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    Will There Be Degrees Of Punishment? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,993 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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,583 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
     | 5,725 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
     | 5,895 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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    The Teaching About Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2012
     | 5,278 views

    The distinguishing doctrine for the Christian Faith is the teaching about Christ. Identifying that doctrine and understanding its meaning is vital to the Faith.

    “I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father. And now I ask you, dear lady—not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. And this is love, that we walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will Heaven Be Like? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2012
     | 5,721 views

    A brief examination of heaven as revealed in the Word of God.

    “I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Firm Before The Foe Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2012
     | 5,748 views

    Peter and John before the Sanhedrin provide an example of how the child of God is to respond to pressure from the world to conform to low expectations.

    “When [the guards] had brought [Peter and John before the council], they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, ‘We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are My Loved Ones Who Have Died In The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2012
     | 8,666 views

    There is comfort for those who grieve at the death of a loved one who died in the Lord. The message explores that comfort that is ours in Christ the Lord.

    “We are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burning Love

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2012
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     | 12,435 views

    Christians must seize the ardor of love that is taught in the Word to fully appreciate the life God intends for those who are married.

    “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Eternal Worship

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 19, 2012
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     | 4,289 views

    Who will be in Heaven? What will the saints do in Heaven? How do the redeemed get there?

    “Between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will There Be Degrees Of Rewards? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,772 views

    Will I be rewarded for what I do for the cause of Christ? It is a question many Christians ask, and perhaps many more hold unconsciously in their mind.

    “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Neither Male Nor Female

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 28, 2012
     | 6,498 views

    A study of gender and the role of pastor of the congregation.

    “In Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women Preachers And The Word Of God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,212 views

    Do women have a role to play in congregational oversight? What does the Word say?

    “Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet she will be saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Henceforth

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,197 views

    It is important to have a good start in the Christian life; it is vital to have a good finish.

    “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 will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve One Another

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 13, 2012
     | 6,129 views

    The freedom we have received in Christ imposes responsibility to serve one another.

    “You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ But if you bite and devour one another, watch out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist