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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Church's Greatest Assets

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,760 views

    The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual and not in the material realm.

    THE CHURCH’S GREATEST ASSETS As important as land, location, bricks and mortar are, their value pales in comparison with the eternal assets that really constitute the body of Christ. The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual realm and not in the material realm. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Take It With You

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    Materialism is a terrible trap to get caught in. Avoid it!

    INTRODUCTION • We are closing in on Christmas, are your credit cards smoking from all the use they are getting?  • Do you ever look around your with amazement at all the stuff we have? • It is funny to see all the television ads trying to get us to see that we need something else to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Problems With Lack Of Faith

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
     | 6,026 views

    People must learn to trust God for his material needs.

    PROBLEMS WITH LACK OF FAITH Matthew 6:19-34 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION WHOEVER ISN’T SCHIZOPHRENIC these days isn’t thinking clearly.—LIFE magazine, January 1981 We can avoid becoming schizophrenic if we learn to live by faith regularly. One application of living by faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Gospel Proclaimed Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,687 views

    Introductory material from Colossians leads to an invitation to trust Christ

    A Gospel Proclaimed….. Col. 1:22-23 1. The Basis of the Gospel Passion of the Christ ramps up the depiction of The Jesus film – none can really show the horror of the physical destruction. Beating actually part of the crucifixion. Description. Physical agony is necessary for us. Only way we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want It Now! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,446 views

    Examines the problem of materialism and unbridled consumerism in our relationship with God

    1. Title: I Want It Now! (Unbridled Consumerism, Materialism, Greed) 2. Text: I Timothy 6:3-10; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; Ecclesiastes 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 5, 2006, 7th in the series ‘A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Money Matters

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 10, 2014
     | 6,203 views

    A sermon that talks about the right attitudes towards material possessions.

    "Money Matters" Matthew 6:19-24 Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Feeds Five Thousand: The Provision For Human Need Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2023
     | 2,064 views

    This chapter reveals Jesus to be the provision for every human and material need.

    Tonight, we enter chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. This chapter reveals Jesus to be the provision for every human and material need. Note again Jesus’ pattern. He first demonstrated the truth, then He began to preach and teach it. In this chapter, Jesus will feed the 5,000 and calm the stormy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Purpose Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2021
     | 1,522 views

    All of us need clear vision, and not just of material things.

    Thursday After Pentecost 2021 It has been said, probably ever since humans walked the face of earth, that the “winners write the history.” The winners also endeavor to craft the culture that they live in. So, for example, after the Norman invasion of England in 1066, the Norman princes built ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Surprising Grief And Resurrection

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    A message of resurrection hope for those who have lost loved ones, especially around Christmas time. Includes a background paper.

    In just several days Christmas will be here, and as we enter the Advent season, preachers will stretch their imaginations to search for inventive sermons on this most important and unavoidable annual event. There will be sermons on the Wise Men bearing gifts, and homilies about Mary being a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Knows What He Is Looking For Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,813 views

    This is the first in a series on the life of David. After giving some background, this lesson focuses on how God chooses and prepares His servants.

    Introduction A. Happy New Year church family! Welcome to 2009 – the last year of the first decade of the 21st century! Hard to believe. B. Have you chosen any resolutions for the new year? 1. I heard about a man who announced that he was starting a diet as the new year began. 2. His friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Women Of Mission Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,644 views

    Though women were often given background roles, the New Testament shows them heavily involve in advancing the mission of the church

    Women play key parts in Biblical history. They include good and bad queens, righteous maids, praying mothers, powerful leaders, influential wives, generous givers, protitutes, prophets, deaconesses, gracious hosts, and faithful supporters and friends of Jesus. IN such stories as Esther and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Passing Christianity Down Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
     | 5,317 views

    First message in an exposition of First Timothy that gives the setting, background and purpose of Paul's first letter to his son in the faith, Timothy

    PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com First Timothy Sermon 1 A. The Faith Passed On (1:1-3) PASS IT ON! PASS IT DOWN! “Paul- an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants To Use You To Make A Difference

    Contributed by Tj Tipton on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,016 views

    How God will use any one for His kingdom no matter what you came out of or what your background is.

    God Wants To Use You To Make a Difference I want you to turn to your neighbor this morning and say: 1. Howdy Hoe good neighbor 2. God wants to use you to make a difference in 2001 3. God wants to use me to make a difference in 2001 With a new year upon us the Father is on a search. This search ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tolerance Of Others Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025
     | 235 views

    Tolerance is a Christian virtue rooted in love, humility, and understanding. It involves accepting others with their differences in opinion, background, and level of spiritual maturity.

    TOLERANCE OF OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 14:1-4 "Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarrelling over disputable matters. One person's faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. The one who eats everything must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,021 views

    This sermon explores our unity in Christ, the transformative power of God's love, and the limitless reach of His grace, regardless of our backgrounds.

    Good morning, everyone. Isn't it a beautiful day to be in the house of the Lord? I'm just tickled to be here with each one of you, sharing in the love of Christ and His teachings. Before we get started, I want to share a quote with you from one of my favorite Christian authors, Philip Yancey. He ...read more

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