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  • Michael Stark avatar

    If You Would Be Perfect

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2015
     | 6,142 views

    Stewardship begins with stewardship of life--receiving the life that Jesus offers. All that we consider "stewardship" flows from this first great decision.

    “Behold, a man came up to him, saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Much Religion In The Wrong Place

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 12, 2019
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     | 5,825 views

    Religion is the expression of one's faith put into practice. For many professed Christians, religion is all they have, because they don't have the faith of Christ the Lord. Too much religion will tend to lead us astray. Faith will lead us to Christ.

    “When [John] saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelizing Our Community

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 31, 2020
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     | 4,707 views

    As we begin a new year I customarily preach one or two messages that help to give us direction for the coming months. This year will be no different.

    As we begin a new year I customarily preach one or two messages that help to give us direction for the coming months. This year will be no different. Last year God began to sharpen our focus on evangelism and we ended the year in a big way— By the grace of God we began to lay the foundations for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Justified? Or Judged? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 30, 2017
     | 6,460 views

    Is there a way for us to make ourselves acceptable to God? The Apostle Paul teaches that such a thought is an impossibility.

    “We know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.” [1] “So that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memento Mori

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 6, 2021
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     | 3,368 views

    We prepare to live by preparing for death.

    “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for ‘All flesh is like grass and all its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destination Bethlehem: A Stable Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 27, 2015
     | 7,045 views

    God chose the most humble circumstances possible for the entrance of His Son into the world. He did this that we might know His love and receive Him as one of us.

    “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For This Purpose I Was Born Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,083 views

    Jesus' testimony before Pilate spoke of the purpose of His coming. Though we speak of joy and peace in Christ, it is essential that He came to bring salvation. This He has done through presenting His life as a sacrifice. Those who believe are ushered into His Kingdom.

    “Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?’ Pilate answered, ‘Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ And The Social Condition

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2023
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     | 1,580 views

    Jesus came to give His life as a sacrifice for fallen mankind. He will reign as King, but that reign awaits His return.

    “When the people saw the sign that he had done, they said, ‘This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world!’ “Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.” [1] Few of the miracles Jesus performed had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is That All You've Got?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2024
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     | 2,297 views

    We who follow Christ are responsible to present the message of grace at every opportunity. Many will dismiss our message as foolish talk. We must honestly present the truth to such people, refusing to give up our stand for the truth.

    “As [Paul] was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.’ But Paul said, ‘I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses, The Wisdom Of The Egyptians, And Modern Education

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2024
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     | 1,402 views

    God will use you and what you bring to Him for His glory. But God does not depend on your education to advance His cause.

    Earlier this year, I read an opinion piece that opened with these thought-provoking words. “Imagine a world where your child becomes the child of the state, effectively no longer under your care or influence. Their heart, soul, mind, and body are captured by the state's dictates, philosophy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2025
     | 830 views

    God will encourage His servant to stand firm when opposition arises. This is demonstrated when Paul sought to leave Corinth as opposition arose. just so, God will encourage you when you are ready to throw in the towel in your own service.

    “After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Kevin Newman on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,399 views

    As Christians we need to re-examine why we do what we do from time to time, to make sure it is for His glory.

    Introduction -- Why are we here? What and who are we living for? Before we give the same "pat" answers, we need to re-examine ourselves to be sure we are living for Christ and not for ourselves. I. The Motivation of Paul Why did Paul preach, risk his life, and give up the pleasures of this life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Stock

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 249 ratings
     | 32,345 views

    A sermon for the New Year, looking at the past, present, and future.

    “Taking Stock” Psalm 90:12 Many businesses are taking inventory around this time of year. Some will do it shortly after the New Year, and still others will choose to do it at a later time. We are getting year end reports now on where the Dow Jones and NASDAQ are for the year. The fiscal year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 5 Of 6: Idle Caring Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,201 views

    Call to compassion with action.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 5 of 6: Idle Caring James 2:15-16 "Suppose you see a brother or sister who needs food or clothing, and you say, "Well, good-bye and God bless you; stay warm and eat well"—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Why She Left The Water Pot?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 16,972 views

    Seven speculations as to why the woman of Samaria left behind her water pot. Each thought a powerful sermon in and of itself.

    Text: John 4:1-29 Title: “Why she left the water pot?” Introduction: Have you ever wondered why the Samaritan woman left her water pot behind? Although, the seven reasons that I will share with you are mere speculation, each one is embedded in a Scriptural valid truth. 1. She was made to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist