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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Fun? Or A Future?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 8, 2012
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     | 5,575 views

    One may either live for the moment, or live in view of eternity. Christ calls us to live for the coming glory of God.

    “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Burning Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 26, 2010
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     | 3,546 views

    The burning needs to be rekindled in our hearts and in the church; the burning that comes from the preaching and hearing of the Word of God.

    And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Little Bit Of Sin

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 25, 2009
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     | 8,281 views

    The danger with a little bit of sin, is that we can sin just a little. However, we must know that there are grave consequences when we choose to follow our own desires rather than following the will of God.

    “The angels urged Lot, saying, ‘Up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be swept away in the punishment of the city.’ But he lingered. So the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Children In Sodom; Sodom In Our Children

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2009
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     | 6,745 views

    Christian parents are battling for the hearts of their children. Many, perhaps most, are surrendered to indoctrination by the world. We need to see the horror of failure to train our children and take appropriate steps to prepare them for a righteous li

    “Now Lot went up out of Zoar and lived in the hills with his two daughters, for he was afraid to live in Zoar. So he lived in a cave with his two daughters. And the firstborn said to the younger, ‘Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctified Diplomacy Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2009
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     | 3,832 views

    Without prayer and watchfulness, the divine armour we are provided is rendered ineffective.

    Put on the whole armour of God, “praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Raging Battle Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 19, 2009
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     | 10,221 views

    In the battle that rages about us, many are taken captive. Many more are unawasre that we are at war. However, the Bible insists that we are engaged in war with a brutal enemy. Are we ready?

    EPHESIANS 6:11 THE RAGING BATTLE “Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” If you seek a religion that will make you comfortable, Christianity is not for you. Despite the emphasis on peace and benefit that emanates from Christian pulpits, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Limits On The Authority Of The State Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 16, 2011
     | 5,299 views

    Exploring the limits of government authority through study of God’s Word.

    “Pilate said to [Jesus], ‘You will not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you and authority to crucify you?’ Jesus answered him, ‘You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray Powerfully Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,322 views

    James encourages believers not only to pray, but to pray powerfully!

    JAMES 5:16 HOW TO PRAY POWERFULLY “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” How would you describe your prayer life? Are the prayers you offer vibrant and vigorous? Or are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer + Faith = Healing Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
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     | 6,787 views

    When should we pray for health? When should we confess our sins? James compels his readers to think about their relationship to one another as a cause of their discomfort.

    JAMES 5:13-16a PRAYER + FAITH = HEALING “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Patient! The Master Will Soon Be Here!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
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     | 5,797 views

    James teaches Christians to be patient, because they know that Jesus is coming soon.

    JAMES 5:7-11 BE PATIENT! THE MASTER WILL SOON BE HERE! “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life I Live

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,023 views

    What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Paul explores this thought as he writes of his own experience.

    *Galatians 2:20* *The Life I Live* “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”[1] Zealous Christians sometimes say they are trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Affirmed In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,963 views

    Paul shows his 1) His Coming, 2) His Companion, 3) His Commission, and 4) His Commendation that he was of one truth and one spirit with the other twelve apostles.

    Over this past week’s political campaigning, certain staffers made mistakes, and their mistakes became public. A satirist depicted a puffin bird flying by and droppings falling on a political opponent. Elsewhere, an email sent in response to comments made by the father of a recently killed soldier ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Touched By God

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,981 views

    God wrestles with Jacob to make him stop running and deal with his problems.

    TOUCHED BY GOD [Genesis 32:22-32] FCC 8-24-08 1. Hidden treasures: a) June 6, 2003—A National Geographic team working with Iraqi and U.S. military authorities recovered one of the greatest archaeological treasure troves of all time. • A vault was discovered below the Central Bank in Baghdad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Second Generation Syndrome

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,365 views

    Why do so many children of professing Christians fail to live up to the light received in the home?

    When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great work that the LORD had done for Israel. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preach The Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,422 views

    The message is a plea for adherence to the biblical message.

    ¡°I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist