Sermons on Get Rich Quick:

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 8, 2001

If he had known who he was speaking to the rich young ruler would have ask for mercy instead of asking what he could do.

The Rich Young Ruler Matthew 19:16-26 I. HE WAS UNHAPPY. A. HE WAS RICH, BUT HE WAS NOT HAPPY. 1. He had great possessions. Matt. 19:22, Mk. 10:22 2. He held a great position. Luke 18:18 B. HE WAS DEEPLY RELIGIOUS, BUT HE WAS NOT HAPPY. 1. His hands were clean... "All these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

From Rags To Riches Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 6

RAGS TO RICHES (MARK 10:46-52) Joel Gregory told a story of a blind, poor and hungry Indian beggar who sat beside a road, starved from the scarcity of travelers and how much rice they could give him. One day he heard the thunder of a chariot in the distance. It was the grand entourage of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spiritually Rich Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

What defines a spiritually rich church? Consider the Colossian church. If the churches of the 21st century would possess half of the qualities of that church, our ministries and our lives would be much more fulfilling.

The Spiritually Rich Church Colossians 1:1-29 I. Fervent Faith (v. 3-8) a. Produced love (v. 4; Galatians 5:6) b. Hoped for Christ’s soon return (v. 5; 2 Timothy 4:8) c. Bore fruit for the gospel (v. 6-7; John 15:4) II. Prayers of Their Ministry Partners (v. 9-12) a. For wisdom (v. 9; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Bob Garbett on Sep 2, 2011

Sermon is part of series based on questions people asked Jesus.

Mark 10:17-22 What kind of questions do you think you might ask Jesus? I. The Background (v. 17) The QUESTIONER – Luke tells us he was a ruler and we are also told he was rich. His APPROACH His Greeting – Rabbi GOOD? Good – as in compared to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Rich, Rude & Foolish

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 26, 2011

We should always treat others with kindness and respect.

Rich, Rude & Foolish September 25, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should always treat others with kindness and respect. Focus Passage: I Samuel 25:1-13 Supplemental Passage: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wife And Riches Of A King

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that we don't need to own large amount of property and huger number of wives to appreciate the blessing of the LORD. For the Blessor and the Blessing of the LORD is Only ONE - the LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your riches the LORD, also the delight of your heart? Yes. Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. Proverbs 10:22 (Amplified Bible) The blessing of the Lord—it makes [truly] ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Riches, Honor And Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 14, 2014

To show that riches, honor and life came from serving the LORD with reverential fear.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have riches, honor and life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that riches, honor and life came from serving the LORD with reverential fear. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 22:4 (Amplified Bible) 22:4 The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2009

What hinders us from being true disciples must go

Mk 10:17-21: The rich young ruler What counts most in your life? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present. When he opened it, he found it to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Anglican

How Rich Are We?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 12, 2009

A sermon to share with the congregation the need for serious and steady prayer concerning our church’s annual budget and the giving of the church.

The internet is a wonderful source of information; although some is trivial, some useless, some is motivational, and some mind-numbing. Just for fun I went to a site called "Global Rich List." On this site there is a block where you insert your annual income, click on another button and it will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Riches Of His Grace

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 10, 2014

Grace is a vast treasure chest whose depths we can hardly fathom and which we can never exhaust.There is so much more to grace than we can ever imagine. The riches of God's grace in the lives of believer in His sanctifying, sustaining, and securing grace.

The Riches of His Grace Ephesians 1:1-8 Often when we think of God's amazing grace we think of it in terms of God's saving grace where God in spite of our sinfulness and unworthiness sent His Son to die for us that we might freely receive eternal life through His unmerited provision. But we need ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

Death is the great leveler. Not all rich men go to hell, nor do all poor men go to heaven. It was how Lazarus lived his life before God, and how the rich man squandered his opportunities, that determined their differing destinies.

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS. Luke 16:19-31. It was against the Pharisees who were lovers of money that Jesus spoke the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is a sad story, which shows two men in quite different lifestyles in this life, and the fate of each of them in the life to come. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jul 30, 2021

This conversation between Jesus and this rich young ruler is recorded in all three of the synoptic gospels. Mark says,” Jesus looking upon him loved him. (Mk 10:21). Studying the text, I find at least three qualities that are loveable about him,

The rich young ruler Matthew 19:16-22 Introduction. This conversation between Jesus and this rich young ruler is recorded in all three of the synoptic gospels. Mark says,” Jesus looking upon him loved him. (Mk 10:21). Studying the text, I find at least three qualities that are loveable about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Greater Riches In Christ

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Jun 6, 2019

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

The Bible says; When Moses was come to years, he refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26, 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Charismatic

A Rags To Riches Christmas

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Dec 21, 2018

At Christmas we recognize that "Christ became poor" for our sakes. But we overlook the fact that because of what He did, "we become rich!"

“A Rags to Riches Christmas”- Heb.2:10-3:1 Thomas Waterfield was born in Springtown Camp, in Derry, Northern Ireland. After the war there was an intense housing shortage in the area. Shanty apartments were incredibly dangerous. The people of the area decided to leave the slum and squat at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 27, 2018

There is a story in Matthew 19 about a rich young man who wanted eternal life. What can we learn about our quest for eternal life from his story?

“Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Charismatic