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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Long Term Investment Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    How we respond to God’s Word in this life determines our life in the next.

    The scene is a familiar one. The mansion with the ornate ironwork front gate. Marble steps and carved mahogany doors. Overlooking a well cared for street. A street marred only be the presence of a filthy beggar, sprawled beside the entrance to this palatial mansion. A beggar who hardly moves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Invest For The Long Term

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,475 views

    Lay up your treasures in Heaven

    Invest For the Long Term There was a man living in the city of Jericho by the name of Zaccheus. Zaccheus was a man who was not well liked or accepted in Jericho. You see he was a tax collector. But Zaccheus was no ordinary tax collector, He was the Head tax collector for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Investing For The Long Term

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,823 views

    Unlike the crowds on Palm Sunday, who hailed Jesus as king but only days later demanded that he be crucified, we need to hold on to our faith and hope in Christ. Here's why and how.

    I’d like to begin this morning with a story. It involves these men [photo of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs]. You probably recognize them: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. The two men who founded Apple Computer. Right? Well, no, actually that’s not accurate. Here is a photo of the original partnership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Long-Term Investments

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 31, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,446 views

    We are really good at accumulating stuff. But how often do our possessions begin to possess us? Jesus warns us about the dangers of greed and calls us to be more than our net worth, challenging us to invest rather in godly pursuits.

    Luke 12:13-21 Making Long-term Investments Wow! Today’s passage is a little shocking for those of us who enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in this greatest nation on God’s green earth. By world’s standards, we are the richest of the rich. We may not be one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,883 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 2 of 10.

    SHORT-TERM GAIN, LONG-TERM PAIN (GEN 13:5-14) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,382 views

    Abraham, Pt. 2

    SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:5-14) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Waste Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,512 views

    Is your life a temporary distraction, or a preparation for the long term? Are you enjoying life while preparing for eternity, or is your focus solely the fleeting moments of this life?

    Why Waste Your Life? (Psalm 49) 1. Psalm 49 is categorized as a Wisdom Psalm, and it deals with the wisdom of living with a view toward eternity; none of us know when death may catch up to us. 2. Illustration: A friend loans you a car at the last moment. As he rushes off, he says, "By the way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am, Fear Not Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2023
     | 650 views

    All resources are finite, and so when food and other sustenance was given to the Christian community’s widows, the goods ran out.

    Saturday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2023 There are some things that human beings do without thinking very long or hard before doing them. You can imagine the power and gas going off in a severe winter storm and then burning clothes and furniture in the fireplace to keep warm. Or one might find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Building A Culture With A Long-Term Charitable Viewpoint Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,834 views

    We have a duty in charity to address issues of massive disparities in economic development and incomes.

    November 23, 2009 Bl Miguel Pro Caritas in Veritate The Old Testament had particular contempt for those who oppressed widows and orphans. In a male-dominated society, where women were almost like property rather than equal partners in a marriage, being a widow, particularly a childless one, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are You Nearsighted? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    Are you serious about growing in the Lord, are you nearsighted? If you actively pursue growth, you are on the road to great spiritual blessing.

    Are You Nearsighted? (2 Peter 1: 5-11) 1. One of my favorite riddles is this one Q: What did the near-sighted porcupine say when it backed into a cactus? A: Pardon me, honey! 2. If you are near-sighted, you see objects that are near, but distant objects are blurry or unclear. To put is simply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013
     | 6,375 views

    Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

    How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fshs 20.02

    Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,988 views

    Invest in some long-term stock that will NEVER depreciate

    FSHS 20.02 How many of you here invest in the stock market in some form? Bonds? Mutual funds? Own shares of some company? CDs? Okay, now let me ask those of you who have money in some form of investments: How many of you have made money this year? How many of you are pleased ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Man Who Wanted A Mountain

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    This is a study that shows the long term effects of being faithful.

    THE MAN WHO WANTED A MOUNTAIN TEXT: Joshua 14: 6-15 INTRODUCTION: Caleb was a “We Can” man! Not all of the people that I know are like that; I am afraid that I am not as much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get A Grip! The Frustration, Failure, And Future Of Faith

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,435 views

    Faith is often a present struggle, but the outcome is long term.

    Get A Grip!  The Frustration of Faith, The Failure of Faith, the Future of Faith Heb. 11:8-40 When you think of faith, what comes to your mind? The Frustration of Faith 8-12 Faith is not only about victory, but also about the struggle. Faith goes to uncomfortable places to get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Call For Youth Commitment

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,964 views

    Youth is fleeting. Think about the long term not present minute.

    Depending on your available technology you can draw a picture of of a head with the lights are on, but nobody’s home look on the board or use one from the Internet. You have probably heard someone say or maybe you said it yourself, “Hey. I’m young! I have lots of time to live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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