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  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    A Life Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 11,559 views

    Finding contentment in the midst of a discontent world is possible only in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    - A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local cop walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop... "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us... today’s haircut is free." The cop said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How Much Is Enough

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,129 views

    This sermon deals with greed and covetousness. When do we say we have enough?

    How Much Is Enough Joshua 7:1-15 Luke 12:13-21 Text Joshua 7:15-end I can remember as a kid, sometimes we would go over to a person’s house, and our mother would give us that stern warning, "Now don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Bet (And Lose!)

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 1,992 views

    A christian perspective on gambling

    15Then he said, “Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real life is not measured by how much we own.” New Living Translation This morning’s subject is about what Charlie McDowell called the interesting moral notion that if people are inclined to waste their money, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Which Lord Is My Lord Part Ii

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,310 views

    This Sermon Deals With Stewardship From The Point Of View That Jesus Is Lord Of Our Lives.

    Which Lord Is My Lord Part 2 10/29/95 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 12:13-34 Matthew 7:21-27 Last week we looked at probably the number one problem in the church today which is a lack of recognition of the lordship of Jesus Christ over the lives of those who claim to be Christians. The issue of "who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Big Mistakes That People Make

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    People make some big mistakes in life.

    BIG MISTAKES THAT PEOPLE MAKE Luke 12:13-21 INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not In Things

    Contributed by Trevor Ducreay on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    Jesus invites us to rethink how we evaluate human worth with a parable about a successful man whom God regarded as a fool.

    Text: Luke 12:15-21 Introduction This passage of Scripture is troubling. It may not strike us as troubling on the surface. Indeed we are likely to say the obligatory “Amen” on reading or hearing this passage read in worship. (Remember Amen means “so let it be” or “I agree, I concur, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    Through this sermon we will define what the rich fool did with the harvest God filled his barns with. We will also uncover three steps you can take to get rid of greed.

    Text: Luke 12:13-21 The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool A. People invest their money in… a. The Stock Market b. Stocks and Bonds c. Retirement Funds B. There is no greater place to invest your money than the Kingdom of God C. We must beware of becoming greedy with what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    One Day To Live

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,545 views

    How would you spend the final hours of your life if you knew that you had only one day to live.

    One Day To Live Luke 12:16-21 Introduction The most effective preacher who ever lived was Jesus. He knew how to make his sermons interesting. He knew how to reach and capture the hearts and minds of men. In this parable Jesus is speaking about those who thought more of the things of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Is Not Better-- Simplicity Brings Freedom Series

    Contributed by Dr. Randy Croft on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,148 views

    Real happiness comes from investing in people and a God-directed passion

    Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff– More is Not Better--Simplicity is freedom. Have you seen the bumper sticker "He who dies with the most toys wins." I saw one that said, "He who dies with the most toys still dies." I believe that many of us have bought that idea that life consists in how much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shortsightedness

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,881 views

    A study of the misconceptions of material riches.

    I. His first mistake was being erroneously materialistic A. Misconception of the measure of success. 1. The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you’ll do well and enjoy doing, money is a rotten standard for making or evaluating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follies Of A Fool Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    THE RICH FOOL FAILED TO: RECOGNIZE GOD’S BLESSINGS, LIVE A LIFE OF GENEROSITY AND FOCUS HIS RESOURCES TOWARD HEAVEN. Jesus challenges us to avoid his foolish ways.

    FOLLIES OF A FOOL HE DIDN’T EVEN HEAR THE WORDS JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE LARGE GATHERING, “I TELL YOU, WHOEVER ACKNOWLEDGES ME BEFORE MEN, THE SON OF MAN WILL ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE HIM BEFORE THE ANGELS OF GOD…” NO, HE HAD COME FOR ANOTHER REASON. CERTAINLY JESUS WOULD HELP HIM. HE PRESSED TOWARD ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Survivor 6: How To Survive Your Finances Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 10,754 views

    This is the sixth message of my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a proper perspective for personal finances and the ongoing battle against materialism. (10-20-02)

    Opening Activity Begin this message with a fun activity. The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. 3. A treasure map with the following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Folly Of Seeking The Comfortable Life Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 445 ratings
     | 60,993 views

    This passage forces us to make a decision about what kind of life do we want? Do we want a life dependent on things of this world or a life with no guarantee of any of the world’s goods but close to God?

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 32 “The Folly of Seeking the Comfortable Life” Luke 12: 13-24 Every day of our lives we are being pulled in a number of different directions on one hand we have family responsibilities pulling us one way; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    God's Plan For Financial Freedom

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 195 ratings
     | 40,441 views

    Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Two thirds of the parables that Christ used in teaching deal specifically with finances.

    GOD’S PLAN FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM (Note: Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Crown Ministries has more material available for further study.) Shortly after his death, someone asked John D. Rockefeller Jr’s chief financial advisor, “He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Get Your Priorities Right

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,351 views

    Two wrongs never make a right!

    This week I was reading a book when I came across a fascinating legal case which I thought I`d share with you. This case involved two brothers whose father had died. In his will he gave equal shares of his estate to each of the brothers, but one of them, operating a legal fiddle, had got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican