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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Envy Trap Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 18,747 views

    God tells us that godliness with contentment is great gain. But there is one trait that gnaws at the heart of many Christians that can deprive them of that contentedness. What is it, and how can we defend against it?

    TEXT: I Timothy 6:3-10 TITLE: The Envy Trap OPEN: How many of you have heard of the tooth fairy? (The question met with a little laughter as everyone raised their hands). I read a story not so long ago about a woman whose 2nd grader had collected a fair amount of money from the "tooth fairy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Lust And Envy Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,678 views

    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 2 – Lust & Envy I. Introduction How did your homework go? I have heard some say that it was painful. Just shows us that the dirt is there and that it doesn’t want to go away easily. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons predicts: • 17% of Americans will have had cosmetic surgery ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Envy Is Not Pretty Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    Envy is an emotion that refuses to recognize the goodness of God. Envy is telling God that God could have done a better job with us.

    Envy is Not Pretty I Samuel 18:6-9 February 9, 2005 Ash Wednesday I love music. All kinds of music. If you look through my CD collection, you will find Contemporary Christian, Country, Classic Rock, Opera, Broadway Show Tunes, and Classical. I like Willie Nelson, George Strait, The Beatles, Bon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Jordan avatar

    Greed Or Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    Stewardship Series

    GREED or GENEROSITY Stewardship Series part 3 Luke 12:13-21 Greed is the desire to acquire more than God has planned for us - especially in the areas of finances and possessions. Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psa 37:4) Greed: 4 Warning Signs 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Hylton Davidson avatar

    Overcoming Envy

    Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Jan 22, 2020
     | 2,535 views

    We are fascinated with how other people look, act, talk and live, what they wear, what they do and what they have. There isn’t anything wrong with our observations, but it becomes a problem when we resent them for who they are, what they have and what they can do.

    Overcoming Envy Definition noun 1. a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. verb 1. desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable thing belonging to (someone else). Envy refers to the often-painful emotion caused by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joe Tilton avatar

    The Profit In Greed Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 29, 2013
     | 3,705 views

    What do you do with wealth? Where does greed fit the issue?

    August 4, 2013 The Profit in Greed A young man asked an old rich guy how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted-wool vest and said, “Well, son, it was 1932--the depth of the Great Depression, and I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the ...read more

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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Cure For Greed Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 47 ratings
     | 46,781 views

    Greed is listed as one of the worst of sins - right up there with lewdness, adultery, and murder. But how likely am "I" to be plagued by greed? And how can God cure me of this terrible sin?

    Back in the 1800’s there was once a 350# wrestler in Europe named “Yusuf, the terrible Turk.” Three hundred and fifty pounds is a fairly huge man, and there wasn’t an ounce of flab on the man. He was formidable. And in his four years in Europe, he was impossible to beat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gain Or Greed? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 3,753 views

    Greed

    GAIN OR GREED? (1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10) An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. “Done! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Greed Of Gehazi

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
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    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE DESIRE OF GEHAZI, THE DECISION OF GEHAZI, THE DECEPTION OF GEHAZI, THE DECREE OF NAAMAN, THE DEMAND OF ELISHA, THE DECLARATON OF ELISHA, AND THE DEFILEMENT OF GEHAZI.

    THE GREED OF GEHAZI 2 KINGS 5:20-27 A few years ago in Boston, the bodies of two elderly women were discovered in their small apartment. They had died a few days earlier. An autopsy revealed malnutrition was the cause of death. But hidden in the mattresses and sewn up in pillows and draperies was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    Greed And Contentment Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,061 views

    We live in a materialistic world. How do we find contentment in a world designed to breed discontent?

    We live in a materialistic society. Everywhere you turn there are people telling you what you need or what you can buy to make you “happy”. It may be a new form of exercise (with three easy payments), a way to cook food that will be more beneficial to your health (more easy payments), a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Pride And Greed Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,741 views

    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 1 – Pride and Greed I. Introduction We are taught to hide dirt. It begins innocently enough. Haven’t you pushed stuff in the closet or under the bed when guests are coming over? Haven’t you dusted around the vase rather than move it? Have you ever only ironed the front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Evils Of Envy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,132 views

    Evils of Envy

    Unit 3 Lesson 6 – The First Child’s Sin – Genesis 4:1-26 For The Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to know the difference between hypocritical and acceptable gifts to God so they can give with a wholesome attitude. 2. Explanation of the Aim: One’s motives are very important when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Envy Is Evil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,941 views

    The evils of envy that lead to self-destructive habits

    Unit 3 Lesson 6 – The First Child’s Sin – Genesis 4:1-26 For The Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to know the difference between hypocritical and acceptable gifts to God so they can give with a wholesome attitude. 2. Explanation of the Aim: One’s motives are very important when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Evil Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,771 views

    What envy does to a life

    We need to learn three things about handling envy in our lives, whether we are the ones envying or the ones being envied. 1. The REASONS for Envy (37:1-11) A. The brothers knew Joseph was favored (37:3-4) B. Joseph received special treatment (37:3) C. God spoke to Joseph (37:5-11) D. Joseph knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Green With Envy Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,524 views

    A sermon series on the seven deadly sins.

    Virus: Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Envy – Green w/ Envy Review: We’re in a study of the (7) deadly sins – we’ve looked at laziness, lust, anger, and pride. This AM we’re going to examine the virus of envy. The Bible provides many examples of envy: Cain envied Abel so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist