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  • Larry Turner avatar

    From Cushy To Cursed

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2015
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    Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. This sermon helps discover that what others consider blessings may actually be under a curse. Also a view point on the desires of the heart.

    There was a rich, miserly, old man whose money was his God. He never cared about others, only himself. Every day he would check on his investments and his bank account. He would glow with joy over his wealth. One day, while sitting in his chair, he had a heart attack. He was told that his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The More A Man Has, The More A Man Wants

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 12, 2015
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     | 8,576 views

    God created enough for everyone. We are called to put others above ourselves, especially the less fortunate in society.

    Once there was a burglar who was caught and brought before a judge for trial. He was found guilty, and was asked by the judge if he had anything to say before he was sentenced. The burglar stated, “Well, you know, Your Honour, it’s like this. The more a man has, the more a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    God Bless Us With Happiness

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011
     | 4,507 views

    Ways to find happines in our lives

    God Bless Us With Happiness Luke 12:15-20 15And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” 16Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matt Krachunis avatar

    The Man Who Interrupted Jesus- A Sermon On Greed And Generosity

    Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,783 views

    Story of the man who interrupted Jesus- The Parable of the Rich Fool

    • The Man Who Interrupted Jesus. • I like Generous People- they are fun to be around- getting gifts, getting meals paid for • Do you know what I love even more? Being the one giving gifts, paying for meals, doing nice things for people • Crystal and I went out to lunch this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Man With Six I's

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,375 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

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,132 views

    Covetousness is the spirit of greed and may bring about spiritual death apart from genuine repentance and faith in the forgiving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness --Deuteronomy 5:21; Philippians 4:11; Luke 12:13-21 Since 1991 Dr. Haddon W. Robinson has held the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching Chair at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. In a poll taken by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Earn All You Can, Save All You Can, Give All You Can

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007
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     | 18,259 views

    A sermon on the stewardship found in discipleship and evangelism

    “Earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can”, this is the motto which John Wesley had lived by. Many of us have parents or grandparents who lived through the Great Depression, and grew up about saving up because you never know when you will need it. Author C.S. Lewis was known for only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Conant avatar

    Give Me What's Mine! Series

    Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,349 views

    First part of a series on stewardship.

    Introduction. Who can tell me the top news story the past two weeks? (this was when the stimulus plan was being proposed) Sure it’s the Economic Stimulus plan. This has been the main item of discussion by congress, the president, and experts on all the networks. The premise is the economy needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    When You've Really Got It Made

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011
     | 3,564 views

    Storing treasures in heaven is when you've really got it made.

    Verse one of Luke 12 tells us that many thousands of people had gathered in an open area to hear Christ. Can you imagine how quiet, how deathly still it must have been in order for those present to hear Christ? The Lie of Greed When there was a lull after He had been teaching some very heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
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     | 12,589 views

    There is possibly nothing more sensitive to each one of us than to speak about our finances. Many of us are willing to speak about just about anything in the world, but NOT the money in our lives. But what does Jesus have to say about managing what God ha

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 5, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About Stewardship Text: Luke 12:13-34 Introduction: There is possibly nothing more sensitive to each one of us than to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Life Is On Loan From God

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,804 views

    A stewardship sermon.

    “Life is on Loan from God” Luke 12:15-21 Jesus talked a lot about money. For instance, 16 of the 38 parables deal with how to handle money and possessions. In the Gospels, an amazing one out of every ten verses deal directly with money. In the Bible there are 500 verses on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Worrying = Little Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    Worrying means little faith in God; little faith in God leads to worrying.

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 12… The Gospel means good news and all 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, are about the good news of God and Savior Jesus Christ. Of course, the best news from Jesus Christ was He, who was holy and had no sin, died for every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Folly Of Greed

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012
     | 2,626 views

    We can’t take it with us, so we better send some on ahead.

    The Folly of Greed March 15, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t take it with us, so we better send some on ahead. Focus Passage: Luke 12:13-21 Supplemental Passage: I Tim 6:6-10 Introduction: “AFFLUENZA” - Men who trap ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Me, Myself And I. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,346 views

    How do you lose your soul? It’s a slow progression.

    Jesus had a lot to say but sometimes people wouldn’t listen. They say that preaching is the fine art of talking in someone else’s sleep. There was a man that was so preoccupied with other thoughts that he missed what Jesus had to say. I want you to hear what Jesus is saying! Jesus sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    #firstworldproblems Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,184 views

    An interactive all age Harvest Festival sermon re turning our grumbling into gratitude and our angst into thanks

    If you saw this (#firstworldproblems) on Instagram or Twitter - what would you think would be the rest of the post? (Take suggestions) I was doing research for my sermon on Thursday (otherwise known as reading the newspaper)- researchers working with a behavourial psychologist from Goldsmiths ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican