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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2011
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     | 4,523 views

    What are the limits of obedience owed to the state when state and church are in conflict?

    “Whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.” The Book of Judges concludes on a gloomy note. The last verse of the book reads, “In those days there was no king in Israel.” Then, this dark assessment is appended “Everyone did what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Mission--Stand Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2009
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     | 6,248 views

    Christians are not appointed to take new ground from the enemy. Rather, we are appointed to occupy ground which the Master has already won.

    EPHESIANS 6:11, 13, 14 YOUR MISSION – STAND “Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. “Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving A Lousy Start In Life

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2010
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    Jephthah had everything going against him from the beginning of his life, yet he become one of the Judges of Israel. A review of his life offers encouragement to anyone who imagines they have everything against them and nothing going for them.

    “Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. And Gilead’s wife also bore him sons. And when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said to him, ‘You shall not have an inheritance in our father’s house, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defining Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 4, 2010
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     | 17,295 views

    Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character changes.

    Defining Trials Hebrews 12:5-11 Rev. Brian Bill 7/4/10 About two weeks ago I received a phone call from someone who was in great distress. After recounting the details of what had happened, the following question was uttered in a loud, yet broken voice: “Pastor Brian, does God hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Proposal For New Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
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     | 17,270 views

    God has told the followers of Christ to put on their new uniform. He told us how to put off the old self through the power of Jesus’ death & then to keep our eyes on Jesus. Here we find God’s new clothing for each Christian who participates with Him in

    COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 GOD’S PROPOSAL FOR NEW LIFE Before Ken Robinson became a pastor he served as a police officer. He said people treated him differently when he was in uniform that when he was off duty and wearing plain clothes. Something about the badge and the “blues” gained him instant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Your Vows Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 5, 2012
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     | 10,322 views

    The practice of purity protects marriage.

    Keeping Your Vows Exodus 20:14 Rev. Brian Bill 8/5/12 Note: The subject matter this morning deals with sexual purity. I will be careful with my words but I want parents to be aware that this message may lead to some good conversations with your children…if they…and you are ready for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crown Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 30, 2007
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     | 13,765 views

    Real life is promised when we have stood firm in the trials of life.

    JAMES 1:12 THE CROWN OF LIFE “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” It is difficult, some might even think it impossible, to expect that Christians can be steadfast in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage--A Divine Primer

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2010
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     | 2,431 views

    The apostolic instruction for a godly home is ignored at our own peril. God has provided these instructions for our benefit and for His glory.

    “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Saviour. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. “Husbands, love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling With Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2019
     | 4,231 views

    The 1) Relational Struggle (Galatians 5:20b-21a) and 2) Personal Struggle (Galatians 5:21b) with sin.

    If you are a fan of classic, dry humor, then you probably know Bob Newhart. There is a skit where he’s a Psychiatrist and a patient comes in. After he explains the billing process, she explains her problem. After listening, he replies that he wants to say just two words. I want you to take them out ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A New & Living Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 17, 2014
     | 6,233 views

    1) Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22) 2) Hope (Hebrews 10:23), 3) Love (Hebrews 10:24–25)

    In 1976 Francis Schaeffer wrote a significant book titled How Should We Then Live? His purpose was to show how ideas as they have been embraced or discarded have shaped the rise and decline of Western culture. In his opening chapter he writes: “What [people] are in their thought world ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Born Again But Names Blotted Out, Because They Refuse One Small Thin

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 25, 2014
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     | 4,279 views

    You might die the second death should you refuse to study this entire message - but it is not my call! OK, you believe the entire Bible, and you have the truth. but without knowing you might be misinterpreting just .01% of truth, without even knowing it!

    And he said, you were brought in Gods Kingdom and you emit rays of light, just like a candle. don't hide it. You have knowledge and it will set you free, but only if you don't ignore it! Don't cover it up Jesus said, you have heard the truth, let it remain in you and it will set you free Mar 4:21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Or Lust Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 4, 2015
     | 6,719 views

    When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

    Sermon: “Rooted in Love not Lust” Series: Rooted - Youth Group Opening Video: Sermoncentral.com “Love Defined” Hands on Illustration: 2 tablets have youth write Gods definition of love and how he describes it and the world’s definition of love on separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017
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     | 10,447 views

    Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

    April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Super Judge Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,527 views

    Samson is often seen as the example of how NOT to be a man of God. But Hebrews 11 lists him in the chapter of faith. So what is it about Samson and his faith that we need to learn?

    "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the air! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman. Superman. Visitor from a strange planet endowed with powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 3,790 views

    It is God’s will that His church be pure. But preaching and teaching holiness will not bring about purity in the church if there is an indifference to how people respond.

    For this series, we've relied heavily on the books Shepherdology by Pastor John MacArthur (M) and Handbook of Church Discipline by Jay Adams (A) A new believer was invited to attend a "Young Adult Fellowship". When he arrived at the home of one of the young adults at the church he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible