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  • Troy Borst avatar

    You Rich People Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 23, 2019
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    In the passage we will read, addressed to “you rich people,” James frames wealth in its proper place in our Christian life.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES "You Rich People" JAMES 5:1-8 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION…elitedaily.com/life/make-rich-other-money/991468 I was doing some reading and came across an interesting article about wealth and feeling rich. The author’s name is Paul Hudson. I couldn’t nail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Foolishness Becomes Creative Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2014
     | 4,318 views

    Foolishness is not just a general concept, it shows itself in concrete situations, like the three we will examine this morning.

    When Foolishness Becomes Creative (Proverbs 22:13-14, 16) 1. Sometimes you wonder how some creative people could have such little sense. 2. A New York fugitive that jumped bail and fled from one of upstate New York’s biggest pot busts in history has been caught in Oregon after 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Foolishness Of God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 18, 2022
     | 1,993 views

    To repair your broken relationship(s), remember what you were before you came to know Christ and realize who you are in Christ.

    The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, 33 miles north of Boston, is the oldest independent boarding school in the United States. Samuel Moody founded the school in 1763, which includes Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, John Quincy Adams, and Booker T. Washington Jr. as part of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Man Who Went To Hell Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,703 views

    Does Hell exist? And, if so, why did the Rich man end up there? What had he done that was so terrible that he deserved that type of punishment?

    POEM: An old man sat by an open fire and dreamed the years away, While, outside in the battle of life, many perished in the toils of day. He never did any good, nor did he ever do any wrong. He just sat by the open fire and dreamed the whole day long. Now he’s left a vacant chair and they say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Kirkland avatar

    A Leading Man, A Man's Man

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 8, 2007
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    A leading man attracts all kinds of people. A leading man must have a backbone.

    A Leading Man, A Women’s Dream, A Man’s Man, is someone that is adored by the women and respected by the men. Who is this man? A leading man attracts ALL kinds of people to themselves. When looking for a leader, don’t mix-up Meek with week. Meek; mild: showing mildness or quietness of nature, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Foolish Wisdom-7(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 7, 2025
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    7 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

    FOOLISH WISDOM-VII—1Corinthians 1:29-31(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an old lady following him around & staring at him. Thinking nothing of it, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix Your Foundation Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    Lesson 18 on the Sermon on the Mount. Will you be the wise man or the foolish man?

    Fix Your Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Intro. Gregory Elder tells about growing up on the Atlantic Coast. As a child, he loved to make elaborate sand castles. He made entire sand cities some times. But one year, for several days in a row, a group of bullies would come through and smash ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Luke 12:13-21 Parable Of The Rich Fool

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2011
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     | 23,631 views

    Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that had gathered together, and there was

    LUKE 12:13-21 PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL 4-2-11 Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Bullock avatar

    The Foolishness Of The Cross - Holy Tuesday

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 29, 2021
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    A look at 1 Corinthians 1.18-31 from the lectionary for Holy Tuesday worship, and the challenge of being a 'fool' for Christ

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, In the letters that Paul wrote to the Church in Corinth, he always found a way to challenge them, to make them think about their faith and how they walked the path being set out before them. Through the scripture that we have just listened to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Foolish Wisdom-3(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 3, 2024
     | 563 views

    3 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

    FOOLISH WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:20-21(1:18--2:5) Attention: The spanish conquistador, Hernán(do) Cortés, took on a mission to explore & secure the interior of Mexico for spanish colonization. In or around 1519 AD, Cortés landed on what is now known as Yucatan, Mexico. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    "What Happens When We Die” - The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 24,842 views

    In the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus, death changed the rich man mind about a great many things.

    “The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 4 “What Happens When We Die” or The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Sometimes “The Stories that Jesus Told,” which he called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "a Crypt-Tic Tale:" The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 27, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,014 views

    We’ve been looking at a series of parables from Luke’s gospel that have been leading to one of the most profound parables of them all; the story the rich man and Lazarus, or what I’m calling, “A Crypt-tic Tale.” Its moral is to listen to God now or regret if for eternity.

    Parables to Live By “A Crypt-tic Tale: The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-HKUffZoBI Over the last several months, we’ve been looking at a series of stories told by Jesus to an eclectic group of individuals; from tax-collectors to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Rich Young Ruler: A Wealthy Man Learned Value Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
     | 1,539 views

    Be careful of those you criticize or disagree with; they may be a future fellow worker. Praise God who uses imperfect people.

    A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He was blameless. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Young Ruler A Wealthy Man Learned Value Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
     | 160 views

    None of us are perfect workers, praise God for using imperfect people.

    A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He was blameless. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Foolish Wisdom-8(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2025
     | 298 views

    8 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

    FOOLISH WISDOM-VIII—1Corinthians 2:1-5(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. CLEANLINESS? A deacon & a soap-maker went for a walk together. The soap-maker said, “What good is your Christian religion? Look at all the trouble & misery of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist