Sermons on Invest:

Exerting Extra Effort: Seeds Of Good Deeds!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2023

Jesus needed to go and spend some time at Sychar, Samaria. There was a little sinner lady that Jesus saw her potential. Jesus invested time and love to win her. He that wins souls is wise.

EXERTING EXTRA EFFORT… THE SEEDS OF GOOD DEEDS! VISIT AT THE WELL VS LIVING AT THE WELL! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverb 11:30 (Amplified) The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30, John 4:4-11, John 4:12-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Serve As An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2002

Many Christians are missing out on some of the greatest blessings available in the New Testament and they do not even realize it. In our passage this morning, John recognized missionaries as co-laborers worth investing in.

How to Serve as An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8 Quote:If the world were a village of 1000 people, next year’s population would be 1018. Twenty-eight people would be born, but 10 would die: three from lack of food, one from cancer, two in birth, one from war or crime, and three from natural ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Little Drummer Boy

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 14, 2006

The tithe is a hot ticket item in today’s churches – particularly in those churches that preach a connection between wealth and God’s blessing. The tithe, in their view, is the investment strategy of heaven. Is this an accurate portrayal of the tithe?

The Little Drummer Boy Leviticus 27:20-32 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI September 21, 2003 We see their smiling faces on the television. Silky smooth voice, great digs, hair just so, offering the promise of health and wealth. The key? The tithe. Offer your tithe unto the Lord – that is, to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:20-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Portion More

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2009

For Baptist Identity Sunday. God has given the Baptist tribe one portion more of evangelistic zeal, missions involvement, and investment in freedom. This church is equipped with one portion more to do its mission.

I recently witnessed a special event, and was very impressed with how many Baptists there were in it. Everywhere I looked, I saw Baptists; every time the announcer identified anybody, I heard the word, "Baptist". It was one of the most sectarian occasions I’ve seen in a long while. There was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Dignity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Every nobody can become somebody, and that is why everybody is worthy of investment. This is God's view of man, for it was while we were yet sinners that Christ died for the ungodly. God is no haphazard and foolish investor.

An old business man once spoke at his club and told of how he made an investment which brought him great dividends, but for which he did not have to pay a cent of taxes. One night as he closed his store he found a dirty boy of 12 crouched against the building trying to protect himself from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9

Rewards And Treasures Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Treasure God, not temporary things! We’ve already talked about prayer in this chapter. Well, fasting goes along with prayer and is an investment that brings spiritual dividends. Let’s look at some thoughts on hunger, reward, and treasure.

Rewards and Treasures Matthew 6:19-21 19 "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. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The End Of Time? How Much Time Is Left?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 13, 2021

We study where are we investing our time? Time is God's gift to us. What we do with the time could be our gift to God. Do we know our purpose?

END OF TIME? HOW MUCH TIME DO WE HAVE LEFT? WHAT IS TIME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As the sand in an hour glass so are the days of our life. Time is divided into 3 categories… Past, Present and Future. THERE IS A MEASURE OF TIME: seconds, 60 minutes, 1440 minutes make a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Mark 8:36, 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Be Faithful With Eternal Treasure Luke 16:1–13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.

Go! And Be Faithful with Eternal Treasure Luke 16:1–13 “The Steward of a Fortune” Imagine you were suddenly handed the keys to manage a billionaire’s fortune—not your money, but theirs. You could use it, invest it, distribute it—but one day, you would have to give an account. How would you handle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Psalm 24:1, Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 6:20, Zechariah 4:10, 1 Timothy 6:10, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Wisely Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 20, 2022

If any man builds on the foundation of Jesus Christ using gold, silver he is wise. The wise giver will see the work of God changing lives. Having a part of that through financial investment is more exciting than acquiring possessions.

There is the story of three college friends from Harvard. The first of the three was a financial wizard. He graduated top of his class. He became an executive for a large financial institution. The second was a brilliant scientist working on cutting edge science technology. The third one dropped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Men Who Shook The World

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

This sermon was preached 12 days after September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center was destroyed in New York. It looks at the sacrifice made by the terrorists and calls us to invest ourselves to shake the world for Christ.

The whole world is still shaking from the events of September 11, the hijackings, the buildings destroyed, the mass deaths and destruction, the world efforts to put together a coalition to finally stamp out terrorism, the layoffs and financial troubles of the airline industry, the upset of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16, Mark 3:13-19

Sermon # 9- God's Unmatched Generosity Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 24, 2024

All of us are recipients of God’s bountiful generosity. The question is are we giving of ourselves and all that we got for the glory of God and the extension of His Kingdom? Let’s learn to make investments that last for eternity.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) Sometimes when we read this verse, and compare it with our situations in life we get perplexed as to why the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians 4:19, Philippians 4:15, Philippians 4:18, John 2:1-2, John 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Taking Hold Of Contentment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2004

Funeral service for Dock Burgess, whose last day of life was a time of acceptance and calm. We can take hold of contentment by learning to receive, by investing in a relationship with God, and ultimately by accepting grace for life eternal.

I am persuaded that the fundamental human problem is anxiety. I’ve watched the way we live for quite a while, and I am convinced that the most basic human issue is that we are anxious. We are fearful and afraid; we are anxious. And it is not just that we are afraid of what others may do to us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Snapshots In An Autumn Album

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2009

Contrasting Koheleth and Paul in the later season of their lives: one blames the young, the other gathers them; one mourns broken things, the other invests in ideas; one is anxious, the other trusts God for every need.

This past weekend, as a part of our brief getaway, my wife and I spent two nights in an old farmhouse. The farmhouse dated from 1704 and was partly furnished with antiques. Now my wife loves antiques; I guess that’s why she puts up with me. So we took the tour of the house, especially the parlor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rev.# 60~18:1-3 Political & Commercial Babylon Destroyed-Pt.1 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 8, 2010

This economic system is a worldwide system; it’s to do with wealth and commerce. Babylon emphasized in this chapter is commerce on a worldwide scale, i.e., international or multinational organizations. Business minded people that invest money in stock

Rev.# 60~18:1-3 POLITICAL & COMMERCIAL BABYLON DESTROYED 6-26-10 Babylon was not only an ancient city and a powerful empire, but also the symbol of mankind’s rebellion against God. Here in chapter 18: Babylon represents the world economic system of the beast. –The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 6, 2016

Our hearts will be where our treasure is. Those who are greedy and anxious about stuff put their emphasis on worldly goods. Those who trust in God’s provision invest their hearts in heaven.

All of us are stewards. Does that seem strange to you? Well, it shouldn’t. All of us have responsibilities over one corner or another of God’s household. Just as we have to look after our own households, we also have to look after the part of God’s household that he has given us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican