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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    "I've Got To Have One Of Those!" - Facing Our Greedy Hearts

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    This message looks at Jesus’ words about materialism, possessions, and greed in one section of the Sermon on the Mount.

    Facing Our Greedy Hearts: 1. Insecure investments make for worried minds. - v. 19. - 1 Peter 1:3-6; 1 Corinthians 3:12-15. - We’re not just talking about a situation like hiding your cash under the mattress. Even when you put it in a bank with FDIC insurance, currency value can still plummet. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    When A Right May Be Wrong

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    Paul tells how he gave up his right of material support for the sake of the gospel.

    In chapter 8 Paul told the Corinthians that they should not to eat in the pagan temples. (That was a common practice in Corinth. Eating in a temple was sort of like going to a restaurant today.) One thing Paul knows about the Corinthians is that many of them are questioning whether he is a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Getting Out Of Debt For Good Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,287 views

    All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment.

    MAIN IDEAS: All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment. 1. The average American is addicted to spending. Did You Know… • BusinessWeek says that total household debt in the US was more than 100% of our disposable annual income ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mark 1: 1-8 Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    Mostly a verse by verse list of questions to encourage group discussion. Very little explanatory material.

    Mark 1:1-8 Small Group Bible Study Read verse 1. What does the word “gospel” mean? What kinds of bad messages are newsworthy? What kinds of good messages are newsworthy? What is the ‘good news’ about Jesus? What does the name ‘Jesus’ mean? Since the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    We Are Blessed Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,799 views

    Our blessings from God are so much more than merely our material possesions

    Joel 3:17-21 “We Are Blessed” We are blessed because we can know God. Vs. 17 • “You will know that I am the LORD your God.” o Blessing begins with the knowledge of God. o This type of knowledge is more than just knowing about something. o Many people know about and even believe in God. James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Minute Lessons, Bulletin Inserts

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014
     | 3,648 views

    Sometimes we need information or material for our bulletins or minute lessons. Maybe these will start a thought?

    I call this minute sermons or bulletin fillers. I gladly give permission to use these and you need not give me any credit. Sometimes we just need a little thought to fill in space. Where are you today? Are you where you want to be? How long will you stay here? When will you change? Are you mad at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith And Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 20, 2021
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    Why are some prayers answered while others are not? It has to do with materialism vs. spirituality.

    Faith and Prayer Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 9:14-29 14 When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them. 15 Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him. 16 And He asked them, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Rich Fool: American Consumerism Vs. God-Centered Security Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 1,938 views

    From the standpoint of material wealth, Americans have difficulty realizing how rich we are.

    "From the standpoint of material wealth, Americans have difficulty realizing how rich we are. Going through a little mental exercise suggested by Robert Heilbroner can help us to count our blessings, however. Imagine doing the following, and you will see how daily life is for as many as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B: Bartimaeus

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 11, 2024
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    Jesus never gave any person with a disability, who was begging, money or any material goods.

    Bartimaeus, called “a blind man,” in Mark 10:46, is begging on Jericho Street, we hear in our Gospel today, and a verse from the First Reading, Jeremiah 31:8, describes those such as him as the “blind and the lame.” Today, we would be more sensitive and say that Bartimaeus is “person who is blind; ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Will Of Contentment? Enough?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2024
     | 280 views

    Seems many are so focused on materialism they miss the discipline of CONTENTMENT. Maturity will be found in content people.

    THE WILL OF CONTENTMENT? ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MATERIALISM: The tendency to consider possessions and physical comfort more important than spiritual values, putting less importance in faith, more importance in things. Psalm 23:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am Not Satisfied PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 823 views

    Explores faith in difficult circumstances, God's provision beyond material wealth, and embracing God's promises.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today, under the shelter of His love and grace. We find ourselves in the company of fellow believers, united by the bond of faith and the shared desire to grow deeper in our understanding of God's word. Today, we stand ...read more

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    God, Our Provider PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,080 views

    The sermon emphasizes trusting in God's abundant provision and finding joy in spiritual richness, not material possessions.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. What a beautiful day the Lord has made! We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine design. God has a word for us today, a word that will nourish our spirits, fortify our faith, and guide us on our walk with Him. As we gather in this sacred space, ...read more

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  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Exiled For Good Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,258 views

    First in a series on Joseph’s life and character. This one deals with his family background and how God removed him to build him into a man He could use.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Character on Display Exiled for Good Genesis 37 People have said that character can be measured by how you act when no one’s watching -- and how you treat people who can do you no good -- and how you treat people who can’t fight back. We want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    1. The Generous Employer Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,643 views

    The way into the Kingdom is by response to an invitation to come – not by justice (working for your wages). All people, regardless of background, can respond to God’s invitation and be rewarded with eternal life.

    In a rather shocking story that Jesus told to a crowd of people, he shared with them that the ways of God’s relating to people are actually quite a bit different from our rules of fairness, justice, and good economic principles. Listen now as I’ll tell you a story like Jesus told it – it comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choices

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    Everyday God allows us the freedom to choose. I wonder sometimes what makes two people for the same background, upbringing, moral values, choose totally different.

    Choices Luke 23:32-43 Life is full of choices, we make some everyday. We choose to get up; we choose what we will wear, what we will eat and what we will do for the day. We choose right or wrong everyday. Isn’t amazing how two people with very similar backgrounds can make totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ