Sermons on Greed Hurts:

An Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 19, 2009

At the feast in Bethany, we can see a beautiful picture of the Church and a contrast between a worshiper and one who was selfish.

* Jesus had been staying a Ephraim. * As the Passover approached, people began to wonder if Jesus would show up for the feast. * He shows up in Bethany at a feast to honor him, sponsored by the family of Lazarus, Mary and Martha. * In this setting, we get the most beautiful picture of a healthy, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Preaching On The Power Of The Purse Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 14, 2013

This is the first of two messages from 1 Tim. 6 on Money and our walk with Christ. It deals with: I. Godless teachings on money. II Regardless of the amount of money we have we are to live in Godliness with contentment. III. Greed can become god.

PAUL’S PREACHING ON THE POWER OF THE PURSE (Part One) 1 Timothy 6:3-10 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Over the past several weeks, we have seen many powerful teachings on many subjects in this letter of 1 Timothy. 2.) Today, and next week I want us to see some more very valuable teachings in regards to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Careless Cain

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2021

SUCCESS AND MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING IN LIFE......

Success is not everything.... Genesis 4: 16 Then Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. FAMILY LINE: After Cain and Enoch the Bible records 4 more in this line – To Enoch was born Irad; and Irad begot Mehujael, and Mehujael begot Methushael, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival Comes To Thomas And Matthew Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2021

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew.

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew. 1) Thomas’s Revival Can skepticism turn into faith? Let’s look at the Apostle Thomas and how his pessimism and doubt turned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments: Healthy Ambition Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

WHY not covet? It harms us, and relationships with others and God. HOW overcome it? Gratitude, love for others, and godly ambition.

COVET GODLINESS—Exodus 20:17, 1 Timothy 6:6-11 Would it be good if everyone lived by the Ten Commandments? The answer seems obvious: Almost everyone agrees that life is better if people don’t murder, steal, or lie in a court of law. Maintaining marriage and honoring parents supports a healthy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, 1 Timothy 6:6-11, Deuteronomy 7:25, Romans 12:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For The Love Of Money?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 29, 2019

Ever wonder at what line a Christian crosses that makes money a trap and sin in their spiritual walk with Jesus? In this sermon I am going to outline a basic truth: putting trust in money and wealth and not God is a sin.

For the Love of Money? 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines money as a “medium of exchange” for goods and/or services. While one could barter to obtain the necessities of life such as food, shelter and clothing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Run Turkey Run

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 15, 2012

Our rush to commercialize Christmas, even before Thanksgiving, shows that we have become unthankful for what we have, and greedy for more. Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving.

Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like it… I like to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sticky Fingers Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

This commandment teaches us that keeping our hands off our neighbor’s things is as important as keeping our hands off our neighbor’s neck.

One of my favorite movies ever is a little gem called “The Gods Must Be Crazy.” It starts out with an idyllic look at society among the stone age tribesmen of the Kalahari desert. They have absolutely no possessions. Not one. Not even so much as a loin cloth. They spend most of their time hunting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:19, Deuteronomy 22:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Identifying False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 2, 2022

1 Timothy 6:3-10 shows us how to identify false teachers.

Scripture Paul gave Timothy instructions about three groups of people in the church: widows (in 5:3-16), elders (in 5:17-25), and slaves (in 6:1-2). Then he turned his attention to a fourth group: false teachers (in 6:3-10). Their presence was a huge problem in the churches in Ephesus. Paul showed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

How Can I Have A Generous Heart When Money Is Tight? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 6, 2019

Paul commends the Macedonians for being generous even in their poverty. What can we learn from them about giving well?

CAN YOU BE BOTH? It’s telling that the Macedonians were poor and generous. - 2 Corinthians 8:1-2. - Verse 2 gives us a striking statement. Paul shares with us that the Macedonians were extremely poor and richly generous. Those aren’t two phrases that we normally put together. - If you’re here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Resentment

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Forgiving those who hurt us and moving on from that hurt is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks Christians are called to do.

Genesis 45:4-11 “Recovering From Resentment” INTRODUCTION Recently we displayed a message on our marquee that read, “God doesn’t promise us a comfortable journey, just a safe landing.” We live in hope that the last phrase of this sentence will be true. We know from experience that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

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