SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermon Illustrations
Free Sermon Illustrations for Preaching :

In Sermon Illustrations: "Riches"

showing 501-520 of 834
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Category

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now

  • The Memory Of Charles Haddon Spurgeon Has Been ...

    Contributed by John Shearhart on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,360 views

    “The memory of Charles Haddon Spurgeon has been cherished among evangelical Christians for over the past 100 years. Many Christian leaders consider him to be the greatest preacher England ever produced. He is commonly hailed as the "Prince of Preachers". Over 63 volumes of published sermons still ...read more

  • Imagine Two Country Clubs. The First Has A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 2,056 views

    Imagine two country clubs. The first has a strict set of rules and only allows in people who have earned their membership. They have to accomplish something, obtain superior wisdom, or fulfill a long list of demands and requirements to qualify for entry. Despite their best efforts, lots of ...read more

  • Where's The Faith?  PRO

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,660 views

    Blow the trump and ring the bell; Dress it up and make it sell; Fill it with the rich and well; And count the heads. We’re doing well! But where’s the faith? Read the creed and get it right; Hold it fast with all your might; Close the door and bolt it tight; We’ve no need for further light! ...read more

    Tags:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Among The Poems Of Rabindranath Tagore Titled ...

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 24, 2002
     | 2,723 views

    Among the poems of Rabindranath Tagore titled Gitanjali, there is one [No.50] that tells the story of a beggar. As he went begging from door to door, his king appeared in his golden chariot before him. He thought that the king would give him great riches and his evil days were over. So he stood ...read more

    Tags:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • The Powerhouse

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 3,391 views

    “The memory of Charles Haddon Spurgeon has been cherished among evangelical Christians for over the past 100 years. Many Christian leaders consider him to be the greatest preacher England ever produced. He is commonly hailed as the "Prince of Preachers". Over 63 volumes of published sermons still ...read more

    Tags:

  • The Second Richest Man In Rockefeller's Time Was ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
     | 1,835 views

    The second richest man in Rockefeller’s time was Andrew Carnegie (car-NEGG-ee). He spent the first 66 years of his life accumulating wealth, and then spent the last 18 giving as much of it away as he could. He said, “I resolved to stop accumulating and begin the infinitely more serious and ...read more

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Status Spheres: A Variety Of Lifestyles, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2008
     | 2,493 views

    Status Spheres: a variety of lifestyles, activities and persuasions, which can be mixed and matched by consumers looking for recognition from various crowds and scenes. Contrast this with traditional consumption that is about buying more and/or better stuff than fellow consumers. Trend-Watching.com ...read more

    Tags:

  • Years Ago A Young Black Child Was Growing Up In ...

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Oct 6, 2009
     | 1,654 views

    Years ago a young black child was growing up in Cleveland, in a home which he later described as “ materially poor but spiritually rich.” One day a famous athlete, Charlie Paddock, came to his school to speak to the students. At the time Paddock was considered “ the fastest human being ...read more

    Tags:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Boice On The Virgin Birth  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,582 views

    BOICE ON THE VIRGIN BIRTH One well-known Christian author, James Montgomery Boice, eloquently documents amazing things Jesus’ virgin birth, sinless life and sacrificial death accomplished for mankind as an amazing sign of His love. Jesus endured a human birth to give us a new spiritual birth. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Tags:

  • Reputation And Character

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
     | 2,849 views

    REPUTATION AND CHARACTER Character is the one thing we make in this world and take with us into the next. The circumstances amid which you live determine your reputation; the truth you believe determines your character. Reputation is what you are supposed to be; Character is what you are. ...read more

    Tags:

    Denomination: *other

  • The Jeweled Lady Of Pompeii

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,532 views

    THE JEWELED LADY OF POMPEII Of the 20,000 inhabitants of Pompeii, some 2,000 lost their lives, among them a woman who loved finery above all else. As the deadly rain of fire came down, she decided to run to the harbor and escape by ship. That was wise, but this rich and beautiful woman stayed ...read more

    Tags:

    Denomination: *other

  • Fitting In

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 13, 2011
     | 2,071 views

    FITTING IN I read the prologue to a story called Girl in the Middle. The girl is Kim Satinsky who is in eighth grade. She says, "You would think that being in a clique is fun, but take my word for it...it's not. They make me wear expensive things when I'm not really rich and tell me if something's ...read more

    Tags:

    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mothering Sunday

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 2, 2011
     | 3,256 views

    MOTHERING SUNDAY The history of Mothering Sunday is interesting. Some say it is difficult to be definitive about how it all began. The following are some of the theories advanced about the history of this all important day: It may have started from a Roman Spring festival- a time in which the ...read more

    Tags:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • River Of God

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 5, 2011
     | 1,951 views

    RIVER OF GOD Ever since moving to the valley, my eyes have been drawn to the mountains and the river. There’s days in the summer months when I ride my bike to the river, and gaze at the its powerful flow. It’s fascinating for me to watch the river at different stages. Sometimes it looks ...read more

    Tags:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Recognizing The Value Of The Gospel Offer

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 20, 2021
     | 2,919 views

    It’s a sad day when people are offered the kingdom of heaven, but they don’t see its value. They set it aside as a common thing and go their way. Image going to an antique store and finding a priceless antique there. The seller has priced it as a common item. But it is worth many times more than ...read more

    Scripture:

    Tags:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Spiritual Zombies

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025
     | 126 views

    Ephesians 2:1-3 “2 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves ...read more

    Scripture:

    Tags:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Wesley's Father, Samuel, Was A Dedicated ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    John Wesley’s father, Samuel, was a dedicated pastor, but there were those in his parish who did not like him. On February 9, 1709, a fire broke out in the rectory at Epworth, possibly set by one of the rector’s enemies. Young John, not yet six years old, was stranded on an upper floor of the ...read more

    Tags:

  • Probably Never Heard Of Hetty Green. She Died In ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,626 views

    Probably never heard of Hetty Green. She died in 1916 and left an estate with an estimated value of $100 Million Dollars(not pesos and not 1960 but 1916). ?Hetty regularly ate cold oatmeal because it cost too much to heat it. ?Her son had his leg amputated because she took so long to get him ...read more

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Gordon Brightened As He Figured Out The Dilemma ...

    Contributed by Lisa Delay on Sep 25, 2006
     | 1,467 views

    Gordon brightened as he figured out the dilemma and responded, “I answered who am I, but I should have said, ‘For a living I defend profitable corporations from schemers trying to get rich with frivolous lawsuits’.” Gordon chuckled and gave a big toothy grin to his classmates. “Go ahead, hate ...read more

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Probably Never Heard Of Hetty Green. She Died In ...  PRO

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 1,740 views

    Probably never heard of Hetty Green. She died in 1916 and left an estate with an estimated value of $100 Million Dollars(not pesos and not 1960 but 1916). Hetty regularly ate cold oatmeal because it cost too much to heat it. Her son had his leg amputated because she took so long to get him ...read more

    Tags: