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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Should I Be A Prepper? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 21, 2015
     | 4,399 views

    This message focuses on the importance of spiritual preparation instead of focusing on material things and the latest theory on the date of Christ's coming.

    Sermon Notes May 17, 2015 FBCam Should I Be a Prepper? The first time I heard of Preppers was about 4 years ago. I was speaking with a friend about events that seemed to carry prophetic significance. My friend asked,“Are you a Prepper?” I had not heard this term before, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Art Of Contentment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    Paul addresses the contentment he finds in his spiritual blessings as opposed to materialism. This is a lesson of great importance to we who belong to a nation obsessed with material things.

    We have been studying this letter written by the Apostle Paul to the congregation at Philippi. We find ourselves in the last chapter and, in the passage under consideration, we finally learn what led Paul to write this letter to begin with. The Philippian brethren learned of Paul’s imprisonment ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's A Soul Thing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,514 views

    Man was not created to be either strictly material or spiritual. He is only complete when the material and spiritual are united in a living soul.

    1. Man was made with a material body 2. Man was made with an imparted spirit 3. Man was made to be a living soul Have you ever seen any of the old Puritan sermons? They were amazing. They would preach for over an hour. And many of their sermons would have dozens of points. The sermon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prosperity Of The Unrighteous

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,643 views

    If a man has all the material things of this world and does not have spiritual life what does he really have?

    Andy Almendarez Prosperity of the Unrighteous Jeremiah 12:1-3 Thesis: If a man has all the material things of this world and does not have spiritual life what does he really have? I. Jeremiah asks a very real question. (1-2) A. Why are the wicked so prosperous? B. Why does God allow people ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Image Worshiping

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 25, 2019
     | 1,553 views

    Let your acts show your reverence for God and worship of Him. Let's not focus on material things to the neglect of the things of God

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *IMAGE WORSHIPING* 1 Corinthians 10:14-15 King James Version (KJV) 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say Beloved, the Greek word translated as idolatry is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Avoiding The Mistake Of Materialism Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,709 views

    The mistake of materialism leads to destruction. In this sermon look at what happened to four people who feel into the trap of materialism.

    Introduction: A. One of the biggest mistakes we can make in life is to buy into the myth that more is better and that money and the things it can buy will make us happy. B. All he ever wanted was more. 1. He wanted more money so he turned inherited wealth into a billion dollars worth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual And Material Prosperity

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,554 views

    This sermon teaches the balance between material and spiritual prosperity

    Spiritual And Material Prosperity (3 John 2-4) 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prattle And Covetous Materialism

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    Do we covet others' materials? Do we engage in idle, unhealthy conversations?

    Prattle and Covetous Materialism Micah 2:1-12 In this Old Testament reading, we can readily categorize the message in two major parts. This Prophet Micah warns against 1) Covetous Materialism and 2) Idle Prattle. “Covetous Materialism” – Wanting to have the most and the best. We see a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting A Grip On Materialism Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    4th in series on discipleship. This message is on stewardship.

    LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 4: Getting a Grip on Materialism For the past several weeks we have been talking about what it takes to be a disciple of Jesus. If I don’t talk about how you spend your time, if I don’t talk about priorities, most of you would say I’m not doing my job. How you spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made Of Different Material

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024
     | 351 views

    Working in the midst of people who respect, admire, appreciate, like and love you is always great; however, the challenge is to survive and serve people who just don’t know you at all, who mock you, despise you and criticize you.

    Made of different material Exodus 1:8 “Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.”(NIV) “New king, to whom Joseph meant nothing”, these words jolted me today! God calls you to work in the midst of people and do good for those who don’t care two hoots about you nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In A Material World

    Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,119 views

    We must identify whats really important to us. Christ or the world

    Deciding What’s Really Important Matthew 16:26-27 Oprah Winfrey is rich beyond our imagination yet she believes that there are many paths to God. Ted Turner believes that what we really need is a one world religion. He made that statement after his wife at the time, Jane Fonda became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Happiness, Really? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2021
     | 1,084 views

    Happiness does not come from anything this-worldly. If you restrict happiness and joy to material things, you are doomed to disappointment.

    Happiness Is . . . When I was in my teens, it was still legal to advertise cigarettes on television, so we were often overwhelmed with those kinds of commercials. I think the one that was most offensive was the one that used a popular jingle to say “Happiness is the taste of” a particular cancer ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,245 views

    Mature Christians walk by faith and not by sight.

    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came to the elevator ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do Not Let Materialism Overtake Spirituality

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 9, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,935 views

    Materialism vs. Spirituality

    Do not let Materialism overtake Spirituality - Sermon Text Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 6:7-13 7 And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; 8 and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus' Midrash: Materialism And God's Provision

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    From God’s provision during Israel’s 40 year wilderness wandering experience, the Jews in Moses’ time could learn some valuable lessons, the Jews in Jesus’ time could learn some valuable lessons, and so can Christians of all times.

    Jesus’ Midrash: Materialism and God’s Provision (Deuteronomy 8:3-18, Matthew 6:24-34) 1. "In contradistinction to literal interpretation, subsequently called "peshaṭ" (comp. Geiger’s "Wiss. Zeit. Jüd. Theol." v. 244), the term "midrash" designates an exegesis which, going more deeply than ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible