Sermons on Stark:

The Faithful Soldier Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 9, 2009

What we can learn from a Centurion about being people who ’amaze’ and please Jesus that we may commit to be like that ourselves to His pleasure and glory!

Series: Jesus’ Unexpected Heroes “THE FAITHFUL SOLDIER” Sunday, September 6, 2009 AM Perth Bible Church Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: As we launch a new series, I would like us to consider what does it mean to be a hero? What does or doesn’t make someone a hero in your eyes? Would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

From Triumphant To Tragedy Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2009

Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Resurrection.

Scripture References (Jn 19:16-30, Mtt 27:27-54, Mk 15:16-39, Lk 23:33-48) Series Introduction Continue our Easter series called Footprints. We are following- footprints of Jesus as He journeyed to Jerusalem and the cross. He left footprints in the sands of time- footprints that- tell us- what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-37

Denomination: Charismatic

The 13th Disciple

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 21, 2014

True discipleship is not physically following Jesus; it is carrying the Cross according to His bidding....

THE 13th DISCIPLE Text: Mark 5:1-20 The backdrop and context for our study needs to start with the Sea of Galilee. Shaped like a teardrop, dangling like a pearly pendant on Israel’s forehead, it is a teardrop of joy, not sorrow; for it is fresh water, not salty. To the West is Capernaum, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas - Glad Tiding Of Great Joy

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Dec 22, 2019

Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it?

Time of the year – Family, food and fun, but it is also a time to think about the deeper questions of life – but also to ask the question, “is there a purpose to it all?” • Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, John 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Christian Church

One Leper Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019

Jesus touched the life of one leper & changed him forever.

“ONE LEPER” Luke 5:12-16 CWBC – 1/6/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Dictionary.com’s “Word of the Year for 2018” – “misinformation” – “false information that is spread, regardless of whether there is intent to mislead.” - “Misinformation is what is guiding people’s choices, behaviors, & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 20, 2019

Where do you look to for evidence of God's blessing? Are you looking to the right places? Jesus tells us to look to some rather unusual places to find his blessing while also providing us with a list of warnings.

How are you doing this morning? There used to be a man who when he walked into church on Sunday mornings and I asked him how he was doing, he would respond with a single word. He would say, “Blessed!” Every week he said the same thing. How many of us would give that response today? Maybe all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Neighborhater - Pt. 1 - There Goes The Neighborhood Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

There Goes The Neighborhood I. Introduction It is one of those fond and nostalgic memories. The sweaters. The shoe change. The trolley. The life lessons. Mr. Rogers’ mild manner often disguised the fact that he was dropping truth bombs on children. In fact, unknown to many until recently as a new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Frustration Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Fear. Frustration. Faith. We all have them and each is related. While faith can be the solution to fear and frustration, it can also be the source of fear and frustration. How can faith be both the solution and the source? That’s what the account of Abraham leads us to consider.

What are you afraid of? What is it that frustrates you? Maybe your fears come from the “what ifs” in life, what if this happens or that happens. Maybe they are the fears of what other people think of you or the fear of failure. Maybe it’s the fear of things from the past, things that you can’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Promise Praise Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!

PromiseLand Pt. 4- Promise Praise I. Introduction 40 years removed from being slaves. Turned into soldiers by the routine of ruts. Marching in the wilderness. Circling out of disobedience has put off the promise long enough. So, now Joshua has picked up the reins of leadership and has crossed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grievous Mourning In Persia Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 14, 2021

The Jews were condemned and needed someone to intercede on their behalf before the king. All are born in a body of flesh, prone to sin, separated and condemned before God. Our only hope was for someone to provide deliverance for us and intercede on our behalf.

Grievous Mourning in Persia Esther 4: 1-9 As we continue our study in Esther, the tension and anxiety continue to increase for the Jews in captivity. Haman’s hatred for Mordecai prompted him to persuade Ahasuerus to sign a decree calling for the complete annihilation of the Jewish population ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With A Religion Of Rules Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2022

Two Sabbath stories bring out some key dangers of a rules-based religion.

- We have two stories here that both look into the rules the religious leaders had back in Jesus’ day concerning the Sabbath. THE PROBLEM WITH A RELIGION OF RULES: 1. WE ARE SELECTIVE ABOUT WHICH RULES WE PAY ATTENTION TO. - Matthew 12:1-5, 9-11. - The Pharisees considered themselves to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Travelers Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 23, 2022

Each of us travels on a journey through this life. Each day presents new challenges and choices. Each day we choose which path we will travel and those choices determine where we arrive at the end of the day.

The Two Travelers Matthew 7: 13-14 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that all need to hear in our day. This is a passage that all can relate and understand. Here Jesus speaks of the way we are traveling and the course of life we are on. These are two courses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Go Fishing In Heaven? Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

This is the last in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Seven – “Can We Go Fishing in Heaven?” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/25/19 Philippians 3:17-4:1 “17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Raised Imperishable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 31, 2023

Jesus' resurrection reverses the pattern of decay to give us the hope of an imperishable resurrection body.

Have you noticed that there’s something wrong with this world? No doubt, it’s beautiful especially at this time of year but something is just not right. Putting disasters, shootings, hatred, anxiety aside it just seems like everything is falling apart. Nothing really lasts. We are reminded almost ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crying In The Wilderness

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

If we don’t live the Gospel, how will people believe that Christ also lives? People must see that we are real, before they will believe that Jesus is.

I expect most of you know by now that we have a homegrown preacher next week. Our newest deacon, Drew Johnson, is going to be my sub on December 26 while I’m off basking in sunny Minneapolis. He’s been up here before, of course: many of you remember when he was a shepherd in our Christmas pageant a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6, Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed