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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Benevolence According To Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,015 views

    In the eyes of the Master our motive for practising benevolence is extremely important.

    “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleading For Sodom

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,589 views

    As Christians, we are responsible to pray for wicked people. Though their actions invoke divine censure, our responsibility is to pray for God’s glory through turning the wicked to righteousness.

    “The men set out from [the oaks of Mamre where Abraham had set up his tent], and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The Lord said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Scripture Say? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 9, 2012
     | 5,304 views

    The study seeks to learn how Abraham was saved. If we determine the answer to this question, we will know precisely how we may be saved.

    “What does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.’” [1] If you have walked in the Faith for very long, you will have been challenged by some dear soul who does not believe the truths of Christ the Lord. Such benighted souls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For His Return

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,232 views

    Anticipation of the Master’s return generates a sense of anticipation in His people.

    “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Younger Widows Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014
     | 4,298 views

    Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

    “Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Neglected Principle

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2014
     | 5,544 views

    A study of generosity as taught from the Old Testament.

    “I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts. But you say, ‘How shall we return?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Departure From The Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 19, 2013
     | 6,963 views

    Apostasy is an ongoing threat to the faithful. It is a process rather than an event.

    “Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 27, 2013
     | 6,093 views

    The responsibility of the pulpit to promote godliness in the Community of Faith is explored

    “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.” [1] Godliness looms large in the thinking of the Apostle. The term “godliness” occurs fifteen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joyous Mother Of Children

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 10, 2014
     | 7,977 views

    A consideration of God's best gifts and our response to His goodness. Weighing society's response and what our response to God should be.

    “Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD! “Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised! “LORD is high above all nations, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mending Broken Brothers

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2016
     | 8,505 views

    A review of the ministry of reconciliation.

    “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” [1] The Ministry of Restoration is committed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forgotten Element In Modern Marriage

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2017
     | 5,421 views

    A call for purity in marriage for Christians.

    “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” [1] Marriage is under assault in this day. I sincerely doubt that the assault is as successful as some might imagine; nevertheless, marriage is under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Present Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018
     | 5,816 views

    The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was- all the way back to the Beginning and the first Christmas. It reveals Christmas present - who Jesus is present tense – which is Emmanuel - which means the God who is with us right now and the Bible remind

    Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv: “The Greatest Story Ever Told” Thoughts on video – Is this not a miracle – the repeating over and over of the great story of Jesus birth? Think about it! All over this world people in different languages will read the Christmas Story this week – people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Satisfied?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,681 views

    Why do you go to services at your church? What are you seeking from the Saviour? People have expectations, but many times our expectations fail to match up with reality.

    “When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your God Wobbly?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,928 views

    Whomever, or whatever, we choose as our god will either prop us up, or need to be propped up.

    1 SAMUEL 5:1-5 IS YOUR GOD WOBBLY? “When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it into the house of Dagon and set it up beside Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Another Dead God Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 21, 2017
     | 3,983 views

    Jesus was unlike any other god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Death did not consume Him or contain Him.

    Video Transition: Before there was Resurrection there was Death! Easter Series: Not Another Dead God! Thesis: Jesus was unlike any other god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Death did not consume Him or contain Him. Introduction: This makes Jesus so unique, so different in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational