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  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    Rich Man, Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 23,275 views

    This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.

    Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with money. o The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Riches To Rags Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2011
     | 3,936 views

    We can go from Riches to Rags in a hurry!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I was watching one of those crime shows on the dish the other day. This was a story of a young lady who went missing after going into a bar. • Authorities have no idea where this young lady went, or what happened to her. • In an effort to locate this young lady, the police ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 23 – The Superb Shepherd – His Care And Work As The Shepherd – Jesus Christ In Perfection Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022
     | 2,646 views

    Psalm 23 is one of the greats and it reveals the true care of our true Shepherd. David knew the Lord's guidance and feeding, just as he himself cared for his own sheep. The message looks at Jesus as the Shepherd of the sheep.

    TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 23 – THE SUPERB SHEPHERD – HIS CARE AND WORK AS THE SHEPHERD – JESUS CHRIST IN PERFECTION A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do the second one of those – Psalm 23 If you wanted a book with a detailed procedure on heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving It Away Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2012
     | 3,606 views

    Money is a major challenge for anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus and a child of God.

    The Feast of Great Joy Too many of us worship at the “Shrine of the Golden Arches” In Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg writes: When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Welch avatar

    Careful Construction Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018
     | 6,931 views

    Message 9 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing a discussion of partnering with others in the building of God's kingdom.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” Careful Construction I Corinthians 3:8-16 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 2. The Biblical foundation for Unity 1:18-4:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Malachi Chapter 3 Has Nothing To Do With The False Prosperity Doctrine – Nothing Whatever (In The Jude Series) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,706 views

    The preachers of the “health and wealth” teaching - the "prosperity doctrine", love this chapter in Malachi but they are totally wrong in the exegesis. They use this chapter to rake in money from people. False teachers lead people into a desire for greed and then scam money from them.

    MALACHI CHAPTER 3 HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FALSE PROSPERITY DOCTRINE – NOTHING WHATEVER This message has been placed in the JUDE series because Balaam is very much to the fore. Balaam was a focus in Jude’s letter. The preachers who subscribe to the “health and wealth” teaching otherwise known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Money, Money, Money!

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,873 views

    Here God makes it a requirement for salvation! Because He worshiped his money! Do you worship things too?

    MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Workers earn it, spendthrifts burn it, bankers lend it, women spend it, forgers fake it, taxes take it, dying leaves it, heirs receive it, thrifty save it, misers crave it, robbers seize it, rich increase it, gamblers lose it ... I could use it. Richard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Work Of Deacons

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,949 views

    The duties, qualifications, rewards of the Deacon.

    The work of a Deacon I Tim. 3:8-13 INTRO.: In God’s Kingdom, spiritual things and the spirit itself are of supreme importance. But, we live in a material world and, from a practical point of view, it is impossible to express ourselves in spiritual words or address spiritual matters without dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Best Of Both Worlds SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 506 views

    To teach the difference between the two but the importance of having both of them

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I greet you with the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not just as a congregation, but as a family, united in our shared faith and love for God. We are here to worship, to learn, and to grow together in our spiritual ...read more

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    The Divine Spark Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,571 views

    How to trigger your spiritual gifts

    How to trigger your spiritual gifts! Sometimes, when you plug an electrical appliance into an outlet, you may notice a small blue spark. In most situations, this is a normal event as the electrons begin to flow into the appliance's power cord. A spark is triggered when the electric field strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Answer Seven: The Wise Builder In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,913 views

    Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. There were some troublemakers in the church that were set on destroying the church.

    Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. In this portion of his letter Paul adds to what he had just told the believers when he said, “You are God’s building.” There were some troublemakers in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Cisterns

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,762 views

    You may be sitting here fully understanding that you could be going down the wrong road. You have seen warning signs that your life may not be pleasing to God. And you want this to change.

    Three Warnings of Empty Cisterns Jeremiah 2:4-13 All Scripture Marked NLT: Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. "Text edition"--Spine. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. All Scripture Marked “The Message”: Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lisa Foy avatar

    Being Content

    Contributed by Lisa Foy on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,901 views

    We are to learn to abound and abase. Be content yet still desire more.

    To be content is to have freedom from anxiety or worry, being satisfied. We should be a contented people, at peace with God, our neighbors and ourselves. We should feel we have enough and all we have is more than enough. This applies to worldly things, material things. 2 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thinking Jesus Style Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the Creation

    Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 and Colossians 3:1-17 Title: Just Thinking Like Jesus Proposition: In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,119 views

    Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, and the world to a new order.

    No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 1Kings 19:9, 1Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33. Reflection Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, ...read more

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