Sermons on rich fool:

Out Of Breath

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 14, 2009

Our spiritual blessings in Christ

“Are you out of Breath?” Ephesians 1:3-14 Introduction: How many of you remember getting excited as a child that you didn’t even stop to breathe when telling the story of what happened? It could have been learning to ride a bike, catching your first fish, or hitting your first home run. I remember ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 3, 2009

Frank Mead has said, “The best protection one can have from the devil and his schemes is a humble heart. Nowhere is this more apt than when we look into the area of our personal security. James, in his letter deals with this situation – personal securit

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 2 James 1:9-11 – TRIALS INTRODUCTION: Frank Mead has said, “The best protection one can have from the devil and his schemes is a humble heart. Nowhere is this more apt than when we look into the area of our personal security. James, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Throne Of Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 22, 2008

We see a brand new Christian and we never tell them how to embrace the grace of God as their own on a daily basis. Why is that?? Maybe it is because we aren’t really all that certain of how to do it either!

Embracing Grace – Part 4 – The Throne of Grace I went on a retreat with our Deacons this week. We had a good time of fellowship, food and friendship. We prayed together and we studied the bible together and we talked about God’s grace. I think some of today’s sermon will reflect those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 12, 2018

Ephesians 3:7-13 shows Paul's ministry of proclaiming God's marvelous plan of uniting both Jews and Gentiles together in Christ.

Scripture Today I am continuing my sermon series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." In the second part of Ephesians 2 the Apostle Paul talked about our new identity in Christ (2:11-22). When Paul began chapter 3, he took up the report of his prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Wealth Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 10, 2013

It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous but only the love of money is condemned

Wealth is a gift from God It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous. It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. The Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:27

Denomination: Charismatic

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

God's Benefits Package Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 13, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#2] GOD’S BENEFITS PACKAGE 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, show us the blessing of God the Son. As I was preparing this sermon, I started building ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

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

Jesus On Wealth Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2023

Jesus taught us to redefine treasure, and then he instructed us where to store it.

INTRODUCTION • What do we value, and what do we treasure in life? • What we insure says a lot about what is important to us. • What are the most unusual things people have ever insured? https://www.usinsuranceagents.com/unusual-insurance-policies/ • Each item below contains unusual insurance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ