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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dealing With The Preacher-Eaters

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 24, 2012
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     | 6,471 views

    Sons of Diotrephes will arise among the churches. The people of God are responsible to recognise their presence and to expose their evil work.

    “I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,642 views

    Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

    Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Inherited Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    To accomplish the task of evangelising our world, we must work as though our congregation was new. New churches have a vibrancy that can be lost as we grow older. In time, if we don't take care, we will have an "inherited church" rather than a vibrant, living congregation.

    “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastors: God Called And Church Called

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 167 ratings
     | 54,984 views

    Consider the pastor’s call and a church’s response to that call

    God’s Glorious Church Pastors: God Called or Church Called? 1 Timothy 1:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 6, 2005 Introduction Have you ever received one of those chain letters that tells you to send a copy of the letter to several other people, add your name to the list, and so on? There’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Obligation To Its Elders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,113 views

    1 Timothy 5:17-25 gives us practical instruction for the church's obligation to its elders.

    Scripture Paul understood that there was a crisis of leadership in Ephesus. In chapter 4:1-5, Paul pointed out some of the distinctive emphases of the false teachers. In chapter 5:11-16, he focused on the younger widows who seemed to have fallen under the influence of the false teachers. Then in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

    Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Deacons Are Appointed

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 20, 2022
     | 1,113 views

    The purposes of church government are to organize the ministries of the church, maintain doctrinal purity, and to promote the mission of the Church

    The First Deacons are Appointed Acts 6:1-7 Before we look into how we should understand this text, it is helpful to review the challenges to the unity of the church we have already uncovered. The unity of the Church is an important theme. When we go back to Acts 2:1, we see that they were all in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letter Paul Wrote To Titus Lesson 49 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 1,692 views

    Letter Paul wrote to Titus

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. What were the conditions of Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome? a. Hired house. b. Visitors. c. Limited freedom. d. No apparent needs. 2. What were the conditions of Paul’s second imprisonment in Rome? a. Damp prison. b. Expected death. c. Deserted by friends. “For Demas has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Convictions: Holding Our Course On Slippery Pavement Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    Our convictions must be firm in a shifting culture.

    Life in the Fast Lane Convictions: Holding Our Course On Slippery Pavement 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 24, 2004 Introduction “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; preach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming On With Christ Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2017
     | 3,756 views

    Let’s see how that Christians belong somewhere very special and how we get there.

    Intro Have you ever felt like something is missing? What are we looking for? Jesus offers us an answer. Purpose Let’s see how that Christians belong somewhere very special and how we get there. Plan Let’s examine John 14:1-14 to see our permanent home and the way there. John 14:1-2 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    More Than A Denomination: Challenges Facing Baptists In A New Era Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,108 views

    The defining truths that make Baptists a distinct people, and the dangers of neglecting those truths, is explored.

    “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For Power Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    In order to become the unified church that builds something together, we need to pray and rely on the power and strength of God the Holy Spirit.

    A Prayer for Power Under Pressure Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Good morning! This morning, we’re going to be looking at one of the greatest recorded prayers in the bible. There are many great prayers in the Scriptures, but what sets this one as unique is that it is prayed by a church ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spiritual Organization Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized.

    Spiritual Organization Acts 6:1-7 Intro Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized. Some of us here today may agree with that statement. One side of the church is affirming the power of Christ in His church and likes church polity. Others believe the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Pays To Sweat The Small Stuff

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,298 views

    There are four steps in healing broken or damaged relationships within the church body: always be gentle, always use caution, always evaluate yourself, and always have compassion.

    It Pays to Sweat the Small Stuff Galatians 6:1-10 July 8, 2005 Our son Chris was about 15 years old when he came stumbling in the house one summer day with his face screwed up in pain. He was holding his right arm tight to his chest and all he could gasp was, “I fell off my bike.” We got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Church For The Churched

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,957 views

    Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

    Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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