Sermons on Corrupted Wealth:

The Love Of Money

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

What should be the Christian attitude toward wealth and possessions?

The Love of Money / I Tim. 6: 6-19 / LK 16:19-31 Intro: John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holy Ambition

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 10, 2007

In Christ can be found a limitless supply of spiritual wealth.

HOLY AMBITION Philippians 3:7-14 Paul’s Damascus Road encounter with the Lord (Acts 9) completely turned him around. It revolutionized his whole being. In Christ he had found a limitless supply of spiritual wealth that made everthing else as worthless. May we cultivate the holy and heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Church Of God

23rd Psalm Sermon

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

A wealth of spiritual insight from the 23rd Psalm.

"The Lord is my Shepherd . . ." that's Relationship! "...I shall not want . .." that's Supply! "...He maketh me to lie down in green pastures . . ." that's Rest! "...He leadeth me beside the still waters . . ." that's Refreshment! "...He restoreth my soul . .." that's Healing! "...He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Rich People

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Wealth is only a problem if hording becomes a way of life

The Truth about Rich People James 5:1-6 Watching all the financial news this week, I heard names of wealthy people mentioned that I did not recognize. One of the people mentioned had thrown his support behind one of the hurting financial companies. The said that he was putting up “9 billion ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Strong Tower Vs. Imagined Walls

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

Where is your trust? In your wealth and things, or in God?

Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 18:10-11: The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. It was a beautiful morning, a light breeze coming off the waters. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harden Not Your Hearts Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2015

Not to share one's wealth with the poor is stealing from them.

Thursday in the First Week in Course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The two NT readings we have heard today are linked by a single notion expressed in the words “moved with pity.” Jesus looked on this poor leper and, in the Greek, became splagchnistheis. This is something we have all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

Rich Pastors?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Did Jesus promise His ministers great wealth?

1Co 4 9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is Enough? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Wealth versus poverty, blind spots, kingdom building

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? (American Wealth and a World of Poverty) Luke 16: 19-31 (p 741) Oct. 9, 2011 I’m gonna prefix this sermon with a few important statements…one of them might be the biggest understatement I’ve ever made….”I am not an economic or fiscal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poverty With Integrity Makes One Smarter Than The Rich Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 16, 2017

Part 16 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways" (Prov. 28:6). "A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out" (Prov. 28:11). Proverbs 28:6 and 11 give corresponding meanings. It talks about poor people with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:6-11, Proverbs 15:16, Proverbs 22:4, Ecclesiastes 9:14-17, Proverbs 28:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Capture Our Cities For Christ

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

How to reach the inner cities for Christ amidst their crime, their homeless population, their politics, and their corruption.

WE MUST CAPTURE OUR CITIES FOR CHRIST By Jerry Falwell The greatest challenge facing America is the cities, their masses, their crime, their homeless, their inequity, their politics, their corruption, their illegal aliens, their dwindling tax base, their crumbling streets, viaducts and sewer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering Our Culture For Goodness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2021

"Freedom must constantly be won over for the cause of good"

Monday of 1st week of Easter Spe Salvi The various accounts of the post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus, one of which appears here in Matthew, have one thing in common–surprise. The Jesus movement was so powerful, so filled with works of power and words of power, that his disciples could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14, Acts 2:22-33, Matthew 28:2-15

Denomination: Catholic

Internal Affairs Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 9, 2021

All of us — every single one of us — is inwardly corrupt. How do we heal the corruption? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/TdZjy3sBoW4]

Scripture Reading: Mark 7:14-23 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.” After he had left the crowd and entered the house, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 1, 2005

A small amount of sin can corrupt the thinking of a large group of people at the church.

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Gal 5.7-10 Galatians Series July 31, 2005 Chester FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Lance Armstrong won his seventh Tour de France in a row this last week. A He is sporting legend who comeback from cancer a few years back. 1 The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005

God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Don't Just Settle Anywhere! Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jan 28, 2023

Be mindful of the company you keep because bad company corrupts good character.

Sodom and Gomorrah were so wicked that God decided to destroy those cities. Everything and everyone were going to be destroyed. Had it not been for Abraham interceding to God, Lot and his family would have been destroyed with everything else. Genesis 18:16-33. That night, two angels came to the ...read more