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The More Of Heaven We Cherish, The Less Of Earth ...
Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 15, 2009 (message contributor)
"The more of Heaven we cherish, the less of Earth we covet."
—David Brandt Berg
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H. The Day The Church Treasurer Resigned The ...
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Nov 1, 2004
h. The day the church treasurer resigned the church asked the local grain elevator manager to take the position. He agreed under two conditions. That no treasurer’s report would be given for the first year. That no questions be asked about finances during that year. The people were surprised but ...read more
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The Late Roland Q. Leavell In His Book, ... PRO
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Oct 13, 2004
The late Roland Q. Leavell in his book, Evangelism: Christ’s Imperative Commission, stated that of all the reported Church members: 15 per cent cannot be found, 20 per cent never pray, 25 per cent never read the Bible, 30 per cent never attend Church services, 40 per cent ...read more
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A Friend Told Me About A Man Who Had Come To Him ...
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Nov 1, 2004
A friend told me about a man who had come to him with a prayer request. He had purchased a lottery ticket that would pay him $100,000 if it turned out to be the "lucky" one. He asked my friend, who was a pastor, to pray that his number would be picked so he could give one-tenth of his winnings to ...read more
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Diagnosing And Treating Spiritual Blindness
Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008
Spiritual blindness is a condition created by selfish desires (covetousness) and it prevents us from seeing the spiritual reality of the events and circumstances of our lives. We must diagnose and treat spiritual blindness in order to live a life which is
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Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2012
Contentment is wanting what you already have.
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#10 - The Myth Of More Series
Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
The final sermon on the 10 Commandments. This command seems silly. I don’t hurt anyone by merely wanting, do I? How to Overcome Coveting... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*
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The 10th Word: Sanctify Your Desires Series
Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2010
God forbids coveting because it sets my heart on things of earth rather than on things of heaven. It removes our trust away from God & makes us discontent with what He has provided for our life. The Bible teaches us that we are to live a life that is cont
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Getting A Grip On Greed Series
Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 24, 2005
The tenth commandment is different because it addresses attitude. The first nine commandments apply to actions. This one simply says, “Do not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.” The sins of action are obvious. This sin of attitude is hidden, kn
