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    Saved? Or Born Again? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011
     | 4,837 views

    Is there a difference between saying one is saved and saying one is born again?

    “There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Co-Operation In The Cause Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011
     | 5,612 views

    Are there limits on co-operation between churches? If so, what are they?

    “Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Great Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011
     | 5,015 views

    Exploring the principles of serving one another in the assembly with the gifts God has provided.

    “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In The Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011
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     | 5,073 views

    Refusing to unite with a church because of the presence of hypocrites reveals abject ignorance of Christ and His people.

    “When you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will There Be Christians In Hell? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,929 views

    Many believers are disturbed by the thought that there may be Christians who could be lost. We need the comfort of Christ Who offers "eternal life" so that we need never fear such an end.

    “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consulting The Brothers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,820 views

    Despite the independence to which Baptists hold, we seek to co-operate with fellow believers to the extend permitted by the Word.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Sharing Our Mail Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011
     | 2,717 views

    Exploring development and implementation of church to church interaction.

    “When this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.” Sometimes we forget that the letters Paul wrote are not mere theological treatises, meant to provide sermon fodder for preachers desperate for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Will God Judge The Wicked? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011
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     | 7,770 views

    Since God will judge the wicked, how will He judge?

    “Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. ‘ Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Letter Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2011
     | 4,468 views

    Promoting the practise of exchanging church letters as a mark of respect for sister congregations.

    “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.” On one occasion during a pastorate in Coquitlam, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Won’t We Get A Second Chance? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 20, 2011
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     | 6,927 views

    Universalism suggests that everyone will be saved because they will realise their error shortly after death. God warns that such thinking is wrong, and now calls all people to life in His Son.

    “Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” God is God of the second chance, the third chance, the ...read more

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    Tell It To The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011
     | 5,237 views

    The missing component of the contemporary church may well be discipline. The message explores the purpose and implementation of discipline in the church.

    “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will A Good God Really Send Bad People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011
     | 4,566 views

    One need do nothing in order to go to hell. Failure to receive the grace of God in Christ Jesus the Lord positions the individual against God and against righteousness.

    “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Announce Christ’s Birth To Nobodies? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011
     | 4,660 views

    We would announce the birth of the Christ to the rich and famous. But God chose to announce His birth to people working in the most humble occupation imaginable. Why?

    “In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Thought His Prayer Was Not Answered Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011
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     | 9,890 views

    Zechariah prayed, and thought his prayer was not answered. God, however, not only heard his prayer, but answered in a way he could never have imagined.

    “In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Captivated By My Lover

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 13, 2011
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     | 6,024 views

    Though increasingly neglected in this day, marriage is given by God for the benefit of mankind. Undoubtedly we find pleasure in marriage, but there is so much more for all who will honour God through the marriage relationship.

    “Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you. Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist