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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Act Like Men

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2012
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     | 12,169 views

    The people of God are engaged in a great battle. If we will engage the enemy and advance the cause of Christ, we need to heed the commands issued in this text.

    “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” The Christian Faith is a woman’s religion; and I’m glad this is so! Historically, women were excluded from religion. In the pagan religions extant at the time the Master presented Himself as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Is The Lord’s Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2011
     | 4,354 views

    Sexual sin: 1) Is harmful to everyone involved (1 Corinthians 6:12a); 2) It gains control over those who indulge in it (1 Corinthians 6:12b); and 3) It perverts God’s purpose for the body (1 Corinthians 6:13-20).

    This past week has given the world a preview of the demise of the entertainment industry. Charlie Sheen and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, as one commentator said, stood on its coffin and hammered in nails, one in Detroit (where Mr. Sheen was booed off the stage) and the other at Rutgers University ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Homosexuality: Lifestyle Or Deathstyle? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
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     | 11,317 views

    I’m going to say something that may shock you out of your socks: Jesus had to deal with homosexual temptation. How I can say that? It’s simple. Jesus dealt with EVERY kind of temptation.

    INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 1:18. Today I am going to address the issue of homosexuality. After I preached this in the last two services, I was amazed at how quiet everyone has been. They have really been listening. Also, people really don’t know what to say when they leave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temptation Of Legalism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
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    This is a three to four week Bible Study on the Issue of Legalism, and the surprising places where we may practice legalism in the church today.

    THE TEMPTATION OF LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-6 QUESTION: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE FREEDOM? QUESTION: IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE FREEDOM WITHOUT LIMITS? ROMANS: 14:12-19: 12SO WE WILL ALL HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO GOD THE THINGS WE HAVE DONE. 13LET US STOP JUDGING ONE ANOTHER. INSTEAD, MAKE UP YOUR MIND NOT TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit God Gave Us

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2020
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     | 7,686 views

    The Spirit of God lives in each twice-born follower of Christ. Because He lives in us, we are enabled to walk in power, to love as God loves, and to act with divine wisdom. God calls us to be controlled by the Spirit He placed in each of us.

    “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] She was a recent convert to Christ, and she was in tears when she phoned me. The lady was suffering from disquieting events that were occurring each night. Each evening after retiring to her bed, a malevolent presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 44 A Psalm Of Hezekiah? Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 1, 2020
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     | 6,760 views

    This psalm, like Psalm 42, bears a superscription dedicating it “to the chief Musician for the sons of Korah[2]” and identifying it as a Maskil[3], meaning instructional. From this psalm we can see how much that generation still had to learn about the ways of God.

    Home Lessons May 3, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 44 A psalm of Hezekiah? Psalm 44 (KJV) 1 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. 2 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are The Best Methods To Study The Bible?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 10, 2025
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     | 147 views

    When you study the Bible, you are drawing closer to Jesus, because He IS the Word of God and spoke the mountains and seas into existence and wove each of us together in our mother’s womb.

    “Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end. Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.” (Psalm 119:33-35 NIV) “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Misusing The Law Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2013
     | 6,286 views

    The purpose of the Law and the danger of mishandling that same Law is discussed. The contrast of law and gospel is examined.

    “We know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Says No

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011
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     | 32,716 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers that asks the question, "Why would God say no to prayer?"

    This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Be finding the book of James, it's back toward the back of the New Testament and turn to chapter 4 and when you've found it, look up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Postscript For Preachers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014
     | 6,123 views

    Paul's closing words summarise what has been presented to Timothy in this letter.

    “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. “Grace be with you.” [1] It is no secret that I am a news junkie; I fill my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Favoritism

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 7, 2019
     | 4,413 views

    A study in the book of James 2: 1 – 26

    James 2: 1 – 26 Beware of Favoritism 1 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A. B. C. Good Friday. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,296 views

    April 18th, 2025.

    Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12; Psalm 22:1-31; Hebrews 10:16-25; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42. (A) JESUS THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Followers Have Discernment Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 3,908 views

    Followers Have Discernment

    Lesson 06 of the Follow Me Series Followers Have Discernment Compiled and Edited Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wrathful Love Of God - Did God Pour Out His Wrath On Jesus?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 27, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    This is a multi-part message - There is a growing belief that God does not need to punish people for sin and that His wrath is directed specifically against all the ungodly behavior and unrighteousness of humanity.

    There is a growing belief in the Church that God does not need to punish people for sin and that His wrath is directed specifically against all the ungodly behavior and unrighteousness of humanity that is damaging them, hurting them, causing them to sin against each other, and anything contrary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Historical Heresies Alive And Well In The Church Today - A Multi-Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 3, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    I remember reading that one of the primary sources of error in Theology is the desire to say something new.

    "There is nothing new under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9 ESV) Week One - Introduction When I chose to become a follower of Jesus, I had a voracious appetite for knowledge about Him, as well as a deep desire to grow in intimacy with Him. I would read everything about Jesus I could get my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational