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  • Michael Stark avatar

    What God Expects Of His People

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2016
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     | 21,564 views

    A plea for revival drawn from the words of Isaiah.

    “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016
     | 12,185 views

    The response to disruptive people demonstrates the Christian's maturity. Paul counsels the expression of the character that marks all who are mature in Christ.

    “In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Silence Of Adam

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2013
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     | 12,714 views

    Men must avoid the danger of remaining silent in order to bless their families.

    “Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. “He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, “You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?”’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Younger Women

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2013
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     | 9,792 views

    Not women only, but all who are placed in the congregation of the Lord, are called to consider how to live so as to honour God.

    “As for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church At The Mouth Of Hell Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2018
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     | 10,098 views

    A brief study of the church in Pergamum in which believers are commended for serving even where Satan dwells. However, toleration of evil people was already contaminating the congregation.

    “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Won't Complain Any More!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2020
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     | 7,097 views

    The whining of the people of Israel following God's deliverance from slavery is too often echoed among the churches of this day. Grumbling is a serious sin against God, inviting His divine judgement.

    “The people complained in the hearing of the LORD about their misfortunes, and when the LORD heard it, his anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some outlying parts of the camp. Then the people cried out to Moses, and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire died ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anointed For Profit

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2020
     | 4,331 views

    Pastors and teachers are appointed to serve Christ and His churches. They lovingly tend His flock without thought of personal enrichment.

    “The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord GOD: Ah, shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep? You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evil For Good

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 22, 2019
     | 3,617 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 18: 1 – 23

    Jeremiah 18: 1 – 23 Evil for good 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying: 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. 4 And the vessel that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    If The Bugle Is Expected, A Flute Will Not Do

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2019
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     | 4,281 views

    If we will honour the Risen Saviour, we must ensure that we are focused on what is of importance to Him. Our purpose is not to make people like us, but to fulfil the mind of the Master.

    “Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? And if the bugle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message For An Intellectual Age

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2020
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     | 8,196 views

    Paul's message before the Areopagus forms the basis for a study of how to approach an intellectual audience. This knowledge is necessary if we are to succeed in presenting the Faith in the midst of our world today. This is the substance of a radio message at Easter.

    “Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: ‘Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: “To the unknown god.” What therefore you worship as unknown, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fleeing To Egypt Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2016
     | 7,590 views

    Reviewing Matthew's account of the events surrounding the arrival of the wise men.

    “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Man

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 17, 2017
     | 7,881 views

    A study of Proverbs 7, and the danger of sexual immorality.

    “My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye; bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, ‘You are my sister,’ and call insight your intimate friend, to keep you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stolen Glory Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2017
     | 13,736 views

    Usurping God's glory leads to judgement. A study of Herod Agrippa's death because he accepted glory that properly belonged only to God.

    “Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food. On an appointed day, Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wolf Country

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2017
     | 15,079 views

    Jesus sent out His disciples, comparing them as sheep sent in the midst of wolves. So, the flock of God to this day lives in the midst of wolves as they fulfil the will of the Master.

    “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All That And A Bag Of Chips Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2021
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     | 5,346 views

    God worked in Moses to transform him from a self-important man who imagined God needed him to become a man of God who knew that he needed God.

    “One day, when Moses had grown up, he went out to his people and looked on their burdens, and he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his people. He looked this way and that, and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. When he went out the next day, behold, two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist