Sermons on Bark:

The Healing Choice Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001

The first step in the process of healing, as revealed in John 5.

Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve: The Healing Choice Scripture Reading: John 5:1-9a Like so many things, you can’t comprehend it unless you see it with your own eyes. In central California, on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, grows a kind of tree that is one of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Encouter The Power Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

The story of Narnia is the story of our world. Two great rival powers are pitted against one another for the control and destiny of the creature. This story reminds us of the power of Christ to rescue us and give us a hope and a future. But it also spe

Series; Advent Narnia Series Message #2 Encounter the Power Introduction: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a story about great powers arrayed against one another. The power of the White witch is indeed great for she has made the Emperor’s land always winter and never Christmas. Her ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

"The Marks Of False Teachers" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006

Sermon 19 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

My sermon to you from these verses may seem at first to be rather dark in focus and content, but the message from our Lord’s own mouth in these verses is a dark one, for those who teach falsely and practice lawlessness. Let’s read them first, and keep them before our eyes and our minds as we study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Dead Man Walking: A Transformed Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 10, 2006

We are messengers of change.

DEAD MAN WALKING: A TRANSFORMED COMMUNITY Ephesians 2.1-10 S: Community C: A Transformed Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE MESSENGERS OF CHANGE. TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 2.1-10 how we have been made into a transformed community. Type: Inductive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

If The Moon Listened To Every Howling Dog?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2006

What would happen if the moon listened to every howling dog? How will we handle criticism? Critism is neither good or bad, it is how we handle it that matters?

IF THE MOON LISTENED TO EVERY HOWLING DOG? HOW WILL I HANDLE CRITICAL SPIRITS AND WORDS OF NEGATIVE CRITICISM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON. Illustration: I have this little thermometer, it is cheap, it is clamped to the measuring chart behind it. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Head Of The House Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

I believe that America’s number one social problem today is with husbands and fathers. If we ran our businesses like we lead our homes, the economy would collapse! There is a crisis of leadership in our homes.

The Head of the House Men, brace yourselves! You’re my target today. I’m going to talk primarily to husbands and fathers in this message. Wives, you can prepare your elbows. Go ahead, move a little closer to him so you can really dig in if I happen to make a point you think needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Core Values -- Sound Doctrine Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values – Sound Doctrine Jude 3 "I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom's Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 13, 2009

This message encourages people to trust the Lord and be blessed rather than living under the curse of trying to keep the law.

Freedom’s Blessing (Galatians 3:6-14) Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Angels We Have Heard

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

A narration of the work of angels in Scripture, entertainment media, and popular belief.

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD NEARBY LUKE 1__26—38 Allan Gurganus told the story of an old woman, a widow whose sons now live far away She was standing at the sink early one morning dressed in a tatty robe, doing the dishes and gazinig out the window looking everywhere and nowhere. Out of the corner of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Two Halves Make A Whole Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 10

TWO HALVES MAKE A WHOLE (ACTS 18:1-4, 18-26) A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. A local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage. “Well, it dates back to our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Love Me, They Love Me Not Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Samuel, Pt. 5 (Final)

THEY LOVE ME, THEY LOVE ME NOT (1 SAMUEL 8, 12:16-25) A joke on the management of cows has been circulating for many years under the subject “World Economics,” “World Politics,” or “World Ideologies”: Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both, milks them, keeps the milk, and gives you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

David, Pt. 2

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Game Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 3

THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power, from politicians to pastors. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of in my youth had a heartbreaking split every ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Who You Know Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 12, 2008

Personally know and follow Jesus.

IT IS WHO YOU KNOW Philippians 3.1-11 S: Jesus C: Salvation Th: Toward the Goal Pr: Personally know and follow Jesus. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Type: Inductive I. REJOICE (1) II. WATCH OUT (2-3) III. PROFIT (4-6) IV. LOSS (7-8) V. FOUND (9) VI. KNOW ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Prodigal Prophet Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008

Introduction to a Sermon series on Jonah

A young boy from down south attended Sunday school for the first with his grandparents who lived up north. He was so excited he couldn’t wait to tell grandma about the lesson. "My teacher taught us all about the whales," he announced. "You mean Jonah and the whale?" grandma asked. "No," he said, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist