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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Complacency Kills Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 28, 2017
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     | 19,028 views

    It was only a momentary slip of the beasts’ feet, but it was enough to rock the Ark which was on the cart they were pulling. The priest driving the cart reached back to steady the Ark so it wouldn’t fall; but the moment he touched the Ark, he fell dead.

    “David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals. And when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. And the anger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Maniac Who Became A Messenger

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2019
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     | 17,642 views

    Jesus' authority over the demons is demonstrated. Because He has authority, we can be certain that as we do His will, we will accomplish what He appoints us to do and what He empowers us to do.

    “They sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. When Jesus had stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing The Miraculous In The Mundane

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2019
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    Jesus' first sign was quiet, not at all spectacular as one might have supposed. Yet, what He did at that time anticipates God at work in the mundane. He performs the miraculous in the mundane facets of life on any given day.

    “On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what does this have to do with me? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through The Word Pt 3 - Sermon 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2019
     | 3,208 views

    God’s written Word (The Bible) when followed and obeyed gives joy to our hearts and revives our souls from the ravages of sin.

    Introduction Video Illustration: Skit Guys Christian and Un-Christian Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Esau: Daddy's Fair-Haired Boy. Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2016
     | 12,598 views

    What can we learn of our own character and of God's grace when we study Esau selling his birthright?

    “These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2017
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     | 9,511 views

    God shows the loving Call of the Father in declaring His actions in 1) The Past (Hosea 11:1-4), 2) Present (Hosea 11:5-7) and 3)Future (Hosea 11:8-11) dealings with His children.

    If you spend time around groups of kids, be it in sports, music, social or other setting, you will quickly notice some interesting interactions. One that I have seen repeated time and time again revolves around how parents treat their own children when other children are around. If they are in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Where Our Hope Lies

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 3, 2013
     | 5,966 views

    The good servant of Christ Jesus must always remember that our hope lies in God who is Saviour of all people, especially of those who believe.

    “If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Your Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2014
     | 6,211 views

    To avoid appointing unqualified people to the eldership, the elders must take time to know these candidates.

    “Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions Answered Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2014
     | 7,615 views

    A study of Daniel chapter 12 revealing the 1260, 1290, and 1335 days

    Daniel 12: 1 – 13 Questions Answered 3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever. 4 “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Declared To Be The Son Of God In Power

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2014
     | 4,158 views

    The resurrection of Jesus assures the believer that He is the Son of God in power. The message explores what this means for us as followers of the Risen Christ.

    “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018
     | 14,093 views

    When Jesus speaks about counting the cost to be his disciple he made it clear that following him would cost us our life of ease, our money and our time. To be a disciple of Jesus means we are the salt the preserving force in this world in which we live in.

    Opening Video Illustration: Sermoncentral.com – Are you Ready (4:15 min) Theme: Time Management “Desire that your life count for something great! Long for your life to have eternal significance. Want this! Don’t coast through life without a passion.” ? John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life Thesis: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surprise In The Graveyard

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,302 views

    How does the resurrection of Lazarus impact people in this day? Since Jesus has power over life and death, we see that He alone can give life to those dead in sin.

    “A certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So, the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    All Things New

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2022
     | 2,750 views

    Life for the newborn Christian is going to change. And the change will be dramatic. The same holds true for the revived saint. The change we witness in those who are twice-born and those who are revived is revealed in the new commitment Ruth demonstrated toward her mother-in-law.

    “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the LORD do so to me and more also if anything but death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smith avatar

    The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smith on Mar 17, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    This message sets out to affirm that the teaching of the 'rapture' is biblically sound. It discusses why and when it will occur - as well as the nature and purpose of the great tribulation period.

    The Bible: A Love Story Pt 6: The Rapture of the Bride (part 1) The truth of the 'rapture' of believers, though widely-held among evangelical Christians in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Real Faith Will Not Play God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021
     | 2,664 views

    Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020

    Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020 Intro... My added welcome to each of you gathering today...to all the Vineyard family and friends. As Joel and Marlo shared...this past week began with the earthly loss of Cindy Pang...a dear part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational