Sermons on Real Riches:

Sermon On The Plain

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2022

Have you noticed that Jesus often contradicts popular ideas, because He taught us to worship God also with our minds? Perhaps He gave the Sermon on the Plain after the Sermon on the Mount. It contains some contrasting thoughts. Let’s look at Luke 6:17-26.

Prelude Have you noticed that Jesus often contradicts popular ideas, because He taught us to worship God also with our minds? Perhaps He gave the Sermon on the Plain after the Sermon on the Mount. It contains some contrasting thoughts. Let’s look at Luke 6:17-26. A Level Plain “And He came down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Balance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 28, 2020

In this message I use Satan's temptation of Jesus to demonstrate three key areas we need to be in balance in: physical needs, relationship with God and others, and power and riches.

Maintaining Balance Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; Philippians 4:11-13 The title of my message this morning is “Maintaining Balance.” Recently I completed a series titled the “Four Seasons of Life.” In that series I explained that we go through seasons as we shift closer to or away from Christ. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter With Mark 8:14 As The Text. Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 3, 2020

Political and religious leaders tend to want to rule the people instead of to serve the people. Instead, your faith should be in God as you follow Jesus. Jesus proved he could provide for people more effectively than any government or religious institution.

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter with Mark 8:14 as the text. Jesus told his disciples, “Beware of the bread that the Pharisees and the Herodians give you.” In other words, be careful about what politicians and religious leaders offer you. Political and religious leaders tend to want to rule ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Poverty Is Powerlessness Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 30, 2017

Part 6 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly" (Prov. 18:23). Proverbs tells about the unfair disadvantages of the poor and the advantages of the rich (Prov. 18:23-19:7). Let us study the plight of the poor first, and then the rich in the following antithetical saying. "The poor use ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:23, Proverbs 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

In The Almighty Dollar We Trust

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 29, 2019

Our world focuses on more, more, more. Paul, in his letter to young pastor Timothy, coaches contentment, gratefulness, and sharing, building up riches in heaven.

1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 In the Almighty Dollar We Trust People who trap animals in Africa for zoos in the Western world say that one of the hardest animals to catch is the ring-tailed monkey. For the local Zulus, though, it’s fairly simple. They know the monkeys love the seeds of a locally grown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 8:18, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

“no Deposit, No Return” Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

19 ‘There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would come and lick his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Is Entitled To My Opinion Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 28, 2016

A study of the book of Job 15: 17 – 35

Job 15: 17 – 35 Everyone Is Entitled To My Opinion 17 “I will tell you, hear me; What I have seen I will declare, 18 what wise men have told, not hiding anything received from their fathers, 19 to whom alone the land was given, and no alien passed among them: 20 The wicked man writhes ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:17-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

From Cushy To Cursed

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2015

Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. This sermon helps discover that what others consider blessings may actually be under a curse. Also a view point on the desires of the heart.

There was a rich, miserly, old man whose money was his God. He never cared about others, only himself. Every day he would check on his investments and his bank account. He would glow with joy over his wealth. One day, while sitting in his chair, he had a heart attack. He was told that his heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Foursquare

You Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on May 4, 2013

Sermon on the Rich Farmer. Living for God, not for the world's definition of success. Luke 12:16-21

The Famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy writes in one of his novels about a young man who owns a small farm in Russia. The farm is now his, because his father just died. With his father fresh in the ground at his feet, the young man begins to dream about expanding the farm, growing more crops and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Supplies Our Needs

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show GOD is the Supplier of all our needs coming from CHRIST JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Who supplies our needs? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD is the Supplier of all our needs coming from CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible) And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Wealth Equal Success

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 14, 2018

Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:17-31 October 14, 2018 Does Wealth Equal Success? Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success. Frugality and/or poverty is NOT in and of itself an indication of the walk of a good Christian. Let’s delve deeply into today’s gospel reading to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Vision For The Church Helping Each Other Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2019

Paul gives instruction on how the church should help each other.

TWO WAYS: The American way is everyone is on their own; Paul’s vision is that we are there for each other. - 2 Corinthians 8:10-15. - Galatians 6:2. - The American way emphasizes the rugged individual. You pull yourself up by your bootstraps and you mark a path of success for yourself. You are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Giving Or Living Giving

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

Maybe it is time to go past the tithe and the concept of grace giving to giving till it hurts.

Luke 21:1-6 Proposition: You must give to it hurts! From time to time there arises a debate over giving a tithe or give as grace encourages you to give. I believe the tithe is the minimum so if by grace you can and want to give ninety percent like R. G. LeTourneau go right ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-6, Acts 2:44-47, Exodus 35:4-5, Exodus 36:3-6, Luke 17:10, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who’s Serving Who? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 10, 2014

Have you ever been in a situation at work, when you had two supervisors, or two bosses or (like me had a father and son who was my boss) telling you to do two different things, disagreeing about how you should do it. Talk about frustrating!

Matthew 6:24-“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Have you ever been in a situation at work, when you had two supervisors, or two bosses or (like me had a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Unrighteous Wealth Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 7, 2024

Today, we'll explore the biblical warning against unrighteous money and the curse that comes with it.

As Christians, we often strive for financial success, but do we ever stop to consider the source and purpose of our wealth? Today, we'll explore the biblical warning against unrighteous money and the curse that comes with it. The Bible warns us: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19, 1 Timothy 6:10