Sermons on Rich:

Living Free In A Rich Land Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2016

We Christians in America are to follow the godly examples of the Pilgrims and Israel in Joshua 22!

Before reading Joshua chapter 22 this morning, take a quick look back with me to Joshua 4:12-13…… God called an army, 40000 strong, from the Tribes of Reuben, Gad and Manasseh to fight the Battles in Canaan. Now that the Promised Land was claimed, it was a time of rest and living for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We The Rich Man Or Lazarus?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 9, 2022

have we been faithful to Jesus or our own desires?

ARE WE THE RICH MAN OR LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-31 This is another one of these parables attributed to Jesus that causes consternation to preachers everywhere. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus always preaches God's love and grace and sacrificed his life so that we all can have eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 25:35, Matthew 25:40, James 1:22

Denomination: Episcopal

A Conversation With A Rich Young Man

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

Have you noticed that most of our conversations are with people that are in the same age bracket we are in?

There is an obvious reason for that, we generally talk to people our own age because we feel that we have something in common with them. For example, I can listen to young people talk and they are talking about singers, athletes and entertainers I never heard of. So naturally, if they want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Rich Man Poor Man"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 12, 2008

This is a good Mother’s Day message. Compare the rich man and the poor man. Seven points on "How to Treat a Lady." A rich man’s trophy or a poor man’s treasure, which would you rather be?

Title: “Rich Man Poor Man” (A Mother’s Day Message) Which man was rich… a comparison. Introduction: David had failed. Chapter eleven is a sad chapter in the life of David. He had committed both adultery and murder. God sends his preacher to rebuke David with this parable. It very well ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: Riches Within Poverty

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2020

The second church Jesus instructed John to pen a letter was the church in Smyrna. It was situated within a city of great wealth and affluence, and yet many believers lived in poverty. They were not rich by the world's standards, but they were rich in grace.

Smyrna: Riches within Poverty Revelation 2: 8-11 Today we come to Smyrna, the second church within the series of letters John was instructed to write in the Revelation. It is interesting to note, that of the seven churches, only two received all praise and encouragement from the Lord, with no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of A Question

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 27, 2023

The rich young ruler

The Importance of a Question Mark 10:13-22 Good morning. Harvard Business Review magazine had an article on the “Surprising power of questions”; part of the article read… “Much of an executive’s workday is spent asking others for information—requesting status updates from a team leader, for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riches And Promotion Comes From The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 15, 2015

To show that riches and promotion comes from the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich? Do you have a high position? Then thank the LORD for it and spend more time with the LORD and not in your work. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that riches and promotion comes from the LORD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2:7 (Amplified Bible) 2:7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get Rich Quick Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2003

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon identifies the way to become rich in God’s eyes.

Sunday Morning January 12, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” (#8) HOW TO GET RICH QUICK 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 Introduction: 1. Now I know as we sit here in church that there is a certain way to answer the question I am going to ask you, but I want you to be as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.

Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with money. o The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Final Instructions -- True Riches Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY Balances the warnings in vs. 6-10 so that those who are already rich don’t feel necessarily condemned, but can view these riches from the proper perspective as God’s blessing to them to be used for His glory. I. (:17-19) FINAL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Rich Young Ruler"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 9, 2002

Jesus reveals this young man’s idolatry and calls him to turn from easy believism to true conversion.

"The Rich Young Ruler" Rev Dr Robert G Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A respectable, clean-cut young man comes to Jesus, interested in religion. Mark calls him a ruler, and many Bible scholars think he was a leader in the synagogue, sort of like a deacon or a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Mark 10:10-17, Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

"The Rich Man & Lazarus”,

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

A parable that tells us much about the human heart

“The Rich Man & Lazarus” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts You may be thinking, “Hey—wasn’t Stewardship Sunday last week? Although I’m sure there’ve been plenty of sermons on this parable that condemned the misuse of money, that’s not what I want to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 15:16-31

Denomination: Congregational

God's Riches At Christ's Expense

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 31, 2003

Our amazement at God’s grace grows the more we see that it comes at Christ’s expense, which means that grace is totally undeserving by us, that grace is only in Jesus, and that grace is for God’s glory.

God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in Ephesians 2: But because of his great love for us, God, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Pray To Get Rich Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

What True Wealth is all about

How to Pray to Get Rich EPHESIANS 3:14-21 It takes a special person to work in a bank, or for Brink’s, or to be employed at Fort Knox. To always be around wealth. I can remember as a child going to Denver and visiting the Denver Mint. Money everywhere, piles of coins, pages of bills in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

God Wants You Rich?

Contributed by Don Spooner on May 9, 2002

A balanced view of scripture concerning giving and receiving.

Let me make it clear. I have nothing against success or riches. I believe in tithing and giving to God’s work. I believe that God loves a cheerful giver and that you cannot outgive Him. My wife and I are not rich, but we’re not hurting either. God blessed us with jobs. He also gave us the drive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Galatians 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal