Sermons on The Desire For Riches:

Doorkeepers Or Tent-Dwellers?

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

The reason some have little desire for God’s House on Sunday is because they have had little desire for God throughout the week.

Doorkeepers or Tent-dwellers? 05/28/2000 (Psalm 84:1-12) RPBC a.m. ILL: This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a church member to the pastor. Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Be Better

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Why should I look desire Christ's Advent, Christ's return? Why should I urgently desire to be with Christ? Because it will be better.

Revelation 7:9-17 IT WILL BE BETTER 9 After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Force On Earth Is Love Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 13, 2019

Love is a universal desire that every human heart craves for. From an infant to the oldest man, we all desire to love and be loved.

Love is a universal desire that every human heart craves for. From an infant to the oldest man, we all desire to love and be loved. Solomon put it this way: Song of Songs? ?8:6-7? ?GNT?? “Close your heart to every love but mine; hold no one in your arms but me. Love is as powerful as death; passion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fellowship Of His Sufferings

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 6, 2013

Do you know Jesus? I am not asking whether or not you know about Him. Do you know Him? And if you do, do you know Him intimately? Do you have a desire for Christ, to really know Him, to reflect Him, to be like Him?

The Fellowship of His Sufferings Philippians 3:8-11 Do you know Jesus? I am not asking whether or not you know about Him. Do you know Him? And if you do, do you know Him intimately? Do you have a desire for Christ, to really know Him, to reflect Him, to be like Him? Your relationship with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2014

A study of the 7 letters to the 7 churches of Revelation covering the last one to the Laodiceans

Revelation 3: 14 – 22 The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick 14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Inheriting Vs. Earning Eternal Life

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 18, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost 19B/Proper 23 preached on 10/11/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It answers the real question of the text: "What must I do to inherit eternal life."

How many of you here this morning enjoy shopping? For a lot of us, shopping can be a wonderful experience, especially if you are shopping for stuff you like. When time and money are available for a shopping trip, we often look through the ads either in the newspaper or online to find the best ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wealth Test

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2019

Why is money such a common topic in Jesus’ preaching? Could it be that our wealth is a test? Could the way we handle money reveal whether we choose heaven or hell for all eternity? Let’s discuss this and the Great Reversal in Luke 16:19-31.

Why is money such a common topic in Jesus’ preaching? Could it be that our wealth is a test? Could the way we handle money reveal whether we choose heaven or hell for all eternity? Let’s discuss this and the Great Reversal in Luke 16:19-31. Rich Luke 16:19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Three Habits Of The Financially Fit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Today, I want to build on last week by causing us to see three habits of the financially fit. And I want to equip you with the tools you’ll need to achieve financial peace.

Leon and Angie were friends of my wife and me from our time in Borger, TX. Angie writes, “In 2000, we had 3 children graduate from college: one from undergraduate, one from law school, and one from graduate school. Free from nine years of triple tuition at private universities, I thought we were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Savior Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2023

Let's talk about the Silent Savior from Isaiah 53:7-9 (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-silent-savior/)

HoHum: 15 years is a long time to spend in prison, especially for a crime one did not commit. Joseph Webster, 41, was released from Davidson County (Nashville, TN) jail on November 10, 2020 and reunited with his mother, sons and other family members after the state approved a petition to overturn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9, Matthew 26:63, 1 Peter 2:21-23, John 18:38, Luke 23:14, John 19:30, Matthew 27:57-60, Romans 5:8-10, 1 John 4:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All-Sufficient God

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 3, 2023

You can continue to trust God to meet you at the point of your needs. God is more than enough for you.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Verse Of The Day: And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.~Philippians 4:19 Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 01122302 ALL SUFFICIENT In Hebrew, El Shaddai means “the All-Sufficient One,” or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Do Not Live Like Worldly People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 10, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the call to holiness and separation, and providing practical guidance on how to live a life that is pleasing to God.

As believers, we are often tempted to conform to the patterns and values of the world around us. However, the Bible teaches us that we are called to live a life that is distinct from the world, a life that is characterized by holiness, righteousness, and separation from the sinful values and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Two Attitudes Of The Financially Fit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Money has a powerful impact on our lives. The Book of Proverbs is principles from heaven for life on earth. Today, I want to show you Two Common of Money Myths & Two Attitudes the Financially Fit.

Tania Luna is five years old and came to the United States eventually from Chernobyl in Russia. Four years earlier, Tania spends nine months in the hospital while black rain is coming down and her sister’s hair falling out in clumps. All of this was a result of the most horrific nuclear disaster ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:4, Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

Building A Well-Established,treasure Filled House

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002

“Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”

Building a Well Established, Treasure Filled House Proverbs 24:3 “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” NKJV the NIV says rare and beautiful treasures Whether we want to believe it or not, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For Power

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

God desires to change us so that we cease praying for our personal desires and seek His glory. God wants us to seek power in order to serve Him effectively.

“I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist