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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Temporary Illusion Of Material Things Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2013
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     | 8,186 views

    James teaches about the temporary nature of material things...

    A Study of the Letter of James James 1:9-18 August 28, 2013 Read Scripture: James 1:9-11 9Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Manner Of Person Ought Ye To Be

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022
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    Why did Peter say, “Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be...”

    Let me show you. These words appear in Peter’s great chapter on the second coming of Christ. Peter was telling us some of the things that would occur before Christ’s second coming. -In verses 3-4 he tells us there will be scoffers. We read, “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mastering Materialism Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    Overcoming the lure of THINGS.

    How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 9) MASTERING MATERIALISM For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Mat 6:19-21) Introduction: People drive to the mall in cars that they cannot afford,to spend money that they don’t have, to buy things that they don’t need, to impress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Materialism

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,428 views

    It starts when we’re young. We go through the ‘mine, mine, mine’ stage. Trying to convey the concept of sharing to a toddler isn’t exactly easy. But possessiveness is something that doesn’t necessarily disappear with age. The ‘mine’ syndrome is something

    MATERIALISM INTRODUCTION: It starts when we’re young. Toddlers going through the ‘mine, mine, mine’ stage. Shaun doesn’t exactly go around saying that but if he sees it, likes it and wants it, in his mind there is an automatic transfer of ownership. Trying to convey the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Wright avatar

    The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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    James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

    INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Materialism Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
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     | 7,743 views

    When it comes to materialism, has any nation ever surpassed what we are seeing in the United States right now? We define our lives by how much stuff we have, social status by how much money we make, what we own and wear and where we live.

    Materialism James 4:1-10 When it comes to materialism, has any nation ever surpassed what we are seeing in the United States right now? We define our lives by how much stuff we have, social status by how much money we make, what we own and wear and where we live. Even most of the important dates on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Some Things Money Cannot Buy

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010
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    One of the most common temptations is that of a desire to obtain wealth. Material things become "gods" to not a few people. All kinds of evil comes from pursuing wealth. Among them is our eyes get blinded to the more important things in life.

    Intro: One of the most common temptations is that of a desire to obtain wealth. Material things become "gods" to not a few people (Eph. 5:5). All kinds of evil comes from pursuing wealth. Among them is our eyes get blinded to the more important things in life. The Lord considered this to be ...read more

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    Drowning In Destruction

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    PEOPLE TRUSTING IN MATERIAL THINGS INSTEAD OF SPIRITUAL THINGS.

    SEPTEMBER 9, 2001-----------WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: DROWNING INTO DESTRUCTION.......PAGE 1 OF 4 JOHN 3:16-18 “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Results Of Materialism Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009
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     | 5,842 views

    We will begin today with a bird’s eye view of our text and then we will look at part of James chapter four to see how we can avoid the tragedy of greed.

    Revelation 18:9-24 Purpose: To show how God will devastate the world’s economy. Aim: I want the listener to turn their affection away from material things. INTRODUCTION: Last time we saw that commercial Babylon, the center of the world’s wealth in last days before Jesus comes back to earth, will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    False Security

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    The error of placing your trust in material things.

    False Security Luke 12:13-21 January 16, 2005 Luke 12:13-21 (NLT) Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." [14] Jesus replied, "Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?" [15] Then he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Materialism Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 15, 2022
     | 1,765 views

    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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    Things And Gods Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 42 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    A look at materialism -- its damaging effect, and the cures.

    August 8, 2001 And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Heavenly Minded

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,129 views

    Material things will not last forever, but heaven will be throughout eternity.

    Sunday Morning, August 24th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome....thanks for your prayers while we were away at The West Middle-sex Camp Meeting......we had a wonderful camp meeting.....elaborate.. Thanks to Bro. Casimere......During the camp meeting, I experienced what it means to take the time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Abundant Life (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012
     | 4,323 views

    Part three of the series Abundant life looking at (1)defeating fear (2) being obsessed with material things.

    Keys to Abundant life (part two) John 10:10 Introduction- This was birthed by prayer and thoughts from contributors to Sermoncentral. We have been in a series looking at some of the keys to living an abundant life. Some of the keys that we have already looked at were: Prayer- Our relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The True Purpose Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2021
     | 1,297 views

    All of us need clear vision, and not just of material things.

    Thursday After Pentecost 2021 It has been said, probably ever since humans walked the face of earth, that the “winners write the history.” The winners also endeavor to craft the culture that they live in. So, for example, after the Norman invasion of England in 1066, the Norman princes built ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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