Sermons on Big Money:

How Money Tests Our Liberality In Giving Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006

Whether you know it or not, money serves as a test of God’s will against your life. Don’t believe me, let’s walk through the Bible and find out the many ways money tests us.

How Money Tests our Liberality in Giving Theme: Looking at the various ways money tests us as Christians INTRODUCTION A. In the previous sermon we noted how important it is that we abound in the gracious act of giving: 1. How the Macedonians serve as a great example in liberally giving while in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World And Its Money Cannot Buy Happiness

Contributed by James (Edward) Cady, Jr. on Sep 27, 2008

Our happiness cannot be attained through money, but by the Power of the Holy Spirit.

The World and its Money Cannot Buy Happiness Acts 3: 1-11 Introduction: • Satan’s main strategy with God’s people has always been to whisper; don’t call, don’t ask, don’t depend on God to do great things. • Satan will tell you to rely on your own cleverness and energy; your’ll get along just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus Do About Money? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 21, 2009

Jesus drew attention to the faith, trust and sacrificial giving of a poor widow who gave all she had to support the temple ministry.

I stand before you as a former Bank Manager, well aware that some types of ‘Banker’ are not especially popular at the moment; but I think it is the banker in me calculating that in the last 7 years I have probably preached less than 1% of my sermons on the subject of money. A very poor return - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Anglican

Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 23, 2010

How do we overcome the stress caused by too many bills and too little money?

got stress? Too Many Bills, Too Little Money Slide Last week we began a mini-series on stress. We looked at being stressed out by the lack of time we seem to have to accomplish all that seems to be on our plates. We saw that we have to learn to prioritize the things that will help us fulfill our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Your Heart Where Your Money Is

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011

The Apostle Paul demonstrated the essence of a missionary heart and challenges us to have the same.

We are coming to the last words of the Apostle Paul, and we get a glimpse of the missionary heart of this great Apostle. The problem with many American Christians, and perhaps some of you in this room, is that to you, Christianity is just such a personal thing; you don’t ever want to share ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Other People's Money - Pt. 2 - Possessed Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2014

Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

Other People's Money Pt. 2 - Possessed I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Dennis Rodman and politics. Tin foil and microwaves. Butter and deep frying. Lying and a believer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guaranteed, Money-Back, Surefire Secret Of Happiness!

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009

Discover happiness and God’s plan of salvation in the Beatitudes.

Guaranteed, Money-Back, Surefire Secret of Happiness! If I were to tell you that I had a guaranteed, sure-fire method to find true happiness and that I would give you double your money back if it did not work, then how much would you be willing to pay for the secret? I’m thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Love Of Money Really The Root Of All Evil?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Is the love of money really the root of all evil or all kinds of evils? Aren't there sins which can't be traced back to the almighty dollar? That can't be true, can it? Yes, it is, without exception, absolutely true.

The Authorized Version: For the love of money is the root of all evil: 1 Timothy 6:10a (KJV) A Modern Version: For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. 1 Timothy 6:10a (ESV) Is the love of money really the root of all evil or all kinds of evils? Aren't there sins which can't be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spending - Where Does Our Money Go? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2015

As we discuss spending in this second sermon of the series, we focus on two words "contentment" and "containment."

Introduction: A. The story is told of two friends bumped into each other one day. 1. One of the men looked so sad and was almost on the verge of tears. 2. The other man asked, “Hey my friend, how come you look like the whole world has caved in?” 3. The sad fellow said, “Let me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021

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

Scripture: James 1:9-12, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Cannot Serve Both God And Money. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 29, 2024

In the pursuit of happiness and security, many of us find ourselves torn between two masters

In the pursuit of happiness and security, many of us find ourselves torn between two masters: God and money. Jesus warned us, "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:24

Breaking Out Of Plastic Prison Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

I want you to fill in the blank for me: There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s? Let’s talk about Credit Cards.

Breaking out of Plastic Prison Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 2 I want you to fill in the blank for me: There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s MasterCard. The ads have worked well on you, haven’t they? MasterCard’s so called ‘priceless’ ads have been some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:20

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

One of the disciplines critical for us to practice in order to live debt free is to look beyond the immediate. You have to stay focused on God’s promised future. Debt is always about the immediate; it’s always seeking relief or immediate gratification

Debt Free II Kings 4:2-7 Have you ever made a purchase and then felt bad or depressed afterwards? Have you ever bought anything that you ended up never using? I just found one of the greatest pullover sweaters in my closet and said, "Where did this come from?" It still had the tags on it! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

Tools To Avoid Debt Series

Contributed by John Mann on Dec 27, 2008

What to do to avoid debt and to get yourself out of debt.

MONEY IN HD: TOOLS TO AVOID DEBT So let me ask you a question, do you know if you have a problem with debt? Now that might seem like a pretty obvious question to some of you. I mean, some of you might be thinking, well, ya, I definitely have a problem with debt. I have creditors calling me all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Tithe: Giving Back To God What Is God's Series

Contributed by John Mann on Dec 27, 2008

To find true financial freedom we must put our hope in God.

MONEY IN HD: THE TITHE-GIVING BACK TO GOD WHAT IS GOD’S ME: Share about Jennifer doing up our financial plan, and what it looks like, that we will be out of debt probably within three years, but our original plan was five years. And we decided to increase the amount that we give back to God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Free Methodist