Sermons on Luke 16:23-24:

The Contrast Between The Rich And The Poor

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 26, 2024

Today I will be preaching on the parable of THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR found in the book of Luke.

The gospel of Luke is the only book that carries this passage of scripture that some think is a parable. However, as I preach this from this PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE, I need to mention that there are some preachers who refuse to preach this passage of scripture as a parable. Some say it is not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Catch The Wave

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 16, 2024

Introduction to the book of Acts

Catch the Wave Acts 1:1-3, Luke 16:19-31 Good morning, Happy New Years If I encouraged you to catch the wave for New Year's, you would probably think I was referring to some new campaign the church is trying to start. The dictionary defines the phrase, catch the wave, as seizing an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Man And Lazarus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the hard truths about the reality of Hell, the consequences of greed, and the urgency of repentance, as illustrated in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31.

Good morning, Church family. We're diving deep today into a passage that really hits hard - Luke 16:19-31. You know, Watchman Nee once said, "One gains by losing self for others and not by hoarding for oneself." We're going to unpack that today, as we talk about the reality of Hell, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Hell, Real

Lazarus And The Rich Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of compassion and good deeds in our lives, as neglecting these can lead to severe consequences, as illustrated in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31.

Good morning, church! Today, we are going to unpack a powerful message from the book of Luke, Chapter 16, verses 19 through 31. This passage is a profound illustration of the sin of omitting good deeds, the consequences of ignoring others, and the incredible power of compassion. Before we delve in, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Great Omission

The Wake-Up Call From Complacency PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive deep into the words of Jesus found in Luke 16:19-31. I’m sure many of you are familiar with this parable, often referred to as the story of the rich man and Lazarus. It's a powerful tale that warns us about the danger of complacency, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Wake Up Call, All

Look Both Ways Before You Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To understand and embody God's boundless love for all people, regardless of their earthly status, and to elevate others rather than looking down on them, reflecting His grace and mercy in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Let's get our hearts ready and open to receive today's sermon from Luke 16, the story of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus. This tale is a powerful reminder of God's elevation of the poor and the danger of looking down on others. Someone once said, "God's love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Rich Man, Poor Man

The Consequences Of Our Actions And Attitudes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025

The sermon urges us to notice and compassionately respond to those in need at our gates, opening our lives and tables with urgent, Christlike love.

Some stories slip in quietly and sit down beside you. Others knock at the front door and ask to be heard. Jesus tells one that stands at the gate. We can see him, can’t we? A rich man with linens crisp as a spring morning. A poor man with sores that sting like salt. A gate between them. A table ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Compassion, Justice

Lazarus And The Rich Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

True faith is shown by compassion for others; ignoring those in need hardens our hearts and distances us from God’s grace and eternal hope.

Friends, welcome. Some stories slip past our defenses and sit down in the living room of our hearts. Jesus tells one of those stories today. It hums with hope and honesty. It whispers to our comfort and calls to our conscience. It lifts our chin so we can see the person at the gate and the God who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Hell

He Paid A Debt I Could Not Pay

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

When someone does something for you that is so wonderful you can’t even believe it, you can’t help but get emotional. Some people get so happy they cry? Excited! Jump for joy! Give a big hug? Kiss your whole face!

He Paid a Debt I Could not Pay When someone does something for you that is so wonderful you can’t even believe it, you can’t help but get emotional. Some people get so happy they cry? Excited! Jump for joy! Give a big hug? Kiss your whole face! Have you ever been in a situation where you felt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Thirsty Horse?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

You’ve heard the saying: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. What does that mean?

Are You a Thirsty Horse? You’ve heard the saying: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. What does that mean? There are a lot of people that you can talk sense with and even though you’ve talked sense with them, and given them good advice, they still go and do ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 19:23-24, John 4:9-15, Isaiah 6:8-13, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 8:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Too Late Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 15, 2026

This is the 59th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#59] TOO LATE Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: Over the past 4 weeks, I’ve had the difficult task of officiating 3 funerals. Each 1 served as a stark reminder that life is unpredictable and incredibly fragile. None of us knows how much time we have left — whether it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Great Reversal Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2026

This story garners a lot of attention for its insights into eternal punishment, but its main point has to do with the Great Reversal.

THE GREAT REVERSAL: Success and prosperity in this life is not an indicator of our eternal situation. - Luke 16:19-31. - Matthew 19:23-26; Luke 13:30. - Often times with this story the focus is set on the reality of hell and the punishment that is there. That is certainly in this story and I will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 28, 2025

In today’s text we have a story about a wealthy man and an impoverished man whose stories intersect at the gate of the wealthy man. This is a haunting story and one that features people with opposite experiences in life and death.

The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Luke’s gospel is known for having a lot to say about riches and poverty. We might assume that Jesus mostly talked to poor people, but we know he spoke to the Pharisees, many of whom would have been wealthy. (16:14) He also was known to hang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reincarnation: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

Reincarnation is the belief that after death, a person’s soul returns to the earth in another body. Reincarnation is incompatible with Christian doctrine.

REINCARNATION: A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 9:27 "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." Supporting Texts: Job 14:10-12, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 16:22-26, Matthew 25:46, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Job 14:10-12, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 16:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eyes That See

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Apr 7, 2025

Jesus tells a parable in Luke 16 that pulls back the curtain—revealing what happens when we live with closed eyes and closed hearts. It’s the story of a rich man, a poor beggar named Lazarus, and the eternal consequences of spiritual blindness.

Sermon: "Eyes That See" (Luke 16:19-31) Scripture Reading (Luke 16:19-31 - NLT): 19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. 20 At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. 21 As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Nazarene