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    Will There Be Degrees Of Punishment? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 26, 2012
     | 6,072 views

    Does God judge on a curve. Do some actually anticipate greater degrees of punishment?

    “As all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Beware of the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes, and they love elaborate greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ property, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laodicean Preaching

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2012
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     | 6,678 views

    The final days of the Church Age will be marked by increased religious fervour and decreased commitment to divine truth. The pulpits will progressively capitulate to the spirit of this present age.

    “And now, go, write it before them on a tablet and inscribe it in a book, that it may be for the time to come as a witness forever. For they are a rebellious people, lying children, children unwilling to hear the instruction of the LORD; who say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ the prophets, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diversity In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012
     | 5,796 views

    Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In The Midst Of The Lampstands

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2012
     | 5,955 views

    Christ appoints whom He wills to preach the message of life, and He holds those whom He appoints in His hand.

    “I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appoint Those Who Are Chosen Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 25, 2012
     | 7,987 views

    James cautioned believers against rushing to become teachers. God teaches that He will appoint whom He pleases. He does, however, give us the criteria for His appointment.

    “The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him. They shall keep guard over him and over the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, as they minister at the tabernacle. They shall guard all the furnishings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2014
     | 5,898 views

    Exploring the grace of giving through a study of stewardship.

    “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial For A Suffering Saint

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 7, 2014
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     | 5,841 views

    A contemplation of perseverance delivered to honour a woman who suffered for many years.

    “‘If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?’ Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” [1] Heroes and heroines are seldom as we imagine they should ...read more

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    The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014
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     | 12,463 views

    Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

    “Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slouching Toward Bethlehem

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    As the world moves toward judgement, opposed to the Faith and righteousness, how shall the child of God live?

    “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Is Enemy Of The Best

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2014
     | 7,338 views

    Choosing what is best is often counter-intuitive. Christians are responsible to choose what is best.

    “Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Great Giving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2014
     | 11,751 views

    In commending the Macedonian Christians, Paul revealed the secret of great giving.

    “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

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    Who Is Responsible For The Needy?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,579 views

    Paul provides guidelines for congregational support for those who are needy and vulnerable.

    “Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Undefiled Marriage Bed

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2014
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     | 6,376 views

    The call to purity must be iterated in this day if the people of God are to enjoy His power.

    “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] Listening to contemporary sociologists, one would conclude that marriage is a dying institution. Actually, one need not listen to sociologists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2013
     | 12,484 views

    When Christ calls us to be with Him, He honours us. He does not treat us as we deserve should we fail Him, but He is glorified in raising us up and employing us to His glory.

    “Jesus went with [his disciples] to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to [them], ‘Sit here, while I go over there and pray.’ And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alive Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,870 views

    What does it mean to believers to say that Christ is alive forevermore?

    “[Jesus] laid his right hand on me, saying, ‘Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.” [1] On one occasion, returning from a fishing trip I had stopped for gas. As the attendant filled the tank, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist