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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Fool's Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 2, 2009
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    The parable of the Rich Fool reminds us what it is to live a "Fool’s Life."

    “Fool’s Life Luke 12:13-21 * There is a mineral named “Iron Pyrite” which, chemically speaking is an iron sulfide which possesses a pale to normal, brass yellow appearance which has earned its name as “Fool’s Gold.” This name was earned as in the days of homesteading (as I understand it), people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Jesus Called A Man A Fool" By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Series

    Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 42,206 views

    This sermon was written and delivered by By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1967. To see more of his sermons go online to the King Institute Projects. Be blessed.

    Why Jesus Called A Man A Fool Luke 12:16-21 By Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (8/1967) And Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. says: To my good friend Doctor Wells, to the officers and members of Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, my Christian brothers and sisters, I can assure you that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Parable Of Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,891 views

    Store up riches towards God because you never know when He will demand your soul

    Luke 12.13-21 The Rich Fool Did you know you can purchase almost anything on eBay these days? Just this past week an Australian man has sold his complete life – his home, his possessions, his job and his friends – the bidding had gotten to £400,000. Not so long ago a 20 year old student in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Rich Fool

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    A message on the foolishness of ignoring God and his will for our lives.

    THE RICH FOOL Luke 12:15-21 INTRO: Here is a rich man. Look at him. He is what almost all would like to be, and are striving to be. Jesus brings accusation against this man. He does not say he is guilty of oppression or violence or fraud. He simply says that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Foolish Farmer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,102 views

    A message examining the mistakes we make when we become self-centered.

    THE FOOLISH FARMER Luke 12;20 INTRO: We all know the story of the foolish farmer, but sometimes we forget the real meaning of the story. Just what did the foolish farmer really do when he considered only himself? I. WHILE THINKING OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    04 The Secret To Loving Life Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,754 views

    Winning the lottery is not finding life but loving Christ who gives us life.

    It is easy to become disillusioned in this life. Life seems to not to work. Dreams remain unrealized. Hopes dashed. Heartaches come. Our world is full of unhappy and dissatisfied people. We will try anything to rid our lives of emotional, and psychological disorders. Anything goes for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Measure Of Success

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,368 views

    In this study you will see the way Jesus measured success.

    This week our children have been studying "The Secret of My Success." This is a timely and much needed study. It is something of which all of us have an interest. Every man, woman, boy, and girl wants to be successful in life. The question that needs to be asked is “How Do You Measure Success?” We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich, But Foolish

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    If we are concerned only about earthly possessions, we will enter eternity empty-handed.

    Text: “…a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). I would venture to say that you and I learned a long time ago that material possessions are not the most important items in life. The first ten years of my life was spent in the coal-mining hills of Southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Finding Your Way Back Home...again

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,129 views

    Finding our way back to relationship with our heavenly father not so much when we have sinned as just wandered away

    Finding Your Way Back Home…. AGAIN Opening: 1. I was taking time to read again the Word last evening and the freshness of the word just washed over me and then I realized it had been awhile since I had actually held the word in my hands and was reading. I needed to again come back to center ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,692 views

    There is possibly nothing more sensitive to each one of us than to speak about our finances. Many of us are willing to speak about just about anything in the world, but NOT the money in our lives. But what does Jesus have to say about managing what God ha

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 5, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About Stewardship Text: Luke 12:13-34 Introduction: There is possibly nothing more sensitive to each one of us than to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Darkest Night

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,667 views

    Let the darkest night be a light to your life.

    THE DARKEST NIGHT Luke 12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18And he said, This will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Treasure In Heaven

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,787 views

    We need to place our treasure in heaven through giving to the poor and tithing to the church rather than fall into greed (excessive spending) and worry (excessive saving).

    [Clip from short film, Gone Nutty, from Ice Age. Scrat tries to store nuts for the Ice Age, and he stores one too many. 4:12] Jesus warned us about two dangers: greed (which includes materialism), and worry. Both of which lead to the same problem, storing up for ourselves treasure on earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Confía En El Dueño Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,061 views

    La meta es administrar confiando en el Dueño

    Confía en el dueño Intro: Todo este mes hemos estado considerando algunos ángulos de esta verdad fundamental: “Dios es el dueño”. Hemos dicho que todo lo que tenemos en términos de recursos (económicos, relaciones, dones, tiempo, etc) es de Dios. Nosotros mismos somos de Dios y para Dios. Al ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    To Have Or To Live

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 7, 2007
     | 1,855 views

    Life must not be evaluated on the basis of the abundance of possessions

    Luke 12:13-21 “To Have or to Live?” “Life must not be evaluated on the basis of the abundance of possessions.” Sunday Morning Sermon 02.25.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) After a very long and boring sermon the church members filed out of the church saying nothing to the preacher. Towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    "The Day Before Eternity"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,900 views

    This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ.In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and treasures to glorify God.

    Subject: Eternal Life Scripture: Luke 12.13-21 Sermon: “The Day Before Eternity” Scope: This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ. Summary: In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist