Sermons on The Rich Fool:

Finding Victory

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 2, 2004

David gives us a fool proof pattern for finding victory in our lives.

Finding Victory 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 May 2, 2004 Some years ago a young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. "That depends," replied the foreman. "Let’s see you fell this tree." The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree. Impressed, the foreman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Other Details Of Creation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 11, 2018

Fools despise their own souls, by caring for their bodies more than they do for their souls.

June 18, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.10: Other Details of Creation Gen. 2.4-7 (KJV) 4 These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, 5 And every plant of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Knock It Off, You Big Cry Baby Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 1, 2012

A stsudy of the Gospel of Luke 12: 13 – 21

Luke 12: 13 – 21 Knock It Off, You Big Cry Baby 13 Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?” 15 And He said to them, “Take heed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Should Consider Leading? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Presumption says God’s timing or His knowledge is insufficient and I’ve got to do something to fix the problem. But there is another form of pride… DESPAIR. Despair says waiting on God is a fool’s wait. God will not fulfill His promises.

“Jazzland”, a New Orleans-themed park, was built on acres of swamp-land outside of the city in 2000, was purchased by Six Flags and changed names in 2002. During Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags was completely flooded and an estimated 70-80% of the park was destroyed, leaving it much too expensive to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Divine Appointment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Life is full of uncertainty, but one thing is sure—everyone has a divine appointment with death and judgment.

A DIVINE APPOINTMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 9:27 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:10-12, Acts 17:30-31 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of appointments—birthdays, meetings, exams, job interviews—but there is one appointment that every human being will inevitably face: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Only Live Once Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 5 of 9

YOU ONCE LIVE ONLY (LUKE 16:19-31) A Sunday school teacher told his class the story of the rich man and Lazarus. He explained that the wealthy man had wonderful clothes, lived in luxury and had all the food he could eat; but he had no compassion for the beggar, who longed for a few crumbs from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Foolishness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Everyone knows how to be a fool, but God’s Word instructs us how to avoid foolishness.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FOOLISHNESS INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever have an embarrassing moment . . . or two . . . or three . . .? Let me tell you, I am an expert on being a fool. Like everyone else, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. Costumes Mullet (slide) Left-handed wood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Just Because You Live With A Fool, Doesn't Mean You Have To Be One

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 1, 2001

Don’t let peer pressure and foolish influence destroy you.

1 Samuel 25:2-3 And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easy Come, Easy Go Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 3

EASY COME, EASY GO (LUKE 12:13-21) The biggest business collapse in 2001 was the downfall of giant energy-trading company Enron. For six years running, Enron was voted Most Innovative among Fortune magazine’s Most Admired Companies. In 2000, Enron’s revenues shot to more than $100 billion, taking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yes, I Believe In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 23, 2010

It is NOT intellectually dishonest to believe in the resurrection of the dead. Life is not about how much good we ultimately do, instead it is about a relationship with Jesus.

If any of you have ever owned an electric lawn mower, you know that electric lawn mowers tend to not be very powerful. Electric lawn mowers, as a whole, are underpowered garden tools. I have an electric lawn mower now and it isn’t very powerful, all I can say is that the price seemed right at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Painfully Dumb

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

Many people find their lives marked and guided by the dumb things they do

Painfully Dumb Selected Passages June 20, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Everyone has the right to be dumb but some people abuse the priviledge Growing up we used to watch John Wayne theater – Double feature of super manly movies about men doing super manly things. The four hour section ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Godly Counsel (2 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2025

How important is godly counsel? Let's look at 2 Samuel 17.

Is there a need for us to surround ourselves with wise godly counsel, rather than fools? Even with the wisest human plans, do we need God’s intervention? How important is the loyalty of trusted friends? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 17. What was Ahithophel’s advice to Absalom to conquer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Happens When We Die” - The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

In the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus, death changed the rich man mind about a great many things.

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 4 “What Happens When We Die” or The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Sometimes “The Stories that Jesus Told,” which he called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed