Sermons on Envy And Greed:

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Nov 22, 2006

When Jesus compares us to sheep, it may not be flattering, but it is apt.

Sheep don’t have a very good image, do they? If I asked what your favourite animal was, I doubt very much that any of you would say “sheep”. Our view of sheep is somewhat negative. We don’t say positive things like “Oh, he’s as strong as a sheep” or “She’s as wise as a sheep”. How about “as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Deal With Stinginess Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This is a sermon that deals with destructive behavior of Greed in the Christian life.

How to Deal with Stinginess This morning I want to talk with you about a destructive behavior that is not mentioned much in churches. Over the past few weeks we have been talking about destructive behavior that affects the Christian. We have not been talking about lying, stealing, or cheating. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An American Idol

Contributed by William Hooper on Jul 12, 2007

Challenges the congregation to look at their idols of success, greed and entertainment.

An American Idol? Judges 17:7-18:25 I have deliberately chosen the name of a popular TV show for the sermon title. The winners on that show do go on to become idols for many young people. I don’t want us to think about rock stars tonight, but of idols in a deeper sense. The Roots of Idolatry In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning On Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores the meaning of money, the dangers of greed, and the importance of gratitude.

Welcome, everyone. I'm glad you're here. We're here to talk about something we all know. Something we all use. Money. We all need it. We all want it. But what does it mean? Is it just paper and metal? Or is it more? G.K. Chesterton once said, "When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Topics: Love Of Money, Root Of Problem

The Ekklesia - The Movement: Lies, Innuendos And The Truth

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 2, 2019

Having ambition is good but when you use it to stand well in the sight of others and greed is in your heart, that ambition added with greed can lead to deceit and hypocrisy.

The Ekklesia - The Movement: Lies, Innuendos and The Truth Acts 5:1-11 Text v. 4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Nothing infuriates us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money Talks Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 13, 2021

In James 5, James comes down very hard on the rich and the sins that often accompany materialism. What we do with our money declares what we value and love. So, what is your use of money saying about you?

Introduction: A. One evening a husband was balancing the checkbook and said to his wife, “You know the old saying, ‘money talks’? Well, ours just said, ’So long!’” 1. I know that we all feel that way sometimes, don’t we? 2. The world we live in runs on money, and it seems that we never have enough ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, Luke 6:24-25, Luke 18:24, Matthew 6:19-20, 1 Timothy 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Openness: The Unfinished Story - 4 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

The Prodigal Son has gone away, and has come home again. The Loving Father has permitted him to go, but has watched and waited and welcomed him home again with celebration. Now the Elder Brother wonders why. How could God love like that? Is this really how God loves?

Lent 4—March 22, 1998 "Openness" Luke 15 1,2; 11-32 A Picture, A Story The sun has already set and daylight has mostly faded and gone. The big house is dimly outlined between tall old trees against the fading glow in the sky. But there is light piercing out into the darkness from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Punishment Of The Man Who Never Noticed"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 24, 2010

We live in a very wealthy land...God has blessed us but are we mis-using our wealth? Do we notice the poor, the child captured by child trafficing, homeless prenant teenager.... can we help? or do we not notice. Our culture has taught us to "want more"

In Jesus Holy Name September 26, 2010 Text: Luke 16:19-31 Pentecost XVIII - Redeemer “The Punishment of the Man Who Never Noticed” A number of years ago Shania Twain, Country Female Artist of the Year had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

What Dicktates Your Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 4, 2010

People let every thing run their lives but the Lord we need to wake up.

WHAT DICKTATES YOUR LIFE There are four things that hurt the church and the Christian witness more than any thing else. Sad but true I had to learn these the hard way. In today’s churches we have to many men deacons trying to run Gods work and leaving God out of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Vanity Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 10, 2010

In today’s lesson we are warned against a greedy pursuit of wealth and encouraged instead to enjoy God’s daily gifts.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of the vanity of wealth. Let us read Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9: 8 If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Our Giving Affects Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 18, 2010

This sermon deals with how our giving affects who we become as a person. It looks at the hidden greed that lurks at times in our hearts.

Excellence In Giving—How It Touches Me 10/17/2010 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Luke 12:13-21 Today we are in the final of 3 messages under Excellence In Giving. Pastor Toby preached on How Our Giving Touches God, Pastor Kellie preached on “How Our Giving Touches Others”, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amos - 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.

Dakota Community Church May 9, 2010 Amos 5 I want to move forward in our study of the book of Amos by looking at a couple of the themes given as reason for the coming judgment upon the people of God. Let’s begin with a quick review of the heart of God concerning the poor: Amos 2:6-7 They sell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Longing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 24, 2011

We can either choose to long for Jesus and end up rejoicing or long for “stuff” and end up weeping and mourning.

This morning, as we continue our journey through Revelation, we’ll be covering all of chapter 18. Since it is a relatively long chapter, I’ve asked some of our elders and deacons to come and read the passage out loud for us. [Reading of chapter 18] Once again, this is a passage where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Horseleach? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 26, 2012

Thou shalt not covet

Coveting is the opposite of contentment. Christians should be the most contented people on earth! Hebrews 13:5 "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Are you content or are you a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denying Self For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 9, 2009

This is the tenth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 9:3-14. "Do you not know that those

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Denying Self For the Sake of the Gospel Text: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14. Introduction: Have you heard of the mischievous monkey? He was running loose and getting into people’s houses and stealing food. Try as they may, the town’s people could not capture the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ