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Earl R. Clark

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Earl R. Clark (October 12, 1931 – July 16, 2022) was an American preacher and evangelist known for his steadfast commitment to sharing the gospel through expository preaching and community outreach. Born in Boise, Idaho, to Charles and Eva Clark, he grew up in a working-class family that briefly relocated to Stibnite, Idaho, during his childhood, where his father worked in the mines, before returning to Boise. He completed his education at Boise High School in 1949 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1954 as a staff sergeant during the Korean War, earning an honorable discharge. Clark’s preaching career emerged after a personal conversion in his early adulthood, leading him to dedicate his life to ministry. Ordained in the 1960s, he served as a pastor and itinerant evangelist, delivering sermons marked by a focus on biblical truth, repentance, and practical Christian living. He ministered primarily in the Pacific Northwest, pastoring local congregations and speaking at revival meetings, where his straightforward style resonated with rural and urban audiences alike. Married to Yvonne L. Rodabaugh in 1958, with whom he had two children, Chris and Colleen, they divorced in 1978 but maintained a close friendship, sharing in the lives of their grandchildren. Clark died at age 91 in Boise, Idaho, remembered for his quiet faith and dedication to calling others to a deeper walk with Christ.

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The Foolish Virgins

1.8K48:34

Foolish VirginsMAT 25:1MAT 28:20JHN 1:1JHN 7:17JHN 17:17ROM 3:23HEB 13:5

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the Ten Virgins from Matthew chapter 25. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the coming of the Lord. The parable illustrates the contrast between the wise and foolish virgins, with the wise ones being prepared with oil for their lamps and the foolish ones neglecting to bring oil. The preacher urges the audience to examine their own spiritual readiness and to accept Jesus as their savior in order to be cleansed from sin and presented before God.

The Beatitudes

1.7K45:38

BeatitudesMAT 5:3ROM 8:18EPH 4:24

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being witnesses for God and teaching others the truths that He gives us. The sermon focuses on the Beatitudes, specifically the inward characteristics and outward manifestations of a follower of Christ. The preacher highlights the principle of starting out by being lovable and doing kind things for others in order to receive love and kindness in return. The sermon concludes with a personal story of the preacher facing opposition while preaching the word of God, but remaining calm and not responding to the insults.

I Press Toward the Mark

1.6K48:01

CallingMAT 6:33MAT 7:71CO 9:24EPH 3:20PHP 4:19HEB 12:1JAS 4:2

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that Christ is the ultimate goal and focus for believers. He encourages everyone to participate in the race towards this goal, emphasizing that all can reach it with the help of God. The speaker urges listeners to keep their eyes fixed on Christ and not be distracted by others. The sermon concludes with the reminder that God has a purpose for each individual and that it is their responsibility to use their time on earth to share the message of Christ with others.

When I Consider the Heavens

1.4K40:23

ManPSA 8:1REV 10:1

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of investigating and studying the scriptures to find eternal life and reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ. The sermon also highlights the need for believers to live in a way that proclaims the glory of God to those around them. The psalm being discussed is Psalm 8, which speaks of the majesty of God and His creation. The speaker mentions greetings from friends and fellow believers in Rochester and emphasizes the vastness of God's glory in the earth and heavens.