Sermons on Rich And Famous:

Proverbs 8 - The Nature And Value Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2011

This is a study into Proverbs chapter eight.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Eight We will now look at Proverbs chapter eight: WISDOM CALLS OUT 1 Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? 2 She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet. 3 She cries out by the gates, at the entry of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36, Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - Does That Mean I Can’t Own My Own Home, Lord? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 3, 2010

A man comes and wants to follow Jesus, and Jesus gives Him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about having no place to sleep! What is He saying? IF I AM TO BE A DISCIPLE (A CHRIST FOLLOWER) I CAN NEVER OWN MY OWN HOME?

Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - DOES THAT MEAN I CAN’T OWN MY OWN HOME, LORD? Here we go again! Jesus doing something totally unexpected! A man comes and wants to follow Him like the other disciples are following Jesus, and He gives him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Then Can Be Saved?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2023

The place of children. Trust in riches a snare. Eternal life inherited, not earned.

WHO THEN CAN BE SAVED? Luke 18:15-30. 1. Jesus blesses the little children (Luke 18:15-17). People brought infants to Jesus for Him to touch them, but the disciples sought to turn them away (Luke 18:15). Sometimes church people do have this strange notion that ‘Church’ is not for children. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Spirit Of Generosity"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 26, 2022

A sermon about what it means to be rich toward God.

“The Spirit of Generosity” Luke 12:13-21 When I try and get my head around what the poor people in the Ukraine must be enduring and dealing with it is more than I can comprehend. I can’t imagine having a foreign power invade my country, shooting missiles into my neighborhood, blowing up the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

No Freebie

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

No Freebie

No Freebie Scripture Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14    Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Option for the poor, preference for the poor, and reaching out to the periphery are the slogans good for advertisements. It does nothing on the ground. Today, Jesus, the Guest questioned the attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Other

Sin Obsequio

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

sin obsequio

sin obsequio Sagrada Escritura Lucas 14:1, Lucas 14:7-14   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Opción por los pobres, preferencia por los pobres y llegar a la periferia son los eslóganes buenos para los anuncios. No hace nada en el suelo. Hoy, Jesús, el Huésped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Other

My Father’s House

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jun 9, 2023

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

My Father’s House This is what Jesus is talking about in John chapter 14. Verses 1 through 6. John 14:1-6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Flourishment & Growth

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2022

Flourishment is defined as: To grow luxuriantly. It includes thriving amidst adversity, achieving success and energising prosperity.

Dr. Lucas D. Shallua, an American dynamic speaker, entrepreneur and academician once remarked: “Love is like a seed, if nourished and taken good care, it grows and flourishes but if neglected and not taken good care, it stagnates and eventually dies.” Psalm 32:19 confirms: “They are planted in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Zechariah 9:16-17, Proverbs 28:25

The Greatest Wealth

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 14, 2021

We want to look at three aspects of these riches of Jesus that he inherits from the Father.

There was a day in the history of our nation when a measly 20 million dollars could make you the richest man in America. This was the case with John Jacob Astor, who came to this land with only five pounds sterling and seven flutes that he got from his brother who sold music instruments in ...read more

Letter To The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Jesus recognizes the Smyrna church as rich in faith, though they are poor in materials and face tribulations

Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of Her Poverty

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 5, 2019

This is a kind of giving unto the KINGDOM OF GOD, that the LORD JESUS CHRIST can notice.

I. Out Of Her Poverty II. Text:Luke 21:4 For they all gave out of their abundance (their surplus); but she has contributed out of her lack {and} her want, putting in all that she had on which to live. Amplified Bible Luke 21:4  For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Distribution Of God's Wealth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2019

This is the 9th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#9] DISTRIBUTION OF GOD’S WEALTH Ephesians 3:1-13 Introduction: Ephesians 3 begins a new division in Ephesians. Paul starts the chapter with the phrase, “For this reason” or for this purpose. Paul is showing God’s eternal purpose for believers in every generation. Through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of A Question

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 27, 2023

The rich young ruler

The Importance of a Question Mark 10:13-22 Good morning. Harvard Business Review magazine had an article on the “Surprising power of questions”; part of the article read… “Much of an executive’s workday is spent asking others for information—requesting status updates from a team leader, for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian's Checkbook- Benefits Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 3, 2023

This is the 165th sermon in the series Action". This is the 2nd sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#165] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- BENEFITS Ephesians 1:7-12 Introduction: Last week, we looked at how blessed we are as Christians. Verses 3-6 showed us the blessings of God the Father. Our text today, shows us the blessings of God the Son. As I was preparing this sermon, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What's In Your Wallet? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 13, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#1] WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET? Ephesians 1:1-6 Introduction: Capital One has numerous commercials of crazy things happening; but the Capital One credit card holder being protected. At the end of the commercial, they always ask the question, “What’s in your wallet?” The Book of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist