Sermons on Prosperity Doctrine:

"Girded With Truth" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 26, 2004

The first part of the Christian’s armor, the belt. Sound biblical doctrine on which to stand firm (#18 in The Christian Victor series)

“Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth…” I mentioned to you last week in some closing remarks, that these next four verses in chapter six should be approached with some degree of caution. Some have gotten carried away with the application of the Christian armor as an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Message To The Churches (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Part 2 of Jesus’ message to the seven churches. This part looks at false doctrines that infiltrate the church, instructions, and the promise of rewards or consequences.

False doctrines Several of the churches were condemned because they allowed false doctrines to pollute their own doctrine. Three specific false doctrines are mentioned in these two chapters. Lets examine them a little closer so that we can understand how this applies to us today. The doctrine of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can This Be?

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 19, 2013

Sermon makes a biblical argument for a return to "spiritual" Christianity as opposed to "biblical" Christianity. Christian unity, prosperity, and hope are gifts of the Spirit that we may be missing in our (misplaced) commitment to Scripture. The sermon

Articles and manuscripts and talking heads across the country announce and bemoan and celebrate (depending on their particular proclivity) in the news that "biblical" Christianity is in decline. As numbers decline and influence wanes, there is much evangelical hand-wringing and second-guessing and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness Over Gain

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2025

You want a deeper walk with Jesus? That will mean persecution, not prosperity. It may mean sacrifice of health to walk in holiness. Remember, He was rejected and crucified. Apostles often lived in jail or the open field, not mansions.

Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you,and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Someone forgot to tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 10:24-25, Romans 8:16-17, 1 Timothy 6:3-9, Philippians 1:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Use It Or Lose It!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2001

Stir up your gift and study!

My son studied Kinesiology and double majored in sports medicine. So much for like father; like son. I consider sports to be a major waste of time. Nonetheless, my son’s goal is to be a personal trainer and one day own a health club that will put the rest to shame. Of course, I wish him well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's Got Your Attention

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 4, 2026

We must not focus on compromised preachers that have sold out for prosperity and popularity, we can’t be lauded into mediocrity and complacency by superfluous gimmicks and smoke machines trying to substitute the spirit.

“What’s got your Attention” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I have been teaching lately on prophecy and how the things that are happening in the world today are fulfilling many prophecies seemingly bringing the End-Times to fruition. My desire is to make people aware of how rapidly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Apostolic

10 Warnings To Church Leaders - Be Careful About Yourself

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 23, 2014

WE MUST WATCH OVER OUR OWN LIFE AND DOCTRINE SO WE CAN SAVE OURSELVES AND THOSE WHO HEAR US.

10 WARNINGS TO CHURCH LEADERS - BE CAREFUL ABOUT YOURSELF 1. WE MUST WATCH OVER OUR OWN LIFE AND DOCTRINE SO WE CAN SAVE OURSELVES AND THOSE WHO HEAR US. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES *************************** 1 TIMOTHY 4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013

God has established the theocratic pattern of government for His people. In every case where man allowed God to govern as He saw fit, there was peace, prosperity, and stability among the people of God.

The Purpose of the Local Church Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. God has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Charismatic

True Love Shows Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 7, 2004

Victory in Jesus comes when Christians have a balance between sound doctrine and holy living. It matters what we believe and teach we cannot be victorious if we adulterate the word of God. Moreover, we can know, believe and teach sound doctrine, yet, if

True Love Shows 1 John 3:11—18 INTRODUCTION In the very beginning of his epistle, John, encourages Christians to remember the sound doctrine preached to them "from the beginning." Remember that John was writing to combat false teaching and the only way to correct the error of false teaching is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Off To See The Wizard Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009

This message focuses on wizardry and those who teach false doctrine. Many seems to want to buy God but they do not want to serve God.

“Off to See the Wizard” Acts 8:1-3 and 9-25 Last week we wrapped up chapter 7 as we saw the death of the first martyr in the local church. His name was Stephen. According to church history it would have happened something like this ... The criminal would be taken to a place where there was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Master Of Every Situation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 20, 2001

Paul counters the false expectation of ’prosperity theology’ by giving his readers A Strategy for Living and The Antidote to Self-pity to enable them to be Master of Every Situation.

MASTER OF EVERY SITUATION I wonder if you’re like me always looking at the barometer - it doesn’t stay in one place very long. Life is very much like that. If I were to draw a graph of my life in terms of feelings and experiences it wouldn’t be a straight line and I suspect many of you would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 14, 2001

During times of prosperity it is so easy to forget about God, but He has not forgotten about us. Will we return to the One we have forgotten?

Will We Return To The One We Have Forgotten? Hosea 4 A strange, but refreshing phenomenon is taking place in our country. If you watch the news, read the newspaper, or pick up copies of your favorite magazine at the grocery store then you are being bombarded with stories about faith, God, and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enjoying Good Health Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

Consider the secret to good health and soul prosperity. 1- Minister to one another 2- Be faithful to God’s truth 3- Demonstrate love to all

INTRO.- ILL.- When a physician remarked on a new patient’s extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother’s side or your father’s?" I asked. "Neither," he replied. "It’s from my wife’s family." "Oh, come now," I said. "How could ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Formula For Success

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 25, 2009

In a day of a struggling economy, we need to be reminded of what it really takes to be successful and prosperous. God’s call to Joshua reminds us of real success!

There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. By the world’s standard, success often means luxury, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Richest Person In The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Be careful that you don’t equate material prosperity with true wealth. How does the Bible describe the richest person? Take a look at the Macedonian Christians.

THE RICHEST PERSON IN CHURCH 11 CORINTHIANS 8:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the richest of them all? Is it the one with the most money? Most toys? Biggest house? Finest car? Newest furs? Sparkling diamonds? Be careful that you don’t equate material prosperity with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist