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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Perhaps Today

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2013
     | 6,002 views

    How shall the child of God live until the Master returns? That is the consideration in this message.

    “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against The Tide: Pushing Back Against The Moral Climate

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 18, 2012
     | 6,917 views

    Christians are called to be holy. However, we are not always certain what it means to be holy or how to achieve that status.

    1 PETER 1:13-25 AGAINST THE TIDE (PUSHING BACK AGAINST THE MORAL CLIMATE) “Preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Out For The Sake Of The Name Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 21, 2010
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     | 6,009 views

    Understanding our mission dictates embracing missions. Failure to understand the first leads to failure to fulfil the latter.

    3 JOHN 5 8 GOING OUT FOR THE SAKE OF THE NAME “Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Big Is Your Gospel?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2015
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     | 5,272 views

    Is your gospel big enough to permit you to work together, maintaining the unity of the Faith? Or is your gospel so small that you must prevail in every dispute?

    “I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.” [1],[2] We do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did The Tribulation Just Begin?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2020
     | 6,158 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memento Mori

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,412 views

    We prepare to live by preparing for death.

    “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for ‘All flesh is like grass and all its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2023
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     | 4,347 views

    When we grow discouraged, we will be encouraged by the knowledge of what God has done and what He is doing in our lives because of Christ our Lord.

    “We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have A Vision!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 1, 2022
     | 2,540 views

    The assemblies of the Lord must recognise the marks of the false prophet and the false teacher. They must guard themselves against succumbing to the alluring message that leads to destruction of the congregation.

    The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying, and say to those who prophesy from their own hearts: “Hear the word of the LORD!” Thus says the Lord GOD, Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    While We Wait

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,261 views

    We are commanded to pray for the Master to send forth harvesters into His harvest fields while we wait for His return. The message is a call for us to fulfil His charge.

    “Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 723 views

    Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

    Part 1 INTRODUCTION It is the amazing and profound love of God that is the most powerful force in the Cosmos and the reason people exist. The Bible declares that God is love and is infinitely loving and just (1 John 4:8-10). It is because of His love He must deal with sin, which is the breaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have We Lost Anybody?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 31, 2025
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     | 317 views

    Biblical orthodoxy demands that Christians focus on first things if we will fulfil the will of the Father.

    “I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” [1] Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi would begin the first practice of each season by holding up a football and saying, “This is a football… Have we lost anybody?” For Christians, “This is the Bible, the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Sake Of Unity, Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,453 views

    The Satanic Seduction of Synchronicity and Purpose-Driven Deception, Same Sex attraction, Voting responsibility, and the 10 Commandments.

    We are living in an insane world where a person who uses reason, logic, and common sense often feels isolated amid all the madness. The societal importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion supersedes the Word of God, logic, and common sense. Pastors are afraid to speak about politics, abortion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Holy Calling Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2015
     | 6,872 views

    Examining God's purpose and work in redeeming a people for His glory.

    “Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Courtesy

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,878 views

    Christians are commanded to demonstrate perfect courtesy toward all people. We are called to speak the truth in love; this means that we are to be gentle and gracious toward those who speak ill of us or who attempt to injure us.

    “Remind [the believers] to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Can We Blame? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 12, 2016
     | 8,677 views

    If we will cease blaming others, we must be controlled by the Spirit of God. A study of the impact of God's Spirit in the life of a believer.

    “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] It was an exceptional week, even for a broken world. One morning in June, we awoke to horrific news that an alligator had dragged a two-year-old boy into a lake at Walt Disney World. Though the presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist