Sermons on Rich Prospers:

How The Lord Uses Pain For Our Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities.

1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities. The Lord wonderfully used pain in Job's life to purify him of anything that would keep him from ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Case Of Job: Divine Justice Revealed Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 15, 2023

In the depths of suffering, Job's story illuminates the enigma of divine justice. Join us as we explore life's profound questions and seek solace in God's mysterious ways.

The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed I. Introduction Dear Brothers and Sisters, towards the knowledge and the truth of God. Today, we set out on a trip through the heartbreaking and inspirational life of a man by the name of Job. The Old Testament contains a long-forgotten story that has long ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lukewarm Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus lovingly exposes our self-sufficiency, invites us to deeper dependence on Him, and offers restoration, hope, and true riches for our lukewarm hearts.

Some of us walked in today with a smile for the foyer and a sigh for the soul. Bills on the counter, deadlines on the calendar, questions on the heart. And yet, here we are, gathering around a Letter from Jesus to an ancient church in a city called Laodicea—a church with polished doors and tepid ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Topics: Lukewarmness, Laodicea, Disgust

Sowing Seeds For An Abundant Harvest Of Blessings

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 14, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT SOWING SEEDS FOR AN ABUNDANT HARVEST OF BLESSINGS AND EMPHASISES THE FOLLOWING 1.PROMISE 2.PATIENCE 3.PROSPERITY 4.PRAYER 5.PURITY 6.PROCLAMATION 7.PEACE

SOWING SEEDS FOR AN ABUNDANT HARVEST OF BLESSINGS ********************************************************** OUTLINE 1.PROMISE 2.PATIENCE 3.PROSPERITY 4.PRAYER 5.PURITY 6.PROCLAMATION 7.PEACE THE MESSAGE SOWING SEEDS FOR AN ABUNDANT HARVEST OF BLESSINGS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Must I Do?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2009

The rich young man came to Jesus asking what he needed to do to inherit eternal life and left disappointed because he was not willing to pay the price.

What Must I do? Job 23:1-9; 16-17, Mark 10: 17-31 Intro: The 80-year-old had married a beautiful 28-old-woman. He often wondered if she had married his just for his money. One night as they sat in front of the fireplace in their large, elaborate home, the husband turned to his wife and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

As The Summer Turns To Snow Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

As the summer turns to snow, we thank God for the richness of our past years as well as the many blessings He will have in store for our future years.

As we inch our way into the upcoming months, I am reminded of two favorite songs I really liked while growing up, entitled “See You In September” and “The Summer Song.” Both were love songs, and both were recorded in the early sixties when I was just this side of a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:12-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Godliness Over Gain

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2025

You want a deeper walk with Jesus? That will mean persecution, not prosperity. It may mean sacrifice of health to walk in holiness. Remember, He was rejected and crucified. Apostles often lived in jail or the open field, not mansions.

Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you,and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Someone forgot to tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 10:24-25, Romans 8:16-17, 1 Timothy 6:3-9, Philippians 1:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

There are some who do not see the Christian life as one that involves physical or emotional pain. The popular message to preach nowadays is the “prosperity message.” That message satisfies a lot of people.

As we continue our study on THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, we will see tonight that the direction in which Jesus was teaching (in the first nine verses) takes a sharp turn in the highway. The verses we have already studied have been inspiring and uplifting for me, personally. But what we will read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boxing With God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 14, 2006

Solomon confronts the popular view of prosperity in chapter 6. People equate wealth with happiness. Solomon warns that people who live apart from God are “never satisfied”.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Your Arms are Too Short to Box With God -chapter 6 >Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As actor Tommy Lee Jones prepared for his latest movie, “The Three Burials”, he studied the book of Ecclesiastes. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Be Faithful

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

How do you measure success? The world may measure success by profit, prosperity, or prestige. God measure success by our faithfulness. How faithful are you to God?

Are you successful today? What measure do you use to measure success? The world may measure success by profit - how much are you earning? By prosperity - what do you own? By prestige - how high are you in the corporate ladder? How does God measure success? We’ll see from scriptures that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Kind Of Church God Honors

Contributed by Bernie Moraga on Jan 13, 2004

In the first two chapters of the Book of Acts we find the secret of the blessings of God on the early church. Let us examine the things that qualified that church for God’s prosperity.

The Kind of Church Honors Text:Acts 2:46-47 Scripture Reading:Acts 2:1-4a Intro: When someone says to me, "I won’t join your church; you have hypocrites in it," I am tempted to reply, "All right, you look around until you find a perfect church. But when you do, they won’t let you join, for you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling Even When The Good Times Roll Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 21, 2009

July 1989: When we are prospering, we are tempted into the idolatry of me-ism and self-congratulation. This is an opportunity to do more for others and for the Kingdom, for God is the source of our bounty.

About a year ago, toward the end of July, I placed one of these up here on the pulpit as the visible sermon for the day. Remember? Do you recall what we called that Sunday? Right: we called it "catch-up Sunday" …catch-up Sunday … and the idea was that if we were behind in our giving, if we as a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 15, 2017

Satan will take advantage of Christians who let their guard down; sometimes prosperity is the worst thing that can happen to the church or even to an individual. Now there is a PROBLEM in the Jerusalem church.

December 12, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.D.3.a: The Problem (6.1) Acts 6.1 (KJV) 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Find Your Strength In God Alone - Psalm 73:25-26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 1, 2025

Asaph was a man who struggled with doubts when he saw the prosperity of the wicked. Yet, through his struggle, he reached a place of profound trust in God alone

Go! And Find Your Strength in God Alone - Psalm 73:25-26 Introduction: Today we gather to reflect on a powerful declaration of trust and faith in God, found in Psalm 73:25-26 (NLT): "Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Philippians 4:13, Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 13:5-6, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 10:9, John 15:5, Revelation 22:20-21, Romans 8:28, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Corn And Wine: The Secret Of True Joy Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 4 uncovers the secret to finding lasting joy and peace, revealing how a relationship with God provides a gladness that is far greater than any worldly prosperity.

Title: More Than Corn and Wine: The Secret of True Joy Text: Psalm 4 What makes for a good and happy life? It’s a question that echoes through every generation. If you listen to the world around us, the answer seems obvious. A good life is a prosperous life. It’s a bigger harvest, a rising stock ...read more

Denomination: Baptist