Sermons on Finance:

Honor God Financially

Contributed by Jeff Maness on Jun 19, 2013

You have no idea what opening the window of heaven will do for your life.

We are continuing our Man Series today. And out of all the messages we’ve done, this is the one that worried me the most. We’ve talked about some sensitive issues in this series. We’ve called out our manhood, we’ve taken on marriage, and we’ve tackled sexual sin. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Overseer’s Fitness-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 9, 2012

5 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-V—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: Alisha’s(my son’s girlfriend) artistic ability. An excellent artist. Uses many media. Has a portfolio. She is fittted & poised to be a great artist. Likewise, oversight of the local church requires a certain fitness. Need: Paul related the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Priority One Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 16, 2017

So what can you do to begin to get rid of stress and worry with your finances? The first step…and the only one we’re going to consider today is this—put God first.

Introduction If you’ve been with us at Summit for any length of time, you’ve heard us say that God wants us to experience a life with him that’s full and robust…a life with meaning and purpose. A few months ago, our memory verse was John 10:10. Jesus is speaking and he says, “The thief comes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Much Is That Doggy In The Window? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

In 1952 Patti Page recorded a song written Bob Merrill that asked this question, “How much is that doggy in the window?” The lyrics of the song are quite catchy and the little arf, arf scattered throughout the song is quite cute. However, when examined closely the lyrics reflect an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Financial Management Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 19, 2012

This is part one of a four part series on financial management. Part one focuses on how we should pay ourselves in preparation for our future retirement.

Godly Financial Management – Part 1 Pay Self Scriptures: Proverbs 22:7; Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:3-13; Romans 13:7-8 Introduction: This series will close out the multi-series that I have done this year on being a slave for Christ. In these four messages, I will focus on how we must take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need To Serve God Not Money Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 16, 2020

Today we look at the fourth area that God has to win. God raises the bar on this area because instead of having to win; it is a must win

Introduction Today, we come to our fourth “God has to Win” sermon. We have seen over the past several weeks that God has to win the battle of our choices; then secondly, God has to win control over those areas of our life that we have trouble giving over to Him; and last week, we saw that as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

"hello, My Name Is Debt" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 15, 2021

We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands.

“Hello my name is Debt” Luke 16:1-14 We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Money Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul says the love of money is the root of all evil, and Mark Twain said, the lack of money is the root of all evil. The one does not eliminate the other, for Twain's remark compliments Paul's.

Someone said, life is an everlasting struggle to keep money coming in, and teeth, hair, and vital organs from coming out. Few have known this better than General Ulysses S. Grant. He led the armies of the North to victory in the Civil War, and was twice elected president of the United States. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

The Paradox Of Money Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It is hard to say anything about money, either negative or positive, that cannot be demonstrated to be a valid statement.

Someone said, life is an everlasting struggle to keep money coming in, and teeth, hair, and vital organs from coming out. Few have known this better than General Ulysses S. Grant. He led the armies of the North to victory in the Civil War, and was twice elected president of the United States. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

The Love Of Money Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It is plain to see that money is an easy god to love, and the worshipper of it can easily win converts to it. It is likely the most popular of all the religions of the world, even though it is never listed among the world religions.

When a Mr. Blodgett won 25 thousand dollars on a TV program the master of ceremonies asked him what he was going to do with the money. He replied, "It will probably all go to charity." The audience broke into a tremendous round of applause while the band played for he's a jolly good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Christ In Our Behaviour Series

Contributed by Ionatan Moldovan Sr. on Jul 23, 2020

This is part of a series about Christ in the center of our life. Sorry if my English is not perfect.

Luke 10:25-36 1. CHRIST IN OUR BEHAVIOUR INTRO: In order to change our behaviour, Christ has to change our THINKING! Everything starts with a thought. The greek word METANOIA, renewal of our mind, to repent ourself from our sins, not only to be sorry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-36, John 15:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Life Changing Reasons To Become A Generous Christian

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020

This message will give everyone, regardless of their financial situation, five biblical reasons why to give faithfully to God's work.

A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church saying, "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When they were coming out of church, the mother asked her ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Assessing Value

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Message on giving. Jesus on assessing value in the gift of the widow

Background to passage: This is the last event of Jesus’s public ministry that he includes in his gospel. A familiar account of Jesus watching the offering bins and teaching a lesson about giving. The account teaches just a couple of things, and I am going to throw in a few more. Now, I never (or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 2, 2021

In this message, Dr. Vorce talks about how it's God's will for us to experience abundance and gives general advice on investing.

John 10:10 ESV – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 TPT – A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect—life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:5-7, Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 9:8-12, Psalm 127:3-5, Genesis 2:18, Psalm 115:12-16, Psalm 85:12, 2 Corinthians 8:9, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Beyond Blessed - No Help

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2024

Jesus makes it possible for us to live beyond blessed. His interaction with the lame man in the pool teaches us how to get to that level of living!

Beyond Blessed No Help I. Introduction It was a day that rattled the entertainment industry and many fans. On October 28, 2023, Matthew Perry, who was best known for his role in Friends as the character Chandler, was found unresponsive in his hot tub and was pronounced dead at 4:17pm at the age of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal