Sermons on Greed And Envy:

Give Me This Power…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2012

There are several such ‘false converts’ flaunting around the church today and some are also into ministry. Don’t faint as yet, let me finish!

Give me this power…. Acts, 8:18”And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Here we read about Simon who was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Balaam's Story PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Balaam, highlighting the dangers of straying from God's path and the importance of remaining steadfast in faith. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a blessed day, isn't it? A day filled with the promise of God's love and the assurance of His mercy. Each day we wake up is another opportunity to bask in His grace, to live out His word, and to grow in His wisdom. Today, we gather here, not just as ...read more

Topics: Obedience, Greed

Living The Life! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2025

If you want to live the good life, protect yourself against envy, prepare yourself for eternity, and prosper yourself spiritually.

Some of my favorite cartoons growing up were the Road Runner cartoons. Take a look at this 30-second excerpt from one of them (show Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote—Free Bird Seed). Do you know? In not one of the 49 Road Runner Cartoons produced does Wile E. Coyote ever get the Road Runner. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 16:13, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon On Avarice

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2021

Avarice can be considered the very essence of evil

Fyodor Dostoevsky, the Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist once remarked: “The world says: "You have needs - satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don't hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expand your needs and demand more." This is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Proverbs 11:24

Is Walking With God Worth It?

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Oct 18, 2000

When its tempting to wonder if walking with God is really worth it - think of Psalm 73

As we turn to Psalm 73 let me ask you a question. · Have you ever wondered why it seems that the people that are prospering in this world are those who have no respect for God or His ways? · Has it every grated on you that those who are trying to be obedient to God and live a life in right standing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of Showing Mercy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

The Benefits of Showing Mercy One day, a woman who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer. She was very excited to get the Polaroid print but when she looked at it, her face dropped. She turned to the photographer and stated rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 12, 2019

This sermon deals with the struggle of doubt. we see the prosperity of the wicked and we wonder why they seem to be doing better than God's own children.

Intro -- The year was 1998… …on the evening of 2 September 1998, Swissair 111 departed New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at 8:18 p.m. Eastern Time en route to Geneva, Switzerland. On board were 215 passengers and a crew of 14. This flight was popular with United Nations officials, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eye Of Green

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019

The congregation will be challenged to address envious tendency in their own lives and focus on being content and thankful for what God has provided, trusting in His provision.

Introduction: Have you ever heard it said that someone was “green with envy?” Where does that come from? Shakespeare. Angry Red. The original Word means Corruption. That person is soul-sick. Envy is a poison. We should avoid envy like the plague. It has no place. Point 1: The Warnings 1. There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:22, Galatians 5:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Bitterness

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Aug 31, 2012

This is a case study of Joseph and how he could have become bitter but trusted God and save a people and a nation.

Overcoming Bitterness Gen 37:18- 27 I. The effects of Bitterness and envy A. It will hinder your relationship with the Jesus. Heb 12:12-15 -Satan’s biggest tool to try to destroy us is bitterness. He knows he can’t defeat us so he tries to use his tools to make us in effective. - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Security & Apostasy Series

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012

This sermon examines the question of Eternal Security and Apostasy and what the Bible teaches concerning these things.

Eternal Security & Apostasy: Can a Child of God Fall from Grace and Be Lost? One of the major points of Calvinism is "the eternal security of the believer" or perseverance of the saints." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father Recognizes

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 10, 2012

The Father warned Jesus about how the Pharisees added words to what he was doing. The Pharisees were lying out their teeth.

Our Father, whose thrown is all around us in heaven, knows everything. When I say everything, I mean nothing has happen or will happen without him knowing about it. Yes the Father has power unlike anyone else. He can stop or allow anything from happening whether good or bad. Today, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is Not Proud Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

When Jesus came into the world He did not come in pride to dominate, and to have His own needs met. He came in love to serve and meet the needs of others

Ignorance may be bliss, but it is a fools paradise when others are in the know. General Motors learned this the hard way back in the early 60's when they launched a campaign to sell their new compact, the Chevy Nova, in Mexico. It was a flop, and the sale figures were appalling. That is when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Envious Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

This sin of envy is capable of any evil, even to the point of killing the Son of God to eliminate Him from the competition. We live in a dangerous world because of the potential of this sin. Paul lists it with the worst sins of depravity

We seldom get the whole story on anything. No doubt, most of us are aware of how the rocks brought back from the moon were kept in isolation for some time less the contain some organism that could spread disease for which we have no defense. That made a lot of sense, and made everyone feel more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Chasing David

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 30, 2020

At first Saul loved David, until he started seeing him as a threat to his throne. And from that moment he plotted to kill him.

CHASING DAVID "5 So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved wisely. And Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul’s servants. 6 Now it had happened as they were coming home, when David was returning from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Big Life Little Life - Mark 15:1-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 22, 2024

What is it about the natural human heart that prefers someone like Barabbas to Jesus? If we don’t know the answer to that question, we’ll miss one of the most important messages of the whole book of Mark. And when it comes to a choice, we’ll make the wrong decision too.

Mark 15:1 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, reached a decision. They bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. 2 "Are you the king of the Jews?" asked Pilate. "Yes, it is as you say," ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, John 18:28-40, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25