Sermons on Bark:

Aiming Higher Be Stooping Lower

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

This sermon reminds us that we need to aim higher in our service to God and others by being willing to serve as Jesus did.

AIMING HIGHER BY STOOPING LOWER John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> When I was a kid growing up in Zanesville, our preacher liked to go coon hunting. The one that he hunted with the most was Jim , who was the father of my best friend. Our preacher, Tony, used to tell a story about their coon ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Straw Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 24, 2003

A sermon on how the Passover served to free the Israelites and convict the Egyptians. Not for the faint of heart wanting a cute little story to entertain someone.

July 27, 2003 Exodus 11-12 Several weeks ago a family member was in her apartment when she and her husband heard a terrible screaming next door - the kind that makes you think, “something isn’t right.” After they walked tentatively walked outside, they found out that the father of the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eat What's In Your Sheet

Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2002

Like Peter, we don’t always want to accept God’s choice for those we are to witness to. Let’s learn to witness to those who we feel aren’t good enough.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Greater Joy

Contributed by James May on Feb 23, 2003

What brings the greatest joy to the heart of the Lord? It’s the joy of seeing his children faithfully serving him.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember Advent

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 7, 2001

remembering and renewing the hope of messiah, His second coming, in our day.

Remember Advent Is.11:1-10 (NLT) Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. 2 And the Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Whose That Lion

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Too often we give the too much credit and too much power. This message’s purpose is to bring his ability into focus.

I want to talk about what I feel to be one of the most misunderstood scriptures in the Bible- 1 Peter 5:8 This scripture has been interpreted as a warning - be careful your going to get attacked.......WHEN IT WAS GIVEN FOR INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Tonight we will find out what this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan For The Husband

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 6, 2002

God has a wonderful plan for the husband in the home.

1. Things change over the years don’t they? · If we’re not carefully investing in our marriage, our homes that were once filled with burning love & passion become cold & crusty houses. A husband’s reactions to his wife’s colds during seven years of marriage: First year: "Sugar dumpling; I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 17, 2002

The essential part 2 in our study on Spiritual Warfare.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES to EPH 6 & 2 COR 10 1. We learned in our last study that we are engaged in a battle. a. The earth? It’s not a PLAYGROUND for Christian Games! b. NO, it’s a BATTLEFIELD for Christian Soldiers. We are in a fight, a warfare… but not with our hands or words… · READ 2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Snare Of Hypocrisy

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How hypocrisy ensnares our lives

Intro: We have spent the last few months considering times when failure in the eyes of the world, can really be a success in the eyes of God. However, we want to spend the next few weeks looking at snares that lead to failure, even in the lives of those who are otherwise successful. Even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aaa Service

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Apr 2, 2001

When opposition comes call upon the AAA service of God.

By: R. AuBuchon Jr. In the past few weeks we have been encouraged to live and work together as the body of Christ. I want to continue in that thought for a few more messages to come. In Nehemiah chapter 2 & 3 we find the people working together. God was doing a great work in their midst. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Your Divine Appointment

Contributed by James May on Oct 16, 2006

Every man has a divine appointment to keep. First, it is an appointment with Christ and the cross, then it is an appointment with the Judge.

Your Divine Appointment By Pastor Jim May This morning I want to draw your attention to some people in the Bible who had a choice to make. The choice that they would make would be influenced by so many things that it would be easy for them to make the wrong one. And the choices they would make, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowshipping Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

Discover two keys to better relationships as Todd breaks down the early church’s relational habits found in Acts 2.

“Fellowshipping Together” Welcome everyone, and if you’ll take out your teaching tool and open your Bible to Acts 2, I’d like help you understand some important things about the concept of fellowshipping. Or another word well use this morning interchangeably is belonging. What does this word mean? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42, Acts 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Calvary Will Save You!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 3, 2005

A 4-point sermon detailing how God loves us by doing everything from blessing us to rescuing us.

When I was a kid, I enjoyed watching westerns on TV. It seemed that no matter how much trouble the hero got into, he would always be saved by the Cavalry. Today, as an adult, life sure seems to be full of trouble, too. It seems that no matter what we do, we have trouble of some kind. If it’s not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-4

Denomination: *other

Preacher On The Run Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Aug 25, 2005

God demonstrates in His dealings with Jonah how great is His grace and patience toward us, and how His sovereignty is over all things.

JONAH CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Here’s an old joke! Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer player. The guard brings the dark haired hockey player forward and the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible