Best David Tarkington Podcasts (2024)

"Dogs and Lions" is the title of this message. Pastor David Tarkington leads us through what Solomon states we cannot know, we can know, and we must know;.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 8:10-15 || David Tarkington (May 19, 2024) 21:47

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Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ecclesiastes 8 this sermon titled "Believing Is Seeing."By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 || David Tarkington (May 12, 2024) 26:59

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Where Lie Your Loyalty?Pastor David takes us through the first portion of Ecclesiastes 8 and sees how Solomon speaks of the face, the fate, and the future of the faithful.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 7:19-29 || David Tarkington (May 5, 2024) 23:08

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Ontology must lead epistemology. What does this mean? Pastor David explains this vital truth as we look at this portion of Ecclesiastes.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 7:13-18 || David Tarkington (April 28, 2024) 30:36

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In this sermon titled "Crooked Made Straight" Pastor David leads us through a portion of Ecclesiastes 7 that reveals the difficulty in knowing God is good while so much bad occurs around us.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 7:1-12|| David Tarkington (April 21, 2024) 35:22

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One of the most difficult passages of scripture, especially for many in our world who do all they can to avoid death and facing it.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 6:1-12|| David Tarkington (April 14, 2024) 31:12

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Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ecclesiastes 6 reminding us that it is vital to view the world through a biblical worldview. Otherwise, you end up thinking everything under the sun is vanity.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 5:8-20|| David Tarkington (April 7, 2024) 34:33

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Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Ecclesiastes 5 on the dangers of idolatry that seems to always rear its head in the lives of believers.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Resurrection Sunday || Matthew 28:1-10 || David Tarkington (March 31, 2024) 31:36

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Behold...Easter.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 || David Tarkington (March 24, 2024) 41:15

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Solomon shifts from journaling to sermonizing as he instructs the reader to walk wisely when entering into God's presence, as well as not to make vows unless there is intention to keep them.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 || David Tarkington (March 17, 2024) 35:45

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Solomon is despairing over the oppression, isolation, and corruption he sees everywhere "under the sun." In this sermon Pastor David focuses on the redemption made possible through Christ as the healing hope for all that creates such despair.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 || David Tarkington (March 10, 2024) 41:33

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Is this all there is? Where is the hope? These are the questions that come from the writer of Ecclesiastes and still resonate with people today. Even Christians sometimes ask these questions. Pastor David takes us through Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 as we seek together to find God's answers to these questions.…

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Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 || Mike Godfrey (March 3, 2024) 43:11

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Pastor Mike Godfrey leads us through this section of Ecclesiastes. The value of knowing oneself and knowing God truly is evident in this passage that refers to "eternity being written on our hearts."By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 || David Tarkington (February 25, 2024) 42:39

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This passage is most notable today as being the majority of the lyrics to the Pete Seeger song "Turn, Turn, Turn." Yet, this is not simply a Woodstock-era pop song. Pastor David looks at what is revealed in this passage and how it leads to hope in Christ.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 || David Tarkington (February 18, 2024) 38:44

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How does God take someone who hates his life, hates his job, has moved from disgust to despair and lead them to life? Pastor David looks at Solomon's moment here in Ecclesiastes 2. It is hard. It is honest. And...it sounds like it was written in the 21st century rather than hundreds of years before Christ's birth.…

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Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 || David Tarkington (February 11, 2024) 37:35

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Even with Solomon, the presumed author of this book, declaring that wisdom is better than folly, he continues to struggle with seeing life as having value. If anyone has ever thought "I hate my life" this sermon is for you. There is good news under the Son. Take heart.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 || David Tarkington (February 4, 2024) 41:27

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Solomon, the Preacher, admits that he tried everything he could in life to find meaning, but it all fell short. This is not unlike the strategy of many today. In this sermon Pastor David shares how there is hope in "holy hedonism" that finds pleasure and joy in Christ. This is the answer to "striving after the wind."…

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Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 || David Tarkington (January 28, 2024) 37:01

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What if you lived your entire life seeking the answer to the questions of life? What if you discover all the answers, but then find out you were asking the wrong questions? Life is not futile. It is not vanity. Yet, at times it seems so. That's what the Preacher says in Ecclesiastes. In this sermon Pastor Tarkington looks at how the gospel of Jesus…

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30th Anniversary of Pastor David Tarkington at FBCOP || Mike Godfrey (January 21, 2024) 1:10:51

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Pastor David Tarkington joined the First Baptist Church of Orange Park family when he was called to serve as the Student Pastor beginning January 1, 1994. Since that time, he has served as Student Pastor, Single Adult Pastor, Young Adult Pastor, and in 2005 as Senior Pastor. David has been the longest tenured pastor in the 100+ years history of Fir…

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Ecclesiastes 1:3-11 || David Tarkington (January 14, 2024) 35:11

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If the writer of Ecclesiastes had a go-to playlist, it would be full of songs of despair. Many would be Top-10 hits. Why? Because the nature of humanity, in our depravity, leads to despair. The writer asks hard questions and wrestles with the challenges of what seems to be a life of vanity. Pastor David Tarkington preaches this message in our serie…

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Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 || David Tarkington (January 7, 2024) 32:03

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We begin our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes as Pastor David Tarkington preaches this sermon titled "Quest for Meaning."By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 13:15-25 || David Tarkington (December 31, 2023) 32:20

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The final message in our series through the book of Hebrews and the final message of 2023. Pastor David preaches from Hebrews 13 on worshiping well, following well, and living well.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Isaiah 9:1-7 || Mike Godfrey (December 24, 2023) 32:47

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Christmas Eve Lord's Day service at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 13:7-14 || David Tarkington (December 17, 2023) 42:33

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Remember.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 13:1-6 || David Tarkington (December 10, 2023) 36:02

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The epilogue of the book of Hebrews begins with a simple command - let brotherly love continue. This speaks to the often ignored depth of love for God's church.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 12:25-29 || David Tarkington (December 3, 2023) 41:39

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There are two choices we each can make. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Hebrews 12 on the choice that leads to salvation and escape.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 12:81-24 || David Tarkington (November 26, 2023) 43:08

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A tale of two mountains - Sinai & Zion. One is the starting line. The other is the finish. A needed message for the church today from Pastor David Tarkington.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 12:12-17 || David Tarkington (November 19, 2023) 42:50

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Avoiding a heart of bitterness.Pastor David also goes back to Leviticus 19:1-2 in this message about living holy and honestly.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 12:3-11 || Mike Godfrey (November 12, 2023) 44:46

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Hebrews 12:3-11 || Mike Godfrey (November 12, 2023) by David Tarkington, PastorBy David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 12:1-2 || Shelvin Lamb (November 5, 2023) 44:11

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Associate Pastor Shelvin Lamb preaches from Hebrews 12 in our continuing series through the New Testament bookBy David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 11:32-40 || David Tarkington (October 29, 2023) 29:01

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Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Hebrews 11:32-40 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park as we continue our series through Hebrews & Leviticus.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 11:20-31 || David Tarkington (October 22, 2023) 37:04

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Pastor David Tarkington preaches through Hebrews 11:20-31 as we continue in our series through Hebrews and Leviticus.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 11:13-19 || John Green (October 15, 2023) 46:36

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Our Minister to Young Adults preaches through Part 4 of the "Hall of Faith" from Hebrews 11.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 11:11-13 || David Tarkington (October 8, 2023) 18:27

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Faith gives power, perspective, and patience. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Hebrews 11:11-13 on the faith of Sarah, Abraham, and Isaac.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 11:7-10 || Mike Godfrey (October 1, 2023) 46:50

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Hall of Faith - Part 2.Recorded at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on October 1, 2023.By David Tarkington, Pastor

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Hebrews 11:1-6 || David Tarkington (September 24, 2023) 30:33

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Chapter 11 is likely the most popular and most preached chapter in the book of Hebrews. This "Hall of Faith" lists many Old Testament followers of God with insight into how their faith was sustained throughout. Pastor David preaches at First Baptist Church of Orange Park in this sermon that opens this chapter, but with less emphasis on the faithful…

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Leviticus 17:1-4 & Hebrews 10:26-39 || David Tarkington (September 17, 2023) 33:51

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Pastor David preaches from the Old Testament book of Leviticus and then from Hebrews 10 as we look to the details of the place, person, and promise of worship.By David Tarkington, Pastor