Sermons on Money And Ministry:

When Money Isn’t Valuable Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2024

This verse depicts a scene where formerly-valued gold and silver becomes worthless. What can we learn about money from this scenario?

EZEKIEL'S PROPHECY: There will time when money won’t be valuable. - Ezekiel 7:19. - Earlier in the chapter (vv. 1-6), multiple references to the End. Other references in this passage to economic instability (vv. 12-13 on property). - Disaster and catastrophe will come upon this people. This ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:19

Denomination: Baptist

Money & Prayer (Luke 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2025

What do money and prayer have to do with God's kingdom? Let's review Luke 19.

What can a tax collector, ten coins and a parade teach us? Is our church a house of prayer? Let’s review Luke 19. Collectors of Rome’s taxes were deemed Jewish traitors. They became rich. Why did Jesus visit such a scoundrel? He entered Jericho and was passing through. There was a man named ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About The Money

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 24, 2025

For Proper 21 After Pentecost Year C September 28, 2025

It's not About the Money 1 Timothy 6:6–19 NKJV Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Perils Of The Love Of Money And The Test Of Prosperity

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 6, 2024

This sermon explores the danger that is present in every Christian - the love of money.

Introduction: The Rich Man's Dilemma A few years ago, I heard a story about a man named John, who grew up in humble beginnings. His family didn’t have much, but they were rich in faith. Every Sunday, they sat in the same pew at church, and John’s parents always taught him to trust God in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money Causes A Riot Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

People will be offended by the Gospel because it calls them to change, but, like Paul, we need to be agents of change.

Money Causes a Riot 1 Text: Acts 19:23-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: It might be just as offensive to be around a man who never changed his mind as one who never changed his clothes. 2. Our society is obsessed with being offended. They will go out of their way to not offend someone. So much so, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

Money Causes A Riot Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

No matter what you are going through, or who is against you, God is your great deliverer!

Money Causes a Riot 2 Text: Acts 19:28-41 Introduction 1. Have you ever seen a mob on TV or movies? They are dangerous and can become murderous in an instant. a. People in mobs are like cattle before a stampede. Ever see that? In the movie Red River, John Wayne and his men are moving cattle along ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:28-41

Denomination: Methodist

Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Money can either serve us or control us. We should strive to achieve financial freedom and use money to make a lasting impact.

Ever heard of Centralia, Pennsylvania? Back in 1962, a coal mine fire started there and it's still burning today, right under the ground. Crazy, right? Money is kinda like that fire. It can be used for good stuff or it can cause a lot of damage. When money takes over our hearts, it can burn us up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Financial Management, Wealth Accumulation, Consumerism, Economic Inequality

A Good Name Is Better Than Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of virtue, maintaining a good reputation, and upholding morality over material wealth, guided by God's wisdom and love.

Welcome, dear friends and family. We gather here, in this place of peace and worship. A place we know well. A place we call home. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are ready. We're here to learn. To grow. To understand. Today, we turn to the book of wisdom. Proverbs 22:1, it says, "A good name is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Topics: Better, Money

Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of money as a tool to serve God's purposes, rather than a master to be served, drawing on biblical scripture and a real-life example of a coal mine fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania.

In May 1962, a coal mine fire started in a small town called Centralia, Pennsylvania. It spread to mine tunnels, and because of the high carbon monoxide levels, all the local mines closed. Numerous attempts were made to put the fire out, but the narrow tunnels in multiple directions made it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Financial Freedom, Eternal Impact, Servitude

Sermon Series: Simple Money, Rich Life

Getting A Return On Your Ministry

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

If you make an investment, would you not expect to make a greater return than what you put in? Why should God expect less from us?

Turn tonight to Mark 4:20 (READ) And those are the ones whom seed was sown in the good soil; and they hear the word and accept it, and bear fruit, thirty, sixty and a hundred fold. If I were to give you each tonight $100, and I were then to tell you how you could turn that $100 into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Mark 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pastor Whose Ministry Was Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2018

An interactive Bible teaching study on 1 Thessalonians 2

The Pastor Whose Ministry Was not in Vain Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh February, 2017 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which require no guidance or correction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon The Charge To Keep On Going And Fulfill Your Ministry

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2025

Every follower of Jesus Christ must carry out their ministry in the midst of perilous times. These are words of a dying man to his faithful son in the ministry to finish strong!

Subject: The Charge - Fulfill Your Ministry Scripture Lessons: Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 23:3-4“And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15, Jeremiah 23:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:2-5

Denomination: Methodist

Basic Instructions For Successful Ministry Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

Paul’s last known remarks reflect some of his simplest yet greatest wisdom he could give to a young man destined for great spiritual warfare in the ministry.

Basic Instructions for Successful Ministry 2 Timothy 4:1-22 I. Stay True to the Word (v. 1-5) a. Always be prepared (v. 1-2a; Colossians 4:3) b. Use the Word to lead despite the lack of acceptance (v. 2b-4; 2 Timothy 3:1; 2 Timothy 1:13) c. Fulfill the ministry (v. 5) II. Stay True to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed: Financial Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 10, 2016

TRANSFORMED: Financial Health – Luke chapter 12 verses 13-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). An Inappropriate Interruption (vs 13). (2). An Unexpected Answer (vs 14). (3). An Intelligent Insight (vs 17-20): • (3a). In planning for himself, he forgot his neighbour (vs 17-19) • (3b). In considering his goods, he forgot the giver (vs 20). • (3c). In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

Good Or Bad Success In Ministry

Contributed by David Jacob Oluwasesan on Aug 16, 2018

The quest to succeed in ministry is very high today which is equally the goal of God but the success must be good success, worthy of presenting to God as Perfect and acceptable

SUCCESS IN MINISTRY I have seen ministers rejoicing because of success in ministry and that's great. But those success rest in things that would fade away or that cannot stand the test of eternity. This success in ministry rest in large congregation, big amount of money that is entering, large ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-10