Sermons on Material Pleasure:

Greed And Materialism Is The Spirit Of Mammon. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 13, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical teachings on this topic and how to overcome the spirit of mammon.

In today's world, the pursuit of wealth and material possessions can be overwhelming. The Bible warns us about the dangers of greed and materialism, identifying it as a spirit of mammon that can enslave us. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical teachings on this topic and how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13, Matthew 6:24

Releasing Material And Financial Prosperity Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

Outlines some principles of giving that release God’s prosperity into our life.

DATE: July 01, 2001 TEXT: I Corinthians 9:5-15 THEME: "Releasing Material & Financial Productivity" INTRODUCTION The historical background: BODY I. WE RELEASE MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL PRODUCTIVITY BY SOWING SEEDS OF GIVING (II Cor. 5:5, 7) II. UNPRODUCTIVE SEED – HOW WE SHOULD NOT GIVE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eres Material Del Reino?

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 17, 2002

A travez del proceso de eliminacion, examinaremos si somos aptos para el reinio de Dios o no.

¿ARE YOU KINGDOM MATERIAL? ¿ERES MATERIAL DEL REINO? Mateo 25:21 Reina-Valera “21 Y su señor le dijo: Bien, buen siervo y fiel; sobre poco has sido fiel, sobre mucho te pondré; entra en el gozo de tu señor.” ¡Que palabras mas lindas! “Bien, buen siervo y fiel; sobre poco has sido fiel, sobre ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Content In A Material World Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 10, 2003

I talk about why and how we should be content in this material world we live in.

Being Content in a Material World By Lynn Floyd Introduction: Proverbs 30:7-8 (New Living Translation) says, “Two things I ask of You, do not refuse me before I die: Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is my portion. That I not be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, 1 Timothy 6:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Materialism's Blinder: Biotechnology And Truth

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research—debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative decisions about regulation. But you need to pay attention and speak up: The next debate may be about your own wor

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research--debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Raw Material Of Spirit And Truth

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

With the example of John chapter 4, Christ provides clear imagary of the aspects of worship the Father seeks.

The Westminster Shorter Catechism, The Westminster Confession of Faith and The Westminster Larger Catechism are three documents that are considered by many Protestants to be the grandest doctrinal statements to come out of the English Reformation. It was completed in 1647; and it was presented ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Building The House With The Right Materials

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 23, 2011

I'm bringing in the dynamics of the church of God and hopefully showing how that is the people of God, and that the things of which we need are available if we will just receive them.

BUILDING THE HOUSE WITH THE RIGHT MATERIALS 1 Cor 12:7-13 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Depending On God For Material Needs

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

God does not provide just enough, God provides the best.

Depending on God for Material Needs John 2:1-12 SLIDE 1 We begin today with a new year. This is the first Sunday in 2009. As many of you will probably do, I have decided to sit down and decide financially what we can afford to do. Christmas bills have to be paid; property taxes have to be paid. It ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Material Blessings For Spiritual Blessings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Will you bring your money in exchange of your salvation? YES II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that material blessings are not enough to equal GOD's spiritual blessings in our lives. IV. TEXT: Roma

I. EXORDIUM: Will you bring your money in exchange of your salvation? YES II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that material blessings are not enough to equal GOD's spiritual blessings in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 15:27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rescue Mission Or Pleasure Cruise?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 15, 2018

Our task on Earth is to glorify God and to share His Good News.

Rescue Mission or Pleasure Cruise? July 15, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our task on Earth is to glorify God and to share His Good News. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Been My Pleasure" Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 12, 2017

Paul gives us three great ways we can PLEASE the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - 1. Being a bold and courageous witness 2. Possess a "Pleasing God" Mindset 3. Serve with Agape Love (Nursing Image)

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 ; Psalm 1 Theme: "It's Been My Pleasure" Paul gives us three great ways we can PLEASE our LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - 1. Being a bold and courageous witness 2. Possess a "Pleasing God" Mindset 3. Serve with Agape Love (Nursing Image) INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Fullness Of Joy And Rivers Of Pleasure

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

There’s something missing in the lives of so many of God’s people, and it’s called JOY. God’s desire is that we would experience fullness of joy, and rivers of pleasure.

FULNESS OF JOY AND RIVERS OF PLEASURE: By Pastor Chris Jordan This morning when you woke up, I hope that your heart was the same as mine, and that you said as the Psalmist David did, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go to the house of the Lord!” (Psalm 122:1). I hope that you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: *other

Praise God For His Pleasures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 1, 2003

Too many times we look for pleasure in the wrong places. There are millions of Americans who have more TV channels than ever before and are still searching for new ways to pleasure themselves. Recently, Petsmart, reported that $31 billion dollar was spent

Praise God for His Pleasures (Psa 16:9-11) Too many times we look for pleasure in the wrong places. There are millions of Americans who have more TV channels than ever before and are still searching for new ways to pleasure themselves. Recently, Petsmart, reported that $31 billion dollar was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unbelievable Pleasure Of Loving Jesus

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

The one you are looking for - is Jesus!

The Unbelievable Pleasure of Loving Jesus! One of the greatest tragedies must be to live a life so empty that it really was not worth living.  How terribly sad it must be to realize as you are lying on your deathbed, that you never really lived. You may have done a lot of things and been to many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Catholic

Providing Provisions Produces Pleasure Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 22, 2007

Jesus takes somethings so small and feeds many. Although He was tired, He could not send the tired mass home-hungry, so He fed them and proved that He was no ordinary person.

MARK 6:35-44 PROVIDING PROVISIONS PRODUCES PLEASURE I. THE POVERTY: Mark 6:35-38 A. The Place 6:35 B. The Plea 6:36 C. The Pious 6:37 II. THE PROVIDING: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:35-44

Denomination: Methodist