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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Grandparenting Matters

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 12, 2023
     | 3,215 views

    Introduce Christian grandparenting with 3 "H" Words (Material adapted from Biblical Grandparenting by Dr. Josh Mulvilhill)

    HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday in 1978. WBTU: Biblical Grandparenting by Dr. Josh Mulvihill The word grandparent occurs only 2 x in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Happiness, Really? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2021
     | 1,492 views

    Happiness does not come from anything this-worldly. If you restrict happiness and joy to material things, you are doomed to disappointment.

    Happiness Is . . . When I was in my teens, it was still legal to advertise cigarettes on television, so we were often overwhelmed with those kinds of commercials. I think the one that was most offensive was the one that used a popular jingle to say “Happiness is the taste of” a particular cancer ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Secret To True Contentment

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 30, 2025
     | 226 views

    This sermon teaches that the cure for materialism is a deep contentment found not in our possessions, but in the unshakable promise that God will never leave or forsake us.

    Introduction We live in a world that is engineered to make us feel dissatisfied. Every advertisement, every social media feed, every billboard is designed to plant a seed of discontent in our hearts. You need a newer car, a bigger house, a better vacation, the latest phone. The message is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Treasure True Beauty (Rubies) - Proverbs 3:15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 6, 2025
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     | 433 views

    Rubies in Scripture are a picture of preciousness, rarity, and enduring worth. They remind us that true treasure is not material, but spiritual, eternal, and found in Christ.

    Go! And Treasure True Beauty (Rubies) - Proverbs 3:15 Proverbs 3:15 (NLT): “She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” Introduction: The Search for True Value Think about a jewel store. Rows of sparkling gems dazzle the eye — diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Way Maker PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
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     | 1,160 views

    This sermon explores the joy and wisdom found in Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of spiritual fulfillment over material abundance.

    Beloved members of our faith community, how wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word! We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound understanding, on the cusp of a spiritual awakening as we turn our ...read more

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    The Christian Journey PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,114 views

    Encourages shifting focus from material possessions to spiritual growth, trusting in God's provision, and resisting materialistic mindsets for spiritual maturity.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this time of shared reflection and fellowship. We are gathered together in the presence of our Lord, bound by our common faith and the love that He has so generously bestowed upon us. We find ourselves in a world that often seems to value the material over the ...read more

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    Becoming A Brick In The House Of God

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,172 views

    God uses people as building materials. We see why this is surprising. We also see how God does it.

    Ephesians 2:13-22 “BECOMING A BRICK IN THE HOUSE OF GOD” There are people who build houses out of garbage. Did you know that? It is the oddest thing, really. If you go to the internet and type “houses constructed out of garbage,” you will find numerous examples of people who build houses out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stewards Of God's House Series

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,669 views

    Part 3 of a 4-Part series on Christian Stewardship; this part dealing with the things of God - the building, the body, and other material things.

    LESSON 3 - STEWARDS OF GOD’S HOUSE TEXT: Luke 12:42-48; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: So far in our series of Stewardship, we have learned that the measure of a life is not in things gained, but in character produced. We learned how to make the choices that are so important to Godly living. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Stand To Be Blessed?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 69,771 views

    In one of his books, bishop T.D. Jakes ask that question (Can you stand to be blessed). Are you blessing material?

    (Jabez): =Affiction. Sorrow, from an unused root probably meaning to grieve;; and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, because I bare him with sorrow; either with sorrow for her husband, being dead, or by reason of very sharp pains she endured at the birth of him; he was another ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Professions & Possessions Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,618 views

    Greed is good? If our primary goal in life is material wealth, we will end up with empty, futile lives and spiritual bankruptcy.

    Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Professions and Possessions”, 5:8-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some of us remember Jack Benny. In a skit on his radio show, a robber held him up, pointed a gun at him and said, “Your money or ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Altar Of Incense

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,570 views

    Everything God does has a purpose. When He gave Moses instruction on the construction of the altar there was a divine purpose in the methods and materials.

    It is important to note that God gave direction for the construction of this altar. So,we can conclude there a was a divine reason for the materials used in it’s construction. Everything God does has a reason attached to it. Let’s look and see what God would have us learn about the Altar of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "I N C R E A S E"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,426 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PRAY, and ask God to Bless Them with Territorial Increase (OF BOTH SPIRTITUAL AND MATERIAL POSSESSION).

    1 December 03 “I N C R E A S E ” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Daegu, Korea BIG IDEA: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Daughter Devoured The Mother

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,359 views

    A sermon for Independence Day on Deuteronomy 8! (Outline adapted from material in Pulpit Commentary Volume 3 Page # 157- 158)

    Sermon for 7/1/2007- Independence Day Deuteronomy 8:10-20 The Daughter Devoured the Mother! Introduction: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said: WE have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity. We have grown in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Testing Praise

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2011
     | 7,360 views

    A sermon on Proverbs 27:2, 21 on praising others and how to evaluate praise (Outline and material adapted from Pulpit Commentary)

    HoHum: 5 Ways to Praise from Charlotte Business Journal by Bob Nelson: There are 5 ways that you can praise employees: personal praise, written praise, electronic praise, public praise and indirect praise. Personal praise- is considered the most important type of praise by employees. It consists ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way Of Law Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 17, 2011
     | 3,502 views

    A sermon on the Law Way of Salvation {Before you overreact, this way does not work} (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell)

    Introduction: I am not under law; I’m under grace! It was grace that rescued me; it was grace that set me free! I have sought- I have found- a hiding place; I am not under law; I am under grace! WBTU: There are two ways to be right with God, two choices and only two. Two kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ