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  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    The Five Second Rule

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Oct 3, 2007
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     | 3,209 views

    Sermon on the rich man and Lazarus that addresses the parable from the perspective of the hungry in our world. It reminds us that our faith is not just something between us and Jesus, but also something between us and Lazarus.

    “The Five Second Rule” Sermon on Luke 16:19-31 Pentecost +18-C September 30, 2007 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Philip Gill avatar

    Kingdom Values And Our Values: Challenges To A Contemorary Way Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 3, 2007
     | 4,118 views

    As the lives of the rich man and Lazarus are reversed by their experience of the Kingdom so our contemorary values are challenged by the call to discipleship.

    In the gospel passage this morning there is a great reversal of fortunes for the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar. Lazarus, after enduring great suffering is taken into heaven, into the bosom of Abraham. This end suggests that he led a faithful life while the rich man is depicted in typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Austin Mansfield avatar

    It's Not About The Money

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    It’s not about the money. Many people hear this parable about the Rich Man and Lazarus and think that God’s got it in for rich people. But it’s not about the money. It’s about compassion.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) It’s not about the money. Many people hear this parable about the Rich Man and Lazarus and think ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Can't Buy Me Love

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    A Different way to look at Luke 16: 19-31. It really does matter how we live now!

    “Can’t Buy Me Love” There is a fellow named Dr. David Demko who’s Death Device projects the date of a celebrity’s demise using lifestyle information such as smoking and exercise. Whitney Houston? 2022. Keith Richards? Should have died in‘95. But maybe it’s more important to discover when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Turning The Tables Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    Jesus’ story knocks us off balance. Position is nothing and relationship is everything. Possessions are not signs of God’s love but tools for God’s blessings

    Luke 16:19-31 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION Often times we go through life on auto-pilot. • We may spend most of a day in meetings with a person and not be able to describe what that person was wearing. • We driving down the highway. We reach a particular point in our journey and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Three Tips To Timelessness

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    Lesson from someone who ignored the opportunity to do what is right during his lifetime and ends up facing judgment upon death, and yet he still doesn’t seem to repent.

    Please Read: Luke 16:19-31 There was a story about a rich man who was determined to take his wealth with him. He told his wife to get all his money together, put it in a sack, and then hang the sack from the rafters in the attic. He said, "When my spirit is caught up to heaven, I’ll grab the sack ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Ready To Die?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007
     | 10,787 views

    The certainty of death and the realities of heaven and hell compell us to make preparations for eternity.

    Introduction * On the night of April 14, 1912, during its first trip from England to New York, the Titanic struck an iceberg. The collision tore a 300-foot gash in its hull, and in 2½ hours the unsinkable ship sank. Some 1500 people died. * On May 6, 1937, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, the mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Five Seconds After Death

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,559 views

    What happens to an unbeliever when they die? Jesus answers that question in a dramatic way!

    1. Illus. of my ministry • First funeral was Jewell Wrenn. As they lowered her body into the ground, I couldn’t help but think to myself, “Where is she? What is she experiencing?” 2. You and I are born to die. We try to distract ourselves from that fact, but nevertheless it is true. From the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Poverty, Riches And God

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,360 views

    God’s heart for the poor is clearly presented in Luke’s gospel. Jesus continues to hammer home the point of good news to the poor and warnings to the wealthy. What should we take from this?

    (If you rate this sermon, please offer helpful comments. God bless, Greg) If you think of yourself as extremely rich, raise your hand. If you think of yourself as terribly poor and needy raise your hand. What does it look like to be extremely rich today? What about terribly poor and needy? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Hal Seed avatar

    A Look At The Life To Come Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 33,068 views

    Message’s purpose is to help people see that Hell is a real place, with real consequences that you wouldn’t want your worst enemy to experience.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "No Second Chance"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Hell will be the place of no second chances for: (Seven points) Faith, Freedom, Fortune, Friends, Family, Forgiveness, or Forever.

    Title: “No Second Chance” Introduction: When the first immigrants came to America, they wept when they saw the Statue of Liberty. Certainly they had hopes that they had come to the “Land of Opportunity.” Hell is the place of “No” opportunity! No one will be given a second chance in Hell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denny Feasby avatar

    What Your Lost Friend Has To Look Forward To Series

    Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,516 views

    A series of the topic of being lost

    What Your Lost Friend Has To Look Forward To Luke 16:19-31 Intro: In about 27 days the NASCAR season begins with the running of the Daytona 500. I am looking forward to that day. I am sure all of us have, at one time or another been looking forward to something with great anticipation. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Four Certainties About The Future Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,647 views

    The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus illustrates some much needed insight into what the future holds for everyone who dies before Jesus comes.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies? Four Certainties About the Future Luke 16:19-31 I’ve conducted lots of funerals through years. Most have been quite normal. A few have been a little different. But I never had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Hell Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,848 views

    Hell is a place that should be understood better so we can warn others before it’s too late.

    Hell—the place of eternal torment USA Today 1998 “Is There A Hell?” 52% Certain there is 27% Might Be “What’s it like?” 48% Real place with suffering and torment 46% not a real place, but anguished state of existence 6% Not Sure Some Christians don’t believe in Hell/The Devil 1 Calling God a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James W. Hare avatar

    Choices

    Contributed by James W. Hare on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,383 views

    This life is full of choices have you made the righ one.

    CHOICES Luke 16:19-31 This life is full of choices. We make over a hundred decisions each day. We have to decide what time to get up. We have to make a decision on what clothes to wear for the day or for work and then another set for home. We have to decide which way to go to work or even go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist