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  • Jan Spencer avatar

    What Jesus' Moms Taught Me

    Contributed by Jan Spencer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 317 ratings
     | 22,924 views

    Essential Truths from the five women whose names appear in the geneology of Jesus.

    WHAT JESUS’ MOMS TAUGHT ME Introduction Illustrations: WHAT IS A MOTHER? Somewhere between the youthful energy of a teenager and the golden years of a woman’s life, there lives a marvelous and loving person known as "Mother." A mother is a curious mixture of patience, kindness, understanding, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Optical Illusions

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,247 views

    We may not see things in our own lives the way they really are.

    May 17, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Subject: Living By The Spirit Title: Spiritual Optical Illusions How perceptive are you? Do you always see things the way they really are, or can you, like most people, be fooled by appearances? Some of you will relate to the story I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Satans Battleplan Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,812 views

    Satan wages a war of deception against the Church. How does he do this and how can we stop him?

    Satans Battleplan(NIV) These last few weeks we have been talking about the battle between God and Satan, and the role we play in it. In every war, both sides go into battle with a plan or a strategy. If you dont have a plan you are usually defeated. Satan has a plan against the Church and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Devil Wants Your Children

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,967 views

    What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy their innocence, ruin their lives, rob them of

    “The Devil wants your Children” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 34:11-22. What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Sinfomercial

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,362 views

    We can guard against sin if we engage God in our lives, focus on things above with His word in our thoughts, hearts, and actions, and stay in constant prayer, confessing our sins to Him.

    Sinfomercial 03/08/09 AM Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Introduction I was flipping TV channels mindlessly (mindless TV, is that an oxymoron?) recently when something grabbed my attention. It was not a captivating program or a fascinating documentary or even a particularly delicious recipe on the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hijacked From The Land Of Canaan Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    What a scoundrel Abraham appeared when he took his eye off the ball.

    Hijacked I want to go on to Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. What happened when they got to the Promised Land? 1 How come Abraham did not remain in the Promised Land. Practical application: So many of us think that once we reach the goal God has for us that we have made it. Once we’re in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Veil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,009 views

    Explores overcoming unseen barriers to deepen our relationship with God, using wisdom from the Bible to battle distraction and deception.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to be in the house of the Lord with all of you today. We are gathered here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of grace and redemption. We are here not just to hear the Word, but to live it, to embody it, ...read more

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    Authentic Life Part 3 - James 2:14-Ff Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
     | 4,372 views

    James is a no nonsense leader speaking to the church. Those words are still relevant today as the same issues continue to arise.

    Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 9-14 The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    The Sixth Sense, Angels, Demons, And Ghosts Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,516 views

    An overview of things that go bump in the night. What is it about the spiritual world that we are not aware of? Discover four keys to success in waging spiritual warfare with teens.

    OPENER: Foil Face Unscramble For this game all that you need are a couple of rolls of aluminum foil and a cool prize for the winner. Before service starts recruit 5-6 people and make molds of their face using aluminum foil – pick a mix of leaders and students. If they wear glasses, a hat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Do I Find Jesus Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,319 views

    Since the scriptures tell us that we can find Jesus with our heart, sometimes we become blinded in finding Jesus because we have spiritual blinders on our eyes. And when this happens, we seem to lose site of Jesus.

    Where Do I Find Jesus? Deuteronomy 4:29, Jeremiah 29:11, John 14:23 Opener: Choose two contestants to come up and do the car tag recognition --------slides available upon request------------- Introduction: In November, 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    War In The Mind Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 4, 2012
     | 11,854 views

    We need to be alert to satan’s subtle, shrewd, astute maneuver to attack you when you least expect it. He comes unannounced!

    War in the mind! 1 Chronicles 21:1”Now Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel.” Today I have a very important message to share with you and that is how satan will attack your mind! War in the mind! We need to be alert to satan’s subtle, shrewd, astute ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Step Into The Light"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,149 views

    Darkness is above all else; deceptive. The call of Christ if for us to step out of this darkness and into the light of His glory and grace.

    “Step into the Light” I remember when I was very young, probably three or four years old. I had a re-occurring problem, and this problem always surfaced at night... It happened like this; we kids would all be down in the den watching television and mama would be somewhere in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Fishing With Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,258 views

    This is a sermon about Jesus 3rd appearance to His Disciples. An appearance that reveals that Jesus wants to help them and us become fruitful, successful and live an abundant life.

    Scripture: John 21:1-14 Title: Fishing With Jesus! Theme: The Risen Jesus leading us to enjoy a life of Victory! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about the Risen Lord seeking to be involved in our every day lives. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Thirst Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,507 views

    This sermon is about spiritual thirst, seen in the light of Christ’s thirst on the cross.

    Sermon for CATM – March 15, 2009 – The 7 Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: “I am Thirsty” John 19: 28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wiles Of The Devil

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,381 views

    Satan is the master of deception and is planning your demise. A word study on the word "wiles" and how that impacts our lives.

    IT DOESN’T MATTER IF ONE IS PLAYING CARDS WITH FRIENDS, ENJOYING A PICK-UP GAME OF BASKETBALL AT THE GYM, OR EVEN LENDING SOMETHING OF VALUE TO A FRIEND, NOBODY LIKES IT WHEN SOMEONE IS CAUGHT CHEATING, TRYING TO MANIPULATE THE RULES, BREAKS OR FAILS TO RETURN WHAT WAS BORROWED. WE HATE CHEATING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist