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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Share In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2015
     | 4,713 views

    God calls His people to stand firm in the face of trials and suffering.

    “Therefore, 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.” [1] The call of Christ is not as is commonly presented in contemporary church life. We preachers do issue a call for our hearers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 7, 2013
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     | 8,655 views

    “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13)

    “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13) "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seated On The Throne Of David Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,236 views

    The birth of the Christ points forward to the day when Messiah shall reign from the Throne of David.

    “Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.” [1] Isaiah foresaw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Does Life Begin?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 18, 2015
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     | 9,578 views

    God has worked in the life of His people since before the foundations of the world--preparing and appointing them for service.

    “Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’” [1] It is most humbling to realise that we cannot boast of anything we possess or of who we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repairing The Altar Of The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 25, 2013
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     | 10,800 views

    When the Faith ebbs, God raises up a rude prophet to challenge the evil that has insinuated itself into the lives of the people of God.

    “Then Elijah said to all the people, ‘Come near to me.’ And all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been thrown down. Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD came, saying, ‘Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 8, 2013
     | 9,904 views

    The Christian, and especially the elder of the church, is engaged in a lifelong campaign. He must prepare the next generation to enter into the conflict.

    “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Motivation Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 15, 2014
     | 12,364 views

    What motivates us to share the love of Jesus Christ to a hurting and lost world?

    “12 Alive! Miracle in the Mine! They’re all Alive!” Several weeks ago, during the first week of January, those were the spoken/written, vocal/visible words gracing the headlines momentarily in an instant of pomp, excitement & circumstance. These words were just a snippet of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe In Holy Living

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,433 views

    Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.

    Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 22, 2014
     | 8,939 views

    Balancing the responsibility of the family and the church for vulnerable family members is discussed.

    “If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.” [1] The Apostle admonished Timothy to instruct the congregation that they must assume responsibility for their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Cannot Out Give God Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 2, 2015
     | 9,869 views

    A study of the book of 1 Samuel 1: 1 – 28

    1 Samuel 1: 1 – 28 You Cannot Out Give God 1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "When Standing Alone..." Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 6, 2017
     | 10,480 views

    Christians who pursue honouring Christ can anticipate standing alone against the enemies of Christ. How shall the child of God react when compelled to stand alone, without even a fellow saint to stand with him or her?

    “At my first defense, no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So, I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way Of Thinking Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,150 views

    If we are ever going to manage our money God's way and be freed up financially we must develop a new attitude.

    Attitude, A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Pink Floyd Video… Luke chapter 12 opens up with these words… Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, “Beware of the yeast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Detrimental Competition-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018
     | 3,463 views

    8 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VIII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning From Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,487 views

    Christ calls the Church in Thyatira and all those who bear His name to Turn from their Sin or face His judgment.

    The Presbyterian Church leadership of Canada set up a commission last year and named it the "Rainbow Communion," with the intent of researching the idea of having the church officially and publicly repent for what some called its sins against the LGBTQ community. To the average non-Christian the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Redemption At Hand-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2016
     | 4,897 views

    6 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-VI—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: I Love You Guys: After the baby dedication in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist