Sermons on Rich People:

Patience In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 31, 2017

God says to the wealthy, wicked oppressor: Weep for your miseries are coming. But He says to you and me who have trusted His Son: Wait for your Master is coming. Don’t quit. Don’t complain, and don’t lose your cool, because Jesus is right at the door!

Once upon a time, there was kindergarten teacher in Texas, who was helping one of her students put on his cowboy boots. He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wicked Prospers And Righteous Suffer. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of the wicked.

It is a common observation that wicked people often seem to prosper in life, while the righteous suffer. This phenomenon can be perplexing and even disillusioning for believers. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this paradox and examine the reasons behind the prosperity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Lesson 8: The Individual Believer’s Present State Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2018

“Hath quickened us together with Christ” does not mean that he quickened us when we were dead in sin, but that he loved us then, and made provision for our salvation.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 3/11/17 Lesson 8: The Individual Believer’s Present State (2:4-10) Ephesians 2:4-10 (KJV) 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Bible's Take On Money issues. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2024

I want to talk to you about the power of money and the importance of breaking free from its control. Money is a tool, a medium of exchange, but when it becomes our primary focus, we lose sight of what truly matters.

When we allow money to control us, we open ourselves up to financial hardship, struggle, loss, frustration, and even demotion. When money starts to control us, problems arise. Many individuals engage in giving, spending, and seeking strange money, which typically represents a life of hardship, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:11, Matthew 6:21

Right Question! Wrong Answer!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 28, 2008

The rich young ruler asked the right question but was unable to accept the right answer.

RIGHT QUESTION! WRONG ANSWER! 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" 18 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19 You know the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Scooby -Doo Series

Contributed by Roger Miller on Apr 27, 2010

A look at Philippians 3 and what Paul focused on in his life and what our focus should be in life.

Philippians 4 Scooby Doo April 25- Roger Miller Introduction: Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Golden Psalm Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 10, 2003

You can "strike it rich" in prayer, praise and prospects! A study of Psalm 16.

August 10, 2003 Title: The Golden Psalm Text: Psalm 16:1-11 Introduction 1. The title of this Psalm is "A Miktam of David" A. This is the first of 6 (Psalm 56-60 are the others) Psalms that contain "Miktam" in the title. i. Commentators don’t all agree on the meaning of "Miktam"... ii. but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Not Fear; Only Believe

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2024

God made man and woman in His image, with the plan that they would act and become more and more good, more and more like Himself. That was the divine order.

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2024 In his great Summa Theologiae, St Thomas Aquinas wrote “the order of the Divine government is wholly directed to good. . .no one acts intending evil.” (ST I Q 104 Art 1) Those words are an appropriate commentary on the words from the post-exile writing Book of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Exodus 16:18, Psalm 30:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, C-- Lazarus And Therapy Dogs

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 28, 2022

Someone has said that this is the only prayer in the Bible addressed to a saint that was not answered.

We heard today from Luke 16:21, which says “Dogs even used to come and lick his sores.” Admittedly, the grammatical construction in the Greek can be translated as “worst of all" dogs would lick his sores. However, the ancients knew when a dog licks a person's sores or wounds, healing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

God First

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

What are your priorities? Is God first?

The New Year has already jumped upon us and time has already begun to fly. Many of us have made New Year resolutions and decided that weight watchers may be our only hope. Many years have passed and many resolutions have failed and passed into obscurity with our over crowded schedules. Don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013

God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

What We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 13, 2014

God has given us so much in Jesus!

What We Have in Jesus November 9, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has given us so much in Jesus! Focus Passage: Ephesians 3:14-19 Introduction: A rock hound named Rob Cutshaw owns a little roadside shop outside Andrews, North Carolina. Like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Appropriate God's Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

2 Cor. 8:9 - You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for our sake became poor that we through His poverty might become rich.

2 Cor. 8:9 - You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for our sake became poor that we through His poverty might become rich. 1. Grace is an expression of God's favor given to us freely at Christ's expense. Nothing we do can make God love us more. There is nothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God Or Money

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 1, 2023

This Rich Young Ruler is recorded in three of the gospels. (Matthew 19:16-26, Mark 10:17-27, Luke 18:18-27) In this encounter, a rich, young man chooses money over God.

The Rich Young Ruler: Seeking Eternal Life ?A ruler came running to Jesus and kneeled to him. He asked Jesus, "Good Master, what must I do to receive eternal life?" In Matthew's account, the ruler phrased the question slightly differently: "Good Master, what good thing must I do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Leviticus 19:13, Matthew 19:16-26, Mark 10:17-27, Luke 18:18-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Enrich Your Life In God

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 11, 2010

Jesus' exposes the greed in our hearts. Only he can bring us the real riches that last, our heavenly inheritance.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 Theme: Enrich your Life in God A. Greed robs you B. Only God's barn endures Season: Pentecost 11c Date: August 8, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Enrich-your-Life-in-God-Luke12_13-21.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran