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Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 24, 2014

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Paul instructs the elder in broad strokes to exert himself to excel. In these instructions is a pattern for all who pursue the Master if they will honour Him.

“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” [1] Six commands are issued in the final statements of this vital missive to a young theologue. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Christ Is Witnessed Where?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 19, 2019

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The glory of Christ is witnessed in what many consider to be the pedestrian. The people of God, serving as the hands of Christ, the eyes of Christ, the mouth of Christ, are the glory of Christ.

“As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.” [1] Reading the Word one Sunday morning, I was arrested by something Paul wrote in his Second Letter to the Christians in Corinth. The Apostle has been urging the Corinthian congregation to be generous as they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:23

Denomination: Baptist

Take Your Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2014

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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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Might Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2014

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Should the congregation have an "Order of Widows" to serve within the assembly?

“Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014

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Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Charge To The Rich Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2014

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Paul instructs Christians who possess wealth their responsibility in employing what God has entrusted to them.

“As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Handling God's Word Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 16, 2016

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The message explores the familiar admonition to handle the Word of Truth rightly.

“Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. But avoid irreverent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2015

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Believers are urged to see their lives as dedicated to service to the Saviour rather than merely being lived for their own interests.

“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” [1] Suffering well is a ministry in itself! Note that I did not say that suffering is a ministry. Few of us tolerate suffering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Viii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2021

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Olivet Discourse is examined as the relationship of the rapture to end-time events is analyzed. Exegetical challenges found in Matthew 24 and the parallel passages are discussed. This study focuses on Matthew 24:1-14.

We have been seeking to answer the question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period. This is the eighth message in the series. In this session we will begin an analysis of the Olivet Discourse. The Olivet Discourse is Jesus’s prophetic message recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:27, Psalm 118:26, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 13:1-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Acts 2:16-21, Matthew 23:1-39, Matthew 24:1-51 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Giving When It Hurts

Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 4, 2002

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To move hearers and readers toward a life of giving, even when giving is uncomfortable or painful.

"Giving When It Hurts" Near Mobile, Alabama there was a railroad bridge that spanned a big bayou. The date was September 22, 1993. It was a foggy morning just before daybreak when a tugboat accidentally pushed a barge into the bayou. The drifting barge slammed into the bridge. In the darkness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Faces Of Deception (The Ninth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

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Since truth exists we ought to seek the truth, tell the truth, live the truth, and share the truth with others.

"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive." That’s what Sir Walter Scott said almost 200 years ago, and it’s just as true today as it was then. Yet that doesn’t stop most of us from lying, does it? The 1992 book The Day America Told the Truth found that 91% of us lie ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:20, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Not One Chance In Hell"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 3, 2002

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An evangelistic message on the realities of Hell.

“Not One Chance in Hell” Lk. 16:19-31 June 2, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Church of England issued a theological report on Hell in the opening months of 1996. While not suggesting that everyone would eventually wind up in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Walking With Confidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

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Four ways to walk the spiritual life with confidence.

Learning to drive can be a very scary experience, especially for the parent who’s teaching his or her 15 year old to drive. But sometimes we forget how hard it is for the new driver, who’s suddenly introduced to a whole new world that the rest of us take for granted. New drivers start out lacking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Receive The Spirit (Acts 1, Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

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The inerrant Scriptures teach that Holy Spirit has come upon the church, the renewed Israel, to empower the gospelizing of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the remotest part of the earth.

Outline: The chapter breaks down into three sections. The Prologue of the Physician The Promise of Pentecost The Prophecy Passes 1. The Prologue of the Physician 1:1-3 Acts 1:1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Expressions Of Worship Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 23, 2005

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I would propose to you that God wants you to worship Him in spirit and truth. He longs to deliver His people from the religious bondage that comes from legalism, traditionalism, denominationalism and faddism. Our Lord longs for His church to look into G

Turn your Bibles to Colossians 3:16 Title: Expressions of Worship Theme: Connecting with God in the Song Service “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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