Sermons on Dangers Of Wealth:

Beware Of Covetousness

Contributed by Gary R. James on Mar 13, 2007

The danger of covetousness.

Luke 12:13-21 I. Introduction A. There is a man in the crowd following Jesus that petitions him to judge that his brother should split the inheritance with him. i. (Deu 21:17 ESV) but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved, by giving him a double portion of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray To Get Rich Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

What True Wealth is all about

How to Pray to Get Rich EPHESIANS 3:14-21 It takes a special person to work in a bank, or for Brink’s, or to be employed at Fort Knox. To always be around wealth. I can remember as a child going to Denver and visiting the Denver Mint. Money everywhere, piles of coins, pages of bills in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

The Reversal Of Fortunes Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 23, 2007

True wealth is measured not in money but in faith.

I will send the powerpoint that goes with this sermon for free if you send me an email and reference this sermon title. jaywmc@aol.com “The Reversal of Fortunes” James 1:9-11 “True wealth is measured not in money but in faith.” Sunday Morning Sermon 08.05.07 Intro: (start with title and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefits Of Fearing God And Keeping His Commandments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. He will not fear when the evil day comes. Because his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord."

The Benefits of Fearing God and Keeping His Commandments Psalm 112:1-112:2 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How to Fear God and Keep His Commands (Psa 112:1,2) "Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. He will not fear when the evil day comes. Because his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tests Of Provety & Prosperity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 10, 2009

Tests are common to life. Having discussed the testings of faith & the resources needed to meet them, he now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty & the test of prosperity.

JAMES 1:9-11 THE TESTS OF POVERTY AND PROSPERITY [Luke 16: 20-31] Tests are common to life. James having discussed the testings of faith (2-4) and the resources needed to meet them (5-8) now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty (1:9) and the test of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good News, Bad News Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 3, 2009

In today’s world many are struggling financially. this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Want to start new series- How to be Rich. Adapted from-series by Craig Groeschel-lifechurch.tv With the beginning of a new year and in light of the current financial difficulties (challenges), I thought it would be prudent- talk about money In particular, may seem strange- How to be Rich. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Giving With Intent Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 17, 2009

In today’s world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God ( Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

As a parent, when I had young children, I remember times that I would give something to one of my children and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. For example you are on a trip in the car and hand child “A” a bag of French fries and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Charismatic

This Is A Test Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 22, 2009

In todays world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Illustration Survey- top 10 countries with the most billionaires … US- 269, Japan- 29, Germany- 28, Italy- 17 We are indeed a blessed nation financially speaking. We have much to be thankful for as a people/country. US- 10th largest consumer- chocolate- Switzerland #1. US- 3rd largest consumer of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Parable Of The Minas

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Wealth, power and control: a new look at the parable of the minas.

Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Fig trees Fig Trees and the Temple Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Cultural/Historical background--then Herod Archelaus/ Rome Jerusalem & the temple system wealth, power, control Cultural/Historical background--now education, food, water, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Camel The Eye And The Faith To Get Through

Contributed by Philip Gill on May 29, 2008

This rich man stands in stark contrast with the many whose lives were changed through their encounter with Jesus. From Andrew to Zacchaeus, men and women shared in the joy Jesus offered them through a renewed relationship with God. That joy is for those

The Camel the eye and the faith to get through A Sermon for the 22nd Sunday of Pentecost Luke 18.18-30 This story of the joylessly religious rich man is a setting for the most memorable of images - that of the camel trying to get through the eye of a needle. To our ears this is hyperbole of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Anglican

Good Eats Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Give us this day... is the focus of this week’s message

Why the title Good Eats? It’s the title of a show on the Food Network in with host, Alton Brown. Brown is a culinary version of Bill Nye, the science guy. His goal is for us to capture a bit of the why that goes into the taste we all love. Now, look at what we call "the Lord’s prayer". The only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man Who Had It All - Almost!

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012

The rich young ruler had it all - almost! One thing kept him from that which he needed the most - Jesus. What one thing is there in your life that is keeping you from coming to Jesus or going deeper with him?

The Man Who Had It All – Almost! - Luke 18:18-30 - January 8, 2012 One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: *other

To Prosper Or Not To Prosper (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jan 3, 2010

What does God really want for His children, to have abundance? or to barely get by?

I believe I have already established to you that God’s will for His children is to prosper them. And we also have learned that sowing plays a major role in our prosperity In order to harvest we need to plant, but even prior we learn to plant God have already provided seeds for us. Now he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Becoming A Spiritual Billionaire

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 10, 2012

The word of Christ dwelling in you richly... To dwell means to, live in... to be at home. Richly means abundantly or extravagantly. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admo

Becoming a Spiritual Billionaire Colossians 3:16NKJ A man being mugged by two thugs put up a tremendous fight! Finally, the thugs subdued him and took his wallet. Upon finding only two dollars in the wallet, the surprised thug said “Why did you put up such a fight?” To which the man ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Was Behind The Real Jesus And What He Meant Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

. . . Everyone is greedy and dishonest, whether poor or rich. Even the prophets and priests cannot be trusted Jerermiah 6:10

"The lust of avarice as so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to posses them than they possess their wealth." @ @ Gentle Saint of God, We are and have been looking at the Gospels and trying to set aside any theological bias, to understand not only the words (written ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible