Sermons on Rich Prospers:

Job's Prospect Of Prosperity - Job Chapter Twenty Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 10, 2008

This is a study on Job chapter twenty nine.

Job chapter 29 could be outlined: Job Remembers Former Comforts. (Job 29:1-6) Job Was Honored Among People. (Job 29:7-17) Job’s Prospect Of Prosperity. (Job 29:18-25) Job continues to speak in this chapter. 1 Job further continued his discourse, and said: 2 Oh, that I were as in months past, ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Prosper When Dealing With A Problem?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 2, 2023

What Christians are supposed to do when they face a problem and what some might do are two separate issues. How Christians handle themselves can either have a positive or a negative effect on others.

Nehemiah 2:1-20 Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of Persia, Artaxerxes. He was a man of God and was a trusted advisor to the king. Many decades prior, Zerubbabel was able to get the Jerusalem Temple rebuilt. Some years later, Ezra had returned to Jerusalem to help with the spiritual needs of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Less Is More

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

Prosperity gospel is a very popular Christian movement today. It states that God will always bless you with good health and material wealth if you ask Him. That's FALSE!! Good health is NOT guaranteed and material wealth will NEVER get you into heaven.

One of the largest and more popular movements in the last 30+ years in the Christian Church is a form of theology called prosperity gospel. Let’s define what it is first. According to the website, Wikipedia; prosperity theology is a religious belief among some Protestant Christians that financial ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Matthew 19:21, Proverbs 28:20, Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:10, Numbers 18:26, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thriving In A Changing World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2010

What Does The Bible Say About Prosperity & Success? ❶. Is it Wealth? ❷. Is it Approval? ❸. Is it Ministry?

- PROSPERITY\SUCCESS - Merriam-Webster - the condition of being successful or thriving - America according to Legatum is slipping in success & prosperity - Legatum is an international investment group which measures the prosperity of 104 countries - Legatum, Latin for legacy or gift - 2007 US ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Straight Outta Context: Jeremiah 29:11 Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 27, 2015

Jeremiah 29:11 is not about our own personal fulfillment, it’s about our spiritual fulfillment. If we take scripture out of context, we run the risk of making scripture fit our life, instead of making our life fit scripture.

Jeremiah 29:11 You all know that I love history, and I love bringing up historical events in my messages. But instead of going back to World War II or the Civil War or something else that happened a long long time ago in a galaxy far far away, let’s go back to September 11, 2001. How many of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Mark 9:42, Jeremiah 29:4-6, Jeremiah 29:10-14, James 2:5, Luke 13:4-5, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:7-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rich Young Ruler And The Dark Side Of Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 2, 2023

There's a bright side of love, but there's also a dark side to it. This rich young ruler fell victim to the dark side of love after he spoke to Jesus.

(Full disclosures: 1, this message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 2-26-2023. This is not an exact transcription. (2, Sermon Central has accepted another message on this text, called “Go thy way-Jesus and the rich young ruler” but this is a different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

#43 Through The Eye Of A Needle (Or Jesus Tells A Joke!) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2021

In Mark 10:17-31, Jesus’ teaching confuses a young rich young ruler, his enemies, the crowd and His own disciples, and then He tells a camel joke.

#43 Through the Eye of a Needle (or Jesus Tells a Joke!) Series: Mark Chuck Sligh April 18, 2021 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 12:13-21 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 10:17. INTRODUCTION Illus. – One time a man was sent to prison, so he was getting to know his new cellmate. Suddenly, down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Serpent's Tooth

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 24, 2025

From agriculture to evangelism: a trip of gratitude

How many of you went to church on Sunday with your family when you were little? For most of us it's a familiar memory. Some of us went to Sunday school or children's church, while some of us went to the same serv¬ice as the adults. But no matter how different our experiences were, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Hiring

Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on Mar 25, 2013

If your looking for a career move, Jesus is the right choice.

Jesus is Hiring I. Apply Jesus is always hiring. He is always looking for people to serve. Just seek his face, unlike this world, you don't have to go online to apply for Jesus.And there are plenty of positions to be filled.The lord has a job for everybody. II. Great Raises, Best Benefits In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2

Denomination: *other

Beware Of Covetousness

Contributed by Gary R. James on Mar 13, 2007

The danger of covetousness.

Luke 12:13-21 I. Introduction A. There is a man in the crowd following Jesus that petitions him to judge that his brother should split the inheritance with him. i. (Deu 21:17 ESV) but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved, by giving him a double portion of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Man God Called A Fool - The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

In the Parable of the Rich Fool the Lord gives us five reasons that show us how foolish this man and his way of thinking was!

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 5 “The Man God Called A Fool” or The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12: 13-24 This morning we are beginning Stewardship month here at First Baptist Church. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Study Of 12 /13-34

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Jun 29, 2005

¶Il n’était pas rare que les personnes en Palestine prennent leurs conflits non réglés aux rabbins respectés ; ¶mais Jésus a refusé d’être mélangé dans n’importe quelle problème au sujet de l’argent. ¶Mais hors de cette demande là est venu à Jésus une oc

COMPLEMENT D’ETUDE LUC121334 Il n’était pas rare que les personnes en Palestine prennent leurs conflits non réglés aux rabbins respectés ; ¶mais Jésus a refusé d’être mélangé dans n’importe quelle problème au sujet de l’argent. ¶Mais hors de cette demande là est venu à Jésus une occasion de ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Security

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The error of placing your trust in material things.

False Security Luke 12:13-21 January 16, 2005 Luke 12:13-21 (NLT) Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." [14] Jesus replied, "Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?" [15] Then he said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008

God brings us from being spiritually dead, unable and unwilling to help ourselves. But God not only made us alive but gave us an inheritance beyond description.

Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 2:1-7 Title: “Made Alive In Christ” I. What We Were (1-3) • “And you...who were dead” o What does it mean when the Bible says we were dead? o Dead is an interesting word, while it does mean “without life” it also means “useless,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Is Your Treasure In Heaven?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 4, 2013

A sermon about focusing on what is important.

Luke 12:13-34 "Is Your Treasure in Heaven?" Last week, the Times-Free Press had a survey question: "Should the government do more to help poor people of all races?" A recent news story stated that, according to a financial guru, 4 out of every 5 adults in America are living on the edge of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: United Methodist