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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Appointed, Not Hired Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
     | 11,054 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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    Consecrated Without Communion Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2015
     | 7,659 views

    A study of the book of Judges chapter 13 verses 1 through 25

    Judges 13: 1 – 25 Consecrated Without Communion 1 Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years. 2 Now there was a certain man from Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Advantage Of A Godly Home Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2015
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     | 10,505 views

    Children raised in a godly environment are advantaged in learning of Christ the Lord.

    “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [1] The way of salvation is taught by godly people; but the Spirit of God must make the dead individual alive in Christ. We cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Shipwrecked Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,745 views

    When one runs aground on the Faith, injuring others within the flock, the appropriate response is to hand such individuals over to Satan.

    “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For Those Who Govern Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2013
     | 6,323 views

    Reviewing the response of believers when they no longer represent the majority views in society.

    “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Face Your Future

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 41 ratings
     | 53,354 views

    A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers on facing the future with hope, confidence, and the assurance of heaven.

    I’m going to speak to you today on this subject: how to face your future. Now Americans are obsessed with the future. We want to know what’s in store for us. So if you read the newspapers today, or listen to the radio, there will be plenty of prophets, and pundits, and prognosticators ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacons? Who Needs Them:

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 14, 2013
     | 4,427 views

    Discovering the process for appointing deacons through reviewing the account of the appointment of the seven in the first congregation.

    “Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pastor Is The Church's Theologian

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2015
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     | 5,714 views

    Pastor's are responsible to prepare themselves to present theology, making it a joy to the flock.

    “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,010 views

    When facing a challenge, learn from God’s Word, see it as an opportunity to grow, be clear about who God called you to be, pick the right people to help, and then release them to solve the problem.

    How many of you have ever had a problem? Let’s just stop there. How many of you have ever had a problem? Okay. All right, good. We’re all in. We’re all in. How many of you have ever had a problem, and it was urgent, and because of the urgency, you came up with a solution, and it ends up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Courtesy

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,877 views

    Christians are commanded to demonstrate perfect courtesy toward all people. We are called to speak the truth in love; this means that we are to be gentle and gracious toward those who speak ill of us or who attempt to injure us.

    “Remind [the believers] to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019
     | 5,410 views

    At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

    Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Choice Of Israel Is In The Sovereign Purpose Of God Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 23, 2019
     | 4,430 views

    God is not obligated to save anybody, for all deserve to be condemned. Even Israel was chosen only because of His grace and love.

    (32) The Choice of Israel is in the Sovereign Purpose of God Romans 9:14-24 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! 15 For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.” 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Christ Is Witnessed Where?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,952 views

    The glory of Christ is witnessed in what many consider to be the pedestrian. The people of God, serving as the hands of Christ, the eyes of Christ, the mouth of Christ, are the glory of Christ.

    “As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.” [1] Reading the Word one Sunday morning, I was arrested by something Paul wrote in his Second Letter to the Christians in Corinth. The Apostle has been urging the Corinthian congregation to be generous as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Out Of Your Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,901 views

    The child of God is encouraged to seek His presence and His power so that they can excel in life. We must never permit ourselves to live at less than our best to the praise of His glory.

    “The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. Reaiah the son of Shobal fathered Jahath, and Jahath fathered Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites. These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash; and the name of their sister was Hazzelelponi, and Penuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fedup

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2019
     | 3,303 views

    A study in the book of James 4: 1 – 17

    James 4: 1 – 17 FedUp 1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel