Sermons on intergenerational wealth:

The Dangers Of Self-Indulgence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2019

How I steward my wealth reveals my spiritual health.

The Dangers of Self-Indulgence James 5:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill March 30-31, 2019 When I was about 12 years old I was asked if I would be interested in cleaning out the house of a woman who had passed away. I eagerly agreed, thinking this would be an easy way to make some shekels. I wasn’t prepared ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sacred (Mark 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2024

What is truly sacred and what is just an idol? Let's look at Mark 10.

What things are sacred to us? Is marriage sacred? Are children sacred? Is material wealth a sacred idol or just a tool by which we serve others? Are titles and positions sacred idols to us, or do we serve quietly without tooting our horns? Do we treat the needy as sacred to God? Let’s examine these ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 16, 2024

James gives us a righteous approach to dealing with temptations.

James: Practical Faith  James 1:9-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-15-2024 Happily? When I lived in Mississippi, I ran a counseling center for a large psychiatric hospital. One of the ways we promoted the hospital’s programs was a series of in-services I would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Mark. Worldly Wealth But Spiritual Bankruptcy. Esau's Family Genesis 36

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 23, 2024

Esau was angry because Jacob had received his father’s blessing. But Esau’s family and great possessions prove he received a blessing as a descendant of his grandfather Abraham. But Esau missed the mark. While he had worldly wealth, he was spiritually bankrupt.

2024.09.22.Sermon Notes. Genesis 36. Esau’s Tribes. Missing the Mark. Worldly wealth but Spiritually bankrupt. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Esau was angry because Jacob had received his father’s blessing. But Esau’s family and great possessions prove he received a blessing as a descendant of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 36:1-43, Malachi 1:2-3, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 3:10-13, Isaiah 43:1, Mark 8:36, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Revelation 3:17, Luke 12:16-21, Matthew 6:33, 2 Chronicles 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am More Than What I Possess SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Your possessions do not define you.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you today. We gather here, not as individuals defined by our earthly possessions, but as children of the Most High God, defined by His love, His grace, and His mercy. Today, we are going to focus on a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-10

Topics: Being Free Of Being Defined By My Wealth

Give Me Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God wants us to take care of our money and be generous with it. Generosity is the opposite of greed and worshiping money. It doesn't matter how much money we have, we can all be generous.

Let's do a little experiment. I have here a $20 bill. Who wants it? (Pause for response) Okay, now what if I crumple it up? Still want it? (Pause for response) What if I step on it, make it dirty? Still want it? (Pause for response) Of course, you do! Because no matter what I do to it, it's still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Topics: Charitable Acts, Selfishness, Altruism, Wealth Accumulation

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 13, 2009

While judgment, salvation, discipleship, and the kingdom are elements of this story, this parable is about wealth. Jesus is concerned with the neglect of the poor because people are selfish with their wealth.

The Parables of Jesus The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 July 12, 2009 Now we turn to the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is true that this is parable about discipleship as well as the future kingdom. But it is a parable specifically about money. How discipleship impacts our use of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Choice Of Moses Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2016

Moses Message 2 This shows how much Moses gave up to "suffer affliction" with God's people (Hebrews 11) and how God prepared him for the task of leading the chosen people from Egypt to Canaan in forty

Moses 2 THE CHOICE OF MOSES Exodus 2:5-25 B. The Savior (2:5-25) 2. His Development Spiritually (2:7-9) 3. His Development Socially (2:10) 4. His Decision (2:11-14) 5. His Development Specially (2:15-25) In three different places God tells us that Moses, forty years old, at the peak of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Oppressors Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Warnings to those who use wealth in an oppressive manner.

Rich Oppressors James 5:1-6 Today we are going to look cautions to rich oppressors. Now you may be saying, "but I’m not rich." That’s not a reason to tune out today, because all of us can fall into the category of an oppressor. The chapter begins with a warning to the rich oppressor. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Values Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 14, 2010

What treasure are you collecting, is it the wealth of this world or heaven

In this world of sin it is easy to get our values distorted. The things that appeal to our carnal natures seem worth striving for, but they are in fact like a mirage in the desert. Property, money, material possessions, or a large bank account seem to give us security, but it is all a bubble dream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Holy Ambition

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 10, 2007

In Christ can be found a limitless supply of spiritual wealth.

HOLY AMBITION Philippians 3:7-14 Paul’s Damascus Road encounter with the Lord (Acts 9) completely turned him around. It revolutionized his whole being. In Christ he had found a limitless supply of spiritual wealth that made everthing else as worthless. May we cultivate the holy and heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Truth About Rich People

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Wealth is only a problem if hording becomes a way of life

The Truth about Rich People James 5:1-6 Watching all the financial news this week, I heard names of wealthy people mentioned that I did not recognize. One of the people mentioned had thrown his support behind one of the hurting financial companies. The said that he was putting up “9 billion ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Strong Tower Vs. Imagined Walls

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

Where is your trust? In your wealth and things, or in God?

Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 18:10-11: The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. It was a beautiful morning, a light breeze coming off the waters. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

23rd Psalm Sermon

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

A wealth of spiritual insight from the 23rd Psalm.

"The Lord is my Shepherd . . ." that's Relationship! "...I shall not want . .." that's Supply! "...He maketh me to lie down in green pastures . . ." that's Rest! "...He leadeth me beside the still waters . . ." that's Refreshment! "...He restoreth my soul . .." that's Healing! "...He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Love Of Money

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

What should be the Christian attitude toward wealth and possessions?

The Love of Money / I Tim. 6: 6-19 / LK 16:19-31 Intro: John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed