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  • Michael Stark avatar

    God And The Wicked

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2025
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    God’s judgements compel the inhabitants of the world to learn righteousness! For the redeemed, His judgements encourage us while giving evidence of His love. For the wicked, His judgements cannot be understood, even when seen.

    “The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Between God And The Gods We Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 30, 2013
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    For God to be first in our life, we have to allow Him to win the battle against the gods of this world.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of us woke up this morning or any thinking, do I worship God or am I going to worship Satan today? • Hopefully we do not think that way, if you are, please come see me later.  • I really do not think too many followers of Jesus or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Church Is On Trial PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    God tests and refines us through our trials, ultimately leading us to a place of abundance, and we should trust in His promises and provision.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we gather here to explore the depth of God's assurance to us from Psalm 66:10, "For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver." This divine promise provides a solid foundation for our faith, reminding us that God will provide for our needs, the ...read more

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    God Will Perform Miracles PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
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    This sermon explores the manifestation of God's miracles, their demonstration of His might, and how they serve as a testament to His power in our lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we stand together in the presence of our Almighty God. It is in these moments of fellowship and faith that we find solace and strength. It is here that we find a beacon of hope, a lighthouse guiding us through stormy seas. It is here that we ...read more

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    God In The Dark

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2020
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    Where was God when Jesus was crucified? The divine mystery is that God provided Himself as a sacrifice for sinful man. We are humbled by this knowledge, and eternally blessed.

    “From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Creation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2024
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    God's character is revealed through the Creation.

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” [1] Philosophers ask questions related to our presence in time and space and our present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God In The Dark

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2023
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    God made atonement as Jesus hung on the cross. All who receive Him as Master over life are brought into the family of God, forgiven all sin, and saved forever.

    “From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Says No Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
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    This is the 21st Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#21] WHEN GOD SAYS NO 2 Samuel 7:4-17 Introduction: David decided that he was going to build God a Temple. David could not handle the fact that he was living in a Palace and the Ark of the Covenant was under a tent. In our text, we see the Covenant that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Re-Think Your Story Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024
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    This sermon explores the idea of rethinking our personal narratives in the context of the larger, overarching story of redemption and eternal life through Christ, as depicted in the Gospel of Mark.

    We need to be reminded occasionally of the context of Jesus’ ministry. It was Israel: the community God formed and called to be his people for the world. The plan was that God would then act from within this people group, fulfilling their calling, to complete his rescue operation of the fallen ...read more

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    When God Hides

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 11, 2004
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    Some reasons for why God sometimes remains silent and prayers are hindered

    SBC Philippi, 7/11/04 a.m When God Hides Psalm 13 Primary Purpose: To examine what some hindrances are to prayer and why God sometimes seems distant. Have you ever had a time when God seemed absolutely silent to you? You prayed and you feel like your talking to the ceiling. I dare say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord I Pray, In My Weakness, Be My Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Understand and embrace our weaknesses as opportunities for God's power to shine through, knowing that His grace is sufficient for us and He is always with us in our struggles.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive deep into a subject that I know many of us can relate to — it's about our weaknesses, our struggles, and the comfort we receive from knowing that God is with us. We are focusing on a Scripture that has comforted and emboldened many in their darkest ...read more

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    When God Is With You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon explores how God's love provides sustenance in suffering, security in our Savior, and strength in His sovereignty, guiding us through life's trials.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by the love and grace that our Savior has so generously bestowed upon us. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Isn’t it a wonder how God’s love draws us ...read more

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    You Cannot Do God’s Work Without God’s Power

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 21, 2022
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    Church, if we’re failing today, is it because we’re not waiting on God’s power? If you need the power of God in your life, Jesus has a word for you.

    “You Cannot Do God’s Work Without God’s power.” Text: “Then he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts’” (Zech. 4:6 RSV). Scripture Reading: Zechariah 4:1–10 The words of our text were designed to encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Comforting Words Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,599 views

    To provide comfort and understanding in times of grief and loss, emphasizing the promise of eternal life through belief in Jesus.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. How great it is to be gathered here, surrounded by a family of faith, in both bright days and dark hours. Today, we're diving into one of those challenging topics that touches every one of us at some point in our journey - bereavement, grief, loss. It's tough, ...read more

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    Do Whatever He Tells You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of obedience, trust, and faith in God, as illustrated by Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

    Good morning, Church family. Today, we'll glean some wisdom from our Lord's first recorded miracle in John 2:1-12. The miracle where Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding in Cana. This story reveals so much about the nature of our Lord, His purpose, and the reassurance His miracles provide. Our ...read more

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