Sermons on Stark:

Four Myths About God’s Judgment Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2010

A look at the two foundations and four popular lies about final judgment.

1. Myth: “The line dividing heaven and hell is. . . who claims Jesus’ name.” - Matthew 7:24, 26 – “puts into practice,” “does not put them into practice.” - Focus: empty religion. [a, c, g, o] - There is a lot of empty religion out there. - And, as I’ve shared before, one of the biggest myths ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Norway: Let God Be Your Strength And Refuge

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 25, 2011

God is our strength and refuge in the gloomiest moments of our lives. Let’s run to Him for shelter from the storm, and in the case of tragedy, especially so. Pray for those affected in the Norway shootings, that they may find their refuge in God.

Text: Psalm 46 Open with me to Psalm 46. This week, Norway has been ravaged with the shootings of over 90 children at the hands of a madman. Families are shattered, friendships irrecoverable. Though this seemed to be a politically and racially motivated crime, many sources of media call this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Bitter And Better Ii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Troubles will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

Exodus 1:14 begins with the phrase, “And they made their lives bitter…” • According to the Strong’s Concordance the root word used for “bitter” can also mean “stronger.” • As a matter of fact, according to the Bible Reader’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alien Communication - Aliens - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 1, 2012

Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them!Communicate with them!

Aliens Pt. 3 – Alien Communication Aliens. Extraterrestrials. Green skinned, one eyed, antenna adorned, space hopping creatures spying on us! We are intrigued by the question, "Are we alone in this universe." We established in week 1 that we believe in Aliens. In fact, the truth be told, we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Like Everyone Else

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 13, 2013

We are called to be different.

Just Like Everyone Else I Samuel 8:1-22 In a way, we can’t blame Israel for wanting a king. They had gone through hundreds of years of anarchy. The book of Judges which precedes 1 Samuel historically started off on a good note but progressively deteriorates into periods of captivity because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will Mother Mary Get Upset?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2013

Blind, parrot like reciting of written prayers will not take us anywhere; let us come out of darkness please and enter into the rich light offered to us by the ‘True Light” Jesus Christ.

Christ is all, and in all ! 1 Timothy 1:3 “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tongue: It's "All" There...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 6, 2013

To focus on the Creative force of the tongue

TONGUE: IT’S “ALL” THERE… Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit �“Proverbs 18:21 “Sticks can break bones but a lashing tongue can break hearts”, “Beware! Tongue is in a wet ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: *other

2005 A Repeat Of 2004? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Dec 22, 2004

the challenge from Jesus to actually hear him speak.

MARK 4 V21-25 Here we are the first Sunday of 2005, the beginning of another year. Some of you may have made New Year resolutions – you are going to lose weight, get fit, give up some bad habit and be more disciplined in your spiritual life. It is the last of those I want to concentrate on this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2011

A sermon for Good Friday.

John 19:16-30 “It Is Finished” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We often speak of the Cross of Jesus Christ as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and “out of place” thing that ever happened on this planet. And, in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Results Of Spiritual Blindness 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009

Exposition of the first half of six results of spiritual blindness from Daniel 5

Text: Daniel 5:1-9, Title: The Results of Spiritual Blindness 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about Gordon Dykes, and his ability to see more than we could see… B. Background to passage: After the death of Neb, several kings succeeded him in ruling at Babylon, but ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Security In The Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on May 9, 2008

In a dialog with the religious leaders of Christ’s day, Jesus describes Himself as the "Good Shepherd". When we get a hold of what Christ was saying, then we will find security, peace and comfort. Today we will explore a little more closely what it means

“Security In The Shepherd” John 10:7-16 05/11/2008 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau Introduction: I know a man named Steven who grew up in foster homes. He went from place to place, family to family and averaged a move a year – By the time Steven was 9 he had lived in at least ten different homes. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Believe In Love Series

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014

Loving God means accepting His love for us however it may be manifest, whether in temporal blessings or pain. Our Lord suffered in His earthly life, but was exalted to the highest place!

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to the First Sunday in Lent. We are joining together throughout Lent in a sermon series, “Falling in Love Again.” We are preparing ourselves for the great Paschal feast, the wedding supper of the Lamb. On Ash Wednesday, we heard God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Quiet Games - Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016

God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

Quiet Games Pt. 3 - Hearing Aids Pt. 2 I. Introduction They would be enshrined in the childhood games hall of fame . . . 7-Up, Kick the Can, Musical Chairs but then there is the Quiet Game a perennial nominee for induction that would never get my vote. I hate the Quiet Game. No sound. No action. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Brief Glimpse Of Heaven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 13, 2015

In order for us to understand the resurrection, we have to expand our ideas about who and what God is and what we can do. We can’t limit God with our own limited human reasoning. God continually surprises us. The future he has planned for us is glorious.

Have you ever wondered about what life will be like in heaven after we die? If so, you’ll be interested in what Jesus has to say about the subject in the passage from Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees’ question about the resurrection was a ridiculous one because the Sadducees did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Job’s Final Defense, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 25, 2017

Sometimes, life brings us challenges that seem unsurmountable. The simple fact is, life is not easy ... and life is not always fair or predictable. However, can’t we willingly serve a Holy God, holding our heads high because God is in charge?

Job’s Final Defense, Part 1 Job Sermon Series, Part 14 Introduction (Job Slide) - We are continuing to examine Job’s response to his friends -- What is important is that there are several phases to his response -- Mike covered the first last Sunday which was identifying Job’s focus - Job ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational