Mark 1: Prepare the Way

Speaker: Michael Swearingen

Main Text: Mark 1

Description: In this sermon from Mark chapter 1, we’re introduced to John the Baptist — a man who lived intentionally different to prepare the way for Jesus. From the wilderness to his unusual lifestyle, everything about John pointed people toward repentance and readiness for what God was about to do.

As Jesus begins His ministry, this message challenges us to ask a simple but powerful question: what would it look like for us to live differently this year? We also introduce the SOAP Bible reading method and a church-wide reading plan as practical tools to help prepare our hearts for spiritual growth and transformation.

This teaching from the Gospel of Mark encourages believers to live with purpose, create space for God’s work, and follow Jesus with intentional faith.

Topics: John the Baptist, Preparing the Way, Spiritual Growth, Bible Reading Plan, SOAP Method, Living Differently, Gospel of Mark