Sermons on material possessions:

The Abundance Of Possessions

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 31, 2010

This sermon explores the appropriate attitude toward possessions.

Luke 12: 13 – 21 / The Abundance of Possessions Intro: “I’ll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright. I’ll get you anything my friend if it makes you feel alright. ‘Cause I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Therefore, Do Not Be Anxious!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 11, 2021

Jesus isn't simply telling us not to be anxious. He's calling us to have a completely different attitude towards material possessions and material needs from the rich fool; to be confident in God and in that confidence, to be rich towards God and others.

‘Do not be anxious.’ That’s what Jesus told his disciples. If only! we might think. Can we banish anxiety from our hearts simply because Jesus tells us to? We’re in a series in Luke, following Jesus and his disciples on their journey from Galilee down to Jerusalem. Their journey starts in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 18:22, Luke 19:8-9, Matthew 10:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

Supernatural increase is the manifestation of God's divine ability to multiply and expand what you have far beyond natural expectations. It is not limited to material possessions but also includes spiritual, emotional, and relational growth.

Title: SUPERNATURAL INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:12-13 "Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous." Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-13, Deuteronomy 28:1-13, Psalm 115:14, Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:10-12, Luke 6:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding The Mistake Of Materialism Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2007

The mistake of materialism leads to destruction. In this sermon look at what happened to four people who feel into the trap of materialism.

Introduction: A. One of the biggest mistakes we can make in life is to buy into the myth that more is better and that money and the things it can buy will make us happy. B. All he ever wanted was more. 1. He wanted more money so he turned inherited wealth into a billion dollars worth of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Want Earthly Or Heavenly Treasures?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 21, 2021

Did Jesus say that we receive Earthly treasures by following Him? The answer is no. We do receive treasures in Heaven. You will want to look at my Hebraic Analysis of Mark 10:28-31 to see why the Greek and English translation of verse 30 may not be exactly what Jesus said.

Do you want Earthly or Heavenly Treasures? Mark 10:28-31 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 Peter began to say to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You." 29 Jesus said, "Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Living In A Material World

Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Aug 16, 2010

We must identify whats really important to us. Christ or the world

Deciding What’s Really Important Matthew 16:26-27 Oprah Winfrey is rich beyond our imagination yet she believes that there are many paths to God. Ted Turner believes that what we really need is a one world religion. He made that statement after his wife at the time, Jane Fonda became a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Treasure? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2014

The first thing we have to realize is that there are two places to store our treasures: 1-On this earth 2-In heaven

Matthew 6:19-21-“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Possessing The Promises

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 12, 2004

This message encourages all of us to go after the things that God has promised.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Possessing the Promises Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dangerous Possessions

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 19, 2003

There are spiritual dangers with some of the possessions we own.

For many, there is a process in life. That process is that we set the goal, we make the sacrifice, we achieve the goal. Then we sit back and take pride in our accomplishment, we feel good about what we have done. We set a lot of goals for our lives, and we approach these goals with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Special Possession

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This sermon is about experiencing the Christian life in its fullest.

Turn with me to 1 John 5. Read 1 John 5:9-13. We are going to focus primarily on verse 12 as we talk about a special possession. John tells us several things in this verse. The first is … I. We have a Special Relationship with Jesus. John writes, “He who has the Son has the life.” These eight ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Possessing The Land Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003

Taking steps of faith to follow the Lord’s promises will lead us to the abundant Christian life.

Possessing the Land Numbers 13:1-2; 16-end John 10:10 Many people believe that the wandering in the wilderness of the people of Israel is a type or picture of salvation. They believe that the bondage of the Israelites relates to lost condition, the wandering to this life, and the promised land to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Prized Possessions

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

It was in the spring of 1844 when the young German scholar made a most remarkable discovery.

It was in the spring of 1844 when the young German scholar made a most remarkable discovery. His name was Konstanin Von Tischendorf and he had been traveling through the Middle East. He came one night to an old Greek Orthodox monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Knocking upon the door, he was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

The Purchased Possession

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

Rapture

THE PURCHASED POSSESSION © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: Ephesians 1:11-14 In the eternal plan of God our salvation consists of more than the forgiveness of our sins so that when we die we will go to heaven. The plan of God includes everything from the saving of our souls to what Paul calls "the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Professing Or Possessing

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 11, 2001

When a child of God shouts praise, and he/she truly has a relationship with God, fear rocks the hearts of the spirits of hell.

------------------------------------- 1Joh 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Acts 19:11-20 And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: So ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Possessions Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Your".

Series: Yours (Malachi) [#6] YOUR POSSESSIONS Malachi 3:6-18 Introduction: 1. We live in a time in the U.S.A. when we have: „© More possessions. „© More conveniences. „© More debt. „© More divorce. „© More crime. „© More stress induced health problems. 2. We live in a time in the U.S.A. when we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist