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  • David Nolte avatar

    Keep God In The Calculations

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 18, 2022
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    People often figure out what to add to, or subtract from, their lives. They try to multiply, or divide, pursuits in life. They often leave God out of the calculations.

    Perhaps it began with marks in the dirt, then progressed to piles of stones, and then somewhere along the line came the abacus, but men have always had a means of calculating debts, payments and other quantities. These days we have desk calculators, computers, smart phones and even watches that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    8th Sunday After Pentecost. August 3rd, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2022
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    Year C, Proper 13.

    Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9, Psalm 107:43, Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Psalm 49:1-12, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21. A). A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Spirit Of Generosity"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 26, 2022
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    A sermon about what it means to be rich toward God.

    “The Spirit of Generosity” Luke 12:13-21 When I try and get my head around what the poor people in the Ukraine must be enduring and dealing with it is more than I can comprehend. I can’t imagine having a foreign power invade my country, shooting missiles into my neighborhood, blowing up the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    For The Love Of Money Series

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jul 26, 2022
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    Don't let the symbol of our worship be a dollar sign when it should be a cross.

    The Death of god Pastor Kyle Idleman asked this question that I'd like to share with you: Do you remember in September of 2008 when the worst happened? God died. And who would have guessed? He seemed eternal. He wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. It happened at a point when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "don't Be A Fool"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2022
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    Jesus tells a man he is a fool because he is more concerned about his wealth than he is about his relationship with God.

    Luke 12:13-21 Don’t be a fool 1. Jesus encourages folks to watch out for Greed • Jesus says, in verse 15: “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” • The brother in the text is concerned about his share of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Materialism Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 15, 2022
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    This sermon focuses on the concept of materialism and Jesus' response to it.

    If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, please open them up to the book of Luke 12:13. It will take us a few minutes to get there, but we will get there pretty shortly. As you know, we have been going through the series “Do not conform. Be transformed.” It is based on a passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022
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    Where is Your Treasure?

    Where is Your Treasure?   Scripture Luke 12:13-34   Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, "Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed, for one’s life does not consist of the abundance of possessions. " What powerful words for the world of consumerism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    ¿dónde Está Tu Tesoro?

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022
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    ¿Dónde está tu tesoro?

    ¿Dónde está tu tesoro?   Sagrada Escritura Lucas 12:13–34   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, "¡Cuidado! Esté en guardia contra todo tipo de codicia, porque la vida de uno no consiste en la abundancia de posesiones". Qué palabras tan ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Nasaan Ang Iyong Kayamanan?

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022
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    Nasaan ang Iyong Kayamanan?

    Nasaan ang Iyong Kayamanan?   Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 12:13–34   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, "Mag-ingat! Mag-ingat sa lahat ng uri ng kasakiman, dahil ang buhay ng isang tao ay hindi binubuo ng kasaganaan ng mga ari-arian." Anong makapangyarihang salita para sa mundo ng ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Warning

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022
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    beware of the trap of collecting 'things' that make you want to collect more

    Jesus said, “Take Care! Watch Out! Beware!” Jesus said, "Watch Out! Don't always be wishing for what you don't have. For real life and real living are not related to how rich we are." (Luke 12:15) This is a very appropriate warning to people in America; we seem to be obsessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Jesus Is Stripped Of Everything For Us Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2022
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    His dignity was stripped little by little from Him.

    The Tenth Station: Jesus Stripped of His Garments (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Abundant Stuff

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2021
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    God calls each of us to abundant life not abundant stuff.

    Abundant Stuff Luke 12:13-21 Introduction- Good morning everyone- Would you bow your head and open your heart as we ask to Lord to speak to us. Prayer- Turn to Luke 12 I want to talk about stuff- your stuff and my stuff. I mostly want to talk about your stuff because I like my stuff and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Greed Or Need: Keeping Up With The Jones Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
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    Keeping Up with the Jones is an American saying that simply means when you use your friends or neighbors as a benchmark for success. Oftentimes, we look across the street or inside our social circle and become dissatisfied with our lives because we don’t have the same financial success.

    What do you think of when you think of Dallas? For many, Dallas will be connected to the iconic J.R. Ewing who appeared in the famous March 1980 Who Shot J.R. episode and an estimated 83 million people wondered and watched the famous “Dallas” oilman. In the minds of many, the Dallas brand has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hoarder Or Steward? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
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    This parable illustrates the deceitfulness of guarded wealth. It is a stewardship parable, in the fact that it addresses the issue of our use of resources, both monetary and spiritual. The lesson we will learn is “use it, or lose it.”

    This morning’s message is entitled “Hoarder or Steward?” O. S. Hawkins, who is with GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, asks, “At the end of your life will you be considered a hoarder or a steward?”(1) We’re going to look at a parable this morning; one which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking Self-Justification Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,362 views

    Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week we consider less than pure motivations in “Seeking Self-Justification.” We hear the story of a man who wants Jesus to settle a dispute between him and his brother.

    March 30, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 12:13-21 Seeking Self-Justification Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Why do we seek Jesus? For direction, for help, for forgiveness. There are many reasons. And if ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran