Sermons on Spiritually Rich:

Rich Pastors?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Did Jesus promise His ministers great wealth?

1Co 4 9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Poverty In Riches Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 14, 2018

A rich young man came to Jesus desiring eternal life. He felt good about himself, but left saddened because he was unwilling to meet the Lord's demands for eternal life. We must come to the Lord by faith alone for salvation.

The Poverty in Riches Mark 10: 17-22 Our text today reveals a young man very eager to get to Jesus. It is apparent that he had heard of Jesus’ ministry and the promise of eternal life. We will discover that this young man was blessed with all one could desire. He had wealth; he had status and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

The parable of the rich fool

27. Who is Jesus? March 06th, 2010 The Rich Fool Jesus has been putting the religious leaders in their place. As a result crowds have gathered by the thousands. These people have been trampling over each other trying to get to Jesus. While Jesus is teaching about hell someone in the crowd asks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

The Folly Of Riches Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The Folly of Riches

PSALM 49 The Folly of Riches I. THE PSALMIST'S SUMMONS (1-4) The Call - 1 Hear this, all ye people; The Crowd - 1 give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 both low and high, rich and poor, together. The Cause - 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Unsearchable Riches

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 6, 2023

Those in relationship with Christ have received the unsearchable riches of His grace and are obligated to be good stewards of such grace. I pray we are reminded of the gracious provision we have received and renewed in our commitment to share this grace with those who have yet to receive this gift.

Unsearchable Riches Ephesians 3: 8-13 In our text today, Paul continues to expound upon the great mystery of grace, offered by the loving and gracious Lord to those who are undeserving. Having discussed the expanse of such grace and the obligation to be a good steward of the grace received, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Poverty Of The Rich

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 17, 2025

This sermon uses as peg the quote attributed to Rudyard Kipling warning us not to over concerned with money, position, or glory.

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 – “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” There is a quote attributed to Rudyard Kipling that I want to begin with this morning: “Beware of over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christians Checkbook- Manage Your Riches Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 4, 2023

This is the 174th sermon in the series Action". This is the 11th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#174] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- MANAGE YOUR RICHES Ephesians 4:1-6 Introduction: Today, we begin the 2nd half of Ephesians. The 1st 3 chapters are about belief- The last 3 chapters are about behavior. How you live as a Christian is crucial. What you believe is important; but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Curious Case Of The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2015

It is not about God grading on a curve, it is about being accepted because we have believed in and follow Jesus.

The Curious Case of the Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:17-31 1. Those of us with little hair cannot have bad hair days. But many equivalents. 2. One blogger wrote: “Today, I was at work, nonchalantly spinning my keys around my finger when they flew off and hit a glass cabinet. Broken glass ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Out Of Breath

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 14, 2009

Our spiritual blessings in Christ

“Are you out of Breath?” Ephesians 1:3-14 Introduction: How many of you remember getting excited as a child that you didn’t even stop to breathe when telling the story of what happened? It could have been learning to ride a bike, catching your first fish, or hitting your first home run. I remember ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Rich In God - The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 9, 2024

Jesus really lays it out: You are going to be a person who invests your treasure for yourself, or you will be rich in God by laying up treasure in heaven. But it is objectively impossible for both.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come now to our second parable in our study of the parables of Jesus. And I chose to make this the 2nd of our study, after our study of the Soils, because they really go hand in hand. In your life, this world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

A Spiritual Influencer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 26, 2020

There are a lot of people who are called influencers. Youtube and twitter are full of them, and many are getting rich doing just that. They influence people for all kinds of reasons. In Acts 1:8 Jesus said we would get power to be able to speak into people's lives to influence them for eternity.

A Spiritual Influencer PPT 1 Message Title It seems like everyday I hear a person described as a youtube influencer. These are people who have followers, and get paid by advertisers for other people listening to them babble on about whatever it is they are known for. Adventure travelers. Makeup ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Samuel 3:19, 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Fruit Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 24, 2015

Your life should be more than a flurry of activity. You were meant to produce spiritual fruit. Paul uses the imagery of fruit trees to illustrate this. What you want out of a fruit tree is fruit. In the Christian life what we want is spiritual fruit.

Wouldn’t it be great if every time that you received a harsh criticism you returned it with a response of kindness? That is what it is like for the believer who has the fruit of the Spirit manifested in their life. Wouldn’t it be great the next time you are wronged, instead of rage ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Too Rich To Give? Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Feb 8, 2001

This week, as we try to answer the question, “are we too rich to give,” we’ll consider our attitudes toward giving.

Are We Too Rich To Give? I Timothy 6:17 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church February 11, 2001 Introduction: Now that we’ve finished chapter one of the Book of James, we’re going to take a break from our study of that great letter. For the next three weeks we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: *other

Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013

God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Turkeys, Eagles, Saints And Riches

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 17, 2012

Sermon 1 in Eph series. Christians who do not know who they are in Christ and what they have from God in Christ will not walk in Christ as God has planned that His people should walk. This sermon is an introduction to the book of Eph.

Turkeys, Eagles, Saints and Riches Chuck Sligh January 15, 2012 The Introduction was adapted from Coy Wylie’s sermon, “Ephesians – God’s Mysteries Revealed” and most of the third point was adapted from Warren Wiersbe’s treatment of this passage in The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist