Sermons on Money Lovers:

"Facts" About Finances

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 27, 2004

Three phases portray the financial condition of a family: Big bills, Big accounts and Big mistakes. About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures. Meaning, most people fail to manage money wisely.

Introduction Three phases portray the financial condition of a family: Big bills, Big accounts and Big mistakes. About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures (George Bowman. How to Succeed in Money). He means that they fail to manage money wisely. There is a way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26, Luke 19:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Being Tested

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 29, 2004

Every paycheck is a test from God. Are you passing for failing the test?

Luke 16:1-13 YOU ARE BEING TESTED You are being tested. Did you realize that? Sometimes psychologists will put a child into a room. They will surround the child with playmates, give the child toys, and then stand behind the two-way-mirror and watch. The psychologists will stand there with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 25, 2004

When it comes to the voting booth, the follower of Jesus Christ has a responsibility to do more than ask, "What’s in it for me?"

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------ October 24, 2004 ------------ It is little wonder that churches today are often embroiled in controversies and disputes. The old saying is if you don’t want to have a fight there are two subjects you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 14, 2005

Focusing on eternity rather than earthly priorities.

Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-24 June 12, 2005 Introduction It’s been said that Jesus speaks more about money than he spoke about heaven and hell. I haven’t done an exhaustive count, and so I can’t say for sure. But one thing is unmistakably clear: Jesus addresses money and he makes no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lose The Weight Of Debt Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A sermon in the "Lose the weight of ..." series. This message challenges the church to live lives of financial contentment. We shouldn’t bind ourselves in debt, trying to live a life we can’t afford. Debt cripples the church.

Lose the weight of debt Purpose: To challenge our people to live contented lives financially with the money got has entrusted to us. 1. Why even talk about debt? Hebrews 12:1. · Debt isn’t a salvation issue. But the way we view money is a spiritual issue. 2. Banker illustration (from radio ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005

The tenth in a series walking through the book of James. This message contrasts the temporary nature of worldly wealth, with the eternal hope found in the coming day of the Lord. It is intended to provide hope for those in financial struggles needing to

There is no doubt that James is a book of tough teaching. In fact, I can just imagine there were probably recipients of this letter that were going through some really hard times. Maybe they had endured some persecution. We know that many of them were suffering financially. Life was not easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Breaking The Limits Of Your Finances

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jul 19, 2005

How to break the limitations on your finances

Breaking the limitation of your financial situation By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Newlifebronx.com for free audio/video sermons 1. Problem a. The saving rate in America is at the lowest level in 60 years b. 5.5 million addicted gamblers c. Over 1 million bankruptcies a year i. More people go bankrupt ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In The Finances Of Families

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

The second of a four part series on family life.

It is a scenario common to the college years. It involves discouragement, pain, social issues, and the very nature of existence itself. Played out in a letter, phone call, or e-mail, the voice, whether printed, audio, or electronic, is the same: panicked and discouraged. Both sexes are not exempt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Financial Wisdom Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #5 Wealth and possessions are not ours to own; everything belongs to God and is ours on loan. OUR FOCUS: OWNERSHIP VERSUS STEWARDSHIP

INTRODUCTION: A man went in to see a banker about a loan. Banker: How much would you like to borrow? Man: One Million Dollars Banker: That’s a lot of money. Man: Is that a problem? I could go talk with a bank that has more money if I need to. Banker: On no it’s no problem at all. We loan ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Financial Wisdom (Part 2) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #6 How can we develop financial integrity in our lives? Will we be a good steward of all God has entrusted to us?

INTRODUCTION: Do you remember your high school reunion? Many who attend the 5 and 10 year class reunions just want to impress each other with how successful they have become. By the 20th many have given up on impressing their friends and are just happy to survive. As you near the age of 40 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Cannot Serve God And Money

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 25, 2004

“No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” Luke 16:13.

Theme: You cannot serve God and money Text: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Tim. 2:1-8; Lk. 16:1-13 God is concerned about our future and teaches us to also show that same concern. Our concern should lead us to make the right decisions in life. When God created the tree that yields fruit, the Scriptures declare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Financial Tips From A Failing Thief

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 4, 2003

We can learn financial tips for dealing with problems from anyone - even someone who exercised wise financial principles selfishly.

March 2, 2003 Luke 16:3-14 “Financial tips from a failing thief” INTRODUCTION “There once was a man who went on an ocean voyage carrying a large bag of gold coins. The bag represented his entire net worth. A terrible storm blew up, and the call came for all hands to abandon ship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

God's Plan For Financial Freedom

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Two thirds of the parables that Christ used in teaching deal specifically with finances.

GOD’S PLAN FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM (Note: Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Crown Ministries has more material available for further study.) Shortly after his death, someone asked John D. Rockefeller Jr’s chief financial advisor, “He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Bible Says About Debt

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

To examine what the Bible says about debt and gives some suggestions about staying out of debt

What the Bible Says About Debt Luke 7:41-50 Primary Purpose: To share God’s principles about debt They say that over 40% of Americans are in debt in any single year. I think that’s probably even higher for our area. I say that because according to the 2000 census, 23.2% of households in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-50, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist