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Catastrophic Choices

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Feb 13, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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In essence Dr. Luke says, anything we use as an eternal strategy that is outside of the shed blood of Jesus is a tragic mistake and will cause us to be in peril of eternal death.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the congregation of Evergreen Church on Sunday morning February,16 2003 Catastrophic Choices series part one Luke 12 Last Sunday we followed Zacchaeus around for 30 days. We watched as he became aware of the consequences of his life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 22, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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In a time when people fear everything but God, this sermon is a call for us to learn to fear the Lord.

Living in Fear of the Lord. Pray In life we can fear many things. We can have a fear of the future, a fear of failure, a fear of losing our job, a fear of people, a fear of not looking good, or a fear of punishment. Many people, including Christians are trapped by these fears. There are now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-5, Luke 8:26-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plan For Financial Freedom

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

based on 195 ratings

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Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Two thirds of the parables that Christ used in teaching deal specifically with finances.

GOD’S PLAN FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM (Note: Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Crown Ministries has more material available for further study.) Shortly after his death, someone asked John D. Rockefeller Jr’s chief financial advisor, “He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

In His Service

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

based on 96 ratings

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I don’t know about you, but when I die, I want to be able to stand in the presence of Jesus and look back over my life and see that it counted for something.

IN HIS SERVICE When you die, what do you want your tombstone to say? Do you want it to say, “He died with the most toys?” Do you want it to say, “She had a street named after her?” Do you want it to say, “She came to church every week?” Do you want it to say, “He accomplished much in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Luke 12:29-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

based on 75 ratings

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Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Rich Farmer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent and treasure for the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. Don’t call anyone a fool. " . . . whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire" (Matt. 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, "to be without mind, not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind." -Vines. "Fool is lacking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

More Than What We Are Looking For

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Apr 18, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Obedience and submission to God’s will in our life.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS January 12, 2002 Luke 12: 22 – 34 MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Introduction: Many people are missing the real issue of life. Some may even think that the reason why they accumulated material things is simply because of their own effort. While others tend to blame other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

But Wait - There's More!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 28, 2003

based on 32 ratings

| 8,768 views

Message concerning the Second Coming and how to prepare for it.

But Wait – There’s More! Various Scriptures April 27, 2003 Introduction Don’t you just love those late-night infomercials? Have any of you bought anything off one of those? It’s okay, don’t be shy. They sell just about everything you can think of, from flea powder to kitchen utensils. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Luke 12:40

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Heart For Worship

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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When pure worship occurs it will stir the spirit of everyone present, Both good & evil.This is the worship God wants. Ministering to Him because he is who He is:

JOHN 4: 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." What is worship? A study of worship will produce a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alabaster Giving #1

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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God wants our best, our all. Mary the sister of Martha was an example of giving our best and our all to the Savior.

Alabaster Giving #1 John 12:1-8 Introduction In a few minutes I’m going to be reading about a home in the Bible. This is the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. In this home we find: Lazarus – who had been raised from the dead. Mary – who was sitting at the feet of Jesus in worship. Martha – who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 7, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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Through this sermon we will define what the rich fool did with the harvest God filled his barns with. We will also uncover three steps you can take to get rid of greed.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool A. People invest their money in… a. The Stock Market b. Stocks and Bonds c. Retirement Funds B. There is no greater place to invest your money than the Kingdom of God C. We must beware of becoming greedy with what God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Day To Live

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 13, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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How would you spend the final hours of your life if you knew that you had only one day to live.

One Day To Live Luke 12:16-21 Introduction The most effective preacher who ever lived was Jesus. He knew how to make his sermons interesting. He knew how to reach and capture the hearts and minds of men. In this parable Jesus is speaking about those who thought more of the things of the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Things We Need To Consider

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Jan 31, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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"Things We Need To Consider" look at some things in the Word of God that the children of God need to consider.

“Things We Need To Consider” Text: Luke 12:22-31 Intro: This morning we want to look at some things as God’s children that “We Need To Consider.” Consider = To fix the mind on with a view of careful examination; to think on with care to ponder, to study; to meditate. I. Consider The Provisions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Sun Or With The Son?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 12, 2002

based on 180 ratings

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This sermon was delivered in a baccalaureate service and later adapted as a graduation address.

Imagine that God handed you a piece of paper and said, “Write down whatever you think will make your life happy and I will give it to you.” What would you choose? Wealth? Power? Fame? A long life? The Bible tells of a young man who was once given this opportunity. His name was Solomon, king ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Luke 12:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Priorities Right

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 18, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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Two wrongs never make a right!

This week I was reading a book when I came across a fascinating legal case which I thought I`d share with you. This case involved two brothers whose father had died. In his will he gave equal shares of his estate to each of the brothers, but one of them, operating a legal fiddle, had got his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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