Sermons on Tree Bark:

Sermon On Miracles

Contributed by William Meakin on May 21, 2021

There are several instances quoted in the Bible of Jesus performing miracles

Sir Terence David John Pratchett, (Terry Pratchett) an English humorist, satirist and author once remarked: "Whatever happens, they say afterwards, it must have been fate. People are always a little confused about this, as they are in the case of miracles. When someone is saved from certain ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40-42, John 2:11, Hebrews 2:4

Your Speech Betrays You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at what our speech says about our relationship with Christ

The flames cast eerie shadows over the mixed group crowding in for warmth. The talk was of the man from Galilee who had been arrested by the temple guard for blasphemy. Who had seen him. what did they think. Was he God or was he the devil? And as they spoke someone pointed to the burly young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Secret Burden

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A series on prayer. This is the second message in the series on prayer. It is about the things that secret burden and place of prayer.

The Secret Burden Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Matthew 6:6 KJV But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware Of The Snare

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

A warning against the subtility of temptation. I took my inspiration from the beginning of deer season and worked it into a sermon.

Beware of the Snare Psalms 91:1-3 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” “ Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where The Streets Have No Name Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we see the way the world looks thru the eyes of God. It’s a very different view than the world has. The world ranks you based on your performance, based on your looks, based on relationships and power. And that’s not t

“Where the Streets Have No Name” Galatians 3: 26-4: 7 October 16, 2011 Intro: Let me start of by reading you a couple of quotes. Oprah Winfrey said, “I discovered I didn’t feel worthy of love unless I was accomplishing something. I suddenly realized I have never felt I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Gold Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 22, 2015

How can I tell if money has become my "god?" What is the tell-tale sign of this kind of idolatry, and what can this idolatry do to me that Jesus is warning me against?

(Comments before the scripture reading and prayer): This sermon series has been entitled “The Guardrails of Life” with the intention of exploring the guardrails God has set up for our lives to keep us from going off the road in our faith and crashing our lives and relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have Seen His Glory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 9, 2018

God's glory can be seen and experienced through worshiping and serving.

Introduction: A. Have you ever had a “Mountain Top” Experience? 1. “Mountain Top” Experiences are those moments in our lives when we feel God’s presence in a glorious and powerful way - in a way we don’t experience every day. 2. Perhaps for you, one of those moments came when you were in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments: The Soul Of America!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 16, 2022

One of the Ten Commandments tells us not to have any other gods before Almighty God… but our nation is serving many gods. What would America be like if we obeyed the Ten Commandments? There would be a revival of holiness.

And God spoke all these words, "I am the Lord your God Who brought you out of Egypt. Out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me." The laws that God gave to Moses thousands of years ago at Mount Sinai seems to have been forgotten today. The same laws our founding ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022

If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Charismatic

Psalm 59 Deliver Me, O God! Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2021

This psalm has a footnote which reads: “To the chief Musician upon Shushan-eduth,” which tells us that it was handed over by David for use by the temple choir and marked for special use in connection with the spring festivities, that is, the Passover.

Home Lessons Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Tom Lowe PSALM 59 Title: Deliver Me, O God! (To the choirmaster; Altaschith{2], a Michtam of David, according to Due Not Destroy, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him.) Theme: An imprecatory prayer against the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In Creation

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 7, 2001

This sermon demonstrates the supremacy of Christ because of the evidence of creation and the outright silliness of evolution.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in Creation Colossians 1:15-17 September 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Dinner, via Kelli Ammons] Kelli Ammons sent me this story this past week… An atheist was walking through the woods, admiring all the "accidents" that evolution had created. "What majestic trees! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Deal With People Who Hurt You" Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to deal with people who cause you pain and hurt you.

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message#6 "How To Deal With People Who Hurt You" 1 Samuel 24:1-6 INTRODUCTION In a recent issue of READER’S DIGEST, Janey Walser wrote these words: I once worked in a grocery store and often assisted elderly people when they came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's My Time To Be Blessed

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

I believe that if we would ask Jacob this, he would tell us: "ITS MY TIME TO BE BLESSED!" For I believe he has come to realize that in the Perfect Plan of God there are SEASONS OF BLESSINGS for the Children of God’s Cov

"And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses." In the All-Inclusive, Perfect Plan of the All-Wise God our Savior, There is a Season for Every Thing, and a Time for Every Purpose. Every Thing has been allotted a Limited Span of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:43

Denomination: Baptist

Which Is Which

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 12, 2007

The hired man that Jesus is speaking of is the unfaithful minister of God’s Word that has either sought out the office or has been appointed over the ministry of the Word of God but only looks to it as a source of income or some other form of compensation

Title: Which is Which? Scripture: John 10:11-13 Introduction: Have you ever met those people that are constantly looking for shortcuts in every area of their life? Any time they do anything, Every time anything is done, or anywhere they drive, they are always looking for the shortcut. Quality ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel