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  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,188 views

    The Second Coming should move us to serve and not be self-indulgent.

    When I was about 12 years old I was contacted by our pastor to see if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking that this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared for what I found. The entire house was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spoiled

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 7, 2012
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    “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what they h

    SPOILED James 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wealth – A Potential Enemy

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 17, 2012
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    Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them.

    WEALTH – A POTENTIAL ENEMY INTRODUCTION Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Now Listen, You Rich People! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,697 views

    A message for the wicked rich and the reasoning behind it. 1- Their wealth is rotten 2- Their luxury is indulgent

    INTRO.- Rich folks. How rich is rich? According to Forbes’ richest list, 72 year old Carlos Slim Helu and family from Mexico are the richest people in the world at $69 Billion, which he made from a company called Telecom. CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is still number two and very rich with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Wronged By Riches Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    Wealth is neither good nor bad. It is how we use it that matters. James gives a strict warning to the wealthy on dealing with their priorities in their riches and their abuses of people.

    1. Several guys were in the locker room of a private exercise club. They were all talking when a cell phone lying on the bench rang. One man picked it up without hesitation, and the following conversation ensued: "Hello?" "Honey, It’s me." "Oh, hi dear!" "I’m at the mall two blocks from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    A Warning For The Wicked Rich And Strength For The Saints Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2012
     | 4,833 views

    1. God gives a warning to the wicked rich. 2. God gives strength to the suffering saints: -Keep your perspective (vs. 1-6). -Keep your prayer life (vs. 4). -Keep your patience (vs. 7-11). -Keep your peace (vs. 9 &12).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 11: A Warning for the Wicked Rich and Strength for the Saints James 5:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 29, 2012 *George Barna did a survey that showed the average American adult thinks their finances would be great, -- If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Toy avatar

    Being Rich Can Make Us Spiritually Poor Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013
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     | 9,082 views

    If we don’t learn to handle our wealth in a godly manner, it can separate us from God.

    Being rich can make us spiritually poor. A story is told of a rich man who was on his death bed. He called in three of his friends, a pastor, a doctor and a lawyer to give them a strange request. He gave each of the men an envelope with one million dollars in it. He instructed the men that during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    Application Is Everything Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 57,135 views

    Believing is fine, intending to is fine, but it’s actually what you do that makes the difference. Application makes all the difference.

    [For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] Well, I’m really excited about this new series. It’s called Life Apps, and for the next six weeks, we’re going to talk about five specific applications for Christians out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In Hd: Where Is Your Focus? Series

    Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    This message focuses on materialism and where your focus lies when it comes to money.

    Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. ______________________________________ WHERE IS YOUR FOCUS? James 5:1-12 It isn’t money ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prosperity, Patience And Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,600 views

    James 5 has a lot to say about the rich and the proper response to abuse by those who are powerful. His wise words are clear and firm, making the path of faith obvious. He pulls no punches.

    Prosperity, Patience and Prayer: this is the outline for James 5. 1. Prosperity: 5:1-6 This is a prophetic oracle against the rich oppressors. Wow! Does that page in your Bible smell a bit like smoke? Here James steps into prophetic mode and writes with an imprecatory imagination of doom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    3 Questions About Wealth

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,000 views

    It’s not that money is bad, but it is how we view it, how we get it, and what we do with it that matters.

    Passage: James 5:1-6 Intro: (Read the 1999 wealth distribution statistics.) 1. in our world, there are certain activities that are not evil in themselves, but whose elevation to god status lead us into sinful behaviors and attitudes. 2. money itself is not evil, and having money does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,461 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

  • James May avatar

    17 The Doom Of Economic Corruption Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,228 views

    A Day of Reckoning is coming for all those who are involved in unscrupulous financial deals. The Lord of Hosts will make all things right.

    17 The Doom of Economic Corruption The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May How hard did you have to work to get your last paycheck? What price did you pay, whether it was in the days before retirement, or on the job that you still have today? Have you learned the value of a dollar yet? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Absolution Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 24, 2010
     | 5,212 views

    Can we heal? Or are we already?

    Concordia Lutheran Church Lent 5, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 By His Stripes: Healing Wounded Relationships Forgiveness and Absolution † IHS † May you realize the incredible grace of God our Father, paid for by Christ’s suffering and death, convince you that He has cleansed you from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Rich Christians In A Guilded Age Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,701 views

    James confronts those who pursue wealth to assess the cost to their spiritual health.

    JAMES 5:1-6 RICH CHRISTIANS IN A GILDED AGE “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist