Sermons on Intergenerational Wealth:

The Danger Of A Dollar Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 10 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Three little girls are in the schoolyard bragging about their fathers. The first girl says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.” The second girl says, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, Luke 12:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solomon – Sad Ending

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 29, 2025

Solomon seemed to have it all, until he didn't.

I. Introduction & Context Solomon's Background & Achievements Son of David and Bathsheba, fulfilling God's promise Asked for wisdom when offered anything by God Built the temple, amassed great wealth, expanded Israel's borders Led Israel through unprecedented period of peace ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Money After Bad

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2019

The parable of the dishonest steward points to imagination and how wealth can be used for the goodness of God's kingdom in our midst.

September 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 16:1-13; Amos 8:4-7 Good Money after Bad Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every story has a main character. But sometimes that main character isn’t the person you’d expect. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Problem With Prosperity Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 3, 2020

The leaders of Israel were enjoying their prosperity. What does God have to say to them?

BLINDING: Money is not evil, but it is dangerous. - 1 Timothy 6:10. - The dangers of money are not a new problem. Here we are way back in the Old Testament and we see the same thing (although back then it was probably a lot smaller percentage of the population). - It’s a telling passage and it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Man Job Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 16, 2020

What can we say about Job and his children at the very beginning of the Book of Job?

God tells us in Ecclesiastes 3:1 - “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven!” and last week, our benediction was from Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Many of you ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Has Money Become An Idol In Your Life? - Proper 23 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 22, 2021

As we think about the young man who couldn't give up his wealth, we consider Jesus teaching on the subject and how money affects our relationship with God

In the name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I doubt that there is anyone listening to this sermon that hasn’t seen the film Titanic. If you haven’t seen it then I’m sorry if I spoil the end of the film for you because it sinks! But wind back about 30 minutes before that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Anglican

Treasures In Heaven (Or Earth) Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

The focus on this sermon is the contrast between storing up treasures in heaven vs storing up treasures on earth and the shaping influence each has on a person's heart.

We are going through the series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. The series is focused on the extended passage of Jesus known as the Sermon on the Mount. It basically is contained in three chapters in the book of Matthew, 5, 6, and 7. We have gone through chapter 5 where Jesus gave us a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Did Jesus Promise Material Prosperity?

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 23, 2024

Prosperity is a topic that has sparked much debate and confusion within the Christian community. This sermon examines whether Jesus promised His followers material prosperity.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, my message is going to delve into a topic that has generated considerable discussion and sometimes confusion within the Christian community: the concept of prosperity. Specifically, let us explore whether Jesus promised His followers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priorities That Matter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 26, 2025

This is the 45th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#45] PRIORITIES THAT MATTER Luke 12:13-21 Introduction: In our fast-paced and often materialistic world, it is easy to become consumed with the pursuit of wealth, possessions, and personal success. Jesus addresses a common human tendency- To prioritize earthly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

At The Gate

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 25, 2009

What Lazarus is at the gate of our house? How do we move from pride to compassion?

At The Gate, Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Isn’t light self-revealing? Do we need to stand out in the street and shout to those who pass by, "That’s the sun," as we point to it in all its brightness? The sun is self-revealing in the same sense that Jesus Christ was and is the Light of the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

What Changed Zaccheus?

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 30, 2010

Jesus doesn't preach to Zaccheus. No moralising, no ridiculing. Just unconditional acceptance. That's all it took change him radically.

A popular story recounts a meeting that may have taken place at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago in 1923. There is debate whether the meeting in fact occurred, but what is not in question is the actual rise and fall of the men featured in the story, who were nine of the richest men in the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Fading Vision Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011

We are never farther from Jesus than when we are satisfied with ourselves, and we are never closer to him than when we have nothing and no one else to rely on

All of you are familiar, I’m sure, h the Hans Christian Andersen story about the Emperor’s new clothes. It begins, “Many, many years ago lived an emperor, who thought so much of new clothes that he spent all his money in order to obtain them; his only ambition was to be always ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Command The Rich Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011

Paul said to command the rich to do something good with their wealth. 1- Command the rich to put their hope in God 2- Command the rich to be rich in good deeds 3- Command the rich to lay up heavenly treasures

INTRO.- Command the rich. Do we ever have the right to command anyone? Maybe not, but God does. God can command us to do whatever He wants because He is God. It’s like parenting. Parents can tell their kids what to do and when, but of course, that doesn’t mean they’ll do it. But parents have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To The Rich People

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 29, 2011

Wealth won't last. Wealth will testify. So who are the rich that James talks to? In part, it is us. We are the rich and how we use our wealth is a statement about our spirituality.

A Sermon To the Rich (James 5:1-6) Introduction: A. There has been some political debating over how much taxes individuals who make over $200,000 should pay. That group of people make up 3% of the American population or approximately 3.4 million households. For many, that is what we call ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ