Sermons on The Foolish Rich Man:

The Grand Chasm

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 19, 2018

Jesus spoke of a chasm between heaven and hell in His parable of Lazarus and the Rich man. Was the chasm meant as just a parable or does it really exist?

The Grand Chasm Luke 16:19-31 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David, A Man After God's Blessing

Contributed by Russ Cochran on Dec 10, 2003

David had to make a decision to go after the presence of the Lord and receive His Blessing.

David, A man after God’s Blessing 2 Samuel 6:12-23 I.David Wanted God’s blessing. 1.David wanted the presence of God. 6:2 a)The Ark was symbolic of God’s presence. b)It contained important contents of the faith. A gold pot that had manna in it, Aaron’s rod that had budded, and the tables of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of The Word

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2020

The first thing every reader should take note of is, this is a revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants.

The Mystery Of The Word. Revelation 1:1-20NKJV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, The first thing every reader should take note of is, this is a revelation of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Isaiah 11:2, 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 27, 2021

Throughout history our God has promised us one thing. There is a Messiah and his name is Jesus.

Sermon Title: The Promise. Scripture Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16 On this first Sunday of Advent, no one can read the prophecy of a “righteous Branch” springing up from the line of David in anything but a messianic light. The circumstances in which the prophecy was first spoken and heard was like ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Primacy Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 20, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of preaching the Gospel.

THE PRIMACY OF PREACHING Mark 1:35-39 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning November 17th, 2024) I am so excited that we finally get to begin our journey together. There is so much about Antioch that I do not know. However, I have learned that one of the greatest aspects of a new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A One Talent Man

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 10, 2021

What do you do if you are a one talent man? God has given everyone at least one talent. 1. Don’t Hide it! 2. Don’t Excuse it! 3. Just use it!

God is the creator of all things, even people. 1. Personality = Peter and Andrew 2. Ability = Talents 3. God cares about small = insignificant things about us. Matthew 10:29-31 What do you do if you are a one talent man? God has given everyone at least one talent. 1. Don’t Hide it! 2. Don’t Excuse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Matthew 25:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Believe God Became Man Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of the incarnation.

READ: Philippians 2:5-11 Last Sunday morning, in our series on “What We Believe”, we were looking together at The Fall of Man. The Bible gives a clear account of sin’s entry into the world - how through Adam mankind has become sinful and therefore cut off from a Holy God; and utterly helpless to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enoch: A Man Who Walked With God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 19, 2023

Enoch is mentioned in only handful of verses, yet his influence as a man of God made an impact in his time and the times to come.

The Bible tells of men and women who were used by God as judges, warriors, kings, statesmen, prophets, and preachers. The Bible does not hold back on showing us that they were also susceptible to a range of faults, failures, and sins that caused some, like Samson and David, to live with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:2, Jude 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gibeonite Deception Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Foolish carnal reasoning that led to a wrong decision

Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

The logos of the cross, the message of the cross is that Christ crucified is the power and wisdom of God.

Spiritual Power 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 For our culture the big event today is not church. It’s the Giants and the Patriots in what we call the Superbowl. Who knows how many words have been spent analyzing who has the wisest strategy to win? Which advertisers will create the best commercials and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Man Who Had Everything, Except . . . Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 14, 2016

Jesus has a shocking answer to the young man who asked him what good thing he could do to obtain eternal life. His answer suggests that perhaps we need to reconsider how we present the Gospel--that the faith that saves also repents and follows Jesus.

Eyewitness to the Messiah The Man Who Had Everything, Except . . . Matthew 19:16-22 Many, many years ago I met a very successful young man who had an interest in spiritual things. He had actually come over to our apartment just after we had started our church to see about selling or leasing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Provision(S) For Man's Redemption? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 12, 2013

“It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God--that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.” (1 Corinthians 1:30)

What is redemption? What Does It Mean to Be Redeemed? What is God's Provision(s) for Man's Redemption? Text: “No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them— the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough—so that they should live on forever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 6 – Part 6 - So Are You Saying God Wants Me To Be Poor? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 4, 2010

Now here’s a passage that many Christians use to say that we ought to live in poverty and give away everything we own to the poor. Or the watered down version says that we should never be rich, only just earn enough money to live.

Matthew 6 – Part 6 - SO ARE YOU SAYING GOD WANTS ME TO BE POOR? I’ve never had all that much money in my life. Still don’t. But I’ve never lived in poverty either. I remember being down to I think $10 in our account. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be rich, but mostly all I want is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

The deceitfulness of riches and the feeling of self-sufficiency are threats to Christian faith and life. Jesus warns against worldliness and the lukewarm attitude of Christians in Laodicea. Christians must return to their first love of Christ to avoid

Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Jesus never said that, but from the lackadaisical attitude of many of his followers, you would think that was one of his beatitudes. That is the attitude of our Western Civilization and cultural Christians. That was the attitude ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:4-22

Denomination: Anglican