Sermons on Earthly Possessions:

The Worthy Centurion

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 7, 2006

A marvellous faith was not the only virtue possessed by the Centurion whose slave was healed by Christ.

Jesus has just spent the better portion of His day healing the multitudes that flocked to him and, on a plain in the countryside near Capernaum, He had delivered a long sermon. We find our chapter beginning with the close of that sermon. Verse 1, “He had completed all His discourse in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wait

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 11, 2012

Patience is a virtue, possesses it if you can. Found seldom in a woman, but never in a man.

Hunters wait for the kill Pregnant women wait 9 months for the birth Husbands wait on their wives while they shop Kids who have been bad wait on their dad to get home Teenagers can hardly wait until they can drive Somebody estimates most of us spend from 45-62 minutes waiting on something every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Baptist

Inspired To Greatness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2014

Share your heart, possessions and money, and so be an encouragement to the entire body of Christ.

A young man took a short cut home through a cemetery late one night and fell in an open grave. He cried for help and tried to climb out, but it didn’t work. There was no one around to hear his cries or to lend a hand. So he settled down in a dark corner of the grave to wait for morning. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter From Mark 1:1-13 Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 3, 2020

John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God.

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter from Mark 1:1-13 John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God. So much so, that multitudes of people came to him convinced of their need to change their ways in preparation for the coming Messiah. In our time, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pursuit Of Happiness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 22, 2024

True happiness and contentment can only be found in God, not in worldly possessions or achievements.

You know what's funny? We've been chasing happiness in the USA for 248 years. But are we any closer to finding it? It seems like we're less happy now than we were 250 years ago. Instead of happiness, we see stress, anxiety, anger, and despair. So, what's up with that? We've been chasing happiness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Topics: Biblical Happiness, Spiritual Pursuit, Divine Joy, Faithful Living

Faith Liberates, Not Exploits Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 3, 2024

Faith should empower the poor and the vulnerable, not strip them of the little security they possess.

Faith Liberates, Not Exploits Intro: Faith should empower the poor and the vulnerable, not strip them of the little security they possess. Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The gospel reading from Mark 12:38-40 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Other

Treasuring Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success,

In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of accumulating more stuff. However, the Bible teaches us that true treasure lies not in our possessions, but in our relationships with God and with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Matthew 6:19-21

How Money Tests Our Liberality In Giving Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006

Whether you know it or not, money serves as a test of God’s will against your life. Don’t believe me, let’s walk through the Bible and find out the many ways money tests us.

How Money Tests our Liberality in Giving Theme: Looking at the various ways money tests us as Christians INTRODUCTION A. In the previous sermon we noted how important it is that we abound in the gracious act of giving: 1. How the Macedonians serve as a great example in liberally giving while in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit Of Poverty

Contributed by Naro Chisho on Sep 11, 2011

God starts the bible with blessings and ends with blessings

SPIRIT OF POVERTY GOD starts the Bible with a blessing and ends with a blessings… The first word to man was a blessing Something happened in between!! WHAT? It was SIN and CURSE Read Gen 3:17-19 Any kind of HOARDING is a sign of Spirit of poverty What God gives us not all for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Wrestling Match

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

Jacob wrestles with an angel. He receives the name Israel, for he strives with God.

Genesis 32:22-30 “The Wrestling Match” INTRODUCTION It has been a long time since I have attended a wrestling match. I do remember how exhausted the wrestlers looked after six minutes of wrestling. I can’t imagine what an all-night match would be like. I do know what it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Of Presence

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2010

There are all types of ministries within the local body. Such as, ushering, teaching, helping, but the greatest ministry is to present.

The Ministry of Presence Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Know The End Time Secrets?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 25, 2024

Jesus is the Messiah and the son of God were the secrets of the first coming of Jesus. Father God revealed the first coming secrets to Nathaniel. Only Father God can reveal the secrets of both the first and second coming. The key secrets of the first coming and second coming are about Jesus.

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:48-50

Building Castles In The Sand

Contributed by Stacey W. Strickland on Jan 17, 2011

So many people now a days are storing treasures upon this earth. They are gathering things of the earth that will not have any meaning in the world to come. They are building their lives upon the sand or the things of this world when they should be build

BUILDING CASTLES IN THE SAND Matt. 7:24-27 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Your 2nd Wind - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2005

The demoniac RAN to Jesus... but could he worship Him? Could a man so defiled and controled by demonic possession truly worship?

OPEN: In our office file cabinet there is a chunk of cement. It’s not very large. It’s painted on one side with what appears to be approximately 3 or 4 colors of spray paint. For all intents and purposes it looks like a piece of rubble. And that’s what it is – it is rubble from what was once the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Shall Not Give My Enemies The Inheritance

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

Beloved, apart from your life, the most priced gift that you have is your salvation.

I SHALL NOT GIVE MY ENEMIES THE INHERITANCE Dr. D. K. Olukoya The first thing I want you to do is to tell the Lord that you want to experience His raw power, the kind of raw power that Elijah and the apostles experienced. Say, “O Lord, let me experience Your raw power, in the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal