Sermons on greed for power:

Don't Join Murderous Gangs (Proverbs 1:8-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 6, 2022

Gangs can make you quite the offer: power, wealth, and community. But join, and you'll end up dead. The passage turns into a broader appeal to avoid ill-gotten gains.

Introduction Although my wife Heidi and I have been married for less than 5 years, we’ve moved a lot in that time period. We’ve lived in three states, 3 apartments, and two houses, and we feel a bit like gypsies without a real home. Heidi and I met up in Manitoba at Providence Bible College. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:9-19

Money Talks! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 9, 2017

Money Talks - James chapter 5 verses 1-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Warning against Hoarding Wealth (vs 1-3) (2). A Warning against Stealing Wealth (vs 4) (3). A Warning against Decadence Wealth (vs 5-6) SERMON BODY Question: Would you like to be rich? Answer: Very few of us would say, “Nah, it doesn’t interest me!” Ill: • One wise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Man's Control Dissipates Power Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 29, 2003

Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace.

Man’s Failing Control Dissipates Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace. Some things just don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Power Power Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2019

We can do nothing without the POWER of GOD to change us. It is GOD's POWER that makes us HIS CHILD. Powerful Points to Ponder: 1. The Power of HIS WORD; 2. The Power of HIS CROSS; 3. The Power of HIS PRESENCE.

2019.04.03.SERMON.POWER POWER POWER William Akehurst, HSWC POWERFUL POINTS TO PONDER: 1. POWER of HIS WORD 2. POWER of THE CROSS 3. POWER of HIS PRESENCE (SPIRIT) REPENT for the KINGDOM is NOW. In other words, Now is the time to change Our ways Our thoughts To align with HIS 3 points to ponder ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Psalm 145:11, Romans 10:17, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prevailing Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 15, 2003

Last in 16 week series on 1 Corinthians. There is a terrible fire of evil in our world. God has called the church to put it out.

The Prevailing Power of the Church Slide 1 There is a terrible fire in our world… photo of fire and house This week is the second anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country. 19 Men used airliners filled with people against the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon and over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On His Majesty’s Service

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 18, 2023

True greatness is not power but service.

Ann Henderson came home from her doctor’s appointment looking much the same as usual. Maybe she was a little quieter, but not enough to cause comment. The whole family was home for dinner that night, for once. She was grateful. She would only have to say it once. She waited for a moment when nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Harvest Message: Don’t Be A Fool!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 25, 2022

Don't be a fool" - Luke chapter 12 verses 13-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 12 verses 13-21 SERMON OUTLINE: 2 Happenings To Note: (1). An Inappropriate Interruption (vs 13): (2). An Unexpected Answer (vs 14): 3 Principles To Note: (1). In planning for himself, he forgot his neighbour (vs 17-19). (2). In considering his goods, he forgot the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

Give Me What's Mine! Series

Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009

First part of a series on stewardship.

Introduction. Who can tell me the top news story the past two weeks? (this was when the stimulus plan was being proposed) Sure it’s the Economic Stimulus plan. This has been the main item of discussion by congress, the president, and experts on all the networks. The premise is the economy needs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time C- Greed

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2022

We are the people living in stone houses. And Jesus is challenging us with this teaching.

Some Blog writers collect lists of humorous First World Problems, like Losing The TV Remote, Ads On Youtube, Being Hungry But Not For Any Of The Food In Your Fridge, Eating Fruit With Seeds, your walk-in closet is not big enough. Author Martha J. Beckman tells of scooping out a bowl of ice cream ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Behind The Power Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2010

A study of chapter 31 verses 1 through 18

Ezekiel 31: 1 – 18 The power behind the power 1 Now it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to his multitude: ‘Whom are you like in your greatness? 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 31:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Original Mr. Ed

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 22: 1 – 41

Numbers 22: 1 – 41 The Original Mr. Ed 22 Then the children of Israel moved, and camped in the plains of Moab on the side of the Jordan across from Jericho. 2 Now Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. 3 And Moab was exceedingly afraid of the people because they were ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can’t Take It With You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2019

A study in Psalm 49: 1 – 20

Psalm 49: 1 – 20 You can’t take it with you To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 Hear this, all peoples; Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, 2 Both low and high, rich and poor together. 3 My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall give understanding. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Statement That Is Was Not True Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 2, 2008

Sermon on current affairs

A statement that was not true. The Lord‘s wrath comes forth in the beginning of the night. A mighty righteous storm have suddenly overtaken us. The proof that something about America was not right. The proof that it was untrue, the statement, ‘In God we trust.’ The storm of our global sins has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-33

Denomination: *other

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

The Downside Of An Economic Upturn Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

We as Americans are consumed with prosperity. This passage points out the place of prosperity in the rise and power of Babylon in the end times.

- To gain the world and lost your (national) soul, that’s indeed a tragedy. - We want to talk about gaining the world tonight and what the tragic cost sometimes is. FOURTH OF JULY CHURCH SERVICE: We praise God for letting us participate in America’s prosperity. - Churches often celebrate God’s ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist