Sermons on Tree Bark:

The Passover And The Passover Lamb Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 9, 2022

Exodus chapter 12 tells the story of the First Passover and the connection with the final plague, the Plague of death. There is a definite connection from the Passover in the Old Testament and the Lord’s supper of the New Testament.

I remember hearing a striking sermon preached by a friend of mine. My friend became a Christian as an adult from a Jewish background. He was preaching on the Passover and his experience growing up where the Passover was observed in his home every year. It was an intimate family time for them. In ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Backyard

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 28, 2021

There is little hope of revival or a large harvest of souls until we clean up our own backyard.

I believe there are too many dictators among the cessationists and too many false prophets and con artists in the Charismatic movement because people do not read the Word in context. Their hermeneutic is experience, not sound doctrine. In the Cessationist groups if you question a pastor you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-20, Acts 4:29-31, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 2:1-13, Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 16:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Greatest Mystery Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Paul records for us a mystery better than Sherlock Holmes.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST MYSTERY EPHESIANS 3:1-6 (1) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles – (2) if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; (3) that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Glimpses Into Heaven Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Second message looking at the reality or Eternity and joy of heaven.

Glimpses of Heaven Series: Driven by Eternity Sunday Sermon / September 16th 2007 Intro: Last week I shared my concern of many people’s weak, uninspiring and unbiblical ideas of Heaven. I told you this week we will look into the Bible so that we could look into Heaven. God has told us many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Speaks Of The Essence Of His Love

Contributed by John White on Aug 17, 2018

The essential nature of a child of God and a follower of Jesus Christ is love. This is the essence of the statement made by our Savior on that momentous night before His crucifixion.

Jesus Speaks Of The Essence Of His Love JOHN 13:34-35 " A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." The essential nature of a child of God ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

The kind of attitude God is looking for in His people.

A Man After God’s Own Heart Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 13:1-14 Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Fix Your Treasures Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003

This is lesson 10 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount.

Matthew 6:19-24 Fix Your Treasures What would you do for money? Many years ago, when this was still a large sum of money, a radio station in Chicago, WKOX, offered $10,000 to the person who came up with the most outlandish way to get the money. More than 6,000 people responded to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishing For Fishermen

Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 3, 2001

Jesus calls Simon, and us, to follow him and to be transformed

4/2/01 6 p.m. Luke 5:1-11 : Fishing For Fishermen The Fourth Before Lent Year C 5 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

“counsel Concerning Deliverance From Turmoil” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 3, 2015

James describes how Christ-followers can become peace makers.

Since 3600 B.C. the world has known only 292 years of peace. During this period there have been 14,531 wars, large and small, in which 3,640,000,00 people have been killed. War is a fact of live. Jesus said that we should expect to hear of wars and rumors of war until He returns (Matthew 24:6). ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 7 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

An exposition of Isaiah 7

Isaiah 7 God is With Us Stay Strong vs. 1-9 God is With Us vs. 10-17 A Coming Day vs. 18-25 Read Isaiah 7:1-4 Transition: King Ahaz As we get into Isaiah 7 lets not forget what has happened in Isaiah 6 Isaiah had a vision of God on the throne Now God wants to show us how He is in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Flavored

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 27, 2009

An interactive sermon for kids exploring why Jesus says we are the ’salt of the earth.’

GOD FLAVORED MATTHEW 5:13 INTRODUCTION/ACTIVITY… Taste of Seasonings [Have small bowls for each group or an assembly line of different seasonings for the kids to taste and try. See if they can identify which seasoning is which.] Today we will be taking a look at a passage from Matthew 5, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Assurance: Confirming Your Calling 2 Peter 1:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2024

"How can I be sure of my calling in Christ?" This is not just a theological question; it’s a deeply personal one. In a world full of uncertainties, wouldn’t it be comforting to know that you can live with full confidence in your relationship with God?

Living with Assurance: Confirming Your Calling 2 Peter 1:10 “So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.” Introduction: A Life of Certainty in Christ Today, we’re going to consider a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10, John 12:26, 2 Peter 1:5-11, Philippians 2:12, Luke 9:23, James 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 37

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 3, 2022

NASB

1 Now Jacob lived in the land where his father had sojourned, in the land of Canaan LOCATION? 2 These are the records of the generations of Jacob. Joseph, when seventeen years of age (junior in high school), was pasturing the flock with his brothers while he was still a youth, along with the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Make A Decision Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2006

We must be undivided in our allegiance.

MAKE A DECISION I Kings 18.1-46 S: Choosing God C: Idolatry Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST BE UNDIVIDED IN OUR ALLEGIANCE. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 18 how Elijah courageously called people to make a decision to God. Type: Inductive I. INSTRUCTION (1) II. SITUATION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Gate Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

Now for the rest of chapter 7 we have what I think is the most important summary in the entire Bible, showing us exactly what the future holds for us and the basic choices we have to make.

Jesus has just spent probably several hours on this hot hillside teaching his disciples what a Christian is, what effect they are to have on the world, what his role was in coming to earth, and then giving many illustrations of Christian attitudes and behaviours that define us as Children of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14