Sermons about Materialism - SermonCentral.com

Your Overlooked Sin

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on May 2, 2022

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Israel was caught unaware, as they were cheering the judgement of the nations around them. Amos points his finger to the covenant people Israel. He charges them of their own overlooked sins deserving judgement.

It shocks everyone. These crimes are so heinous: • Russian soldiers’ murder, torture, looting, rape against Ukrainian women, threats of violence, and inhumane treatment of POWs. • In Myanmar a massive wave of violence broke out in Rakhine State, forcing more than 700,000 people - half of them ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prostitute Wages

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 11, 2024

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It may not be physical idols but when you forego prayer, Bible and close walk with God and give more importance to 'salary, promotion and making money' then God calls it prostitute wages.

Hosea 9:1 "Do not rejoice, Israel; do not be jubilant like the other nations. For you have been unfaithful to your God; you love the wages of a prostitute at every threshing floor." " You love the wages of a prostitute" are very strong words against believers who live a double ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus' Wish List" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2011

based on 14 ratings

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A sermon about materialism.

Matthew 25:31-46 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus’ Wish List” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book) I remember being about Mary Ellen’s age and trying to remember what I had given my sister Lisa the previous Christmas. Not able to recall, I went and asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 24, 2012

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An advent sermon on the core values of our faith and the dangers of materialism.

WHAT DO YOU WANT? AN INTRODUCTORY SERMON FOR ADVENT MARK 10:46-52 Big Idea: Advent Conspiracy helps us live the core values of our faith in a time when everything around us screams to abandon them for superficial alternatives. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8 • ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

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James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Rest Ye Merry Sales Clerks - Avoiding Materialism Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Sep 13, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

MASTERING MATERIALISM For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Mat 6:19-21) Introduction: People drive to the mall in cars that they cannot afford,to spend money that they don’t have, to buy things that they don’t need, to impress people that they don’t like. I. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Commands Material And Workmanship Of His Dwelling Place With Israel Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 8, 2003

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We will go over the inner, outer, and covering of the Tabernacle that God sets up with HIS separate nation, under HIS soverign leadership. Walk with us today as Moses gets the commands for this dwelling place.

God commands Material and Workmanship of HIS Dwelling place with Israel Material and Workmanship--Inner Material and Workmanship--Inner Material and Workmanship—Cover DBF Sunday Sermon, February 9, 2003, Exodus 26:1-14 God has created such an intricate design when HE created our bodies. We are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Fool's Obituary Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2014

based on 3 ratings

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Life, Purpose, Eternity, Materialism

Luke 12:13-21 (p. 727) March 23, 2014 Introduction: For those of you plugged into social media you are familiar with a common occurrence around this time of year. For those of you who are like that older woman in the Insurance commercial who physically pastes all her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#10 - The Myth Of More Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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The final sermon on the 10 Commandments. This command seems silly. I don’t hurt anyone by merely wanting, do I? How to Overcome Coveting... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Today, we conclude this series on the 10 Commandments. . . (was that a sigh of relief I heard?!) INTRO Remember, we’ve been talking about the 10 Commandments ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Holiness

Invest In Eternity

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 11, 2008

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Are you concerned with earthly possessions or heavenly treasures, with temporary goods or eternal rewards, with self or with people? Be wise and invest in eternity.

A man has his priorities wrong and Jesus had to tell him this parable to address it. You can be doing nothing wrong and yet not be right. • The farmer wasn’t doing anything sinful but he was not doing it right. • He is hardworking, and probably smart, seeing the way he organises his farm. • He is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Treasure Hunting

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013

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Sermon on what you hold valuable and where you are storing those treasures.

Treasure Hunting Matthew 13:44-46 Introduction Good morning, this morning I want to talk about treasures. Your treasures and my treasures. They may not be the same thing but they are things we hold dear in our lives. Illustration- If I gave you my wallet, that would be weird for both of us. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Living For Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012

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What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

Living for Giving Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival October 2, 2011 In case you haven't been here or are maybe here for the 1st time, we're walking through the book of Numbers. Just so you know I'm not in control here, I want you to know that I've promised the Lord that I'll teach ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 7:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Misplaced Wealth Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 27, 2013

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How should American's handle our wealth? Should those who are wealthy feel guilty about special vacations and favorite hobbies. Should we sell everything if we want to be real follower of Jesus?

Intro Today, we talk about something that requires wisdom and diligence to handle correctly. It is something we have all held in our hands at one time or another. It has the power for good, but it also has the power to destroy. Despite its power, it is something we all need. I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Abundant Life (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012

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Part three of the series Abundant life looking at (1)defeating fear (2) being obsessed with material things.

Keys to Abundant life (part two) John 10:10 Introduction- This was birthed by prayer and thoughts from contributors to Sermoncentral. We have been in a series looking at some of the keys to living an abundant life. Some of the keys that we have already looked at were: Prayer- Our relationship ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Out!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 8, 2012

based on 1 rating

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Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year B.

John 2: 13 – 22 / Out! Intro: Emily Post was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. During her lifetime she gained a reputation for doing what was the proper and polite thing in nearly every situation. Mrs. Post wrote in her book titled, “Etiquette”, “Manners ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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