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Not A Fan, But A Follower

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 24, 2011

An exploration of Jesus’ call to discipleship.

“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2010

When Jesus presents Himself as "The Life," What does that mean for us as followers?

JOHN 14: 6 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: I AM THE LIFE “Jesus said … ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.’” M any exist; few live. Even among the churches of our Lord, this statement holds true. Reflecting as we do, the society within which we are immersed, we Christians have become almost ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Did The Tribulation Just Begin?

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2020

In these times of lockdown, some have begun to imagine that the Great Tribulation just began. Rather than focusing on such idle speculation, the Word of God would encourage us to shine brightly in difficult times to turn many to righteousness.

“Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Did Not Quit Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2016

Christian service requires stamina to stay the course despite opposition.

“You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed, all who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Writing Off The Future

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2014

Teaching Christian values without bringing our children to faith in the Risen Son of God, condemns them to eternal death. The Pharisees stand as a beacon warning Christians not to succumb to the lure of presenting Christian values.

“Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Perfect Plan For A Perfect Marriage

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2015

The challenge of building a strong marriage in a world increasingly opposed to godly marriage.

“The LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’ Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unchained Melody Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2022

The Miktams comprise Psalms written by David during a time of distress. Where shall the Christian turn when life appears to be crashing in? The Psalmist instinctively turns to God, just as the wise Christian turns to God.

A MIKTAM OF DAVID. “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’ “As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. “The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Wising Up - Ecclesiastes 10:12-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 29, 2025

This passage contains practical wisdom on controlling your tongue, making plans and finding direction in life, managing money, and controlling your thought life.

10:12 The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. 14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:12-20

The Cost Of National Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 29, 2024

God does judge nations. God's judgement of Israel serves to warn the nations in this day not to presume on God's goodness and mercy.

Sin is expensive! You can’t afford the price demanded when you embrace sin! Though you may play with sin, you are playing a game that is rigged to ensure that you cannot win. You deceive yourself when you imagine you can afford the price you are going to pay. We are warned against inviting sin ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Then!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Life maybe difficult as we follow Jesus, but then one day when we least expect it, God will grant us times of great blessing and peace.

Then! Acts 9:31 Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born in 1834. Charles' father was a minister, so Charles was influenced by the Word of God from an early age. Charles was a bright boy. Even as a young boy in Essex he had been an avid reader, he read Pilgrim's Progress when he was only six years old - a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Problems At The Altar Of Prayers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Praying

PROBLEMS AT THE ALTAR OF PRAYERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic you are about to study is titled "Problems at the alter of prayers." Our first text for this message is Luke 18 verses 1 to 8. In this passage, you will see the need to continuously trouble God with prayers as God would not hesitate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Source Of Your Power

Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003

How does God meet your deepest needs

The Source Of Your Power How God Meets Your Deepest Needs Genesis 17:1-3 By Pastor Ted Palaroan All of us at sometime in our lives have felt weak and useless. We’ve struggled with some problem that seems to always defeat us and bring us down. During those times we ask ourselves, were do I get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Initiative Is God's"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005

All that we have from God, including a relationship with Him, is by His initiative. This should strengthen our faith in all His promises for the future.

We’ve recently taken time to study the passage concerning Paul’s conversion experience, and not so much for focusing on Paul himself, but in order to get a closer look at this obscure fellow named Ananias and determine what we might learn from the very brief glimpse we are given of him in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-43

Denomination: Orthodox

The Ghost Of Ephraim

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005

This is a message of encouragement to those who are on the verging of giving up and quitting.

The Ghost of Ephraim Psalm 78:9 11 -- “The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.” “They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;” “And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.” l. INTRODUCTION -- FROM THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004

Women have a proper place in worship.

I CORINTHIANS 11 WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE? I Corinthians 11:2-16 S: Women C: Women’s participation in worship Th: Live the Difference Pr: WOMEN HAVE A PROPER PLACE IN WORSHIP. ?: What? What is being said? KW: Subjects TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 11:2-16 three subjects that give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist