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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Inherited Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2018
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     | 6,900 views

    To accomplish the task of evangelising our world, we must work as though our congregation was new. New churches have a vibrancy that can be lost as we grow older. In time, if we don't take care, we will have an "inherited church" rather than a vibrant, living congregation.

    “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Come Into The World As Light Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,805 views

    A study of the impact of Jesus as light in our darkened world.

    “Jesus cried out and said, ‘Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Came From The Father Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 15, 2018
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     | 5,110 views

    Jesus was forthright in declaring that He came from the Father, and that He would return to the Father. Christmas is recognition of this truth, pointing especially to the sacrifice of the Saviour for the sin of mankind.

    “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; for the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For This Purpose I Was Born Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2018
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     | 11,046 views

    Jesus' testimony before Pilate spoke of the purpose of His coming. Though we speak of joy and peace in Christ, it is essential that He came to bring salvation. This He has done through presenting His life as a sacrifice. Those who believe are ushered into His Kingdom.

    “Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?’ Pilate answered, ‘Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living At The Centre Of The Universe

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 26, 2019
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     | 6,004 views

    Christians are secure in Christ. Because this is true, it behooves us to know Him--really know Who He is. The message explores Paul's revelation of Jesus as very God in his letter to the congregation in Colossae.

    [1] “[Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of "nice" Will Be The Death Of You

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2019
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     | 7,408 views

    The Gospel of Christ calls us to live boldly, not safely. God calls His people to stand firm in this holy Faith rather than seeking to make people like them.

    “Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Silly For A Funeral; Too Serious For A Party

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2019
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     | 9,914 views

    Christians must be aware of becoming hypercritical of divine work and of other believers, ascribing what is done as unworthy of Christ. To explore this situation, the message is a study of Jesus' censure of the generation in which He then lived.

    “Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If The Bugle Is Expected, A Flute Will Not Do

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,256 views

    If we will honour the Risen Saviour, we must ensure that we are focused on what is of importance to Him. Our purpose is not to make people like us, but to fulfil the mind of the Master.

    “Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? And if the bugle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Citizen Of An Unseen Country

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 8, 2017
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     | 10,888 views

    How we live reveals our understanding of who we are. As citizens of Heaven, Christians exhibit defined characteristics.

    “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When Standing Alone..." Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 6, 2017
     | 10,463 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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    You Are Not Your Own

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 20, 2017
     | 10,884 views

    Sexual sin is ubiquitous in contemporary society; it is often excused among the faithful. We need to live with a focus on the Cross if we will honour God with our bodies in the midst of a world that has surrendered to the appetites of the flesh.

    “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body.” [1] Accepting Christ as Saviour transforms life—attitudes and actions take on new significance. The adage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Defense Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2017
     | 11,424 views

    Paul’s speech before the temple crowd was primarily aimed at establishing his complete commitment to Judaism. What he evidently could not accomplish through his participation in the Nazarite vow he now sought to establish by this speech.

    February 26, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul's Defense (22:1-21) ACTS 22:1-21 (KJV) 1 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. 2 (And when they heard that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualified To Decide-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 23, 2017
     | 3,688 views

    3 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

    QUALIFIED To DECIDE-III—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Attention: Shoe Cover-Up: One day a man found himself in a pickle because he had to drive his secretary home after she fell quite ill at work. He felt ill at ease about the situation, even though it was an innocent gesture. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practising Belonging Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2017
     | 4,936 views

    What is expected of new believers? The answer to this question is revealed through examining the life of the first congregation after the body was flooded with a multitude of believers following Pentecost.

    “Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptized, and there were added [to the Faith] that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus' Rules Of Order"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,292 views

    Contrasting the transformation following the descent of the Spirit with life before His presence among the saints.

    “A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist