Sermons on Greedy For Gain:

Beware Of Dogs

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 1, 2001

Spiritual dogs may be friendly but very dangerous to the soul.

Philippians 3:1-2 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. Beware of dogs, 1. When I read this scripture I always think of the big signs usually posted on fences “BEWARE OF DOGS”. 2. Immediately you would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Of Pastors And Elders Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009

Should we even have pastors and elders? Don’t we all walk in relationship with God and if so why would we need spiritual leadership?

Dakota Community Church July 12, 2009 The Field & the Force 4 What of Pastors and Elders? So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Careful For Money Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Learning not to let money control you.

Careful for Money Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-21 Main Verse: 10 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 themselves through with many sorrows. Introduction False Teachers and Money 1Ti 6:3 If anyone teaches ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Pure Motivation For Ministry Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Not all who minister do so with the right motives, so God will test our motives to make them pure.

#8 5-13-07 Pure Motives for Ministry Introduction, Today is Mother’s Day. Mothers demonstrate great amount of love. No one loves like a mother. The kind of love a mother has for her children is the kind of love we need in ministry (1Thess 2:7 ,8) Text, Philippians 1:15-18 I. The Wrong Motives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Riches Are Not Your Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014

To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich in GOD's Presence? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that life is defined by riches in GOD's Presence not by riches. Be covetous of GOD's Presence. IV. TEXT: Luke 12:15 (Amplified Bible) 12:15 And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Biblical Preacher

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 20, 2005

A word study dealing with the Biblical 1) Qualifications 2) Calling and 3) Ministry of the pastor.

The Biblical Preacher TEXT: I Corinthians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. I. His Qualifications (I Timothy 3:1-6) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian In The Voting Booth

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

From a Christian worldview, we see voting as a divine gift that allows us to think the way God thinks, to act the way He acts.

The book of Proverbs says, “Speak for those who have no voice, for the rights of the dispossessed” (Proverbs 31:8). The prophet Zechariah declared, “Dispense true justice, and show gracious love and compassion to each other” (Zechariah 7:9). St. Paul says to “do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8

Denomination: Lutheran

A New You-What Debts Do I Have

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 30, 2015

When God gives us new life, we often resist allowing God to change our attitudes towards our possessions.

A New You-- What Debts Do I Have by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Luke 12:13-12:21 A New You--What I Owe Me 11/20/2015 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 In our series “A New You.” God wants to give us a heads up in life so that when we finish writing the legacy Keon ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

False Security

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The error of placing your trust in material things.

False Security Luke 12:13-21 January 16, 2005 Luke 12:13-21 (NLT) Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." [14] Jesus replied, "Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?" [15] Then he said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Love?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 6, 2013

How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and others.

Title: Who Do You Love? (Encompasses “what” we love, as in inordinate affections for, devotion to and obsessions with things and/or people. What we love reflects who we love.) Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deacons: Origin And Qualifications Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012

God led the Church in Jerusalem to select men of Godly character to meet a specific service need of the congregation, and then blessed the position by including through Paul, led by the Spirit, high qualifications and responsibility for men so selected.

Deacons: Origin and Qualifications Acts 4:32-37, 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 In my opinion, the Church got into something that it should not have. I. Faulty Situation. Act 4:32-37 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Unrighteous Wealth. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 7, 2024

Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.

Proverbs 22:22-23, "Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life." Today, we're going to talk about the consequences of unrighteous wealth. The Bible warns us that those who cheat ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-23, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 1:19

The Best Leaders

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2011

A sermon from Proverbs 28-31 on the benchmarks for the best leaders both in the nation and in the church (Adapted from an article by Bob Russell in the Lookout Magazine called, "What should we expect from our rulers?")

Introduction: When it comes to the leaders of our nation, individual measure them by different standards. Some base their opinions on appearances. Some base their opinions on their home life. Some evaluate them by their experience. Some rate the ideal leader by their reputation. Some base ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Dicktates Your Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 4, 2010

People let every thing run their lives but the Lord we need to wake up.

WHAT DICKTATES YOUR LIFE There are four things that hurt the church and the Christian witness more than any thing else. Sad but true I had to learn these the hard way. In today’s churches we have to many men deacons trying to run Gods work and leaving God out of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Baptist