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The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 7, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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Through this sermon we will define what the rich fool did with the harvest God filled his barns with. We will also uncover three steps you can take to get rid of greed.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool A. People invest their money in… a. The Stock Market b. Stocks and Bonds c. Retirement Funds B. There is no greater place to invest your money than the Kingdom of God C. We must beware of becoming greedy with what God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Achievement And Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

based on 55 ratings

| 5,747 views

Explores what the Bible teaches about ambition.

An excellent illustration of the pitfalls of ambition comes from Shakespeare’s classic work Macbeth. Macbeth probably expected to have ambition delivered in a quite different way then it was. He found the answers to his quest from three witches whose prophesy foretold who the next king of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflect The Purp. Of Christmas #4 - Proclaim The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,594 views

Short message concluding this series.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #4 – “To Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favor” December 22, 2002 Introduction Today we finish up our series on reflecting the purposes of Christ. We have been focusing on the passage from Luke chapter four, where Jesus uses a passage from the book of Isaiah to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sibling Rivalries Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 6,224 views

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermons looks at the need for unity in the church.

Sunday Morning February 2, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#11] SIBLING RIVALRIES 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Introduction: 1. Several weeks ago, my family was all together. There were uncles, aunts, cousins, parents, in-laws, etc¡K all there. We were at mom¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear! Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 8,660 views

Don’t let fear stop your joy in the Lord Jesus.

Introduction: Colors illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul switches from his status to theirs – perhaps they’ll have to go on without him. Purpose Statement: In The face of trials... I. Be worthy (v. 27) A. This is central 1. Act like the new creation that you are 2. Importance of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Life's Struggles Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 11,667 views

Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-25, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Soil Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 6,425 views

There are things that hinder the soil of our heart from being truly fruitful, and things that help our soil to be fertile, let’s have good soil!

1 Peter 2:1-3 VCC August 16, 1998 Preparing the Soil Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Matthew 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Someone Is Watching You Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 12,687 views

People are watching us all the time to see how a Christian responds in all situations, may they see ou dependance upon the Lord.

1 Peter 2:11 - 3:7 VCC September 27, 1998 Someone is Watching You Introduction 2:11,12, We are encouraged to act a certain way, live, think, believe different than the world around us. living as aliens and strangers, with a mission, a purpose, knowing our destiny. Someone is watching us walk by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Toweled To Serve

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 4, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 5,842 views

REAL LEADERS ARE SERVANTS!

“TOWELED TO SERVE” JOHN 13:1-5/ MATTHEW 20: 25-28 JUNE 2, 2002 INSTALATION OF LBA INTRODUCTION: Anyway People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Want To Go Today?

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 2,566 views

Mediocrity is the greatest enemy of greatness!

Where Do You Want To Go Today? Microsoft goes for "station domination," and wallpapers a San Francisco metro station with recruiting ads. By Katharine Mieszkowski March 2, 2000 | "You could spend your whole life trying to change the world." The ponderous message looms above hordes of commuters ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parting Ways

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Jun 9, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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An unfortunate glimpse into the lives of men who have come to an impasse in a quarrel over a meaningless and fruitless disagreement.

Sermon Notes “Parting Ways,” Acts 15:36-41 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." [37] Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 5 (Prayer Partners): You And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

based on 71 ratings

| 4,375 views

Learning to pray with the Holy Spirit’s intercession is one of the most effective avenues of prayer.

Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: You and the Holy Spirit I. INTRODUCTION “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5 (23rd Psalm): Walking Through Death's Valley*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

based on 241 ratings

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Even when you choose to go through dangers and difficulties, the Shepherd goes through them with you to the other side.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Walking through death’s valley A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Through The Valley

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jun 27, 2002

based on 209 ratings

| 21,692 views

Life will take you through a series of valleys. But God is always there to help you through.

“ Getting through the Valley “ Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Psalm 23 Many of us are so focused on life’s valleys that we tend to miss the joys of this journey we are on. The psalmist has gracefully put a few, but meaningful, words together that can be used to help examine, with remarkable views, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5, Romans 10:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace.

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 6,522 views

Christmas sermon that looks at the "Fear Nots." surrounding the birth of Christ

Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace. Luke 1,2: Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: Compare Fear vs. Peace I. Have no fear. God answers prayer. (Luke 1:13) "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John". A. God answers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

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