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    Why Would You Not Join The Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    Christians are expected to unite with a congregation of the faithful in order to fulfil the ministry God assigns each follower of Christ.

    “Those who received his word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reservation For Two [*]

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 11, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,476 views

    The message is a study of the nature of the Lord's Supper as encouragement to worship. We who worship the Saviour are encouraged to see that He has made reservations for two--the Bridegroom and the Bride.

    “I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fratricide Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 18, 2020
     | 3,131 views

    Anger against fellow Christians destroys the Faithful, and especially does it destroy the one harbouring the hatred.

    “Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, ‘I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD.’ And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,909 views

    A review of the sin of homosexuality with encouragement for followers of Christ to treat homosexuals with compassion while holding firmly to the Word of God.

    “The men set out from [the oaks of Mamre], and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The LORD said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slavery Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,059 views

    Christians are obligated by God's character to free those enmeshed in slavery. Among the enslaved in North America are those participating in the scourge of pornography and prostitution, which Christians must avoid and resist.

    “During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Continuing Ordinance Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,732 views

    A study of the Lord's Supper, instructing the assembly as to what we are doing.

    “I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Days Late

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2021
     | 6,336 views

    When Christ delays answering our pleas, how shall we respond? God is merciful, even when it appears that Heaven in silent.

    “Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever Were You Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 4, 2021
     | 1,496 views

    If we dishonour Christ by treating the Lord's Table with disdain, we can anticipate His discipline.

    “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.” [1] “Whatever was he thinking?” That is the question that was no doubt on the minds of many Canadians when they first read of the fall of Colin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If The Foundations Are Destroyed...

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 10, 2021
     | 5,369 views

    In tumultuous times, how shall the righteous live? The Psalmist has given us godly counsel that must be applied to our lives.

    “In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? “The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling To Believe Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,245 views

    Each Christian has likely struggled with doubts at one time or another. God's Word is given not only to reveal the Father, but to encourage us that we are accepted in the Beloved Son as we believe Him.

    “Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Giants Just Keep Coming!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,417 views

    Each Christian will face battles throughout the life they are called to live. There will not be one battle, but each of us will face multiple battles, and the situations we face may appear overwhelming as we face our own giants. But God will send a deliverer just when we need that deliverer most.

    “There was war again between the Philistines and Israel, and David went down together with his servants, and they fought against the Philistines. And David grew weary. And Ishbi-benob, one of the descendants of the giants, whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of bronze, and who was armed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit God Gave Us

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,710 views

    The Spirit of God lives in each twice-born follower of Christ. Because He lives in us, we are enabled to walk in power, to love as God loves, and to act with divine wisdom. God calls us to be controlled by the Spirit He placed in each of us.

    “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” [1] She was a recent convert to Christ, and she was in tears when she phoned me. The lady was suffering from disquieting events that were occurring each night. Each evening after retiring to her bed, a malevolent presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Who Believed Were Baptized

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 28, 2020
     | 3,560 views

    In the New Testament accounts, those who believed were baptized. No one was baptized and then believed, but those who believed were baptized because they were saved.

    “When [those listening] heard [Peter’s command] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But Christ Has Been Raised From The Dead!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2015
     | 4,717 views

    The resurrection and its impact on the life of the believer.

    “If Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Wish To Be Repaid? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2015
     | 6,266 views

    We are administrators of the grace of God. As followers of the Master, it is anticipated that we will reflect His compassion and generosity toward others.

    “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbours, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist