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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Angel On Your Shoulder

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 17, 2008
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     | 3,772 views

    I believe that God does indeed assign His angels to protect police officers and soldiers and all those who willingly put their lives on the line for others. I believe that God also assigns angels to watch over ordinary Christians and ordinary churches

    The Angel on Your Shoulder Psalm 91 It was late October and I was working midnight shift at the police station in our small town. It had been a quiet night until we got a call about a bar fight with serious injuries. It seems two friends had been drinking heavily when one decided to crush a beer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Places At The Table Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,738 views

    On Thursday of Passover week, Jesus taught about servant leadership, modeled servant leadership, and instituted the Lord’s Supper. A message leading into observing the Lord’s Supper.

    Intro> It was Thursday evening. Jesus knew when He entered the room that in less than six hours He would be betrayed and arrested. He knew that in twelve hours He would be victim of a mock trial, taken to be ridiculed by King Herod, then back to the Roman procurator, Pontius Pilate. He knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Snake In The Sand

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008
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     | 5,258 views

    What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

    A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Four Men Who Got Close To The Cross And Were Changed Forever

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011
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     | 5,678 views

    History records many incredible conversion experiences of Christians, but some of the most remarkable conversion experiences occurred in and around the time of the crucifixion of Jesus.

    Four Men Who Got Close to the Cross and Were Changed Forever Chuck Sligh March 23, 1997 (I believe the source of the skeleton of this outline came from one of the Preach for a Year sermon outline books but am not certain. If anyone knows the source so I can properly attribute, please contact me at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And God's Inextinguishable Love Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 11, 2011
     | 4,615 views

    We are eternally and presently safe in God’s care-nothing can separate us from his love.

    Romans 8:31-39 Introduction: A. Love is often misunderstood and incorrectly defined. 1. Two preteens experiencing their first episode of puppy love will tell each other they love one another when they truly have no good understanding of what love means or entails. 2. Two adults in an illicit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life To The Extreme Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,909 views

    Tired of the hamster wheel? This is how to get off the wheel and start living according to His will!

    Life to the Extreme (Clip) Ken Hannah snowboards off cliffs, flies 40 feet straight up on a bicycle, and jumps out of airplanes on a snowboard. Someone once asked him how he learned to do all those incredible things. He answered, “I’m an extreme person. When I was 6 years old I rode my bike ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Patriots And Prophets

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
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     | 5,517 views

    2008 Memorial Day Sermon

    (Slide 1) The song we have just heard serves to remind us that service, whether of faith, family, or country, is very, very costly. This is a weekend in which we are reminded that freedom is not free, it is a very expensive thing. This is also a weekend that is more important than the opening of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
     | 4,721 views

    Persecution can and is real. The key is how we approach it. Peter offers 2 lessons of encouragement: We must "Cultivate Christian Love" and "Practice the Lordship of Christ".

    INTRODUCTION Persecution is real for the believer. While it comes in many different ways, it is real – The group we’ve been studying about in 1 Peter suffered this horror in much a different way than we do as Christians today: Dr. M.R. DeHaan put it this way: In the early days of the church. . . , ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kill 'em And Bless 'em 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2011
     | 3,489 views

    Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding praying for our enemies

    Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/3/11, AM 1. Opening ill – taking scripture seriously, martyrs about denying Him, also forgiving others 2. Know more is going on than you see (Acts 2:23) 1. In this text, Peter tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dig Deep" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,082 views

    When we look around at churches today, one of the things that we quickly discover is that there are not enough believers who are really living a healthy, growing Christian life. Everywhere we look we find people who have heard the gospel, they have heard

    In His Foot Steps “Dig Deep!” Matthew 13:1-23 When we look around at churches today, one of the things that we quickly discover is that there are not enough believers who are really living a healthy, growing Christian life. Everywhere we look we find people who have heard the gospel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 24, 2011
     | 4,022 views

    Our deadly fall into sin-with all its consequences, is counteracted by the sacrifice of Christ which brought forgiveness.

    Grace And Forgiveness Romans 3:23-25 I. God’s Forgiveness of Sin Through Christ A. The Universality of Sin (v. 23) 1. Paul’s idea about sin is made quite plain in this verse: all have sinned. 2. It is the human tendency not only to excuse our sin but also to compare and classify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing Praise

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2011
     | 7,341 views

    A sermon on Proverbs 27:2, 21 on praising others and how to evaluate praise (Outline and material adapted from Pulpit Commentary)

    HoHum: 5 Ways to Praise from Charlotte Business Journal by Bob Nelson: There are 5 ways that you can praise employees: personal praise, written praise, electronic praise, public praise and indirect praise. Personal praise- is considered the most important type of praise by employees. It consists ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Arming For Victory Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012
     | 4,073 views

    Every believer is a worshiper & warrior - - - saint & soldier - - -in the faith & in the fight. Fighting from a position of victory, power, strength. We are the best equipped warriors on the ground. Belt of truth Breastplate of Righteousness Shoes

    Introduction: A B Every believer is a worshiper & warrior - - - saint & soldier - - -in the faith & in the fight. 1 Fighting from a position of victory, power, strength. 2 We are the best equipped warriors on the ground. a Belt of truth b Breastplate of Righteousness c Shoes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Economic Empowerment Part 2: Prosperity With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,655 views

    This is the second in a series of messages on godly finances, specifically how people move past a poverty mindset to a prosperity mindset.

     I realize that this series makes people nervous  I’ve preached ____ messages and need to bring a balanced diet  I realize these are not heaven or hell issues  But, I want to see you prosper in all ways • You don’t do yourself any favors if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And John The Baptist

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    When was the last time you stood at the waters edge with John the Baptist? Did his message resonate with you? Is your life right with God? Are you ready to meet the Messiah?

    Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-17 This week we look to Jesus and John the Baptist. We know from scripture that John was a relative of Jesus through Jesus mother Mary. Luke 1:36 We know that John the Baptist parents Zechariah and Elizabeth were both well along in years and that Elizabeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed