Sermons on human greed: showing 16-30 of 84,490

Pride And Greed Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

“Dirt” Part 1 – Pride and Greed I. Introduction We are taught to hide dirt. It begins innocently enough. Haven’t you pushed stuff in the closet or under the bed when guests are coming over? Haven’t you dusted around the vase rather than move it? Have you ever only ironed the front of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Greed Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 25, 2013

Every Biblical character is a unique personality and has been written for us to learn something. We will be warned of Gehazi's downward pull due to the sin of GREED. We will learn lessons from the life of Elisha on how he maintained his INTEGRITY.

The dictionary defines GREED as the desire to possess wealth, goods or objects with the intention to keep it for one's self, far beyond the dictates of basic survival and comfort. That means, a person who is greedy will covet something even if he does not really need it. He will hide it for some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:16-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Judas' Greed Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2005

1st of Lent sermon series on how God used’ Judas’ greed for the greatest act of generosity ever.

One Man’s Trash is Our Lord’s Treasure Trash 1 - Judas’ Greed The garbage man comes every Monday afternoon between one and three o’clock. It hasn’t happened for a while, but every now and then I forget to take the trash out. I hate that when that happens, because then I end up with a whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Greed Or Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 10, 2007

Stewardship Series

GREED or GENEROSITY Stewardship Series part 3 Luke 12:13-21 Greed is the desire to acquire more than God has planned for us - especially in the areas of finances and possessions. Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psa 37:4) Greed: 4 Warning Signs 1) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

Greed And Grace

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Dealing with a right perspective of things

“Greed and Grace” Matthew 20 1/11/98 INTRO: As I have started out the new year, I have set a goal for myself. I mentioned to you that I encouraged each of you to read the Bible through this year. For myself, I am going to try to read the Bible through four times this year, once each quarter. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greed Of Gehazi

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 23, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE DESIRE OF GEHAZI, THE DECISION OF GEHAZI, THE DECEPTION OF GEHAZI, THE DECREE OF NAAMAN, THE DEMAND OF ELISHA, THE DECLARATON OF ELISHA, AND THE DEFILEMENT OF GEHAZI.

THE GREED OF GEHAZI 2 KINGS 5:20-27 A few years ago in Boston, the bodies of two elderly women were discovered in their small apartment. They had died a few days earlier. An autopsy revealed malnutrition was the cause of death. But hidden in the mattresses and sewn up in pillows and draperies was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

Greed And Generosity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

Are we seeking first the Kingdom of God, or are we focused on getting all we can in this life? We find all we need in Christ. Let's freely give, expecting nothing in return.

Are we selfish or selfless? The next pair of vice and virtue deal with our attitude towards possessions and people. Greed $ In the Movie Wall Street, Gordon Gecko, a ruthless broker, bluntly proposes in a stockholders meeting, “Greed is good.” His code leads him to conclude that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Gehazi's Greed

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 9, 2012

What led to Gehazi's decision to chase after Naaman for ill-gotten gains.

II Kings 5:20-27 Gehazi’s sin! The background for this morning’s message is the healing of Naaman, the leper. Naaman, a military leader from a nation in conflict with Israel (off and on, anyway) hears of the Prophet Elisha in Israel and comes to him for healing. Elisha doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Or Greed?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 12, 2011

Are you grateful? Or do you struggle with greed?

[You can contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com to receive sermons each week by email, or you can follow his blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] GRATEFUL GIVING “But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Greed

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

We can’t take it with us, so we better send some on ahead.

The Folly of Greed March 15, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t take it with us, so we better send some on ahead. Focus Passage: Luke 12:13-21 Supplemental Passage: I Tim 6:6-10 Introduction: “AFFLUENZA” - Men who trap ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Greed

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 25, 2007

There are so many voices out there trying to get us to play the game of greed, but we are much better off if we listen to the voice of God calling us to be content with what we have.

The Game of Greed I Kings 21:1-10 June 24, 2007 Now, this is my opinion. Feel free to agree or disagree. I really believe that network television programming is at an all time low for creativity. We are in an era when it is so expensive to produce programming that network executives are looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Gain Or Greed? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Greed

GAIN OR GREED? (1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10) An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. “Done! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cure For Greed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2013

Greed is listed as one of the worst of sins - right up there with lewdness, adultery, and murder. But how likely am "I" to be plagued by greed? And how can God cure me of this terrible sin?

Back in the 1800’s there was once a 350# wrestler in Europe named “Yusuf, the terrible Turk.” Three hundred and fifty pounds is a fairly huge man, and there wasn’t an ounce of flab on the man. He was formidable. And in his four years in Europe, he was impossible to beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gripped By Greed Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

In the Eighth Commandment God calls us to be wary of allowing our possessions to rule us and take our focus off God.

Message Luke 12:13-21 “Gripped By Greed”. You know the feeling don't you? It may come as you jump into your rusted out HQ Holden, while the guy parked next to you slides into a brand new BMW. It may come to you when you try on a pair of $20 bargain priced shoes, while the woman next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Humans!

Contributed by Neal Gray on Nov 15, 2001

Tell me: why do Christians behave they way they do? Hmmm? I mean, less-than-holy behavior at times. It’s because they are "human." Human! An incalculable gift from God!

"Humans!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Romans 7:18 - 8:1, KJV Purpose: Tell me: why do Christians behave they way they do? Hmmm? I mean, less-than-holy behavior at times. It’s because they are "human." Human! An incalculable gift from God! INTRODUCTION Opening Have you stopped to think about ...read more

Denomination: Holiness