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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Don't Bet On It!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2020
     | 1,251 views

    Too often we do not take Jesus seriously and "gamble" with his words. He really does mean what he says.

    1. If you keep up with the news, in the last few weeks you saw that our Governor has had a disagreement with the Indian Nations over their Gambling Compact. As a result there are now lawsuits flying. 2. Gambling is not a new issue – long-term practice: horse racing; car racing; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gamblers For Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    It pays to gamble your life on Christ.

    INTRO.- ILL.- J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, son?" "Well," I explained, "Carole and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Lights Go Out On The Road To Hell

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,710 views

    Eternity is to long to gamble with your soul

    When The Lights Go Out On The Road To Hell Proverbs 4:18-19 St. John 1:1-9 1 John 1:5-6 God is the light of the world. The word light personifies God. The word darkness personifies Satan. The two forces that dictate our world and the events thereof are God and Satan, good and evil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wanna' Bet?

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    Most Christians hate gambling and all the evil it brings upon mankind but what about the serious gambling that many do with their soul?

    Wanna’ Bet? By Pastor Jim May Gambling is big business in America today. Right now, in the city of Baton Rouge, there is another large casino and resort that is trying to make the people of the area believe that the end justifies the means. A gambling conglomerate by the name of Pinnacle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don McClain avatar

    Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose

    Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    Legalized gambling is harmful public policy that should be vigorously opposed at all levels.

    INTRODUCTION A. GAMBLING DEFINED Merriam-Webster, - to play a game for money or property American Heritage® Dictionary - To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. - To play a game of chance for stakes. - To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. World Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Work Or Chance? Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007
     | 2,255 views

    Gambling is ok because it doesnt hurt anybody, right??

    I wish to continue my deliberation on the Value of Work by looking at Gambling. There has always been the enticement to put out a little with the hope to win a lot. And it is an even greater enticement when we have things likes the lottery. So that since life is so hard and money is so scarce, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - The Winner Takes It All! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    I can wager all my GOOD WORKS against the WORK OF CHRIST on the Cross. Even when my chips are down I can throw the DICE OF DEATH on the chance that I will win.

    Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL! A person recently said to me as they were dying that the Bible was just a series of myths and stories, and if I want to, I can choose to live my life assuming that it is. I can choose to treat heaven like a GAME OF CHANCE and the Bible as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered But No Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 16, 2016
     | 12,439 views

    Samson was a man who was gifted with supernatural strength but has not much with regards to his moral character. He was greatly empowered by God but he was not able to control his desires. We will learn several life lessons from this story.

    Samson was the strongest man alive, yet something went wrong along the way that has changed his life's direction. The four D's of Samson's downfall - His Desire, His Disrespect, His Disobedience and His Deception. First, he was overwhelmed by his desire for the woman. When he went to Timnah, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Voting For Vices

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,636 views

    A sermon designed to warn of the sins of Alcohol and Gambling as it applies to the current problem in Tennessee.

    VOTING FOR VICES Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: In 1995 Clay Shiver, a 6’2", 280 lb center for the Florida State Seminoles, was regarded as one of the nation’s best college football players. In fact one magazine wanted to name him to their preseason All-American Football Team. This would be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Weak Strong Man. #5

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,912 views

    This entire riddle revealed the disobedience of Samson. Also it says something about the sins of gambling.

    The riddle of Sampson. Judges 14:10 -- 20. 05/25/05 In our last chapter we noted the two trips Sampson and his parents made to Timnath regarding his marriage to the Philistines girl there. In this chapter we will consider what happened after they arrived in Timnath on the second trip. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Gilmore avatar

    Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary Part 1: Social Acceptances Series

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,186 views

    This is sin one in a series that deals with common sins in the church and in the lives of " Christians". It deals with clothing, movies, drinking, and gambling.

    SEVEN SINS SNEAKING INTO THE SANCUTUARY Part 1: Social Acceptances TEXT: I Peter 4:17 “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God…” I. Clothing Appearance makes a social statement of our view of life and how we would like those around us to interact with us – tramp, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Close To The Cross, But Far From The Blood

    Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    Four Soldiers were at the foot of the cross, but they were not repenting, but gambling! Why? Because they were distracted by Duty, Desires, and Deception.

    Intro: Easter is coming earlier this year and I have been thinking about the cross. This morning, I would like to look at four men whose names we are not given. They are the four soldiers that gambled for Jesus’ clothes. One of the mysteries of the crucifixion is that there were so many who ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Bad Bet

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,420 views

    This message Exposes the folly of organized gambling. It draws from many sources to build the case that the spread of gamblilng establishments is bad for individuals, families, and communities.

    A Bad Bet Organized Gambling Pastor Eric Hanson I Timothy 6:9-10 People who want to get rich, fall into temptation and a trap, and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    The Gambler

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    Greatest wager of all time: JESUS risked the future destiny of all mankind on 12 men! He’s still gambling...on us!

    The Gambler Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13-19 13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve-- designating them apostles-- that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "Like David, Am I Also One Urge Away From Disaster?"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,454 views

    This text reminds us that we should not gamble with God’s grace, for we may only be one urge away from disaster.

    In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him; they ravaged the Ammonites, and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2It happened, late one afternoon, when David rose from his couch and was walking about on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist