Sermons on Stark:

Turning Chaos To Peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 12, 2009

The "Day of the Lord" will result in the chaos of this world system being turned into peace.

Several months ago as we began to identify the Old Testament passages related to the “Day of the Lord”, I realized that we certainly wouldn’t have time to examine all of those passages in any kind of detail, at least not if we ever wanted to actually get to the Book of Revelation. And I know what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 13, 2023

As is characteristic of Mark's Gospel, he quickly identifies that his subject is "the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," and then immediately introduces John the Baptizer, the forerunner of Jesus, and then immediately tells about Jesus' baptism and temptation.

A. When you are writing a story, you want to catch your reader’s attention from the very start, right? 1. Here are some opening lines from actual books – some are famous, some not so famous. 2. “If you're going to read this, don't bother.” Choke 3. “I come from Des Moines. Somebody had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life After Death: Law, Eternity, And The Changed Mind

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

There are two pieces, at least two parts of the human experience that every human will partake of: being born, and dying. That's right. The death rate for humans is 100%. I don't think people like to be reminded of that. It's a shocking thing to consider in fact.

There are two pieces, at least two parts of the human experience that every human will partake of: being born, and dying. That's right. The death rate for humans is 100%. I don't think people like to be reminded of that. It's a shocking thing to consider in fact. We all like to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Exodus 20:2-17, Romans 3:20, James 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Does It Mean To "make Every Effort" To Enter The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 10, 2025

This passage has two troubling phrases: "make every effort" and "try . . . and not be able." What are we to do with those? And do they mean that God is setting up difficult barriers to get into the Kingdom?

WHAT DOES "MAKE EVERY EFFORT" MEAN? It doesn’t mean that it’s nearly impossible but that you should focus your attention. - Luke 13:22-24a. - Jesus is asked an important question: “[A]re only a few people going to be saved?” (v. 23). - That's a great question. What is the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS LAODICEA - THE LUKEWARM CHURCH Revelation 3: 14-22 Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out. Hey! Wait a minute, what’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Third Saying From The Cross

Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Mar 16, 2003

Third in a series of preaching from the seven sayings of Jesus from the Cross

The Third Saying From The Cross: Woman, Behold thy Son” First Preached at Broad Run Baptist Church 3/16/2003 Scripture: John 19:25-27 (NIV) Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 8, 2002

AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY.

FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY LUKE 23:32-43 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY. I. THE CROSS OF REBELLION AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

Joseph’s life teaches us 3 lessons; in righteous mercy, in redemptive faith, and in ready obedience.

The Forgotten Figure of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 How were you raised to regard Christmas? How are you raising your children to regard the holiday? There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supporting The Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 17, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on supporting the church’s ministry with attendance, lifestyle and financial giving.

Introduction: 1. This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). 2. “Commitment” is so important to God that He searches the world for it (2 Chronicles 16:9). Each Sunday this month, we are becoming aware of a different commitment you and I can make to God through His church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

How our expectation can influence our evangelism

What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others Ephesians 2: 11-13 There are many distinctions in the world gender distinctions racial distinctions ethnic distinctions social distinctions economical distinctions and with the recent Republican and Democrat National Conventions we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Holiness

A Consuming Fire Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 28, 2002

Our God is a consuming fire.

A Consuming Fire (Heb.12:29) I have always been intrigued by that concluding verse in Hebrews 12:29: …for our God is a consuming fire What does that mean? God is a consuming fire. Most of us are familiar with the story of Sodom and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Congregational

United We Stand...

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 15, 2001

Spiritual implications for the church and nation of the terrorist attack on NYC, DC, and Pennsylvania.

UNITED WE STAND 1. Play the song “We Pledge Allegiance” (Lee Greenwood: American Patriot) 2. My Brothers and Sisters, the unthinkable has happened. That which we never, in our wildest imaginations, would ever have dreamed could take place on U.S. soil, has ripped into the very soul and psyche of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Reality Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

A sermon for Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 "Reality of Palm Sunday" 11:1 ¶ And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Counting The Cost Of Following Jesus Ii Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Third in Series of what it means to really follow Jesus

Counting the Cost of Following Jesus II Oct. 9, 2005, Luke 9: 57-63 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-63

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parousia

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003

The "True" Second Coming of Christ

September 28, 2003 Title: Parousia Text: Rev. 19:11-21 Introduction 1. Well, it has been an interesting month! We have covered the span of time from before the creation of the world... we have talked about the Rapture... We have talked about the tribulation... and now we come to the Second ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene