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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Don’t Let God’s Blessings Become A Curse!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,186 views

    Jesus warns against greed.

    It’s such a blessing to live in a first world country. No one here had to walk to a well upon waking to fetch water for the morning bath and breakfast. No one had to gather sticks to make a fire for their eggs and bacon. Nor did anyone have to chase the Thanksgiving turkey through the bush. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 20, 2014
     | 6,903 views

    An examination of the deceitfulness of wealth. Paul warns against succumbing to the pursuit of money.

    “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Worrying = Little Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    Worrying means little faith in God; little faith in God leads to worrying.

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 12… The Gospel means good news and all 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, are about the good news of God and Savior Jesus Christ. Of course, the best news from Jesus Christ was He, who was holy and had no sin, died for every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Core 52 Week 21 - What Do I Do With My Money? Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2020
     | 1,960 views

    It's a common complaint about pastors and churches: "All they ever do is talk about money." The reality is we rarely talk specifically about money. Both Old & New Testaments have a LOT to say about money and possessions. Let's hear Jesus' heart for us on the topic of money.

    You can hear the audio of this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/3897275 Core 52 Week 21 - What About My Money? • Common complaint in churches: All they talk about is money. Truth is the average N. American church generally has a short series on money/giving about 1/year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matt Krachunis avatar

    The Man Who Interrupted Jesus- A Sermon On Greed And Generosity

    Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    Story of the man who interrupted Jesus- The Parable of the Rich Fool

    • The Man Who Interrupted Jesus. • I like Generous People- they are fun to be around- getting gifts, getting meals paid for • Do you know what I love even more? Being the one giving gifts, paying for meals, doing nice things for people • Crystal and I went out to lunch this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Much Ado About Nothing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,660 views

    911, Part Seven

    EASY COME, EASY GO (LUKE 12:13-21) The worst financial losses in the aftermath of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, according to percentage, are: Bank of America - $86.3 billion, or 36.5 percent Morgan Stanley - $32 billion, or 43.8 percent Citigroup - $138.9 billion, or 58.7 percent Merrill ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Give And Take Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,358 views

    An examination of the 8th commandment and what it means for building healthy relationships when we don’t take from those relationships, but work to give.

    Give and Take (Exodus 20:15) There is an old story about two neighbors, a baker and a farmer, who didn’t get along very well. You see, the baker was suspicious of the farmer, suspecting that he wasn’t getting his money’s worth when he paid for a pound of butter. He weighed the farmer’s butter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    Having Possessions And Being Possessed

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Oct 21, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,698 views

    "Having Possessions and Being Possessed" is a message from Matthew 6:19-21. It teaches three lessons: (1) Be careful of where your treasure resides. (2) Be committed to treasure that remains. And (3) Be concerned about what your treasure reveals.

    HAVING POSSESSIONS AND BEING POSSESSED Matthew 6:19-21 Matthew 6:19-21 marks a transition in THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. In the first half of this chapter, Jesus explains how righteous people practice religion. Verses 1-4 address how righteous people give. Verse 5-15 address how righteous people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Generous Me! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 29, 2023
     | 1,731 views

    A practical look at the words of James.

    Generous Who? James 5:1-6 July 30, 2023 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him 4 slices. The next time he came to the restaurant he wasn’t satisfied with the 4 pieces, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Judas Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 706 views

    Judas Iscariot's life is a tragic reminder of how greed, hypocrisy, and unrepented sin can lead to destruction. Despite being chosen by Jesus, he allowed the love of money and Satan’s influence to ruin his destiny.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JUDAS ISCARIOT – BETRAYED JESUS FOR THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:14-16 "Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?’ So they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Real Faith For Real Life (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013
     | 4,531 views

    This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

    Real Faith for Real Life: James Four Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/21/2012 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. It’s great to see such a good crowd here this morning and you’re all awake, which is a plus. I heard about a mom who was talking to her kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    The Problem With Prosperity Preachers

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,977 views

    Why The Prosperity Gospel is heresy!

    Mat 6:19-21 (TEB) "Do not save riches for yourselves here on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and robbers break in and steal. Instead, save riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal. For your heart will always be where your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Riches Are Not Your Life

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014
     | 2,937 views

    To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich in GOD's Presence? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence. IV. TEXT: Luke 12:15 (Amplified Bible) 12:15 And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Harvest Message: Don’t Be A Fool!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 25, 2022
     | 1,472 views

    Don't be a fool" - Luke chapter 12 verses 13-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 12 verses 13-21 SERMON OUTLINE: 2 Happenings To Note: (1). An Inappropriate Interruption (vs 13): (2). An Unexpected Answer (vs 14): 3 Principles To Note: (1). In planning for himself, he forgot his neighbour (vs 17-19). (2). In considering his goods, he forgot the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Untying The Knot Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 5, 2013
     | 4,992 views

    The 4th sermon in the series, "Untying What’s Tying You Up", this sermon deals with envy, examining what it is; how the Bible views it; what's at the root of it, and how to get untied from it.

    Untying the Knot of Envy Series – Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh May 5, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ATTENTION: Although I have personalized this sermon to suit my style and some of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist