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  • Richard White avatar

    A Feast For Worms

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 13, 2008
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     | 5,138 views

    Gleaned from several sermons at this website. Pride, envy, jealousy are hungry worms that eat us from the inside out.

    A feast for Worms. Acts 12:18-25 Point: We have heard it said “Pride comes before the fall.” It literally happens in this scene. The time is about 46 AD. This chronology might fit between the time Paul goes to Antioch and sending the famine relief to Jerusalem. Agrippa grew up in the Imperial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 11, 2020
     | 3,306 views

    If we plant envy, we’ll reap death. If we plant peace, we’ll reap a harvest of righteousness!

    James – Chapter 3 Good Wisdom June 21, 2020 James 3:16-18 NIV For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Life! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2025
     | 557 views

    If you want to live the good life, protect yourself against envy, prepare yourself for eternity, and prosper yourself spiritually.

    Some of my favorite cartoons growing up were the Road Runner cartoons. Take a look at this 30-second excerpt from one of them (show Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote—Free Bird Seed). Do you know? In not one of the 49 Road Runner Cartoons produced does Wile E. Coyote ever get the Road Runner. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Never Give Up: Keep Digging The Wells

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 27, 2017
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     | 52,468 views

    Right at the moment that Isaac is about to celebrate his success by discovering water on the well, the Philistine snatched his rights and took over the same well by force. By the way, it is the third time that they deliberately did it. Will Isaac give up?

    NEVER GIVE UP: KEEP DIGGING THE WELLS Genesis 26:12-32 Crab Mentality! What do these words mean? It is a way of thinking best described by the phrase, "if I can't have it, neither can you. The metaphor refers to a bucket of crabs. Individually, the crabs in the story could easily escape from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven Is A World Of Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,765 views

    Whenever Christians are full of envy and strife, it obscures the evidence of heaven. The clouds of hatred darken the evidence of Heaven’s love for us.

    Let a man do whatever religious thing he wishes, it means nothing without love. Love is the greatest of God’s gifts. Love is deeper than emotions. Love is the God-given proof that you are Christ’s disciples (John 13:35). This is a message about the future but it is also a map for the present. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dreamers And Destiny Haters Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2026
     | 70 views

    Destiny haters are individuals who resist, oppose, or envy God’s purpose in the life of a dreamer. Yet, divine dreams cannot be destroyed when God is the author.

    DREAMERS AND DESTINY HATERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Key Verse: “And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.” (Genesis 37:4) Supporting Texts: Psalm 105:17-19; Proverbs 4:23; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Must Grow And Mature In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 20, 2019
     | 4,683 views

    Until the church matures, jealousy, envy, chasing after miracles and prophecies will not be under control and led by the Spirit of God but led by human desires

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WE MUST GROW AND MATURE IN CHRIST JESUS* 1 Corinthians 3:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 3 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Covenant Friendships That Preserve Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 358 views

    Jonathan and David’s relationship stands as a model for all believers: loyalty without envy, sacrifice without hesitation, honour without agenda.

    COVENANT FRIENDSHIPS THAT PRESERVE DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, John 15:13-15, Ruth 1:16-17, 2 Samuel 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In a world where relationships are often built on convenience, personal gain, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    God's Dreamer Boy: From Dreamer To Leader

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 3,491 views

    In the story of Joseph, we find a compelling narrative of resilience, faith, and forgiveness. Explore with us as we uncover profound lessons from "God's Dreamer Boy."

    God's Dreamer Boy: From Dreamer to Leader Intro: In the captivating narrative of Joseph, we encounter a young dreamer whose remarkable journey unfolds through adversity and divine intervention. From a pit to the pinnacle of power, Joseph's story is a testament to unwavering faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Elements Of Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 31 ratings
     | 60,137 views

    Love is not simply a component of life but love is an intent, a purpose, that causes thoughts, words & acts of everyday life. This intent to love was the need of the Corinthians, & this is still our need today.

    [LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-6a THE SPECTRUM OF THE ETERNAL GIFT OF LOVE [Galatians 5:22-23] Perhaps you’ve seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he’s going to be a doctor. “You, a doctor?” She asks. “How can you be a doctor? You don’t love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The 10th Word: Sanctify Your Desires Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,513 views

    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

    EXODUS 20: 17 THE TENTH WORD: SANCTIFY YOUR DESIRES [Luke 12:13-34] Today, we come to the last of the 10 Commandments. In these Laws of God governing our daily living here on earth, we have seen that God has a high standard that He expects His people to strive for in life. I trust that as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Pride And Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,416 views

    When we are envious or jealous of the life someone else has, we show we are not grateful for what God has given us. Also a section that deals with the issue of Interracial marriage found in this passage.

    There was once a young man decided to join a monastery that had a vow of silence. The monks were not allowed to speak with the exception of their birthday. Once a year on their birthday each monk could come before the monk in charge and speak two words. They always chose their words ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Ten Commandments: Healthy Ambition Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019
     | 3,468 views

    WHY not covet? It harms us, and relationships with others and God. HOW overcome it? Gratitude, love for others, and godly ambition.

    COVET GODLINESS—Exodus 20:17, 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Would it be good if everyone lived by the Ten Commandments? The answer seems obvious: Almost everyone agrees that life is better if people don’t murder, steal, or lie in a court of law. Maintaining marriage and honoring parents supports a healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Arrogance Of Power

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    Avoiding pursuit of wrongful desires. Greed is of the devil

    Weekend Message/Devotion July 15, 2018 Mark 6:14-29 Arrogance of Power This week’s gospel reading brings us Mark’s account of the beheading of John the Baptist. It reads almost as a broadway play or operetta. The major characters in the reading are John the Baptist, Herod Antipas (called here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Mere Men-2--Sec. 1, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 3,895 views

    2 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-II—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... We discovered previously that No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist