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David Tarkington
Orange Park, FL
Child of God. Husband of Tracy. Father to Ashley & Daniel. Master to Max & Paco. Pastor to the believers who gather at First Orange Park.
Interests: skydiving, reading, sports, white water rafting, coaching kids in basketball and soccer.
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Is Vacation Bible School Still Effective?
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Simple answer: NO - when it's just an event. YES - when it's a strategic tool for Kingdom growth. Every year we look to the summer calendar and begin filling it with events an activities for individuals and families. As... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at David Tarkington
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God Interrupted Our Worship Service
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051213_1045_Keep Calm 25 It was incredible. A moment I have prayed about for years. Not a disruption, really, but an acknowledgement that when we say we are here for Him, and mean it, God moves greatly. Yesterday's message was one... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at David Tarkington
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REAL Manhood: Don't Let Anyone Despise You Because of Your Youth
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Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12(ESV) Carson Andrew is a ten year old boy living in Aynor, South Carolina.... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Generous Gifting to Church Planters & Ministries - Spring 2013
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God has truly been working through His people at First Baptist Church. Over the past few years, He has led us to strategically focus on three primary Kingdom expanding emphases: Church Planting, Orphan Care and Global Missions. As you may... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2013 at David Tarkington
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What the Boy Scout Vote in May Means for Our Troop
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It has been widely reported in the media, though in my opinion strongly skewed by most media outlets. It is the story that has moved to the back burner, but soon will be front page headlines once again. On May... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Jesus Christ - God's "Amen" to the Gospel
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050513_1045_Keep Calm 24 Sunday's message is attached. The primary passage is 1 Corinthians 14. Some highlight points: I rather speak five words you can understand than thousands in a tongue that you cannot. (1 Corinthians 14:19) Most believers have the... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2013 at David Tarkington
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REAL Manhood: General Ted
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Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13(ESV) It was D-Day. Ted was the only general to land with the first wave of troops. In fact, his presence in the Higgins boat was... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2013 at David Tarkington
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When Sanballat Shows Up
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Sanballat may not be a biblical character easy to place at first. However, I know many pastors who bristle when the name Sanballat is brought up, as well as his frient Tobiah. These two men were adversaries to Nehemiah in... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at David Tarkington
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What Does Jason Collins "Coming Out" Mean?
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On Monday, April 29, journeyman NBA center Jason Collins released a statement of his coming out as gay. My first reaction to hearing of this "landmark" announcement by an active player in one of our four major professional sports leagues... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at David Tarkington
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The One Thing That Is Killing Churches
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Earlier today in staff meeting, we continued our ongoing conversation about the journey of living missionally. Of course, we preface any discussion regarding missional by acknowledging that the term has been misused, if not overused in the current church culture.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at David Tarkington
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They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love (But What Does That Look Like?)
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042813_915_Keep Calm 23 In 1 Corinthians, chapter 13 is perhaps the most widely known section. These words are read at weddings often and carry a sense of awe and honor due to the subject matter - love. The subject, however,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Boy Scouts, the Gay Agenda and the Local Church
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I knew this document would come. It arrived last week. As the charter representative, I filled it out, signed it and signified that it is our organization's (First Baptist Church) opinion that we are STRONGLY OPPOSED to the proposed national... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Would Jesus Go to Youth Camp?
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Summer is upon us. Yes, I know that's hard to believe. The older I get the faster the days are. In the world of the American church and our varied ministries, summer typically means two months of camps, mission trips,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at David Tarkington
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If One Suffers, We All Suffer. If One Is Honored, We All Rejoice Together
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042113_1045_Keep Calm 22 Unity in the church is not only desired by God, but expected. In Jesus' High Priestly prayer, he speaks of this: John 17:11(ESV) And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at David Tarkington
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What a Difference a Day Makes
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Yesterday morning we woke up to some amazing news regarding the Boston Marathon bombers. As the day unfolded, more and more details and parts of the story became known: The bombers had been identified. There was a carjacking. An MIT... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2013 at David Tarkington
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REAL Manhood: Chesty Puller. . .a Marine's Marine
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9(ESV) Lewis Burwell Puller was born in West Point, Virginia.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Orphan Care Initiative: Step One for Foster Care & Adoption Complete
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Last week our first series of PRIDE Classes (no - it has nothing to do with gay rights) here at First Baptist Church. PRIDE is a state required class by the state of Florida for those wishing to foster or... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Killing Church Programs
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I was looking at our church calendar for the year today. Even though we have tried to simplify and focus this year, the calendar is still full of "stuff." Some of this stuff is good. All if it is connected,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 17, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Waiting On the World to Change
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As the news unfolded Monday about the bombing in Boston, I could feel the collective fear and uncertainty grow. While not the scope of September 11, 2001, many were experiencing the same emotions on Monday afternoon and evening as they... Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Serve as You're Shaped
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041413_1045_Keep Calm 21 Every Christ follower has been gifted by the Holy Spirit for service. Many believers tend to rely on online testing and profiles to determine their spiritual gifts. While these are useful tools, I doubt the early church... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2013 at David Tarkington
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When Your God Is Too Small
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It seems that some days go by swimmingly, with no worries whatsoever. Then, there are others where worry, concern, and fear arrive en force. These days of worry - we have begun to call them days of attack - can... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2013 at David Tarkington
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The Lasting Legacy of William Wilberforce
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For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1(ESV) In the late 1700s, when William Wilberforce was a teenager, English traders raided the African coast on the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 12, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Now What?
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For the three weeks prior to Easter, we were challenged to invite friends, co-workers, neighbors, baristas, etc. to worship with us on Easter Sunday. The statistics we have found state that 8 out of 10 people invited to attend an... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2013 at David Tarkington
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Spiritual Giftedness - Don't Be Uninformed
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040713_1045_Keep Calm 20 Preaching three services on Sunday morning is interesting. The message is the same but the response is unique based upon the people in the congregation. Based on comments following yesterday's services, many are still wrestling with the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at David Tarkington
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You Are God Alone!
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I just made it home after this morning's worship gatherings. Wow! I'm still thinking about it. Amazed. Sometimes, I'll be honest, I don't expect God to do what He does. This is about redemption. It's about life change. It's about... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2013 at David Tarkington
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