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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,525 views

    This is the final part of James’ sixth test of faith—the pride test. This third part of the pride test deals with our pocketbooks--greedy pride.

    1. The first example of greedy pride is hoarding treasures 2. The second example of greedy pride is defrauding measures 3. The third example of greedy pride is indulging pleasures A story is told about a rich man who was in the hospital on his deathbed. The doctors had only given him a short time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beatings

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 28, 2024
     | 700 views

    The gain outweighs the pain!

    Proverbs 20:30"Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts." I was led in the Spirit to write this devotion; nevertheless, it is tough to write on tough & hard subjects. Not many would want to hear about beatings, though, anybody listening? We find in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Is Prevented By Generosity To The Poor Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017
     | 4,821 views

    Part 19 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse" (Prov. 28:27). The antithetical saying in Proverbs 28:27 contrasts between giving and not giving to the poor. In the following chiastic structure, we can compare the two sub-statements: A Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ZIVANAI DIMASI avatar

    A Character To Copy From.

    Contributed by Zivanai Dimasi on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,172 views

    Dear church I would like to take you to the cross at Calvary ,so that we can analyse the characters of people who were at the Calvary ,and to see if we can copy anything from them.

    Dear church it is my pleasure to stand before you this morning, as we are remembering the day our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified for our transgression. Firstly I would like to pray, so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim White avatar

    Six Steps To Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2014
     | 8,305 views

    "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise". Paul then gives us instruction on being wise. We start with the first six.

    Ephesians 5:15-21 Six Steps to Wisdom. A pastor was meeting with his staff and deacons. Suddenly an angel appears and says, “Pastor, because of your faithful sacrifice, you have been granted one of these three choices: Unlimited wisdom, or unlimited money, or unmatchable good looks. Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Identity Theft

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023
     | 1,696 views

    An unstable person who feels inadequate in their identity might steal another’s because it might bring them personal gain. Others who have turned to evil find pleasure in stealing from a person more wealthy than they.

    Knowing mankind has to have individual identifiers for every person, place and thing, he has instinctively created an almost impossibility to recognize things of a spiritual nature. Man cannot readily recognize things of a spiritual nature because he does not see, hear, touch, nor smell or taste a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2018
     | 7,686 views

    Since Paul was in prison awaiting trial, he had to face the fact that it was quite uncertain whether he would live or die; and to him it made no difference.

    Date: 6/2/18 Lesson # 6 Title: Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Scripture: (Philippians 1:21-23, NIV) 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Be Wise - Using Words (Part 6)

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 3, 2019
     | 4,875 views

    A look through the book of Proverbs as we gain practical knowledge about everyday living by gaining wisdom.

    BE WISE - WORDS August 4, 2019 Do you remember that old nursery rhyme . . . Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt! In reality, don’t you wish that was true?! Most of us would rather have the sticks and stones thrown at us, because the wounds of vicious words can really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Two Ways Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,829 views

    For men today there are only two ways, the way of sin and death, and the way of salvation.

    The Two Ways Proverbs 1:7-33 From Adam and Eve onward, the root of human tragedy lies in wrong choices. Man lost all because he chose to listen to the deceiver rather than to Him who is Truth. The book of Proverbs is all about helping us to make right choices, to choose the way of God and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Dangers Of Greed And Materialism

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
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    Greed and materialism are dangerous traps that can lead to spiritual decline, broken relationships, moral corruption, and eternal loss. True contentment comes from trusting in God, not wealth. We must guard our hearts and pursue righteousness over riches.

    THE DANGERS OF GREED AND MATERIALISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 – “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 6:19-21, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Do People Fall Into The Traps Of Betrayal?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons.

    1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge of their finances. (John 13:29) His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    I Deserve The Best

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,502 views

    our we ambitious or greedy? Humble or do we think God owes us the best? Ambition of James and John shows us the answer.

    Ambition of James and John/ I deserve the best Mark 10:35-45 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we will look at the heart of James and John, two of Jesus disciples and hear the request they made of Jesus. At first most will say that they would never ask such a question of Jesus, but as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • W. Alderman avatar

    That I May Know Him

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    Gaining a close relationship to the Lord

    “THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” TEXT: Philippians 3:10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” There is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The True Treasure.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,527 views

    Godliness with contentment is great gain.

    THE TRUE TREASURE. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19. 1. A Word To Poor Christians (1 Timothy 6:6-10.) Paul’s response to those who suppose that ‘gain = godliness’ (cf. 1 Timothy 6:5) is the exact opposite: “But godliness + contentment = great gain!” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). This contentment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Qualities Of An Elder, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,905 views

    pt. two on the qualities of an elder

    Character of an Elder, pt. 2 This week a cherished family member passed away. To some of you, he was dad, grandpa, or husband. To many of the rest of us, he was family under the Fatherhood of God. I learned and saw a lot about Don Nelson Friday and Saturday, as memories and photographs were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ