Sermons on Gehazis Greed:

Treasure In Heaven Part 1 - Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus told the Rich Young Ruler to sell everything and give it to the poor. Why didn’t he tell anyone else that? What does God want us to do with our wealth?

Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

The Gospel Of Contentment

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 31, 2025

Do not let discontentment rob you of enjoying and being grateful for what you have.

After WWII, the economy exploded as the technology for war could create fantastic items for peace. Factories turned out a myriad of products at a reasonable price that the average person never comprehended. Thus the age of materialism erupted around the world. People that had survived the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Luke 3:14, Philippians 4:11, 1 Timothy 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Money Morality

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2024

The basic rule of money morality is well known, but often misquoted and misunderstood. Let's examine a godly approach to money.

The basic rule for money morality is well-known, but most people seem to either misquote this principle or stop after the first clause. Let’s read the whole principle. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Separation Anxiety - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 20, 2024

Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler the way to eternal life is to keep the law? And why was he the one guy who had to sell everything in order to be saved? And what does all that have to do with your daily life?

Mark 10:17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good-- except God alone. 19 You know the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

What's In Your Account?

Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2003

Gehazi deposited his talents of silver in the tower and thought that he had gotten away with his secret sin, but God knows all and sees all and judgment has already been given.

WHAT’S IN YOUR ACCOUNT? 2 Kings 5:15-27 All of us have heard of the story of Namaan. He was a Syrian who was the commander of the armies of Benhadad II in the time of Joram, King of Israel. Namaan was afflicted with leprosy. Leprosy! Just saying the word sent chills down the spine and fear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Everything Alright?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 15, 2016

Many People Have Had Divine Opportunities That They Have Blown. Either they did not realize the significance of what they had or they knew but took it for granted. Gehazi the servant of Elisha is one of such examples. He trampled on a divine opportunity.

IS EVERYTHING ALRIGHT? 2 KINGS 5:14-27: 14 So he (Naaman) went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy. 15 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God. He stood before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:14-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Me, Myself, And I

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2001

How we can keep from becoming enslaved to the demon of greed by understanding the concept of gracious giving.

IN REGARDS TO WEALTH, O.J. SIMPSON WAS ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING, “I SIT IN MY HOUSE AND SOMETIMES I GET SO LONELY IT’S UNBELIEVABLE. LIFE HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME. I’VE GOT A GREAT WIFE, GOOD KIDS, MONEY, MY OWN HEALTH -- AND I’M LONELY AND BORED... I’VE OFTEN WONDERED WHY SO MANY RICH PEOPLE COMMIT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ahab, Jezebel, And A Vegetable Garden Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 2, 2004

Ahab’s provides an example that greed can lead to mistreatment of others and disregard for God’s laws

One evening last week while our grandchildren were with us, Sue told our 4-year-old granddaughter to go upstairs and tell me that dinner was ready. Her 8-year-old brother overheard the conversation and ran up the stairs ahead of her to tell me. The 4-year-old, still half-way up the stairs, let out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

Finding Contentment In A Culture Of Discontent

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2007

Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than greed will find contentment in living a life of trust.

Title: Finding Contentment in a Culture of Discontentment Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than their cravings, will find contentment in living a life of trust. Introduction According to a study by a non-profit research organization, RTI ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manage God's Gifts Wisely

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

Pentcost 18(C) - Believers manage God’s gifts wisely not as slaves to greed but in service to the truth.

MANAGE GOD’S GIFTS WISELY (Outline) October 4, 2009 -- PENTECOST 18 -- Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: The Lord God Almighty lovingly lavishes blessing after blessing upon mankind. It is only the believer who recognizes that every good and perfect gift comes from above, from God. The unbeliever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Trying Times - "Increase" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 22, 2013

A personal BEST story fitted against the pitfalls of greed, in reflection the presence of God and the salvation history of woman.

Trying Times - “INCREASE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013) “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalms 19:14, KJV [God's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Friends

Commentary On Naaman

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Oct 18, 2017

Naaman a highly respected commander of the Syrian army experienced the healing power of God when he took the advice of some ordinary people who had faith in an extra ordinary God.

2 Kings 5 Good News Translation (GNT) - Naaman Is Cured 1 Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, was highly respected and esteemed by the king of Syria, because through Naaman the Lord had given victory to the Syrian forces. He was a great soldier, but he suffered from a dreaded skin disease. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Looking Out The Same Window: Perspective

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 4, 2018

Gehazi and Elisha looked out the same window... one saw doom and death, one saw opportunity. What is your perspective and how will it affect/effect your life style?

LOOKING OUT THE SAME WINDOW… A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Text: Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. REMEMBER DON QUIXOTE? He was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:12-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have A Happy Ending In Your Life . Pay Heed To These Warning Symbols

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 28, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY ENDING IN YOUR LIFE BY PAYING HEED TO THESE WARNING SYMBOLS NAMELY 1.LUCIFER 2.CAIN 3.KORAH 4.ISRAELITES 5.SAUL 6.GEHAZI 7.JUDAS

HAVE A HAPPY ENDING IN YOUR LIFE . PAY HEED TO THESE WARNING SYMBOLS ************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.LUCIFER 2.CAIN 3.KORAH 4.ISRAELITES 5.SAUL 6.GEHAZI 7.JUDAS INTRODUCTION The Lord wants us to have a happy ending ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 27 - Who Is Your Master? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 13, 2025

Whom are we serving and who is our Master? Jesus gave two options – God or money. The life of Elisha and his servant Gehazi will teach us what we should value and whom we should serve.

We read in 2 Kings 5:14, “So Naaman went down to the Jordan, dipped himself in it seven times, as Elisha had instructed, and he was completely cured. His flesh became firm and healthy like that of a child.” (GNB) Naaman the commander of the Syrian army came to the home of the Prophet Elisha, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:14-16, 2 Kings 5:20-22, Matthew 6:33, 2 Kings 5:23-25, 1 Timothy 6:10, Matthew 6:24, 2 Kings 5:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other