Sermons on Riches:

Fool's Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 2, 2009

The parable of the Rich Fool reminds us what it is to live a "Fool’s Life."

“Fool’s Life Luke 12:13-21 * There is a mineral named “Iron Pyrite” which, chemically speaking is an iron sulfide which possesses a pale to normal, brass yellow appearance which has earned its name as “Fool’s Gold.” This name was earned as in the days of homesteading (as I understand it), people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Right Question! Wrong Answer!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 28, 2008

The rich young ruler asked the right question but was unable to accept the right answer.

RIGHT QUESTION! WRONG ANSWER! 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" 18 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19 You know the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering And Hope

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 28, 2009

Believers will suffer in life but compared to the glorious riches in Christ Jesus there is no comparison at all.

Suffering and Hope Roman 8:16-27, 28-39 Believers will suffer in life but compared to the glorious riches in Christ Jesus there is no comparison at all. Introduction I don’t think I need to remind anyone this morning that life sometimes stinks. Bad things happen even to good people. Whether ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Tantrum Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2015

The Cleansing of the Temple was chosen for inclusion in the Gospels not as just information, but is amazingly rich in meaning.

Temple Tantrum (Mark 11:15-19) 1. One guy made a New Year’s resolution without much meaning. He resolved he would never shovel snow again. Since he lived in Miami Beach, Florida, it was a resolution he no doubt kept! 2. Besides the most common resolutions — like losing weight, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Wants Something Done He's With You Until It Is Done Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jan 18, 2015

From rags to riches; the will of God fulfills the faithful if they are willing. God knows best.

HADASSAH: GOD KNOWS BEST Esther 1 & 2 It's that time again; a time to reassess the past and make plans for the future. With this in mind, let's look back 25 hundred years to see what one person can do. In the Book of Esther, we find Hadassah! It's Hebrew for Ishtar. She was an orphan girl. This ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Season Has Not Yet Come

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 13, 2010

in the timing of God he supplies your needs according to his Riches and Glory

My Season Has Not Yet Come John 5: 1-8 This passage of scripture makes reference to a man who had an infirmity for 38 years and did not have anyone to help him in the pool when there was the stirring of the water so people were getting blessed ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Wall Street Occupies Me! Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Nov 20, 2011

#21 in a series on 1 Timothy. This one deals with money, contentment and a desire to be rich.

When Wall Street Occupies ME! 1 Timothy 6:3-10 On Guard – Defending the Truth: 1 Timothy Sermon 21 For the past month, thousands of Americans have “occupied” a park near Wall Street in New York, as well as in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Did Jesus Say About Hell?" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014

This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching on hell from the story of the rich man & Lazarus.

“WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT HELL?” Lk. 16:19-31 INTRO – Suppose your best friend was flying down a road in his/her convertible sports car. Beautiful day. Sunglasses on. Top down. Music thumping. Life is good…Except for the fact that YOU know that the road they’re on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Danger Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013

James teaches on the dangers of riches and material possessions...BUT focuses on the attitude of the possessor!

Taught at Oak Park Baptist Church Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 6pm These six (6) verses are NOT a rant against wealth or any specific wealthy people, but what we find James doing here is making a proclamation... In v1 we find James proclaiming directly AT the rich believers ABOUT their wealth! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A voice From The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 5, 2018

What would the rich man and Lazarus say if the could speak to us today?

A VOICE FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE Luke 16:19-32 Introduction: We have those today who sit around waiting for messages from other worlds. Reputable scientists spend multiplied millions of tax payer dollars to build vast arrays of radio tele- scopes, construct elaborate computers, and design advanced ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Not Prosperity Or Poverty, But The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 20 (Final) of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God" ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 23:4-5, Proverbs 15:16, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 19:16-30, 1 Timothy 6:9, Jeremiah 9:22-23, Proverbs 21:6, Proverbs 6:16, Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Matthew 6:11, 1 John 2:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lost, Found And Restored

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 10, 2021

The Lord Jesus values one soul more than all the riches in the world.

LOST, FOUND AND RESTORED "3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Appropriate God's Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

2 Cor. 8:9 - You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for our sake became poor that we through His poverty might become rich.

2 Cor. 8:9 - You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for our sake became poor that we through His poverty might become rich. 1. Grace is an expression of God's favor given to us freely at Christ's expense. Nothing we do can make God love us more. There is nothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not About The Money

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 3, 2007

It’s not about the money. Many people hear this parable about the Rich Man and Lazarus and think that God’s got it in for rich people. But it’s not about the money. It’s about compassion.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) It’s not about the money. Many people hear this parable about the Rich Man and Lazarus and think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Trusting God Or Money

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 1, 2023

This Rich Young Ruler is recorded in three of the gospels. (Matthew 19:16-26, Mark 10:17-27, Luke 18:18-27) In this encounter, a rich, young man chooses money over God.

The Rich Young Ruler: Seeking Eternal Life ?A ruler came running to Jesus and kneeled to him. He asked Jesus, "Good Master, what must I do to receive eternal life?" In Matthew's account, the ruler phrased the question slightly differently: "Good Master, what good thing must I do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Leviticus 19:13, Matthew 19:16-26, Mark 10:17-27, Luke 18:18-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist