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  • James Lee avatar

    “shield Of Faith” Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
     | 8,990 views

    There seems to be a great deal of misunderstanding about faith today. Not necessarily all original material. Some material contained in my sermons may be gleaned from other sermons. Parts of this message are from Billy Ricks

    “Shield of Faith” Ephesians 6:16 The pastor, the youth minister and chairman of deacons were out in a boat fishing on the lake. They ran out of bait so the pastor “Stay here guys, we don’t want to lose our spot.” With that he got up got out of the boat walked on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An International Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    Corinth is a church with great resources, both material and spiritual, but it’s also a church with great responsibilities. It needs to recognise that it’s part of a world wide church and express that membership materially. And it needs to be on guard agai

    We tend to think of the world today as shrinking, getting smaller and smaller. For example, last week, Di and I boarded a plane in Melbourne and 2 hours later we were throwing off our jumpers and getting ready for a swim in the pool at Noosa. You can get on a plane this afternoon and by tomorrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Fool & His Riches Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 30,062 views

    Disciple needed to learn the lesson that life is more important than material things. They must learn not to be diverted from their commitment to Jesus by greed for wealth & material possessions. True riches & satisfaction come only from God.

    LUKE 12: [13-] 16-21. [PARABLES IN LUKE] A FOOL AND HIS RICHES [1 Timothy 6:6–10] AMERICA has been assured by its political leaders that ours is the highest standard of living in the World. We have the most wealth that men have ever known. Everywhere there are supermarkets overflowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Of Abundance Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
     | 55 views

    God desires His children to live in abundance—not just materially, but spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and physically. This abundance is not about greed or materialism; it’s about walking in the fullness of God’s plan, provision, and purpose.

    GOD OF ABUNDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Joel 2:24-26, Malachi 3:10-12 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not a God of lack or scarcity—He is the God of abundance. From the first page of Scripture, where He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Listening Guide To 4 Play: Four Key Plays To A Winning Marriage Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,637 views

    This is the listening guide for the 4 play material, adapted from Jack Allen’s work.

    Session One First Down: Focus on the Goal A. It’s hard to keep focused in a marriage. a A successful football team will line up for first down with one clear goal: To execute the play as a single unit. Not flawlessly, just successfully. b Matthew 19:5-6 "[5] and said, `For this reason a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hats! What Am I Supposed To Do?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,240 views

    A sermon on the woman of Proverbs 31 (Outline and material adapted from Billy Joe Thrasher)

    HoHum: The Supermom. What is a woman supposed to be and do? So many ideas of the perfect woman Hats by Amy Grant- Well, it don’t stop. No, it’s never gonna stop. Why do I have to wear so many things on my head? Hats! One day I’m a mother, one day I’m a lover. What am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Start To Finish Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    A sermon on Romans 1:17 (Some Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell)

    Introduction: Many years ago in a church in England, a preacher entered the pulpit and said: Brethren, before I preach, allow me to tell this story. Many years have passed since I was in this place. On that evening there came three young men, not only with the intention of scoffing at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Prayer, Providence, And Predestination Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    A sermon on Romans 8:26-30 (Material adapted from a sermon by Glenn Bourne)

    Introduction: A. Several years ago there was a car on the side of the road with its hood up. One man, dressed in a suit, passed by and looked at the engine and told the owner how to fix the car with a simple procedure. It worked great and the owner asked him, “How did you know this?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Life-Long Learning

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2013
     | 5,686 views

    As disciples of our Rabbi, we have a never-ending source of material to learn and live.

    1. [Warm Fuzzies Teardrop is Ron and Bonnie Probst's 8' Boa Constrictor. He swallowed a heating pad, cord, heating unit and all. The vet who removed it during the 2.5 hour surgery said that the snake apparently mistook it for food. "It was warm and fuzzy and had some hard objects inside it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Knee Deep In A River And Dying Of Thirst

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,088 views

    A sermon on contentment (outline and material adapted from Allen Webster of Jacksonville Church of Christ)

    HoHum: Several years ago there was a study done about the American Dream. The story said that for Americans with household incomes of under $25,000, polls showed these people believed it would take $54,000 to fulfill the American dream in their lives. The same survey also showed that for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Weeds Among The Wheat

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2022
     | 1,335 views

    God, the Lord, is the Reality that defines reality, that holds all that is, material or spiritual, in being.

    Saturday of the 16th Week in Course Weeds Among the Wheat The tribes that Moses–and probably others–led into the Promised Land were, in the words of Exodus (12:38), a “mixed multitude.” That means that although once in the desert they were all called Hebrews or Israel, not all were physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Letter To The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 1,847 views

    Jesus recognizes the Smyrna church as rich in faith, though they are poor in materials and face tribulations

    Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Overcoming Greed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025
     | 117 views

    In a world that constantly promotes materialism and equates success with accumulation, believers must guard their hearts against the deceitfulness of riches.

    OVERCOMING GREED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Proverbs 15:27; Ecclesiastes 5:10; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Adam Laible avatar

    Warning Against The Perils Of Wealth And Greed Series

    Contributed by Adam Laible on May 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,193 views

    James 5:1. In this verse, James offers us a stern warning about the dangers of wealth and the relentless pursuit of material possessions. It is a timeless message that resonates with us even in the present day, as we navigate a world consumed by greed and materialism.

    I. The Corrosive Nature of Wealth (James 5:1-3) James begins by addressing those who are rich, cautioning them against the potential pitfalls that come with material abundance. He reminds them that wealth can have a corrosive effect on the human soul, leading to arrogance, selfishness, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    What Bread Are You Seeking Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 137 ratings
     | 40,931 views

    People often want Jesus to meet their percieved needs. Jesus often graciously does. Yet He calls us to see our real need that He came to satisfy.

    JOHN 6:25-40 WHAT BREAD ARE YOU SEEKING The Capernaum discourse (6:22–59) is an open & candid discussion by Jesus concerning His identity & mission. In our text we find the crowd questioning Jesus as to how He is going to prove Himself to them yet again after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist