesus and the training of the twelve disciples. He highlights the importance of preaching repentance, as taught by John the Baptist and Jesus himself. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the power of prevailing prayer and the need to persevere in seeking God's guidance and blessings.
Mark - Murder at a Royal Party
By J. Glyn Owen70243:21MurderMAT 3:2MAT 4:17MRK 1:14MRK 6:12LUK 24:47ACT 2:38ACT 17:30In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the proclamation of the message by the twelve disciples whom Jesus had called and sent out. They preached that people should repent. The sermon then delves into the story of Herod and his indecision, which ultimately led to the murder of John the Baptist. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not just proclaiming the word, but also seeing the fruit of repentance in the lives of the hearers. The sermon connects this message to Jesus' own preaching about the kingdom of God being near.
The First Word of the Gospel
By David Guzik68040:33MRK 6:12LUK 24:46ACT 2:38ACT 3:19ACT 26:19In this sermon, the preacher discusses the ministry of John the Baptist and his role in preparing God's people for the coming of the Messiah. The preacher emphasizes that John did not bring the Messiah or reveal the glory of the Lord, but rather prepared the way for God's great work. The sermon highlights the importance of repentance and the message of repentance preached by John the Baptist, Jesus, and the disciples. The preacher emphasizes that repentance and the remission of sins should be preached to all nations, as seen in the teachings of Jesus and the commission given to the disciples.
Today's Powerless Message
By Allan McQuarrie1MRK 6:12Allan McQuarrie addresses the issue of churches being filled with individuals who may not truly be saved, emphasizing the importance of genuine repentance and the danger of preaching a watered-down gospel message that lacks the call to personal repentance. He highlights the need to return to the biblical message of repentance, even if it may be uncomfortable or unpopular, as it is the only way to produce true salvation and honor God's Word.
Can a Christian Have a Demon?
By David Servant0MRK 6:12David Servant preaches on the topic of casting out demons, emphasizing the need to find the truth between extremes of downplaying or exaggerating demonic influence. He highlights the biblical basis for casting out demons, citing examples from Jesus' ministry and the early church. The sermon explores the continuum of demonic influence on individuals, the role of personal choices in resisting Satan, and God's sovereignty over demonic activity. It also addresses the importance of repentance, resistance to the devil, and the potential risks of misinterpreting experiences of deliverance.
The Ministry of Peter
By Harry Ironside0RepentanceThe Gospel MessageISA 1:18MRK 6:12LUK 24:46ACT 2:23ACT 2:36ACT 2:38ACT 3:19ACT 4:11ACT 10:43EPH 2:13Harry Ironside emphasizes the ministry of Peter, highlighting the central theme of repentance in his preaching. He explains that Peter, as a key figure in the early church, consistently called for repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, linking it to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. Ironside illustrates how Peter's messages at Pentecost and after the healing of the lame man underscored the necessity of changing one's attitude towards sin and God to receive forgiveness. The sermon stresses that repentance is not merely an emotional experience but a critical step towards salvation, applicable to both Jews and Gentiles. Ultimately, Ironside calls for preachers today to boldly proclaim the need for repentance as part of the Gospel message.
Lord, Teach Us
By K.P. Yohannan0DiscipleshipExperiential LearningMRK 6:7MRK 6:12LUK 11:1K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the importance of experiential learning in the Christian faith, drawing parallels between modern education and the way Jesus taught His disciples. He highlights that Jesus used everyday events and personal examples to impart lessons about God and how to live righteously. The disciples' request for Jesus to teach them to pray illustrates their desire for deeper understanding and connection with God. Yohannan points out that Jesus' teachings were meant to inspire action, leading the disciples to preach and heal as He did. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to learn from Jesus' example and actively live out their faith.
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And they went out,.... From that part of the country where they then were, some one way, and some another, two by two, with these instructions, and according to these directions; in order to preach the word, and work miracles, in the several parts where they were sent: and preached that men should repent; both of the evil practices which they were guilty of, and of the bad principles they had imbibed, and change both their sentiments and their conduct: this, they exhorted them to, as John the Baptist, and Christ, had done before, who set out in their ministry the same way; and these, as they did also, preached the Gospel, and the things appertaining to the kingdom of God, and Gospel dispensation, and called upon men to believe them. For faith and repentance went together in Christ's ministry, Mar 1:15, and so they did in the ministry of John, the Baptist, Act 19:4, and in the ministry of the apostles, Act 20:21. When they preached that men should repent, it does not from hence follow, that they have a power to repent of themselves: for such is the condition of men by nature, that they neither see their need of repentance, and their hearts are so hard and obdurate, that they cannot work themselves up to it, or work it in them, and exercise it; this requires the powerful and efficacious grace of God to produce it, and it is a gift of his grace; and if he gives the means, and not the grace of repentance itself, it will never appear: but the apostles preaching that men should repent, shows that they were in such a state as to need it; and how necessary it was for them to have it, seeing without it they must all perish: and such a ministration is proper, to awaken the minds of men to a sense of the need of it, and to direct them to Christ the Saviour, who is exalted to give it, as well as the remission of sins.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
6:12-13 The message to repent is an abbreviation of the fuller message of 1:15.