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  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Blessings For The Rich And Humble Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 4, 2008
     | 3,066 views

    Trials affect all of us, rich and poor. By persevering through a trial we become all God wants us to be and receive His blessing

    BLESSINGS FOR THE RICH AND HUMBLE James 1:9-12 Trials and difficulties. They affect us all. No one is immune for them. It doesn’t matter how rich you are or how poor you are, they will remove all barriers and boundaries between us. You’ve been through them. I’ve been through them. Every week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2009
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     | 11,656 views

    What hinders us from being true disciples must go

    Mk 10:17-21: The rich young ruler What counts most in your life? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present. When he opened it, he found it to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Smith avatar

    No Rich People In Heaven Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009
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     | 7,368 views

    "Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom

    In any journey, such as a trek through the bush, there are exciting parts, such as when we start out (perhaps) and when we near your destination, there are relatively boring parts, and there are patches that are just hard work. In our journey through the Gospel of Mark we seem to have reached an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Are You Rich Or Poor?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009
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     | 6,020 views

    Pentecost 19(C) - Do you know if you are rich or poor? Look at the poor, rich man. Be like the rich, poor man.

    ARE YOU RICH OR POOR? (Outline) October 11, 2009 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Luke 16:19-30 INTRO: Are you rich or poor? It all depends doesn’t it? The world looks at wealth and prosperity very, very differently from God’s view. The world wants to have lots of things to enjoy on this earth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 13, 2009
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     | 6,497 views

    While judgment, salvation, discipleship, and the kingdom are elements of this story, this parable is about wealth. Jesus is concerned with the neglect of the poor because people are selfish with their wealth.

    The Parables of Jesus The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 July 12, 2009 Now we turn to the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is true that this is parable about discipleship as well as the future kingdom. But it is a parable specifically about money. How discipleship impacts our use of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Bob Garbett on Sep 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    Sermon is part of series based on questions people asked Jesus.

    Mark 10:17-22 What kind of questions do you think you might ask Jesus? I. The Background (v. 17) The QUESTIONER – Luke tells us he was a ruler and we are also told he was rich. His APPROACH His Greeting – Rabbi GOOD? Good – as in compared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T D avatar

    To Be Rich Become Poor Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010
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     | 4,870 views

    Storing up treasures in heaven.

    Series: It’s Backwards! To Be Rich Become Poor Luke 12:32-34 You’ve probably seen Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the Last Supper, as he depicts Jesus and his disciples around a long table, well da Vinci wasn’t the only artist to paint this event. It has been repeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living Rich In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 1, 2010
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    The final sermon in the Living in Christ sermon series - this one works from the point of our riches found in Christ Jesus.

    Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 10, Aug. 1, 2010 Living Rich in…Christ Colossian 3:1-11 ,Ecc. 1 and Luke 13:13-21 † In Jesus Name † My brothers and sisters in Christ, as you set your view, and your life’s direction on things above, may you realize the rich freedom you have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rich, Rude & Foolish

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 26, 2011
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    We should always treat others with kindness and respect.

    Rich, Rude & Foolish September 25, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should always treat others with kindness and respect. Focus Passage: I Samuel 25:1-13 Supplemental Passage: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poverty, Riches And God

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 20, 2008
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    God’s heart for the poor is clearly presented in Luke’s gospel. Jesus continues to hammer home the point of good news to the poor and warnings to the wealthy. What should we take from this?

    (If you rate this sermon, please offer helpful comments. God bless, Greg) If you think of yourself as extremely rich, raise your hand. If you think of yourself as terribly poor and needy raise your hand. What does it look like to be extremely rich today? What about terribly poor and needy? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope, Riches & Power

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,981 views

    God has come to give us HOPE to walk in vibrant vision. RICHES to make us aware of our glorious inheritance and POWER to live the kind of live that brings life out of the stronghold of death.

    Hope, Riches and Power – Ephesians 1:18-20 Intro.: The Ephesians were hopeless, impoverished and weak. No Christian escapes these struggles entirely. We often grow cold and apathetic. Paul knew they had lost sight of God’s promise. They knew it in their minds, but they had lost sight of it in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 3:8. (Material adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Sermon with the same title)

    Sermon for 4/19/2009 on Ephesians 3:2-9 The Unsearchable Riches of Christ- Ephesians 3:8 Introduction: When asked if I was a preacher (pastor) I would say, “That’s what they tell me.” Or “Unfortunately, Yes.” I don’t say that anymore WBTU: A. I feel it is a great privilege to be allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,704 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

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Riches Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,350 views

    Many of us pursue riches but we do not pursue the riches of God’s grace. Why? Is it because we do not understand the value of it?

    Have you ever dreamt of what it would be like to be rich? I don’t mean just well off, I mean rich? I think everyone has at one time or another in their lives…I think that is why we like to watch “Lifestyles of the rich and famous” and to gawk at the Cleveland Auto Show at cars we would never be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    A Rich And Satisfying Life Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 7, 2012
     | 10,073 views

    Jesus said his purpose was to give us "a rich and satisfying life." But sometimes it seems our life is a lot less than satisfying. Did we miss something in what He said?

    Last week we talked about our dependence on God as He is the One with our future in his hands. We made a Declaration of Dependence on him that read; “We hold this truth to be self-evident, that all men are created equal in sin, that through grace, they have been endowed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare