Sermons on Dangers Of Wealth:

Feeling Kind Of Empty?

Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023

Feeling unhappy and empty inside? Trying to find ways to fill those empty voids? Material possessions and wealth brings only temporary happiness. God, though, will fill your emptiness with eternal joy, love, and pleasure.

Please open your Bibles to Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 and lets all read together: The Emptiness of Pleasure 1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Woman

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 21, 2025

We may have lots of knowledge, great wealth, good looks and tons of experience, but if we do not have wisdom, they‟re all useless. Wisdom cannot be bought, because wisdom is God‟s gift

WISE WOMAN (Proverbs 31:10-31) We may have lots of knowledge, great wealth, good looks and tons of experience, but if we do not have wisdom, they?re all useless. Wisdom cannot be bought, because wisdom is God?s gift. King Solomon was right, when he first became king, he didn?t ask for wealth. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Name In The Book Of Life?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The Bible speaks of a final judgment day when every person will stand before God. On that day, the most crucial question will not be how much wealth or fame we acquired but whether our names are written in the Book of Life.

IS YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK OF LIFE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 20:15 Supporting Texts: Revelation 21:27, Luke 10:20, Philippians 4:3 INTRODUCTION: The Bible speaks of a final judgment day when every person will stand before God. On that day, the most crucial question will not be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In His Mighty Hand

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 12, 2025

The mighty hand of the Lord delivers and redeems, raises, promotes, and exalts the humble, dashes one's enemies, and puts a new song in the victor’s mouth. It makes people great and strong, and gives wealth and honor.

Scripture Reading: Heb. 10:35-37 “So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. You need to persevere so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay…” Text: Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15, Hebrews 10:35-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Exodus 15:6, 1 Chronicles 29:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Fix Your Eyes On What Will Last Forever Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2025

So many of us build our lives upon things that will one day crumble: wealth, status, possessions, even health. But Paul reminds us to fix our gaze not on the sandcastles of this world but on what will last forever.

Go! And Fix Your Eyes on What Will Last Forever 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT): “So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.” Introduction: Seeing the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, James 4:14, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:4, John 14:2-3, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Predict God Will Be With You This Year Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2011

If God has promised that He'd never leave me or forsake me... shouldn't that mean I won't encounter any difficulties or frustrations in my life? No, but the reason what this is true may change your life.

OPEN: Some years back I read the true story of a conversation a traveler had with a farmer in New York State. They got to talking about the weather, and the farmer assured the traveler that he could tell what the weather was going to be - by watching the behavior of his cows. "When the cows are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Study Of Delilah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Delilah is remembered as a symbol of betrayal, manipulation, and misplaced priorities. However, her story serves as a warning to believers about the dangers of greed, ungodly relationships, and allowing the enemy to use us for his agenda.

CHARACTER STUDY OF DELILAH – BETRAYED SAMSON TO THE PHILISTINES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Judges 16:19 "And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just One Little Problem

Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 15, 2007

Hezekiah is a great king, with great talents and abilities, but he has one weakness--pride. Pride is not totally bad, is it? Look at Hezekiah, he was successful. So what is the danger in pride?

JUST ONE LITTLE PROBLEM TEXT: 2 KINGS 18-20 THEME: THE RISE AND FALL OF PRIDE IN LIFE. Mike Duncan was the coach of Corey Brewer of Portland, TN. You might know Corey Brewer. He won two national championships with the Florida Gators in the last two years. It is predicted that Corey will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help! Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series Week 4: Help! God has given all of us authority in our lives to help protect us from danger. Our response is to obey that authority.

RIP TIDE 4. HELP! (When you realize you are being pulled into a Rip Tide) This is week four in our Rip Tide series. Have you enjoyed this message series? I know I have. It’s a very easy way to understand the seriousness of the pull and effects of sin in our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Storm's Coming

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 27, 2025

After witnessing God's overwhelming power on Mount Carmel, Elijah discovered that breakthrough often begins with the smallest signs of God's movement.

A Storm's Coming 1 Kings 18:44 "And at the seventh time he said, 'Behold, a little cloud like a man's hand is rising from the sea.' And he said, 'Go up, say to Ahab, "Prepare your chariot and go down, lest the rain stop you."'" - 1 Kings 18:44 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:44, John 19:38-42, 1 Kings 18:17-18, Luke 23:5, 1 Kings 18:21, Exodus 32:26, Joshua 24:15, 1 Kings 18:36-37, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Kings 18:38, James 5:17, Luke 22:44, Matthew 26:41, Colossians 4:2, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Matthew 14:13-21, Romans 10:17, James 2:17, 1 Kings 18:41, 1 Kings 18:46, 1 Kings 18:36, 1 Kings 19:1-4, Hebrews 13:8, Deuteronomy 13:13-18, Deuteronomy 17:2-5, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 16:20, Acts 17:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Shortcuts In Success Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

Second in the leadership series this message deals with the DANGER that awaits any leader who foolishly thinks they can take a shortcut in accomplishing God’s will for their life.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART TWO NO SUCCESS IN SHORTCUTS GENESIS 16:1-4 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION: One of the strengths of studying leadership principles in the life of biblical leaders is in the assurance that there will be no whitewashing, no glossing over sin or failure—just the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Teachers Go South Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 16, 2003

The danger of false teachers goes all the way back to the beginning, but the Bible shows us several types of false teachers and some are worse than others!

Just look at where we’ve come thus far in 2 Peter! Chapter one opens with the wonder of God’s provisions that help us become like him… 3-4 His power His provision His precious promises Our participation in his divine nature His deliverance from and protection from corruption Next, we see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Other Side Of The Lake

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jun 26, 2006

A Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost where Jesus stills the storm on the Galilee. The central theme is that the real "danger" is the transforming power of Christ, not the storm.

The Other Side of the Lake! Sermon on Mark 4:35-41 Pentecost +3-B June 25, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “And Jesus said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side.’” -Mark 4:35 The last week of June is upon us already. And, for Methodist ministers, that means it is moving time in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Knowledge And Wisdom

Contributed by James May on Aug 24, 2005

Knowledge without wisdom can be a dangerous thing. Knowledge is best used when God gives us the wisdom to understand and use what we know.

Knowledge and Wisdom By Pastor Jim May Daniel 12:4, "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." Is there any question in your mind that we are living in the last days? Most Bible teachers ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Disagreement Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 10, 2006

What are the dangers of disagreements in the church and how do we deal with them? This sermon follows the roles of the three ’characters’ in this passage: Paul, ’Euodia & Syntyche’ and Syzgus

Dealing with disagreement. Philipp 4:1-3 WBC 12/03/06am Fantastically useful, practical and real passage this morning. I want to take you through it- through the three main characters in it PAUL He’s the one with the birds-eye view in this… and he starts by saying PHP 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist