Sermons on Rich Youth:

"The Pledge Of Our Inheritance" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 30, 2000

The Holy Spirit in us is a pledge of our rich inheritance in Christ. (#9 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

I remember as a boy, hearing a story of a man found starved to death in an alley somewhere in New York City. He had been without family, homeless and apparently friendless. When authorities were able to identify the corpse however, it was discovered that the man had unknowingly inherited in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Orthodox

Creating A Masterpiece: Part One Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Jesus painted a masterpiece of words with the parable of the rich man and Lazarus as we see two contrasting lives.

Creating a Masterpiece: The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Part 1 Luke 16:19-31 Jesus was a master story teller. Throughout his ministry, Jesus used the parable to illustrate the intimate details of the kingdom of God. With each parable Jesus told, he painted vivid pictures in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

How To Have A Wise Thanksgiving

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 19, 2005

Three lessons stand out in the story of the rich "Fool", that if applied, will enable us to have a "Wise Thanksgiving"

HOW TO HAVE A WISE THANKSGIVING Luke 12: 13-34 Intro: My message to you this morning is entitled, "How to have a wise thanksgiving". In my preparation I came across this story that may speak to numbers of you this morning as you are busy making your plans and preparations for Thanksgiving. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: United Methodist

"Heavenly Treasures"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 5, 2005

This sermon challenges the attitudes of most congregations in America towards material possessions in the light of the parable of the rich fool.

Sermon on Luke 12.13-21 Preached at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church August 1, 2004 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Andrew’s witness to Peter and Philip’s witness to Nathanael provide rich lessons for effective evangelism.

Coming to Jesus Fortifying the Foundations #4 John 1:35-52 3-21-03 Intro: We come to a passage this morning that is full of instruction on coming to Jesus and leading others to Christ. How do we interact with people so that they can come to the Lord? How does the Lord deal with us and with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37, John 1:35-52

Denomination: Charismatic

What, Me Holy? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

After 13 years, I feel it’s time to come clean, to be vulnerable, to share some deep secrets with this congregation. So here goes: • My first childhood crush was Agent 99. • The first time I was on a TV game show was when I was in 6th grade—but it wasn’t the last. • My nickname in high school was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Big Inheritance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2009

We are heirs with Jesus of the rich blessings of God. We are family who are about the family’s business.

Romans 8:12-17, “The Big Inheritance” INTRODUCTION This is an important Sunday—not that all Sunday aren’t important. For the church, this is Trinity Sunday—a celebration of the mystery of the Trinity and that God has revealed himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is also the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A Love Letter

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

Each thought in John 3:16 is a rich vein of gold waiting to be unearthed by "WHOEVER" is willing to dig.

A Love Letter “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life…John 3:16.” Each thought in this verse is a rich vein of gold waiting to be unearthed by "WHOEVER" is willing to dig. The hardened ground of our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing, Is It For Today

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 8, 2005

Many preachers demand that the members of their church tithes whether they are poor or rich. What does the Scriptures teach?

Tithing - Is If For Today As I have presented this to people before they got totally the wrong impression of what my intentions are so I am going to begin this paper explaining a little bit of what I intend. This paper isn’t written to come down on anyone who is tithing because they are led of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Religion Or New Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The riches of a relationship with the true God through faith in Christ alone cannot compare to the bankruptcy of merit religion.

Dead Religion or New Life? (Philippians 3:1-3) INTRO 1. Many of you know that I love the music of the 20’s and 30’s and old time radio from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. 2. Because of MP3 formatting of discs, I have discs with over 100 shows on them…all available Jack Benny programs (the greatest radio ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extravagant, Extraordinary Generosity

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 30, 2009

God wants us as His children to be extravagantly rich in good works, and to be extraordinarily generous to others as well.

EXTRAVAGANT, EXTRAORDINARY GENEROSITY OPENING: Special guest speaker from Union Gospel Mission in Winnipeg. INTRODUCTION TO TOPIC1: • In Canada, none of us thinks we’re rich, but the truth is, we’re all rich. • If you have a household income of over 40,000, you are in the top 4% wage earners ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: *other

Did You Miss Lazarus?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

The rich man's life illustrates some traits that can lead us to miss opportunities God sends.

DID YOU MISS LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-25 INTRODUCTION I once lived beside a retired pastor and his family. His wife worked at the Department of Social Services. There were many poor people in the county, and she was very familiar with many of them since her line of work often took her to their homes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2017

The analysis of every spiritual blessing in Ephesians 1:3 teaches us about our spiritual riches.

Scripture Last week I began a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1 teaches us that we have been chosen and adopted ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2017

The analysis of every spiritual blessing in Ephesians 1:3 teaches us about our spiritual riches.

Scripture Last week I began a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1 teaches us that we have been chosen and adopted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Instant Blockbusters Are No Good!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 17, 2013

A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.”

Instant blockbusters are no good! Exodus 7:1 “And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.” Just ignore the flakier, crazier sections of people who look for instant blockbusters! Instant coffee may taste good but not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal