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    On The Death Of Heroes

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2014
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     | 12,834 views

    Encouragement to memorialise the sacrifice of those who serve the nation.

    “Your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. “You mountains of Gilboa, let there be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2014
     | 5,268 views

    The message explores the question of whether the account of creation provided in Genesis is accurate or flawed.

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” [1] Carl Sagan popularised the saying, “The Cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be.” The statement was the opening affirmation of Cosmos, the television series Sagan hosted. This has become a statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are All His Wonderful Deeds

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2014
     | 6,922 views

    Encouragement for the people of God to rely on His strength as He sends His people to serve in this fallen world.

    “The angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, ‘The Lord is with you, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evolutionist Is A Fool Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2014
     | 3,579 views

    Those holding to evolutionary doctrine display a tragic lack of moral or ethical character.

    "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." In years gone by I frequently addressed students enrolled in provincial and state colleges. Because of my training in the sciences, I was often asked to speak on the issue of origins. Especially along the West Coast of the United States ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Colours

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2014
     | 8,854 views

    Examining the bright distinction between Holy God and fallen mankind.

    “Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2014
     | 9,624 views

    Exploring reasons for the birth of the Christ.

    “To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] Can any text be more intimately associated with Christmas than the text now before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2014
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     | 6,348 views

    What can we learn of God from the opening statement of the Bible?

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” [1] Great philosophers are distinguished by asking great questions, whereas the merely curious ask meaningless questions. For instance, some shallow individuals may ask what they imagine is a profound question, “Why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shoulders Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014
     | 9,721 views

    Exploring Isaiah's statement that "the government will be upon His shoulders." Christ the Lord bears His people on His shoulders.

    “To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] The story of the entire Bible can be told by focusing on the shoulders of mankind. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Views Of Origins Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014
     | 4,701 views

    How can mankind account for the origin of the universe and of mankind? The message seeks to explore ideas that are current.

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” [1] Is the universe twenty billion years old? Can we emphatically state that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Friends With Unrighteous Money Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
     | 10,042 views

    Jesus instructs through a parable how those who follow Him are to be stewards of all they possess.

    “Jesus also said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appointed, Not Hired Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
     | 10,880 views

    Elders (Overseers) are appointed by God. They are not hired to do a job; they are appointed to serve the One who appoints and to serve His holy people.

    “I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.” [1] His face was red and his eyes were narrow slits as he raged, “We hired you, and we can fire you.” I was equally determined as I asserted with a firm, steady voice, “No one hired me; God appointed me.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Able Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 28, 2015
     | 11,773 views

    In the darkest times, God is prepared to accomplish great things to the praise of His glory. He is able.

    “I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.” [1] Unapologetically, the message today is meant for Christians—followers of Christ the Lord. This is appropriate since the text was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Minas Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 3, 2015
     | 7,745 views

    We are responsible for how we administer what God entrusts to us.

    “As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. He said therefore, ‘A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pattern Of Sound Words Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2015
     | 5,857 views

    Paul provides instructions to ensure continuation of the Faith from generation to generation.

    “Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” [1] Seminarians are required to study systematic theology. The required courses consist of in-depth studies of the several doctrines that define the Faith of Christ the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guarding The Good Deposit Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 25, 2015
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     | 13,800 views

    The message explores what Paul meant when he urged Timothy to guard the good deposit. Preachers are point men in the battle to stand firm against error, but the congregation must join them in this task.

    “By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.” [1] Servants of Christ demonstrate a dynamic interplay of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in the exercise of the ministry God has assigned each one. One writer, citing an old maxim of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist