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  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Find Contentment

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 4,604 views

    The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

    A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Golden Psalm Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,162 views

    You can "strike it rich" in prayer, praise and prospects! A study of Psalm 16.

    August 10, 2003 Title: The Golden Psalm Text: Psalm 16:1-11 Introduction 1. The title of this Psalm is "A Miktam of David" A. This is the first of 6 (Psalm 56-60 are the others) Psalms that contain "Miktam" in the title. i. Commentators don’t all agree on the meaning of "Miktam"... ii. but ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chris McCarthy avatar

    Game Changing Events Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,129 views

    This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

    Game Changer Series Game Changing Events November 14, 2010 VIDEO: MARCUS DUPREE One tackle changed everything. Many would say Marcus missed his calling. What about you? Perhaps you’ve been so busy pursuing a career that you’ve missed your calling. Moses’ career was tending ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Man With Six I's

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,496 views

    Covetousness will not satisfy the passions of the flesh.

    Title: The Man With Six I’s The Parable Of The Rich Fool Text: Luke 12:15-21 Theme: Covetousness will not satisfy the passions of the flesh. Introduction: Jesus and Money Jesus talked a great deal about money. Sixteen of the thirty-eight parables were concerned with how to handle money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tried It All?

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,512 views

    Ordinary Proper 23: A sermon looking at three erroneous ways we often attempt to inherit eternal life: religion; good works; riches. Set in the context of a fair that has many things from which we can pick and choose.

    If you all didn’t make it to the Pan American Fair, you missed a good time! You could buy yourself a bunch of tickets and take them from place to place and play a game or buy a drink or get yourself some good food. Let me tell you a bit of what I tried yesterday: I started off by eating a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Nature Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009
     | 5,691 views

    This message explores the nature of the Kingdom of heaven and of God and how Christians participate in bringing it "on earth as it is in heaven."

    We are learning the ways we "shrink Jesus down," from his robust loving nature. ? Last week we discovered his surprising agenda-a kingdom not a religious club. Transformed people of the king transforming their world. * The tension exists today between Jesus and religion. Religion establishes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Looking For A Good Room

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,554 views

    What kind of room in heaven do you desire? By our earthly life, we train our souls to receive and accept God and this has eternal import.

    “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mk. 17:17). There are two alternates to eternal life: eternal death and temporal life. Neither is appealing. Eternal life is worth struggling for. The rich young man asked the Lord what must he do. He understood that attainment of heaven was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    An Unbroken Chain Of Witnesses Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,169 views

    The rich man was isolated, even from his brothers. True faith comes usually from someone sharing it with us.

    Thursday of the Second Week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei Recently we discovered an infestation of what are called “acrobat” ants, Crematogaster hespera, in our house. We had the pest control folks treat the house with good success. The treatment was a chemical friendly to the good fauna ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Are You Going Up Or Down?

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 19, 2015
     | 5,464 views

    The rich man's sin was not his wealth, but his hard heart. Those who are rich have an obligation to help the poor. How we use what we have leads to God's judgment.

    The Pope, Billy Graham and Oral Roberts all died on the same day and arrived at the Pearly Gates at the same time. St. Peter said to them, "I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that we are full right now and I am going to have to send the three of you down to the devil. The good ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Thinking Jesus Style Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,324 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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    Why All The Hubbub, Bub? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 2, 2016
     | 6,244 views

    A study of the book of Job 28: 1 – 28

    Job 28: 1 – 28 Why All The Hubbub, Bub? 1 “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man puts an end to darkness, and searches every recess for ore in the darkness and the shadow of death. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Am Almost Persuaded To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,616 views

    In Matthew 19:21, Jesus makes both diagnosis and prescription. Since the signs of wealth were all over this young man, Jesus suspected that his soul might be in the bank with his stocks and bonds. So Jesus said, ". . . .

    Tuesday, December 15, 2015 By: Tom Lowe I am ALMOST PERSUADED to FOLLOW JESUS Scripture: Matt. 19:16-22 “Almost Persuaded” is a beautiful hymn which is usually sung at revivals. Listen to the words of the 1st stanza. “Almost persuaded” now to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Life Lessons

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 1, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,949 views

    Are you so busy preparing for this life that you have completely forgotten about the next one?

    LIFE LESSONS Text: Luke 12:13 – 34 In the short time that Jesus walked upon the earth, He taught many life lessons: • We should treat others the way that we want to be treated ourselves. • We should love God, our neighbors, and our enemies. • We should forgive others just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Enemies Of The Seed (Word Of God)

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014
     | 6,119 views

    To expose the enemies of the WORD of GOD, to prevent them, namely: (1) devil, (2) temptation and (3) thorns

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Don't be frustrated. GOD's WORDS (JESUS) has enemies too. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose the enemies of the WORD of GOD, to prevent them, namely: (1) devil, (2) temptation and (3) thorns IV. TEXT: Luke 8:11-14 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    S.m.a.r.t.

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,920 views

    In this age of smartphones, smart techies and smart businessmen, this message is all about taking an objective look on what constitutes a SMART Christian.

    S.M.A.R.T The word "Smart" is often used to qualify anyone or anything which is good. A Webster dictionary would define the word "Smart" as being "Quick of thought and clever". No wonder a cell phone which doubles up "smartly" as a ...read more

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