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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Taken Away

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015
     | 4,220 views

    God will remove certain individuals from earth just as they are alive and well and He will take them up or to Heaven for some undisclosed purpose. These abductees are still human but not eternal and God will use them at a later date.

    Taken Away 2 Kings 2:5-17 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The title of today’s message may be one that some of you have a hard time putting into context. By taken away I do not mean that my wife has called Tom Millard’s co-workers to come and pick me up and take me away to that special ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am Barabbas

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    The story of Barabbas is the story of me (and you) and everyone who needs Jesus.

    I Am Barabbas Mark 15:1-15 • The decision had been made to have Jesus killed. The religious leaders have had enough, seen enough, and heard enough to know that Jesus had to die. The one problem that they faced and that was that they, as the religious leaders, didn’t have the authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jude Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 20, 2018
     | 5,591 views

    Jude gives three designations that are true of all believers. They are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ.

    *(Surnamed) Somebody’s family name: the name that identifies somebody as belonging to a particular family and that he or she has in common with other members of that family; the last name. **(Matthew 10:3) “Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Because Of God's Love

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,892 views

    A sermon in the person of Niccodemus, that discusses God's focus is His love for all people and how this changes how Niccodemus sees himself and God, and how Niccodemus relates to others

    Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard Schwedes of the St Paul's Lutheran Church Sydney for us. It is based on the Gospel reading of John 3:14-21. If you ever thought you were confident that you know everything that you need to know about God, then I have a story for you. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Book Of Jude Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,661 views

    Jude gives three designations that are true of all believers. They are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ.

    *(Surnamed) Somebody’s family name: the name that identifies somebody as belonging to a particular family and that he or she has in common with other members of that family; the last name. **(Matthew 10:3) “Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cultures In Conflict Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,954 views

    Christian culture and worldly culture often clash. How do faithful disciples of Jesus Christ respond when cultures come into conflict?

    Our text today reflects two cultures that are in great conflict, and even though they were people from different cultures, the conflict arose over the subject of religion. If you’ve been around church at all, you’ve probably heard the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! A Sermon On Philippians 3 Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 4, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,854 views

    In Philippians 3, Paul describes our Christian life twice by using a race analogy. It is an effective analogy. For like in a race, we have a reason to run (or cause). We keep our eyes on the prize, and we are encouraged along the way.

    One night in college, I needed a study break, and I decided to read some online articles. As I was scrolling through, one caught my interest. It was titled: “Top Ten Greatest Canadians.” As I saw the title, I wondered how many people on that list would be hockey related, since it is Canada, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Car-Wash

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,197 views

    God’s favor and good-will to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. All who are redeemed with the blood of his Son, he has set apart for himself. Those that have God for them need not fear who or what can be against them. True believers are p

    Opening illustration: I’ll never forget my first experience using an automatic car wash. Approaching it with the dread of going to the dentist, I pushed the money into the slot, nervously checked and rechecked my windows, eased the car up to the line, and waited. Powers beyond my control began ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overflowing Joy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,552 views

    The concluding sermon of Nehemiah that considers the result of a life built with God at the center: When We Build with God at the Center, We will Overflow with Joy in all Things.

    (This is especially from 12:43ff) Today we come to the end of our study in Nehemiah—not that we have mined all the truths therein—we have only TOUCHED on chapter 13, which ends the book on a bit of a downer—seeing what happens when people don’t stay dedicated to God But that is NOT our focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Plastic Jesus

    Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,287 views

    Too often we try to make Jesus fit our own desires. Instead of the real Jesus we want one that fits into our life neatly. That's a plastic Jesus.

    “PLASTIC JESUS” Genesis 22:1-14 • Luke 14:25-33 First Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi, TX Rev. Charles S. Blackshear • April 22, 2012 Several years ago in Kentucky a man walked into a Dairy Queen, placed his order and then paid for it with a $200 bill. The cashier ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Working On Your Walk Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,465 views

    Paul commends and counsels the Colossians on spiritual maturity.

    Last time, we made saw how Paul wrote to the Colossians to counter an error promoted by false teachers who denied the deity of Jesus. Paul describes Jesus with some of the loftiest language used in the New Testament, emphasizing His preeminence in all things. Because He is Lord over all, the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ, I Am...overcoming Evil Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
     | 5,995 views

    Evil is real and powerful, but the power of God is greater. The armor of God, with illustrations.

    IN CHRIST, I AM…OVERCOMING EVIL—Ephesians 6:10-20 Sometimes we are surprised at the evil in our world. A nice person, a good neighbor, goes ballistic and shoots someone. A respectable public figure has hidden sins exposed. A person we love and thought we knew shows a dark side. Evil touches so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I’ll Be Back!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,230 views

    The Advent season is all about Jesus coming to earth. And he's coming again! Jesus reminds us to watch for the signs of his return, to live with purpose, and to pray.

    Luke 21:25-36 I’ll Be Back! Every year children from around the world eagerly anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning. Retailers push their sales upon us. Consumers invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring happiness in others. And the countdown begins: 23 days of shopping ‘til ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Their Prayers And The Provision Of The Holy Spirit . . . Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2018
     | 4,512 views

    Paul's future circumstances are entirely certain, since he knows that “whether by life or by death” “Christ will be exalted.”

    Date: 5/25/18 Lesson # 5 Title: By Their Prayers and the Provision of the Holy Spirit, He Knows All Will Turn Out Well For His Salvation Scripture: (Philippians 1:19-20, NIV) 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Used The Word To Equip Others Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 13, 2018
     | 5,372 views

    As Jesus was seeking to comfort His disciples, He showed them the importance of keeping His word!

    INTRODUCTION • THE BIBLE VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • As we have been looking at the importance that Jesus placed on the Word of God over the past few weeks, we will continue on that journey together today as we see the importance that Jesus placed on using the Word to equip people. • As we strive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ