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  • Buffy Cook avatar

    Money Talks Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 6,375 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: Money Talks James 5:1-6 I. Introduction A. Did ya'll hear about the groom who approached the pastor during the wedding rehearsal, with an unusual offer? "Look, I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I'm supposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Price

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 1, 2020
     | 1,971 views

    When it comes to the payment of sins there can be only one.

    Exodus 30:15 The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. Interesting that in this situation there is only one payment to have your sins covered. There is only one way to have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Confidence Of The Foolish Exposed.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2022
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     | 1,975 views

    Man in his pomp, and without understanding, will be like the beasts that perish. Psalm 49 verses 12 and 20.

    THE CONFIDENCE OF THE FOOLISH EXPOSED. Psalm 49:1-12. This is a wisdom Psalm, addressed to “all people”: “both low and high, rich and poor, together” (Psalm 49:1-4). It is an encouragement to the poor not to fear (Psalm 49:5; cf. Psalm 37:7). It is an exposure of the folly (cf. Psalm 49:13) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True Treasure.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2022
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     | 1,414 views

    Godliness with contentment is great gain.

    THE TRUE TREASURE. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19. 1. A Word To Poor Christians (1 Timothy 6:6-10.) Paul’s response to those who suppose that ‘gain = godliness’ (cf. 1 Timothy 6:5) is the exact opposite: “But godliness + contentment = great gain!” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). This contentment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021
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     | 4,411 views

    In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

    Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "the Eye Of The Needle"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    A call to radical discipleship.

    “The Eye of The Needle” Mark 10:17-31 What is difficult, puzzling and/or shocking in the passage we just read? What would be challenging about trying to live out what Jesus has just said? What comes across here, as Good News? Why would someone want to take on the challenges of living this ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    8th Sunday After Pentecost. August 3rd, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2022
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     | 3,001 views

    Year C, Proper 13.

    Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9, Psalm 107:43, Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Psalm 49:1-12, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21. A). A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Reject Saved

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 29, 2022
     | 1,612 views

    Is there any hope for someone who has been rejected by the community? Let’s look at the change that allowed a man with a bad reputation to receive eternal salvation in Luke 19:1-10.

    Is there any hope for someone who has been rejected by the community? Let’s look at the change that allowed a man with a bad reputation to receive eternal salvation in Luke 19:1-10. Taxes Before we examine the chief tax collector, we need to speak about taxes. In principle they are not wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Lessons About Little People And Big People Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2023
     | 2,355 views

    In this section of Mark, Jesus encounters mothers and their children, and then a rich, young ruler. Both encounters give Him the opportunity to teach lessons about little people and big people.

    Introduction: A. One day, a 3 year-old girl named Charlotte received a certificate of achievement following her last swimming lesson. 1. When her dad came home from work that evening, her mom handed her dad the certificate and said to the little girl, “Charlotte, would you like to tell your daddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Love Crosses Every Bridge Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 314 views

    Every day we choose whether to build bridges or walls.

    Title: When Love Crosses Every Bridge Intro: Every day we choose whether to build bridges or walls. Scripture: Luke 16:19-31 Reflection Dear Friends, There is something about a story that changes us. Jesus knew this. He told stories that would lodge themselves deep in our hearts, stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Destiny Vultures

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 42 ratings
     | 48,461 views

    There are many people here on earth. Some are floating around. Some don’t know what they are doing, and many are students in the school of witchcraft manipulation. Many people have been diverted by the powers of darkness. Some have diverted themselves. So

    Your life is like a book and you write a chapter each day. What you write would eventually be read on the Day of Judgment. The question is, what are you writing about your life? The Bible says, “If the trumpet shall give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare for battle?” The question ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    A Goal Worth Living For

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,597 views

    The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus.

    A GOAL WORTH LIVING FOR-- Philippians 3:12-16 Proposition: The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make Christlikeness as their goal to live for by surrendering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Can Be Caused By Worthless Pursuits Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017
     | 7,796 views

    Part 17 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished" (Prov. 28:19-20). There are two antithetical sayings in the chiasm of Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 8, 2017
     | 5,512 views

    Don't want what your neighbor has. Instead, want your own mate and a real relationship with the Living God.

    When Kevin Miller’s brother, Dean, was six years old, one of his teeth fell out. He took that precious little treasure and put it under his pillow, expecting something in return. When he woke up the next morning, the Tooth Fairy had brought him a quarter. A few weeks later, another tooth fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Koinonia Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,620 views

    This message is a call to pursue God's presence during a worship service. New Testament Christianity calls for our participation. We must be careful our "worship" service doesn't become a performance with an audience. We want everyone engaging in worship.

    2/26/17 In the introduction to his first epistle, the Apostle John talks about his revelation of Jesus and then gives this reason for writing this letter, 1 John 1:3. “that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you [here is his purpose- that you] also may have fellowship with us; ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic