Sermons on possessions:

A Better World Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Women Who Did What Was Right

Contributed by Norm Beckett on May 29, 2002

Ordinary women who possessed a courage that was remarkable. In their actions they mirrored the very nature of God – God is the giver and sustainer of life.

WOMEN WHO DID WHAT WAS RIGHT “But the midwives were God-fearing women: they disobeyed the command of the king of Egypt and let the boys live” (Exodus 1: 17). The scene is set for us, “…there came to power in Egypt a new king who knew nothing of Joseph” (v. 8). He was a king who saw the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:17

Denomination: Holiness

Invest In Eternity

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 11, 2008

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

Being "Long Of Nose” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

This week’s subject fruit is “patience.” How does possessing patience relate to understanding and achieving my purpose in life?

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). This is week four of a nine week study of the fruit of the Spirit and what it has to do with finding purpose in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are The Lord’s!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 15, 2014

Those words remind us that we are the Lord’s possession no matter what happens to us in life or in death.

Romans 14:7-9-For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unchained Series

Contributed by Rich Jones on Oct 31, 2013

BIG IDEA: A man who lost his life to demonic possession lives again because Jesus delivers him.

Series Overview: Stories from the Bible that deal with the Supernatural. The stories featured in this series are marked by people who moved from death to life...some in the spiritual sense, while others did so literally. Can the dead really live again??? The Bible seems to tell some stories ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#16 Who Is Jesus?—2 Opinions, 1 Truth Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 3, 2020

Jesus’ family thought He was insane and the scribes though He was demon possessed. This led to Jesus teaching on the unforgivable sin.

#16 Who Is Jesus?—2 Opinions, 1 Truth Series: Mark May 3, 2020 Chuck Sligh TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 3:20. NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Avarice Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Avarice is the self-serving and inordinate love of and desire for money, wealth, power, food, or other possessions. Are we an avaricious people?

Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a novel offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk around in a day. The only catch in the deal was that he had to be back at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Envy

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 14, 2021

Envy is defined as “A feeling of discontentment or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.”

Paulo Coelho de Souza, the Brazilian lyricist and novelist once remarked: "The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize one's Personal Legend is a person's only real obligation. All things are one. And, when you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3, 1 Peter 2:1-2, Galatians 5:26

Hedge Of Thorns And Hedge Of The Blood Of Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2024

God had built a spiritual hedge around Job, around his family (household) and around all his possessions.

The Hedge of Thorns as God’s Protection: Hosea 2:6, "Therefore, behold, I will hedge up her way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, so that she cannot find her paths." "Benefits: 1. Divine Protection: God places a hedge of thorns to guard and protect His people from ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:6, Exodus 12:13

Wake Up And Enjoy Life! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2023

This sermon focus on the Church of Sardis - it's hope and renewal in walking up and strengthening what it already possessed.

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6; John 11:38-44 Theme: Wake Up and Enjoy Life INTRO: Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Did you know that last year (2022) over three million people died in the United States? Did you know that last year (2022) over 69 million people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, John 11:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene

1st Peter 1:6-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 7, 2023

This devotion is about what our attitude to persecution needs to be and also about the amazing salvation we have come to possess.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click on the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpvbKdQ_9pI For the Audio Version on Spotify, click on the link below ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-41, Philippians 2:12-13, John 1:14, Psalm 16:10, Matthew 12:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Claiming Your Divine Inheritance SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Every child of God who has been redeemed has a divine heritage in Him - possessions of immense and immeasurable value.

Introduction: The Bible clearly presents a battle between two kingdoms: the kingdom of God, characterized by light and righteousness, and the kingdom of the devil, characterized by darkness and evil. As believers, we have a supernatural heritage in God, filled with valuable possessions. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Topics: Inheritance, Faith

Lent 3 C- The Dust Of The Tabernacle’s Floor

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 19, 2022

According to Numbers 5:17, even the dust of the Tabernacle’s floor possesses spiritual properties, it was mixed into holy water.

God said, remove the sandals from your feet, you are standing on holy ground. The priests were barefoot in the Old Testament when doing the sacred rites in the Temple. At Catholic Masses in Thailand and Southern India, with great reverence, the people remove their shoes at the door. According to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

Explores our relationship with possessions, urging us to prioritize heavenly treasures over earthly ones and to guard against materialism.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today in the presence of our Lord, not just to share in fellowship, but to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance that His word provides. Today, we turn our attention to a topic that touches each of our lives in profound ways: our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Topics: Giving