Sermons on not rich towards god:

Trending Toward Terrorism

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016

In the last few months, we have watched horrific terrorists attacks take place in Europe and on American soil.

Trending Toward Terrorism (Inspired by article in Prophecy In The News (Jan. 2016) by Dr. Kevin Clarkson) 1/13/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In the last few months, we have watched horrific terrorists attacks take place in Europe and on American soil. 1 In Paris, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Press On Toward The Goal

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2007

Press On Toward the Goal 1) Conscious of your limitations 2) Confident in your Lord (Sermon theme and parts by Armin J. Panning)

4,000 steps (3 km). That’s the average number of strides one takes during the course of a day (www.feetforlife.org). Over a year you will take 1.46 million steps. How many steps have you taken so far in your lifetime? It might be interesting to calculate that number but what is more important than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Straining Toward The Goal Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 9, 2019

Philippians 3:12-4:1 teaches us what is involved in straining toward the goal of seeing Christ in glory.

Scripture The Philippian Church was a mostly healthy church, but Paul was concerned that false teaching might infiltrate the church. After the opening greeting, thanksgiving, and prayer, Paul wanted the Philippians to know that despite his imprisonment, the gospel was still advancing. Then, he ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Towards A New Creation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2018

Longing for home.

TOWARDS A NEW CREATION. 2 Corinthians 5:6-17. Having spoken of the impermanence of the ‘tent’ of this body, and the ‘eternity’ of our dwelling in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1), the Apostle Paul began to mix his metaphors, yearning to be ‘clothed upon’ with ‘our habitation which is from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Toward Calvary Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 27, 2017

Often our spiritual vision is hindered by the desires of the flesh. We seek to serve the Lord, but often find a struggle with the flesh.

Looking toward Calvary Mark 8: 31-33 At this point in Jesus’ ministry His popularity has diminished greatly, particularly among the devout Jews. He is about to enter a season of intense difficulty, culminating with the cross. From this moment forward, Jesus will be intent on enabling the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Toward Christmas Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exercising Towards Godliness

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

Godliness is not something that happens over night. It takes work and discipline. It takes exercise!

Do you remember the last time you left a service all fired up to change? You were determined to be different. "This time," you said, "I mean it; I am going to become the person that God wants me to be!" "No Really! I'm going to change! I won't give in to that temptation. I will read my Bible every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straining Towards The Future

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Philippians 3:12-14 is a life verse of most of the winners and successful persons and organizations. This church is one of them because you will not reach this age if you did not succeed.

(My anniversary message in Kaunlaran Christian Church) Happy Anniversary and Congratulations! Brethren, Philippians 3:12-14, your text today is a life verse of most of the winners and successful persons and organizations. This church is one of them because you will not reach this age (26 years) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Toward Healing

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 28, 2010

The medical profession has made great progress in sustaining life over the last century. However, it would appear that at the end of these longer lives more people are going to hell than ever before. We need spiritual healing

Mark 10:46-52 The medical profession has made great progress in sustaining life over the last century. The average age for an American is fast approaching 80. The development of antibiotics has reduced deadly disease to simple treatable sicknesses. It is believed that George Washington died of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

"Staring Toward Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 9, 2013

A sermon about the Ascension of the Lord.

"Staring Toward Heaven" Acts 1:1-11 This is quite an amazing passage of Scripture. We are told that after His Resurrection from the dead, Jesus appeared to His followers "over a period of forty days, speaking to them about God's kingdom." He ate with them, and at one of these meals Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Pressing On Toward The Goal

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 13, 2008

This was a Fathers day message. I had one main point and geared the entire service toward reaching the men.

Pressing on toward the goal Phillippians3:12-14 Fathers Day 2008 * We had the sanctuary set up like the great outdoors. I had a canoe up front with all the boating needs, I had fishing and hunting equipment up front, I had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Pressing On Toward The Goal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to pursue Christlikeness, persevere in their faith journey, and look forward to the heavenly reward, keeping their focus on Jesus. Key

Good morning, beloved ones! It's a joy to gather together again in the house of the Lord, isn't it? As we come together today, we are here to encourage one another, to uplift each other, and to seek the face of God together. We are here to grow in our understanding and love for our Lord Jesus ...read more

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

From Rags To Riches

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

This sermon deals with how God can bring us out of an impossible situation and make things better than we ever imagined.

Scripture: Genesis 37:1 – Title: “From Rags to Riches” Introduction: The Bible says, “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brothers: and they hated him yet the more.” (Gen. 37:5)  This 37th chapter of Genesis begins a history of Joseph with his trials and triumphs, which is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can The Rich Be Saved?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021

Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31.

Prelude Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? Purpose: What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31. The Advantages of Wealth The wealthy are often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Jesus gives us a life lesson here that is for both this life and the next. There are needy people at our doorsteps who need our compassion, love and resources in order to survive. Our wealth should not remove us from them.

The Rich man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 As we have walked with Jesus through the Parables this year we have been taught how God values each one of us, men and women, boys and girls, young and old and rich and poor. Jesus has given us insights into how to live for God while we seek to live as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Acts 2:27-31, Ephesians 4:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed