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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Gambling Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 23, 2012
     | 5,659 views

    Is the prohibition of gambling in the Covenant of Christian Conduct just a legalistic rule or a natural outflow of loving God completely and love others as ourselves?

    A year or so ago we took several months to review the sixteen Articles of Faith found in the Manual of the Church of The Nazarene. These subjects included what we believe about the Triune God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Scriptures, Sin, Atonement, Salvation, the Church, the Sacraments, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gambling With The Cross

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 9,208 views

    Far too many people are playing around the edge of faith and gambling with the cross

    Gambling with the Cross Luke 23:26-43 Good Friday Service April 10, 1998 Introduction I. Poem by George MacLeod A. We have come to commemorate the crucifixion: We need to put this event into perspective, focus needs to be on content not cosmetics - we want to look good, focus on christ rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Is Gambling A Sin?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    There is a split among many Christians and Churches on the advantages and disadvantages of gambling and what sin, if any, it creates.

    There is a split among many Christians and Churches on the advantages and disadvantages of gambling and what sin, if any, it creates. Many churches and Christians have been taught that Christians should all be rich just because we are followers of Christ, this notion is misleading and false. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gambling Ministry

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,128 views

    Exposition of Ministry

    Text: Philippians 2:25-30, Title: Gambling Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.28.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul is explaining to the Philippians why their emissary was sent home early. Epaphroditus is an example of a growing disciple and his commitment to his church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Gambling Wrong?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,754 views

    Is it wrong to buy a lottery ticket? Is the Bible against playing bingo? What if the money goes to the church? Is betting on the horses, or on sports wrong? There are no verses in the Bible that say, “Thou shalt not gamble” so does that mean that gambling

    Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. (NAU) Purpose: To show that gambling is contrary to God's will. Aim: I want the listener to hate the sin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Supreme Gamble

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 1, 2007
     | 2,763 views

    There is no resurrection before there is death

    Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, July 1st, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation 1 Cor 15:51 – 57 Invocation Michael Hollinger *Hymn #553 “Nearer My God to Thee” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #807 “My Country Tis’ of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Carter avatar

    The Biggest Gambling Racket

    Contributed by David Carter on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    Gambling with your soul

    THE BIGGEST GAMBLING RACKET IN THE WORLD Text: Acts 24: 24,25 Introduction: Gambling is one of the biggest operations in the world. More than all money spent on Cars, Medicine, Education, and Churches! --- The word Gamble means: To play games of chance for money or other valuable stakes - To take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gambling...addiction Or Pastime?

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    This sermon lays the axe to the root of the deadly sin of gambling.

    The singer Kenny Rogers and I have one thing in common. We've both met up with a gambler! It happened to me on a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Reno. He was in the seat next to me and welcomed my questions concerning the world of gambling. I listened as he described a night at the casino. "Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Wrong With Gambling Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    Shows what is wrong with gambling in our society

    Title: What’s wrong with gambling Theme: Text: Exodus 20:17, Gambling- 1) a valuable consideration, mutually risked in the hope of 2) winning a significant prize, which is awarded 3) not primarily for skill or ability but largely by the caprice of chance. In just a little over a month from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What About Gambling!

    Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 266 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    What does the Bible have to say to Christians about gambling?

    "WHAT ABOUT GAMBLING ?" July 18, 1999 SOME KEY FACTS — USA - $639 spent annually on legalized gambling. Sharpest increase in gambling is among senior citizens. In CA, 40% of lottery tickets are bought by the unemployed. The casinos’ most profitable day is Sunday. The casinos’ busiest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Is Wrong With Gambling? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 203 ratings
     | 12,717 views

    also included: the Lottery, Raffles, and gambling with our lives/families! Powerpoint at website under "When the Chips Are Down"

    WHAT IS WRONG WITH GAMBLING? “Questions People Ask” Acts 19:21-29 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website at bottom. ------------------------- We need to know what we believe, and why we believe it. What if someone came to you and said, “what’s wrong with going to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Bet On Gambling

    Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 20, 2014
     | 4,544 views

    Christian arguments against gambling.

    Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church West Lafayette, Ohio May 25, 1986 DON'T BET ON GAMBLING Proverbs 16:33 My sermon this morning is on gambling. After three weeks without a winner, the state lottery is now up to $18 million. That’s quite a temptation! Overnight you could become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Wrong With Gambling?

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    How should a Christian respond to the gambling craze of our day? The Scripture provides insight into how we should stand.

    Definition of Gambling: Desiring the possession of another (the prize) the gambler creates a risk (losing his own) in an attempt, through, chance, to gain the other person’s possession with nothing to give in exchange. To justify gambling, many people say things like “Life is a gamble… A farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Wrong With Gambling? Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT WHAT’S WRONG WITH GAMBLING? Sunday May 21, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9-11 Intro. A. I just want to begin this message today by saying, “You Asked For It.” This is not going to be an easy message for me to preach but for some of you it will not be an easy message ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Moral Issues: Gambling Series

    Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    When gambling thrives, someone else suffers! Lost in the glitter of the multimillion dollar winner are all the millions of losers.

    INTRO: Horse racing, lottery, church bingo, casino nights, carnival games, raffles for charity—when it comes to gambling, we’ve got it all! And when it comes to determining the morality of gambling, we have more defenses that confuse the issue than we have convictions that clarify it! A simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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