Sermons on Easy Money:

Spending And You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

Money cannot buy happiness, but misusing it can buy gloom.

Spending and You: Theory (topical) 1. When a woman in my office became engaged, a colleague offered her some advice. "The first ten years are the hardest." "How long have you been married?" I asked. "Ten years," she replied. 2. Well, it is true that the first ten years typically are the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Debt Makeover

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2006

To find financial freedom we must follow God’s principles for money management.

Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed playing the game MONOPOLY? 1. You know how the game works. Players accumulate property, build houses and hotels, and then wait for the other players to land on their property so they have to pay up. 2. Eventually you hope to bankrupt everyone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Being Tested

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 29, 2004

Every paycheck is a test from God. Are you passing for failing the test?

Luke 16:1-13 YOU ARE BEING TESTED You are being tested. Did you realize that? Sometimes psychologists will put a child into a room. They will surround the child with playmates, give the child toys, and then stand behind the two-way-mirror and watch. The psychologists will stand there with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 25, 2004

When it comes to the voting booth, the follower of Jesus Christ has a responsibility to do more than ask, "What’s in it for me?"

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------ October 24, 2004 ------------ It is little wonder that churches today are often embroiled in controversies and disputes. The old saying is if you don’t want to have a fight there are two subjects you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Your Treasure Is Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of Debt For Good Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005

All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment.

MAIN IDEAS: All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment. 1. The average American is addicted to spending. Did You Know… • BusinessWeek says that total household debt in the US was more than 100% of our disposable annual income ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing From Debt

Contributed by Dan Waite on Jan 20, 2006

People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. In the “materialism” that fills American society and the American church, we have become addicted to debt and don’t mind it’s abuses.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ 1 Timothy 6:6 – 10 Healing from Debt Premise: People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. Godliness is the truest riches. (Ill.) “Two ardent fishermen met on their vacation and began swapping stories about the different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Greed And Grace

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Dealing with a right perspective of things

“Greed and Grace” Matthew 20 1/11/98 INTRO: As I have started out the new year, I have set a goal for myself. I mentioned to you that I encouraged each of you to read the Bible through this year. For myself, I am going to try to read the Bible through four times this year, once each quarter. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wall Street-Christian Style

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 12, 2006

This sermon looks at how we need to keep money in its proper perspective. It looks at what challenges us in this area and how we can best view our finances. Preached during a stewardship campaign.

In the movie “Indecent Proposal”, a young couple who is newly married is approached by a Billionaire with an offer, an Indecent proposal. The offer is this, in exchange for one night alone with the new bride, this billionaire would offer the couple a check for a million dollars. One night of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Color-Blind Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on May 21, 2007

A look at how money "colors" or shapes our interior lives and why Jesus has so much to say about its use.

This represents the first in a 5-part focus on how money affects our interior (heart)life, and is derived from a 3-part series given by Brad Powell of Northridge Church, Plymouth, MI. With Brad Powell’s permission, I adapted his material to its present format. Message #1: Color-blind, The Color ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Unnecessary Debt

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007

How unnecessary debt can compormise the home, the church and the spirituality of a person

THE DANGER OF UNNECESSARY DEBT Proverbs 22:26-27 & Romans 13:8 Intro: Let me first start by saying being in debt is not a sin. Being in bondage to your debt is sin. We are living in a society they is absolutely dependent on credit. The United States national debt is 8.8 trillion dollars. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Climb Out Of Debt Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

When you run in debt, you give to another power over your liberty. But God can help you climb out of debt.

How to CLIMB Out of Debt Building Blocks of Financial Freedom – Part 2 Psalm 37:3-26 We continue our series on Financial Freedom today. Last week, we talked about the importance of giving to God. We talked about how giving first to Him, and giving it regularly will bring financial freedom in your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-26

Denomination: Baptist

Con-Faces

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

BEWARE, AS SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO CONFESS CHRIST HAVE CON-FACES. WE NEED TO DISCERN SPIRITS.

CON - FACES ACTS 16:16-17 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us shouting, “These men are servants ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret To A Happy Life

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 1, 2007

Paul encourges Timothy to understand what really makes for happiness in life. He calls it "godliness combined with contentment."

The Secret to a Happy Life I Timothy 6:6-19 September 30, 2007 What is most important to you? Have you ever thought about it? For what would you sacrifice? What in the world would you go out of the way in order to attain? I wonder… and I don’t know the answer to this…but I wonder what you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Methodist