Sermons on Rich Prospers:

The Love Of Money

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 11, 2025

While money itself is a necessary resource for living, the love of money can lead to spiritual and moral downfall.

THE LOVE OF MONEY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 6:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:24, Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10 INTRODUCTION: The love of money is a topic that resonates deeply within the Christian faith and broader society. While money itself is a necessary resource for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10, Matthew 6:24, Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having God On Our Side

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

I guess everyone at some time has thought how nice it would have been to have been born with a “Silver Spoon” in our mouth. This of course, is an expression of being born rich!

America is the land of envy, people from all over the world desire to live here. Other nations are jealous of the wealth God has blessed this nation with. Even the poorest people in this country are envied. Illus: The Census Bureau tells us that in 2003, a family of four is considered to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good To Great

Contributed by James Barrett on Aug 16, 2003

A look at the rich young ruler, based on Jim Collins book, Good to Great. What must a person do to move from a Good to Great Christian?

GOOD TO GREAT MATTHEW 19:16-22 Intro: Best-selling author, Jim Collins is causing quite a stir with his latest book, Good to Great. In his book he reports the results of over ten years of research of the financial results of every company on the Fortune 500 list from 1965 until 1995. The object was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

One Line Parables

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 25, 2008

Even though the rich blessings God intends for us may appear to be of no more value than a seed or a handful of yeast we should not deceive ourselves.

Lectionary 17 A Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 This morning we heard a number of “One – Line Parables” that Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of God to illustrate how God’s power and authority is visible and expressed in our world. Unlike the longer “Story Parables” like the Good Samaritan or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Ephesians Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 8, 2008

Now this great book begins to address many things in how we should live as believers. "Rich" and "powerful" are two good words for Ephesians 4.

TRUTHS FROM EPHESIANS IV (Ephesians Chapter 4) Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 10, 2008 This is the fourth in this series of messages entitled “Truths From Ephesians”. It’s time to really review, so that we do not forget what we have already learned from this great book of the Bible. Here’s our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Delight

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 12, 2008

If you are going to boast - do not boast in what you can do with your wisdom, might, and riches. Instead when you glory - glory in the Lord.

THE LORD’S DELIGHT Jeremiah 9:23-24 [23] Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; [24] but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For Wisdom

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2006

Where is wisdom found? Are we mining for it? It can’t be found where the riches of the world are found, in the earth. It can only be found in fearing God.

SEARCHING FOR WISDOM By Pastor Jim May Wisdom – What is it and how can you get more of it? It is defined in one dictionary as being “The ability to apply, or use correctly, all knowledge gained, every experience of life, and all understanding born of knowledge and experience, along with insight. ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This One Thing I Do Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Mar 8, 2006

The stories of the Rich Young Ruler and of Mary and Martha show that Christians need the discipline of denying self, learning of Christ and following HIm in order to find peace.

THIS One Thing I DO Philippians 3__13 If a person is even remotely interested in the world around him, has an occupation and a family, his responsibilities and interests quickly out grow his ability to accomplish all that need be done or that he would like to do. Only a few people can do more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

For The Love Of Money Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

Avoid the "love of money" by Putting all your Hope in God, Becoming Rich in Good Deeds, and Guarding your life against the downward pull of materialism.

I Timothy #6 CHCC: May 20, 2007 For the Love of Money I Timothy 6 INTRODUCTION: This is our final sermon in the First Timothy series. I enjoyed studying this letter because it addresses very real problems any Church Congregation might have to deal with. In fact, of the 13 letters ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 23, 2012

Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler reveals that when we minisnter to others we need to tell them the truth because we love them.

Here at Thornydale Family Church our mission is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. Just prior to Easter, we spent seven weeks getting to know Jesus better through His “I am” sayings found in John’s gospel account. And the primary thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Announce Christ’s Birth To Nobodies? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011

We would announce the birth of the Christ to the rich and famous. But God chose to announce His birth to people working in the most humble occupation imaginable. Why?

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blowing Our Doors Off

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rev. #47~13:16-18 The Mark, Number, The Name Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

The False Prophet will implement a system to demand worship from all. The rich and powerful will not be able to escape the requirements. All people will be forced to submit to worshipping of the Beast.

We’re in chapter 13: and we left off talking about “the mark of the beast” I want to say just a few more things to do with this and then Lord willing we’ll go on to chapter 14: Ø Listen as I read verses 16-18 once again. 16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Bless A Self-Willed Man? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2016

The message endeavours to explore the tragic life of Samson, a man given to pursue his own will despite the rich blessings of God and the call to serve as a Judge of Israel.

“Samson went to Gaza, and there he saw a prostitute, and he went in to her. The Gazites were told, ‘Samson has come here.’ And they surrounded the place and set an ambush for him all night at the gate of the city. They kept quiet all night, saying, ‘Let us wait till the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist