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  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 23, 2020
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    Is your God big enough to do whatever He wants? For many of us who follow the Lord, we are not certain that God is big enough to do what is needed for us to succeed.

    “Then Job answered the LORD and said: ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. “Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?” Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. “Hear, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That's Why We Are Not Discouraged

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2020
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    Stress and Disappointment come into every life. Christians are provided a powerful response to such stressors, and this powerful response is revealed in Paul's review of his own life.

    “We have this treasure in clay jars to show that its extraordinary power comes from God and not from us. In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed. We are always carrying around the death of Jesus in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For This Purpose I Have Come Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2018
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     | 10,631 views

    The Advent series this year explores the instances when the Master spoke of the purpose in His coming. This is the first message in this Advent series as Jesus spoke of the purpose of His coming.

    “‘Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour?” But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Encouragement God Gave Gideon To Attack Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2018
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    They frankly believe that God is going to deliver the Midianites into the hands of Gideon and his host.

    Chapter 24: The Encouragement God Gave Gideon to Attack Judges 7.9-7.15 Scripture 9 And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand. 10 But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 22 - The Psalm Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 8, 2018
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    This psalm is called the Psalm of the Cross. It has been given this name because it describes more accurately and minutely the crucifixion of Christ than does any other portion of the Word of God.

    May 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 22 (KJV) Title: The Psalm of the Cross To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar (or the hind of the morning) A psalm of David. Introduction This psalm is called the Psalm of the Cross. It has been given this name because it describes more accurately and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sowing & Reaping Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 8, 2019
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    1) The Precept: (Galatians 6:6) 2) The Principle behind the Precept: (Galatians 6:7-8), 3) The Promise: (Galatians 6:9 and finally, 4) The Procedure (Galations 6:10) of Sowing & Reaping.

    We have just experienced Daylight Saving Time. Although we may have lost an hour of sleep, the extra sunlight can make a big difference. For many people, the ever increasing amount of daylight in the average day, impacts their moods and their productivity. For the farmers, the sunlight makes a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Build The Wall

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 8, 2019
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    A study in the book of Nehemiah 3: 1 – 32

    Nehemiah 3: 1 – 32 Build the Wall 3 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests and built the Sheep Gate; they consecrated it and hung its doors. They built as far as the Tower of the Hundred, and consecrated it, then as far as the Tower of Hananel. 2 Next to Eliashib the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Moving Out Of Your Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2019
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     | 12,402 views

    The child of God is encouraged to seek His presence and His power so that they can excel in life. We must never permit ourselves to live at less than our best to the praise of His glory.

    “The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. Reaiah the son of Shobal fathered Jahath, and Jahath fathered Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites. These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash; and the name of their sister was Hazzelelponi, and Penuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer - #1 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 14, 2019
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    The nation of Israel was depicted as a vine planted by Jehovah (Isaiah 5:1–7). But the nation proved unfaithful and unfruitful, so the Lord Jesus now presented Himself as the true vine.

    (23-2) Last Speech to the Apostles and Intercessory Prayer John 15 Tom Lowe 12/25/2007 Date: Thursday of Christ’s last week Location: Jerusalem Chapter 15 is a continuation of Jesus’ last words to His disciples. It began in Chapter 13 with the disciples being rebuked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Point Counterpoint

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2019
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    A study in the book of Romans 4: 1 – 25

    Romans 4: 1 – 25 Point counterpoint 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    O Lord, Just Kill Me!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2019
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     | 5,773 views

    God's mercy and our anger can often be in conflict. Such conflict can lead to discouragement that in turn can lead to despair. The child of God must guard his/her heart to avoid falling into deep gloom leading to thoughts of suicide.

    “[God’s mercy toward Nineveh] displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the LORD and said, ‘O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and ...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
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     | 10,738 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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    God Is Big Enough To Remove My Doubts Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2019
     | 9,199 views

    In Luke 24:36-49 we can see the sovereign plan of God, to remove any doubt of His working to bring eternal life through the forgiveness of sins through 3 things : 1)The Reappearing of Jesus (Luke 24:36) , 2) The Reassuring by Jesus (Luke 24:37–43), and 3) The Revealing by Jesus (Luke 24:44–49)

    Luke 24:36-49 [36] As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!" [37] But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. [38] And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your ...read more

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    Dirty Dancing

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2019
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     | 5,302 views

    Christ Followers can anticipate persecution from the world. However, they are called to live holy, gentle lives in the midst of a fallen world, honouring the Father through righteous lives and by inviting the lost salvation in Christ.

    “When Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, ‘Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.’ And the king was sorry, but because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Stones Are Saying

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2019
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    An examination of the importance of memorials conducted through studying the memorials Joshua erected at Gilgal.

    “Joshua called the twelve men from the people of Israel, whom he had appointed, a man from each tribe. And Joshua said to them, ‘Pass on before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of the Jordan, and take up each of you a stone upon his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist