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    Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 20, 2014
     | 6,816 views

    An examination of the deceitfulness of wealth. Paul warns against succumbing to the pursuit of money.

    “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daring The Risk Of Reach

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2014
     | 4,460 views

    Reach carries risks; but the child of God must always reach for the beautiful and the glorious.

    “When they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. And he asked them, ‘What are you arguing about with them?’ And someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In It For Me? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2014
     | 5,223 views

    Paul's discussion of the benefits of Christian giving is discussed.

    “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Root Of All Kinds Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2014
     | 5,489 views

    A stern warning against the pursuit of money from the pend of the Apostle.

    1 TIMOTHY 6:10 A ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” [1] We’ve all heard the saying, “Money is the root of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Threats Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2014
     | 6,604 views

    False teachers threaten the health of the Community of Faith, just as errant doctrine threatens the spiritual welfare of the people of God. The message considers how the elder is to respond to such threats.

    “But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” [1] The people of God live under constant threat even to their lives. Jesus warned His people, “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 24, 2014
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     | 12,579 views

    Paul instructs the elder in broad strokes to exert himself to excel. In these instructions is a pattern for all who pursue the Master if they will honour Him.

    “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” [1] Six commands are issued in the final statements of this vital missive to a young theologue. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Responsible For The Needy?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2014
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     | 9,487 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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    The Undefiled Marriage Bed

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2014
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     | 6,297 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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    Can The Contemporary Church Be Salvaged?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2014
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     | 3,495 views

    We shall either live as followers of Christ or as enemies of the cross of Christ. There is no in between.

    “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory ...read more

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    Grace Given Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 1, 2014
     | 5,145 views

    Our giving as an act of worship flows from the grace we have received as redeemed people.

    “I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” [1] We want to worship in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Widow's Might Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2014
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     | 6,250 views

    Should the congregation have an "Order of Widows" to serve within the assembly?

    “Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to ...read more

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    What About The Younger Widows Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014
     | 4,215 views

    Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

    “Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

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    A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 27, 2013
     | 6,045 views

    The responsibility of the pulpit to promote godliness in the Community of Faith is explored

    “If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.” [1] Godliness looms large in the thinking of the Apostle. The term “godliness” occurs fifteen ...read more

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    Where Our Hope Lies

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 3, 2013
     | 6,083 views

    The good servant of Christ Jesus must always remember that our hope lies in God who is Saviour of all people, especially of those who believe.

    “If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training ...read more

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    When The Roll Is Called Down Here

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2013
     | 8,082 views

    Rolls reflect association. Membership in the Body of Christ is essential for eternal joys.

    “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. “Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist