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  • The Poor Are Rich

    Contributed by Peter Ghalayini on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 11,609 views

    In poorness we are rich

    I heard an interesting story about a self-made millionaire who was giving a talk about how he made his fortune from nothing. He spoke about how he left school at an early age and worked hard to make ends meet. He took some risks and eventually it paid off and he is where he is today because he took ...read more

  • Responsible Citizenship

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,059 views

    TWO SELFISH DESIRES WHICH SPIRITUAL LEADERS MUST AVOID 1.

    TWO SELFISH DESIRES WHICH SPIRITUAL LEADERS MUST AVOID 1. The Selfish Desire for Recognition (in 4 realms) a. In everyday life b. In everyday speech c. In the religious assembly d. In the social setting 2. The selfish desire for money a. Pursued by exploitation b. Pursued by religious ...read more

  • Beware Of The Scribes

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,944 views

    In the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, there are over 60 references to the scribes, and over 80 references to the Pharisees. Most of these references were made by Jesus, Himself.

    Reference: Mark 12:38 & Luke 20:46 In the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, there are over 60 references to the scribes, and over 80 references to the Pharisees. Most of these references were made by Jesus, Himself. No doubt these people were awkward for Jesus to have to deal with, ...read more

  • Integrity Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,181 views

    This week we see integrity defined by Jesus in the form of several people ? and it gives us an idea of how we can have integrity when it comes to our dealings with God, with one another, and in our giving to the Lord.

    Today we’re going to talk about the concept of integrity. Most of us when we think of integrity we mostly think of someone who is true to their word - and that’s a part of it, but that’s more accurately honesty than integrity. To illustrate the principal of integrity I want you to come visit my ...read more

  • A Spiritual Check Up Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,680 views

    In this message we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas of our spiritual life, and each one will leave us with a question to answer.

    A SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP Mark 12:35-44 INTRO: A check-up always leaves you with questions: • Am I eating the way I should? • Do I need to make lifestyle changes to improve my health? • Should I buy stock in Rogaine? Today we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas, ...read more

  • Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    The hypocrisy of the of the scribes.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, ...read more

  • What Is Truly Amazing

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    A Sermon for the Twenty-third Sunday afte Pentecost, proper 27, series B

    23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 27) November 12, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the gift of life and all that is needed to sustain us from day to day, ...read more

  • The Three Givers

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    This sermon looks at three different approaches to giving....with Jesus being the ultimate giver to us.

    (Prior to this sermon we presented a children’s talk with some optical illusion images that can be seen in two different ways....eg. indian face/eskimo, polar bear/seal, old woman/young woman, saxaphone player/women’s face.... then we talked about things not being all that they seem.... like in ...read more

  • Close To The Kingdom

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,660 views

    An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

    CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

  • Giving Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,742 views

    This is the first in a four part series on a disciplined Christian.

    The GPFS Factor (part 1) Giving-Prayer-Fasting-Storing (Mark 12:38-44 NASB) In His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, (39) and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, ...read more

  • It's Really Me, Really

    Contributed by Roy Probus on May 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    We must first love ourselves before we can love others. Looking at our friends should help us define who we are but not at the expense of ourselves.

    Nornan, what a mess. Jim burns tells a story of a friend of his named Norman. Some of you know someone like him. Norman was the type of person to change fads and friends very quickly. During his high school years, Norman was a: i. Surfer ii. Punk rocker iii. Football team manager iv. Cross ...read more

  • The Widows Mite.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    The Widows Mite. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Mark 12:38-44. This chapter closes with two warnings from the Lord: • A warning against the pride of the teachers of the law or Scribes (Mark 12:38-40) • And a warning against the pride of the rich (vv. 41-44). Quote C.S. Lewis: “A proud man is always looking ...read more

  • Why Giving Matters Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    Christ makes clear that part of the call of disciples is not just that we give "a lot" or "enough." but that we give sacrificially; not that we give out of our surplus, but that we offer from our first fruits. Giving matters because it is what God asks of

    Today we have come to that ever-dreaded sermon topic, money. I would like to tell you that I'm going to sugar-coat today's sermon and make it easy to swallow so that we can all leave here feeling good about ourselves. But if we are going to be honest, really honest, about why giving matters, I ...read more

  • The Mark Of True Devotion

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,815 views

    By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

    THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

  • I'll Have A Combo Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,589 views

    Exposition of Mark 12:35-40 regarding correct doctrine combined with correct living

    Text: Mark 12:35-40, Title: I’ll Have the Combo, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about going to Wendy’s and getting to select your side item in your combo meal to make it what you want, and how many restaurants are going to this idea, b/c everybody like to ...read more