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  • How Can We Sing The Lord's Songs In A Foreign Land?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2023
     | 2,927 views

    Our life as followers of Christ serve as either a hymn of praise pointing to our Saviour, or it serves as mere background noise for the delight of a dying world.

    “[By the waters of Babylon] our captors required of us songs, and our tormentors, mirth, saying, ‘Sing us one of the songs of Zion!’ “How shall we sing the LORD’s song in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill!” [1] “Our citizenship is in Heaven, ...read more

  • Unchained Melody Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2022
     | 3,004 views

    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

  • Why Would You Not Join The Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    Christians are expected to unite with a congregation of the faithful in order to fulfil the ministry God assigns each follower of Christ.

    “Those who received his word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

  • Anointed For Profit

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2020
     | 4,277 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

  • If The Bugle Is Expected, A Flute Will Not Do

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,249 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

  • I Did Not Quit Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 20, 2016
     | 9,432 views

    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

  • Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016
     | 12,124 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

  • What Shall I Do With Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,107 views

    The preacher, the Christian and the outsider all must answer the same question--What Shall I Do With Jesus? Each of us must answer; we cannot evade. For salvation and for service, our answer reveals who we are.

    “What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ” [1] Almost every message I have heard from this text was directed to lost people. That is certainly appropriate. However, in our study today, I want to consider how this question applies not only to the lost, but also to each of us who bear the ...read more

  • "i Know The Plans I Have For You!" Does This Apply To Us?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 10, 2025
     | 810 views

    God guides His people as they serve Him. The means of His guidance may vary, but it will never contradict what is given in His holy Word.

    “I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” [1] Years ago, I read Herbert Lockyer’s delightful tome, “All the Promises of the Bible.” [2] In that book, Dr. Lockyer discussed what a promise is, cautioning that the ...read more

  • Drawn To Jesus-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014
     | 3,871 views

    2 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

    DRAWN TO JESUS—II—John 1:35-51 John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to Jesus Christ? Why are disciples drawn/attracted to Jesus ...read more

  • A Fighting Fundamentalist Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,415 views

    Labels are applied easily--some are undeserved, and some should be embraced. If we stand with Christ and His Word, we can anticipate vilification. Paul obviously expected elders to stand firming on some truths.

    “Teach and urge these things. If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for ...read more

  • Appointed, Not Hired Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
     | 11,000 views

    Elders (Overseers) are appointed by God. They are not hired to do a job; they are appointed to serve the One who appoints and to serve His holy people.

    “I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.” [1] His face was red and his eyes were narrow slits as he raged, “We hired you, and we can fire you.” I was equally determined as I asserted with a firm, steady voice, “No one hired me; God appointed me.” ...read more

  • The Advantage Of A Godly Home Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,443 views

    Children raised in a godly environment are advantaged in learning of Christ the Lord.

    “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [1] The way of salvation is taught by godly people; but the Spirit of God must make the dead individual alive in Christ. We cannot ...read more

  • Loving Like Christ Loved Us/Identity Check 12 Series

    Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014
     | 5,008 views

    Loving Like Christ

    If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of 1 Peter, and I want you to go to chapter 5. Identity Check, Part 12. It has been a long, long journey. I know. We have one more message in this series, but today, most of this Scripture is about me as a pastor and about me as a ...read more

  • The Precedence Of Prayer-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 12, 2012
     | 3,463 views

    3 of 3. Paul exhorted Timothy regarding the place of prayer in the Church. Prayer must take precedence in the Church. When is it obvious that it holds priority? Prayer takes precedence when...

    The PRECEDENCE Of PRAYER-III—1Timothy 2:1-8 Attention: Communication is vital to any aspect of life. Maybe you are mute, or know someone who is mute. Maybe you are deaf, or know someone who is deaf. The challenges you face every day are mountainous because of such physical ...read more