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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Building Bigger Barns?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 35,741 views

    God wants us to enjoy life, but not without a relationship with Him. Beware of the danger of greed and placing one’s confidence in earthly possessions.

    Jesus was teaching His disciples when He was interrupted by someone who wanted him to resolve a family dispute over inheritance. He was not really asking for advice. He wanted Jesus to stand on his side and "tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." (v.13). He wanted Jesus to get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    A Life Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 15,057 views

    Finding contentment in the midst of a discontent world is possible only in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    - A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local cop walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop... "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us... today’s haircut is free." The cop said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Do You Have Works Or Relationships.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 12,371 views

    This is an expository sermon on Philippians 3:1-11 and deals with the need for a relationship to Christ, rather than trusting our good works.

    "Do You Have Works Or Relationship" 11:00 3/14/93 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Luke 12:13-21 .ls2 In our New Testament reading, we met a man who was greatly blessed in terms of the material things. His work produced so much wealth, he did not know ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Closet Space

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 8,350 views

    Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001

    Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Heavenly Father empower us to use our wealth to help others in need and for good causes. Amen. Title: “Closet Space” Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gimmee, Gimmee

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 285 ratings
     | 16,878 views

    We always want more - of the wrong things.

    Gimmee, Gimmee Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and that my hot tub’s watertight. That racquetball won’t get too tough, that all my sushi’s fresh enough. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Does A Man Get For His Toil?

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    “For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labours under the sun?”

    Theme: What does a man gain for his toil Text: Eccl. 1:2, 2:21-23; Col. 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk. 12:13-21 Read Eccl. 2:21-23 “For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Value Of The Soul

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 32,784 views

    A salvation message based on the parable of the rich fool.

    The Value of the Soul Luke 12:16-21 Introduction: Illustration – Recently, a 20-year-old University of Washington student named Adam Burtle posted an unusual item on the Internet auction site eBay. The bidding began at 5 cents on this particular article and eventually reached $400 by the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shrouds Don't Have Pockets

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    Lessons from the Parable of the Rich Fool

    05-08-01 Morston/Stiffkey Sermon – Luke 12:13-21 – Shrouds don’t have pockets Father, I pray that you will take my words this morning and use them to speak to us all from the Gospel reading. I ask this in Jesus Name. Amen. Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    If Tomorrow Never Comes

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 167 ratings
     | 73,971 views

    Have you time to prepare for time running out?

    If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

    Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fool And His Money

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    The parable of the rich fool.

    MUB 2-17-05 LUKE 12;13-21 A FOOL AND HIS MONEY 13Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Really Can't Take It With You Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    Avarise, or greed, is different than coveteousness. Covetousness is a desire for things we don’t have. Avarice is a hoarding of things we have but don’t need.

    You Really Can¡¦t Take It With You Luke 12:15-21 February 27, 2005 We are in the midst of our sermon series on the seven deadly sins, and have come to avarice. It is something that we have to consider. Avarice is a word that we don¡¦t use all that often, but it means a passion for acquiring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Watters avatar

    What's Really Important In Life

    Contributed by David Watters on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 153 ratings
     | 30,153 views

    Searching for Real Wealth. A Study of the scripture - Luke 12: 13-21

    Sermon: What is Really Important in Life? Or Getting vs. Giving Scripture: Luke 12: 13-21 This week I read a little prayer… “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William Mouser avatar

    Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,043 views

    Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

    Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Life Of A Fool

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    Some people are fools according to God’s Word.

    LUKE 12:16-21 “THE LIFE OF A FOOL” A) Some people are fools ... There is no doubt at all in my mind! * I’m certain that I have met a few! * However, I don’t go around calling everybody I meet a fool! * I don’t know enough about them! * The only person I know who has the knowledge and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist