Sermons on Corrupted Wealth:

In Search Of A Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Muller on Feb 28, 2007

People want a Saviour, but not a Lord; God will only be Saviour and Lord, nothing less.

PEOPLE ARE WANTING A SAVIOUR – NOT A LORD… BUT GOD WILL ONLY BE SAVIOUR AND LORD – NOTHING LESS LET’S EXPLORE THIS STORY FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE This seems to have been a rather unfair encounter with the rich young man – don’t you think? Perhaps we might feel it was right that Jesus hit him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Me, Myself, And I

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2001

How we can keep from becoming enslaved to the demon of greed by understanding the concept of gracious giving.

IN REGARDS TO WEALTH, O.J. SIMPSON WAS ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING, “I SIT IN MY HOUSE AND SOMETIMES I GET SO LONELY IT’S UNBELIEVABLE. LIFE HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME. I’VE GOT A GREAT WIFE, GOOD KIDS, MONEY, MY OWN HEALTH -- AND I’M LONELY AND BORED... I’VE OFTEN WONDERED WHY SO MANY RICH PEOPLE COMMIT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Did God Take 6 Days To Make Everything? Gen. 1:1, 2:1-3

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Aug 3, 2025

God exists, He made everything in 6 literal days, and he utilized patterns to do so. He utilized patterns because He delights in them. Our life is happier and easier if we embrace His patterns in our daily life.

Why did God Take 6 Days to Make Everything? Gen. 1:1, 2:1-3 1. God Made _Everything_ (1:1) A. God Exists, and it’s _Clear_. Honestly, it’s rather obvious. “It is so obvious, so salient, so clear that God exists, that the Bible assumes it in Genesis 1:1. To deny this basic tenet of life is to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 25 – Do Not Keep Sinning For Judgment Comes – Worthless Offerings Are Unacceptable Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

The efforts of sinful man to obtain his own acceptance with God is no more than sin wanting to shake hands with holiness and to say, “We are the same, just a bit different in appearance.” Judah was found wanting, wicked and ready for judgement. God gave them to Babylon.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 25 – DO NOT KEEP SINNING FOR JUDGMENT COMES – WORTHLESS OFFERINGS ARE UNACCEPTABLE PART 25 - Jeremiah 6:20-30 CHAPTER 6 [A]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING IN THEIR LIVES (a). VERSE 20 - WORTHLESS AND INSINCERE OFFERINGS ARE NOT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:20-21, Isaiah 8:14, 1 Peter 2:8, Jeremiah 6:22-23, Jeremiah 6:24-26, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 3:10-12, Revelation 2:27, Joshua 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving Financial Challenges Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Jan 19, 2002

Paul’s advice on how to handle your money before it handles you. Four specific attitudes we are to exhibit.

“Surviving Financial Challenges: How to Handle Your Money Before It Handles You” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION Finances can be a great challenge for all of us. Or, perhaps I should say, MOST of us. One guy said: “I never worry about money. I have enough to last me the rest of my life – unless I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Grieve The Spirit

Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018

What grieves the Spirit? Many Christians often overlook the fact that the Spirit is grieved when we put down others through our words. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. The ability to speak is a gift from God. None of the animals can speak, but humans have the unique gift of speaking. However, the gift of speech is often abused by humans. While we can encourage and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 19, 2005

James teaches us the destructive nature of the tongue and how we can tame the tongue to be used to glorify God - basic outline from John MacArthur Commentary on James

INTRODUCTION, Can you name the muscle in your body that receives the most exercise and less control than any other? Medically, they say it’s only a 2-ounce slab of muscle, membrane and nerves that allows us to taste, chew, swallow and articulate words. It is called the tongue. The Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Steps To True Prosperity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we discussed some of the first steps that are necessary to obtain true prosperity. o True prosperity is the ability to meet the needs of others at any given time. o The Bible teaches us that we can be successful in every aspect of life. o M

Introduction • Last week we discussed some of the first steps that are necessary to obtain true prosperity. o True prosperity is the ability to meet the needs of others at any given time. o The Bible teaches us that we can be successful in every aspect of life. o Money is a tool to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust And Possessions Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 30, 2007

As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions.

Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #3 - Trust and Possessions Mark 10:17-27 Sermon Objective: As seasoned Christians we are to live a life of radical obedience to God; including how we approach and utilize our possessions. Some people are just waiting to see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Wisdom Is Found In The Fear Of The Lord - Job Chapter Twenty Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter twenty eight.

Job Chapter 28 could be outlined: Man’s Search for Wealth. Job 28:1-11 Where is Wisdom Found? Job 28:12-19 Wisdom is in the Fear of God. Job 28:20-28 1 "Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, And copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Still More Blessed Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Nov 25, 2015

In Acts 20:35, Paul gives a direct quote from the lips of Jesus Christ himself. Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." What does the word "blessed" mean? I think we know what it means. We say," I sure was blessed the other day.

It Is Still More Blessed 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Introduction: 1. In Acts 20:35, Paul gives a direct quote from the lips of Jesus Christ himself. Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." ï What does the word "blessed" mean? I think we know what it means. We say, "I sure was blessed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Escaping The Rat Race

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2003

Message given to a college group about escaping the trap of materialism.

Escaping the Rat Race Luke 12:13-34 Thursday, November 6, 2003 Introduction You just heard that I’m a pastor here in town, and in the interest of helping you find a decent church, I want to offer you 10 signs that the church you’re looking at is a bad one: 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Hate To Say, 'i Told You So,' But... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 12, 2013

Since the day God promised Satan's head would be crushed, God has been weaving together His plan for over-coming the power and forces of evil.

“The Great Unveiling: I Hate To Say, ‘I Told You So,’ But . . .” Revelation 18:1 – 19:5 I stand in awe of Scripture. I’m overwhelmed by the way it lays out the plans and workings of God. Consider, for example, this fall of Babylon. In Jeremiah 51:59-64 Seraiah ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just A Little Bit More Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 3, 2022

The love of money can lead to discontentment and many dangers. Paul gave Timothy instructions about how to keep money in the right perspective and how to use it for good.

Introduction: A. In Calvin Miller’s book Requiem for Love, he begins a chapter with the words: A beggar asked a millionaire, “How many more dollars would it take to make you truly happy?” 1. The millionaire, reaching his gnarled hands into the beggar’s cup replied, “Only one more!” 2. This is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great & Precious Promises - 2 Peter 1:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2025

What does it mean, exactly that we participate in divine nature? And why do some Christians seem to participate more than others? 2 Peter 1:4 has the answers and reveals a connection between God’s attributes and his promises.

2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those equal to us in the faith they have received in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 his divine power has given us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4