Sermons on Prosperity Of The Wicked:

Sermon On Thieves Never Prosper

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 29, 2021

There is an apposite saying that: “Thieves Never Prosper.”

Henry George, an American political economist and journalist once remarked: “There are only three ways by which any individual can get wealth - by work, by gift or by theft. And, clearly, the reason why the workers get so little is that the beggars and thieves get so much.” John 10:10 states: “The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9, John 10:8, Leviticus 19:13

How To Live A Prosperous Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

True prosperity begins with a thriving soul, shaping our health, stewardship, and prayers as we seek God’s presence and live with integrity and generosity.

Friends, there’s a line in one of the smallest letters in the Bible that feels like a cup of cold water on a hot day. It’s just a sentence, but it sounds like the kind of blessing you’d hear from a dear friend across a porch swing or see scribbled at the bottom of a postcard. John calls us ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Topics: Prosperity

Is The Best Yet To Come

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 14, 2018

Even if that phrase is accurate for a Christian do we really understand what that may look like in our life?

Everyone likes to use the phrase the best is yet to come. If you are not a Christian the worst is yet to come. Your life may be golden here, but in the end your life will be Hell for eternity. Indeed, the best for a Christian is to be in Heaven so the best is yet to come. However, that does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40, 2 Timothy 3:12, Philippians 1:29, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 73 O God, Why Do The Wicked Prosper In Their Wickedness And Enjoy Life While I, The Righteous, Suffer? Series

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Jan 15, 2024

This is a study of the psalmist's faith struggles as a spiritual leader and eventual enlightenment serves as a lesson for believers facing similar challenges.

Psalm 73 O God, why do the wicked prosper in their wickedness and enjoy life while I, the righteous, suffer? Intro Can you imagine a scenario where a renowned preacher from a national church or a well-known evangelist loses faith in God? As the spiritual leaders of our church, at some point, we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002

In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discern Between The Righteous & The Wicked

Contributed by John Waldrip on Dec 11, 2001

Scripture demands that discernment (not infallibly, however)be made between those truly converted and those unconverted.

"DISCERN BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED" Malachi 3.18 EXPOSITION: 1. Turn to the last book of the Old Testament, the book of Malachi. I would like for us to begin reading at Malachi 3.13. Please stand, and we will read together Malachi 3.13-18: "Your words have been stout against me, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:18, 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heart Or A Wicked Heart

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 28, 2001

Contrasts and compares a new heart given by God to the old sinful heart with Scriptures from Jeremiah, King David, and Paul.

"A New Heart or a Wicked Heart" Jeremiah 17:9 Jeremiah 17:9-"The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?" Being well aware of where you are this morning, you may be wondering what this scripture has to say to you. After all aren’t we all Christians? Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Defending The Faith And Warning The Wicked

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

Those who enjoy being immersed in a sinful lifestyle are those whom we call reprobates. These reprobates are destined for destruction. We should stand up for the Word of God, but warn the wicked of their destiny.

II Peter 2:10-22 November 19, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “Defending the Faith and Warning the Wicked” Introduction: How do we faithfully hold onto biblical doctrine, and warn those who are in error? If we are critical of everyone and everything, then we are wrong in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Will God Judge The Wicked? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 13, 2011

Since God will judge the wicked, how will He judge?

“Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. ‘ Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Faithful And Wicked Servants Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

On His way to Jerusalem to die for the sin of humanity, Jesus had many encounters... this story details one such encounter!

First the stage is set in v.11 when the disciples/followers still show a lack of understanding in Jesus’ mission and the Kingdom of Heaven. They are seeking an earthly kingdom as they had been taught… and they were looking for it to happen the moment Jesus set foot in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Mothers In A Wicked World

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2010

Mary, the mother of Jesus, provides the example for Godly moms to follow.

Intro: In my sermon today, I want to give a challenge to Moms and the rest that are here on this Mother’s Day. A mother is not merely one who gives birth to a child, but a lady that is willing to take responsibility for a life. Mary was a Godly young lady, so Godly that God chose her to bare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Ignite Our "Wicks" In 2006

Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Dec 27, 2005

Asking God to help us "burn brighter" in the upcoming year.

Ignite Our Wicks in 2006 Matthew 5:16 I. Introduction Ok, everyone, I want you to sing along with me if you know this song. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning. Give me oil in my lamp I pray. Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning, burning, burning, keep me burning ‘til the break of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Wicked King

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

What can we learn from the story of Jehoiakim, a very wicked king?

LESSONS FROM A WICKED KING Text: Jeremiah 36:1 – 32 Introduction: · Jehoiakim was a very wicked king · Originally named Eliakim, was put into power by Pharoah Necho after the defeat of his father and captivity of his brother · Oppressive, godless, covetous, violent · Executed Urijah the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From The Rod Of The Wicked

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

“They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even forever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upo

Our message this week is entitled, “Deliverance from the rod of the wicked.” Psalm 125: 1-3 says, “They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-3, Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bruised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Lord shows compassion and mercy to those who are broken and bruised by life. We are called to be people of compassion as well.

Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks Matthew 12:15-21 In her book entitled "It’s not in the Ministry Manual," Mary Ann Cejka relates a time when the students in her Spanish class welcomed a refugee for Thanksgiving dinner one year. The following is an excerpt from this story: Fernando did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Holiness