Sermons on Deceitfulness Of Riches:

The Riches Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 9, 2014

This sermon discovers the six greatest advantages to having wisdom.

Did anyone see this story this week? A Texas woman said a burglar stole up to $1 million worth of designer bags and accessories from a treasured room in her Houston-area house — her closet. Theresa Roemer, an entrepreneur and former Mrs. Texas United America, recently displayed her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Riches & Wealth

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 18, 2015

In chapter 5, Solomon deals with the vanity of RICHES AND WEALTH.

RICHES & WEALTH Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Last week we began series titled “Vanity”, a short survey of the book of Ecclesiastes. This is a book that often gets overlooked; it’s rarely ever preached from or studied, but it’s extremely important because it contains words of wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

To The Rich People

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 29, 2011

Wealth won't last. Wealth will testify. So who are the rich that James talks to? In part, it is us. We are the rich and how we use our wealth is a statement about our spirituality.

A Sermon To the Rich (James 5:1-6) Introduction: A. There has been some political debating over how much taxes individuals who make over $200,000 should pay. That group of people make up 3% of the American population or approximately 3.4 million households. For many, that is what we call ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich & Money Series

Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Mar 14, 2015

What is God's word to the rich? And why should we care since we're not rich? Oh, wait ... are we rich?

Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

The parable of the rich fool

27. Who is Jesus? March 06th, 2010 The Rich Fool Jesus has been putting the religious leaders in their place. As a result crowds have gathered by the thousands. These people have been trampling over each other trying to get to Jesus. While Jesus is teaching about hell someone in the crowd asks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

Wronged By Riches Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 29, 2012

Wealth is neither good nor bad. It is how we use it that matters. James gives a strict warning to the wealthy on dealing with their priorities in their riches and their abuses of people.

1. Several guys were in the locker room of a private exercise club. They were all talking when a cell phone lying on the bench rang. One man picked it up without hesitation, and the following conversation ensued: "Hello?" "Honey, It’s me." "Oh, hi dear!" "I’m at the mall two blocks from ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Riches Badly...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 3, 2012

A sermon from Hosea 12:7-9 on riches badly used, riches badly made, and riches badly ended (Outline from Pulpit Commentary)

HoHum: Amanda Krill- It’s not personal, it’s just business. I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase.  They say it a lot in the movie The Godfather.  But that’s a movie about the mafia, and I’m pretty sure we can all agree their ethics are questionable at best.  In my ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poverty In Riches Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 14, 2018

A rich young man came to Jesus desiring eternal life. He felt good about himself, but left saddened because he was unwilling to meet the Lord's demands for eternal life. We must come to the Lord by faith alone for salvation.

The Poverty in Riches Mark 10: 17-22 Our text today reveals a young man very eager to get to Jesus. It is apparent that he had heard of Jesus’ ministry and the promise of eternal life. We will discover that this young man was blessed with all one could desire. He had wealth; he had status and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2018

Why was God angry at the "rich farmer?" What had this farmer done wrong and what can we learn from his story about the need to being rich toward God?

OPEN: The year was 1347. The Black Plague was raging across Europe and people by the 100s and by the 1000s in field and cities all across that part of the world. Some began to suspect the deaths were brought about because of the wrath of God and in one of the cities of Germany (Lubeck, Germany) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Wrong To Be Rich? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 11, 2018

The subject of wealth has been one of great controversy since the beginnings of the New Testament Church. We cannot serve God and Mammon. Does this mean that it's wrong to be wealthy? Let's examine this subject from the teachings of Jesus.

Luke 20:20-26 INTRODUCTION: • The subject of wealth has been one of great controversy since the beginnings of the New Testament Church. We cannot serve God and Mammon. Does this mean that it's wrong to be wealthy? Let's examine this subject from the teachings of Jesus. • The Setting - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26, 2 Timothy 2:15, 3 John 1:2, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Deuteronomy 8:18, 1 Timothy 6:10, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3, Luke 12:13-21, 1 John 3:17, Proverbs 17:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Rich In Deeds

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Do you care?

RICH IN DEEDS (MATT 15:32-39) Jesus fed the crowd twice, one a crowd of 5,000 people, followed by a crowd of 4,000, from a bigger crowd to a smaller crowd. The conversation in the first desert experience was initiated by the disciples (Matt 14:15), while the conversation in the second experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:32-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Riches Or Righteousness Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 23, 2021

The omniscient God, seeing and knowing all things, takes very close interest in the ounces and pounds, liters and pints, dollars and cents, of your daily life. Let every greedy and stingy thief beware! He does not watch from a distance

Riches or Righteousness Prov.11:1-11 Before standardized weights and measures, and a government department to enforce them, merchants were responsible for accurate scales and weights. You bought and sold most of your commodities and foodstuffs by weight. This was no small matter, as the integrity ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unsearchable Riches

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 6, 2023

Those in relationship with Christ have received the unsearchable riches of His grace and are obligated to be good stewards of such grace. I pray we are reminded of the gracious provision we have received and renewed in our commitment to share this grace with those who have yet to receive this gift.

Unsearchable Riches Ephesians 3: 8-13 In our text today, Paul continues to expound upon the great mystery of grace, offered by the loving and gracious Lord to those who are undeserving. Having discussed the expanse of such grace and the obligation to be a good steward of the grace received, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Riches Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2019

The tragedy of riches is that it not only affects the rich, but it affects the poor as well. Because of a love for money the rich often place all their faith in their riches and center their life around obtaining more.

The Christian and Riches Matthew 6:19-24 The tragedy of riches is that it not only affects the rich, but it affects the poor as well. Because of a love for money the rich often place all their faith in their riches and center their life around obtaining more. With the poor or the not so rich we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Riches Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The Folly of Riches

PSALM 49 The Folly of Riches I. THE PSALMIST'S SUMMONS (1-4) The Call - 1 Hear this, all ye people; The Crowd - 1 give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 both low and high, rich and poor, together. The Cause - 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my ...read more

Denomination: Holiness