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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Suffering Guaranteed! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2018
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     | 8,672 views

    A study of the Risen Saviour's message to the Church in Smyrna. A study of the cost of following Him as Master.

    “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James 5 Pray Smart Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 21, 2018
     | 8,478 views

    I first titled this message “Pray right” but I changed my topic because it’s about “praying smart” – we need to be using the wisdom of God to pray the smart way which then touches the heart of God and eventually our hearts!

    Video: Prayer Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Approinted To This Service

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 21, 2018
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     | 7,971 views

    Christians must realise that God appoints each of us to service within His Kingdom. We are not hired or voted to our work; God (as Sovereign) appoints.

    “The LORD said to Aaron, ‘You and your sons and your father’s house with you shall bear iniquity connected with the sanctuary, and you and your sons with you shall bear iniquity connected with your priesthood. And with you bring your brothers also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprise In The Graveyard

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 28, 2018
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     | 19,445 views

    How does the resurrection of Lazarus impact people in this day? Since Jesus has power over life and death, we see that He alone can give life to those dead in sin.

    “A certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So, the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Makes Possible The Impossible

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 8, 2018
     | 13,371 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 17: 1 – 24

    1 Kings 17: 1 – 24 He makes possible the impossible 17 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” 2 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus And The Woman At The Well

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,755 views

    The Samaritan woman encounters Jesus at the well. Jesus reveals her past and she meets the Messiah.

    Jesus and the woman at the well John 4: 1-42 The story of the nameless Samaritan woman at the well, recorded only in the Gospel of John, is a revealing one, full of many truths and powerful lessons for us today. This story follows on the heels of the account of Jesus’ interaction with Nicodemus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dangerous Discipleship

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2018
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     | 9,660 views

    To be a follower of Christ is almost certain to be costly. Many turn from following Christ because they fear what it may cost. They are willing to be religious, but hesitate to embrace discipleship. We are called to embrace dangerous discipleship.

    “When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So, the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: "I Am The Bread”.

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 2, 2019
     | 6,818 views

    1) Our souls are hungry (John 6:41–44), 2) God sent us food (John 6:45–47), and in His words: 3) I am that food (John 6:48–51).

    John 6:41-51 [41] So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." [42] They said, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" [43] Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Glory Of Christ Is Witnessed Where?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 19, 2019
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     | 3,915 views

    The glory of Christ is witnessed in what many consider to be the pedestrian. The people of God, serving as the hands of Christ, the eyes of Christ, the mouth of Christ, are the glory of Christ.

    “As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.” [1] Reading the Word one Sunday morning, I was arrested by something Paul wrote in his Second Letter to the Christians in Corinth. The Apostle has been urging the Corinthian congregation to be generous as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Foolishly Gratified The Superstitious Humor Of His People Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 7, 2019
     | 4,054 views

    Gideon thought they would not deny him since they had offered him a crown—they wanted him to be king over them—and so now was the best time to make the request: and the favor he asked was. . .

    Chapter 33 He Foolishly Gratified the Superstitious Humor of His People [Judges 8.24-8.27] Scripture: Judges 8:24-27 (KJV) 24 And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough From The Grave - Easter Sunday! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2020
     | 8,892 views

    The truth of Easter is there - aint no grave that can hold Jesus down and if He walked out of the grave so can we walk out of the grave!

    Video Illustration: What Easter is All About – Skit Guys! Life can begin again is the truth shouting from the empty tomb of Jesus today. Jesus’s resurrection proves that life can begin again and that your seemingly dead or lifeless life can be brought back to life. Easter is all about Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prison Of God's Promotion

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2020
     | 5,998 views

    Your restriction, though onerous, may be God's means of bringing glory to His Name through promoting you. This becomes obvious through a study of Joseph's trials and promotion as God worked in his life.

    “Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worst Job Description Ever

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,903 views

    God's appointment is seldom to do easy tasks. God appoints us to do hard things, and He equips us to fulfil what He has appointed us to do.

    “Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Won't Let This Giant Live Any Longer!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,399 views

    We who follow the Christ face giants with stunning regularity. Studying David's bold fight with Goliath will suggest the manner in which we must conduct battle against these giants.

    “When the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. And David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Our Unconverted Children Are Headed

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,997 views

    Should we fail to reach our children, instructing them in the fear of the Lord, they will break our hearts and turn from pursuing God. The message is a plea for Christian parents to reach their children with the love of Christ.

    “There was a young man of Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. And the man departed from the town of Bethlehem in Judah to sojourn where he could find a place. And as he journeyed, he came to the hill country of Ephraim to the house of Micah. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist