Sermons on Favoring The Rich:

Learning How To Give Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

The Corinthians were materially rich but miserly in their giving. All of us need to learn that “God love a cheerful giver!”

LEARNING HOW TO GIVE II CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Call on a Methodist to pray and he’ll say, “Here’s $50.” Call on a Baptist for $50 and he’ll say “Let’s pray!” Our action toward giving is good but we, also, need a right attitude when we give. The Corinthians were materially rich but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 17, 2019

We are called to make God's glorious riches known to others, even at significant personal cost.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How loves a good mystery? For those who like to read, a good mystery is hard to put down, for moviegoers, it is exciting to what a mystery movie because you are always trying to guess, WHO DONE IT! • There are several murder mystery and crime dramas that folks tune in so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Predestined Church: A Study Of Ephesians 1:3-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 13, 2024

We continue in our study of Ephesians with rich foundational information for God's predestined plan for the church.

The Predestined Church Ephesians 1:3–14 NKJV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Greed Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

In a world that constantly promotes materialism and equates success with accumulation, believers must guard their hearts against the deceitfulness of riches.

OVERCOMING GREED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Proverbs 15:27; Ecclesiastes 5:10; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Nail In The Coffin Of Prosperity Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 17, 2024

Freely giving will not make you rich and if you are selling God's gifts and blessings you are not blessed.

Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10, Acts 8:17-23, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For The Journey PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

Explores the transformative power of faith and obedience to God, emphasizing healing, hope, and the rich harvest yielded by a nurtured faith.

Dear beloved, Today, we gather here, drawn by the love of Christ and the unifying power of His word. We are a tapestry of believers, each thread woven together by the Master Weaver Himself, each of us a testament to His grace and mercy. We are here to draw from the wellspring of His truth, to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:14

Topics: Healing

Shaking The Foundations: A Divine Lawsuit Against Injustice Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 19, 2025

This psalm presents a dramatic courtroom scene where God, the supreme Judge, indicts corrupt human leaders for their injustice against the poor, reminding us that our ultimate hope is not in earthly systems, but in God's own perfect, coming judgment.

Introduction: A World Crying for Justice We don't have to look far to hear the cry for justice. We hear it in the news reports from our own cities, stories of corruption where the powerful seem to escape all consequences. We see it in our communities, where the poor and vulnerable are often ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

10 James 5:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 31, 2021

This is the 10th of 11 Studies on the Bok of James, which contains a warning to the rich and also words of comfort to those who are facing persecution on account of their faith.

James 5:1-6 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have heaped up ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Grace And Freedom #1: Good News For Ragamuffins Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 3, 2013

God saves us by his grace (undeserved favor) when we believe in Jesus. Our salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for the good things we have done.

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #1: GOOD NEWS FOR RAGAMUFFINS (Jan. 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: This week, we are beginning a new series to look at one of the most important words to Christianity: GRACE. One of the most popular hymns of all time is Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

Desire And Faith

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 24, 2007

This is a passage that is filled with promise. It promises the things that people want most in life: long life, peace of mind, favor with God and man, direction for life, health and strength, and fulness of provisions.

This is a passage that is filled with promise. It promises the things that people want most in life: long life, peace of mind, favor with God and man, direction for life, health and strength, and fulness of provisions. In John 5:6, Jesus asked the man at the pool of Bethesda if he wanted to made ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God's Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003

While we often question God’s love, we can rest assured that He has poured out His favor on His people.

Experiencing God’s Love A man was having a hard time getting out of bed one Sunday morning. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He just grumbled and replied grumpily, “I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at church don’t like me. I don’t want to go.” She persisted, “You ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Have A Church Squabble?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Aug 28, 2006

God is never in favor of His people being in a squabble but God can even take our squabbles and make something good come from it.

NOTE: I have the Power Point to this message. If you email me at LarryJ713@aol.com and ask for it by referring to 06-08-13pm – I will send it to you. "WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU HAVE A CHURCH SQUABBLE?" ACTS 6:1-7 A. Now there is no doubt that the disciples may have done some murmuring doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grandes Cosas Ha Hecho Jehová Con Nosotros Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 8, 2004

La segunda sección de los cánticos graduales nos enseña que Dios está con nosotros y siempre obrará a nuestro favor

Para los que no estuvieron presentes en la primera lección, hemos comenzado un viaje, un peregrinaje. Vamos juntos con un grupo de judíos con van rumbo a Jerusalén, que van ahí para adorar a Dios. Estamos viendo un grupo de salmos conocidos como los “Cánticos Graduales,” salmos que los peregrinos ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Need God To Do Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

In part 2 of this series, we look at what we need God to do in our day. This is a prayer for His mercies and favor to be revealed once again.

PART 2 (Psalm 85:4-7): What We Need God to Do: Prayer for further mercies. GOD HAS BEEN GOOD! BUT, WE NEED HIM TO ACT ONCE AGAIN. ASSUMPTION WILL GET US NOWHERE, WE MUST ANTICIPATE. Assume = to take upon oneself; to pretend to have or be; to take as granted or true though not proved. An action ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Christ In Exodus Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 15, 2013

Grace is God’s freely given, unmerited favor toward the sinful and failing, the expression of – forgiving, redeeming, restoring love toward the unworthy.

Exodus “Going Out” - Gen. ends with the death of Joseph and buried - To Moses - 430 yrs. – Ex 12:40-41 - Jacob went down to Egypt with 70 - POP time of Exodus – over 600,000 – Num 1:46 - Counting women & children = 3 million? - Type of the world in bondage to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist