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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Be Responsible Not Irresponsible" 1 Cor Pt 8 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 16, 2008
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     | 8,468 views

    Paul warns the mature Christians in Corinth not to be irresponsible but responsible for the growth and spiritual well being of the babes in Christ.

    “Be responsible not irresponsible!” Have Dr. Joe share about his mission trip? Summarize last week’s message: Lessons on marriage and family – Paul tells the church to be responsible and do things God’s way! Today he tells them to be responsible also in their relationships with others in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Abusers

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,698 views

    Jesus warns against abusing His "little ones." The study of this saying becomes vital to the welfare of contemporary congregations.

    “The disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religious–but Lost! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,035 views

    What’s wrong with being religious? Nothing, as long as it does not become a substitute for knowing Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION You know America loves to take polls and surveys. It seems our nation’s leaders are more in tune with the polls and the surveys than they are in doing what is right and moral and just. Isn’t it interesting though that one recent survey determined 58% of Americans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Neglected Principle

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2014
     | 5,613 views

    A study of generosity as taught from the Old Testament.

    “I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts. But you say, ‘How shall we return?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honouring The Elders Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2014
     | 14,061 views

    What is congregational responsibility to elders? How does a congregation honour the elders?

    “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, ‘You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,’ and, ‘The laborer deserves his wages.’ Do not admit a charge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Learn From Creation's Groanings Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,385 views

    The sorrow we experience as we witness the devolution of culture creates a longing for Heaven and for Christ.

    “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    While We Wait

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,248 views

    We are commanded to pray for the Master to send forth harvesters into His harvest fields while we wait for His return. The message is a call for us to fulfil His charge.

    “Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Just A One-Night Stand! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 19, 2021
     | 5,099 views

    Though adultery is often justified in our world, there is no justification for this infidelity. God holds the adulterer to account, especially if that one bears the Name of Christ.

    “It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king’s house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful. And David sent and inquired about the woman. And one said, ‘Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Counselor

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 31, 2019
     | 4,723 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 24: 1 – 27

    2 Chronicles 24: 1 – 27 A good counselor 24 Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2 Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest. 3 And Jehoiada took two wives for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Nebuchadnezzar Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 17, 2022
     | 3,647 views

    Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, was a successful leader in terms of military endeavors, building projects, and increasing the prosperity of his kingdom.

    Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, was a successful leader in terms of military endeavors, building projects, and increasing the prosperity of his kingdom. Nebuchadnezzar II Nebuchadnezzar II • King of Babylon • King of Sumer and Akkad • King of the Universe A portion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Interview From Hell

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 27, 2022
     | 4,008 views

    What would a person in hades ask of us if we were able to hear them? Jesus provides us insight into this dark situation when He reveals what a lost man asked.

    “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Did Not Quit Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2016
     | 9,461 views

    Christian service requires stamina to stay the course despite opposition.

    “You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed, all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Cost Of Arrogance Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,717 views

    Arrogance kills. Should anyone question that statement, they need but study an incident when a king whom God anointed requested consideration from a wealthy farmer. What happened next is a warming against becoming arrogant.

    “Abigail came to Nabal, and behold, he was holding a feast in his house, like the feast of a king. And Nabal’s heart was merry within him, for he was very drunk. So she told him nothing at all until the morning light. In the morning, when the wine had gone out of Nabal, his wife told him these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Ecstasy Before The Agony

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,192 views

    Religious excitement does not necessarily translate into spiritual worship. Rather, the one following Jesus must guard against being turned aside by that which appears good. Remember that good is enemy of the best.

    “The large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’ And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life At The Back Of The Cave

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,959 views

    How shall we respond when despondent or depressed? God may allow trials in order to drive us to Him. This study of Elijah's downfall seeks to encourage those who are depressed.

    “[Elijah] came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said to him, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ He said, ‘I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist