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  • Michael Stark avatar

    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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    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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    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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    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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    Father Knows Best:: Encouraging Fathers & Obedient Children Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 15, 2009
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     | 10,626 views

    God is glorified when parents in general and fathers in particular encourage their children to obey for when they do so they reflect God’s perfect love and Jesu’s perfect obediedence.

    INTRODUCTION Good morning! My name is Rickey Bennett. I’m one of the pastors here at Warrior Gospel Disciples! No matter if this is your first time, last time or sometime in between I’m glad that you’re here. In case you haven’t noticed, Jesus as Lord and Savior is loved, worshipped, and ...read more

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    Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2011
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    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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    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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    Appointing Elders Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013
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     | 6,195 views

    What is entailed in appointing elders? What rights and authority is conferred in the appointment process?

    “When they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” [1] The New Testament model for a church of the Lord Jesus differs significantly from what has been commonly accepted among the churches of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revealing God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2023
     | 1,698 views

    In Romans 11:25-32, Paul explains why God has preserved a Remnant of Israel in order to show His glory. In this we can see how God is glorified in His: 1) Sovereignty (Romans 11:25–26a), in 2) Integrity Romans 11:26b–29), and in His 3) Generosity (Romans 11:30–32).

    Romans 11:25-32. 25 Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. 26 And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, “The Deliverer will come from ...read more

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 29, 2021
     | 3,975 views

    An extensive look at Psalm 2

    Psalm 2- God Is In Control I. Psalm 2:1-3 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judgement Begins With The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2014
     | 6,306 views

    1) The Need (1 Corinthians 5:1–2a), 2) The Method (1 Corinthians 5:2b–5), and 3) The Reason (1 Corinthians 5:6–8) that the discipline should be imposed.

    One of the common themes in modern news reporting is the "failure to act" story. Reporters mention attacks in places like Bagdad and Syria and how forces have failed to act to repel ISIS. We see how we must root out domestic forms of terrorism or face domestic terrorist attacks like the one ...read more

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    Act Like A Man

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020
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    Paul says to men: If you want to be a real man, “stand firm in the faith!” Men are to stand firm in both holding and defending the truths of the Gospel.

    On an Internet discussion board I found the following comments: Designer duds, hair gel, waxing appointments, manicures, and facials -- once upon a time, these terms were only associated with women, but nowadays, it seems, men are spending more time and money on looking good. Do the men you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Recognize The Source Of Temptation

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000
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     | 7,617 views

    We know from our study of God’s Word that the promised result of persevering through trials is the reception of blessings from God. But what is the outcome when we blow it, when we fail?

    How To Recognize The Source Of Temptation James 1:13-18 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 10, 2000 Introduction: Let’s pray. Turn in your Bibles, if you will, to James 1. We’re going to be studying verses 13-18 this morning. Our study of James to this point ...read more

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