Sermons on rich life: showing 76-90 of 194,736

True Riches Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2014

Our attitude toward money & how we use it is a barometer of our spiritual state. It reveals whether we are foolishly thinking only of the present or astutely looking to eternity. What is the purpose of money anyway?

LUKE 16: 1-13 [PARABLES IN LUKE] TRUE RICHES [Matthew 6:25-34] Some athletes, entertainers and CEOs receive astronomical salaries. They take all they can get and use it for their own personal interests. They seem to set an example for our culture which spends so much to entertain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Luke 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Riches Badly...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 3, 2012

A sermon from Hosea 12:7-9 on riches badly used, riches badly made, and riches badly ended (Outline from Pulpit Commentary)

HoHum: Amanda Krill- It’s not personal, it’s just business. I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase.  They say it a lot in the movie The Godfather.  But that’s a movie about the mafia, and I’m pretty sure we can all agree their ethics are questionable at best.  In my ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Charge To The Rich Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2014

Paul instructs Christians who possess wealth their responsibility in employing what God has entrusted to them.

“As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Riches Of A Fool

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that riches in this world are nothing if they are gained by unjust means.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a rich fool? No. I'm rich because of CHRIST. 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you are becoming progressively acquainted with {and} recognizing more strongly {and} clearly the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (His kindness, His gracious generosity, His undeserved favor and spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Command The Rich Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011

Paul said to command the rich to do something good with their wealth. 1- Command the rich to put their hope in God 2- Command the rich to be rich in good deeds 3- Command the rich to lay up heavenly treasures

INTRO.- Command the rich. Do we ever have the right to command anyone? Maybe not, but God does. God can command us to do whatever He wants because He is God. It’s like parenting. Parents can tell their kids what to do and when, but of course, that doesn’t mean they’ll do it. But parents have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rags To Riches

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain to the process of God in fulfilling the promises of God.

I. PROMISES OF GOD MUST BE UNDERSTOOD WITH THE PROCESS OF GOD A. ENEMY WANTS TO DESTROY/DISCOURAGE YOU IN THE PROCESS SO YOU DON’T INHERIT THE PROMISES B. PROCESS HELPS US TO BECOME WHAT GOD HAS PREDESTINED US TO BE SO WE ARE PREPARED TO BE GOOD STEWARDS WITH THE PROMISE C. EXPENSIVE TO BE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Surpassing Riches Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Sep 7, 2015

God's Grace

Surpassing Riches Ephesians 2: 5-10 Listen to the response of people to one song. An opera singer said, “There’s a kind of wonderful calm that I feel when I sing this, a kind of uncomplicated feeling, the way one felt as a child.” Johnny Cash said that this was, “a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Rich! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Wealth is NOT the evil that it is made out to be. Wealth has NEVER been the problem with God. What we do with that wealth, and how our heart reacts to that wealth is what God is concerned about.

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 22, 2002 Date Preached: October 23, 2002 Church: Barataria BC [PM] FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS: Series: A Study in 1 Corinthians Title: We Are Rich! Text: 1 Corinthians 1:5 INTRODUCTION: The other day I was driving and I saw a billboard on the highway. It was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings To The Rich ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James warns the rich about materialism and unfair treatment of those who work for him.

INTRODUCTION #25 1. Open your bibles to James 5:1-4. 2. In this passage James has a large number of warnings for those who are rich. (1) Please understand that the term “rich” doesn’t mean that if don’t have an abundance of money and material things then these warnings ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Riches Untold

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 1, 2006

Advent - a time to reflect on God’s "Uncut Diamonds"

New Romney 03-12-06 THE TIN – Riches untold Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

Rich Pastors?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Did Jesus promise His ministers great wealth?

1Co 4 9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Rich

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 9, 2007

Ever meet cheap rich people? Ever wanted to be more giving and kind than they were? The first step is to admit that you are rich, than you will act like a rich person.

HOW TO BE RICH TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10, 17-19 THEME: YOU ARE RICH SO ACT LIKE A RICH PERSON. It was a terrible day. I remember this day too well because of the feeling I had. It all started in a positive way. Uncle Ernie was up from South Carolina. He was there with his family and Nick, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unsearchable Riches

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 6, 2023

Those in relationship with Christ have received the unsearchable riches of His grace and are obligated to be good stewards of such grace. I pray we are reminded of the gracious provision we have received and renewed in our commitment to share this grace with those who have yet to receive this gift.

Unsearchable Riches Ephesians 3: 8-13 In our text today, Paul continues to expound upon the great mystery of grace, offered by the loving and gracious Lord to those who are undeserving. Having discussed the expanse of such grace and the obligation to be a good steward of the grace received, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Rich Farmer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent and treasure for the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. Don’t call anyone a fool. " . . . whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire" (Matt. 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, "to be without mind, not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind." -Vines. "Fool is lacking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Fool

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on the foolishness of ignoring God and his will for our lives.

THE RICH FOOL Luke 12:15-21 INTRO: Here is a rich man. Look at him. He is what almost all would like to be, and are striving to be. Jesus brings accusation against this man. He does not say he is guilty of oppression or violence or fraud. He simply says that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist