Sermons on The Rich:

Welcome To The Family Sermon Ii: Attribute Of Distinction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times of national unrest, mature Christians resist worldly standards and continue to live their lives according to the Christian faith by practicing the royal law of love.

ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH BELONGING TO THE FAMILY OF GOD . . . DISTINCTION Upon my public profession of faith in Christ, followed by a unanimous vote of the Church to accept me into the Fellowship of Believers, pending baptism, the presiding officer said ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Little Ewe Lamb

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 14, 2020

Greed or avarice is an insatiable hunger for something that you are hotly pursing, that eventually takes you to the path of total disaster

Little ewe lamb 2 Samuel 12: 1”Then the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, "There were two men in one city, the one rich and the other poor.” David had done atrocious and heinous crime of adultery and astutely planned murder of Uriah; however, for around 9 months, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of Stewardship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 22, 2017

The steward is not the owner; he is the one responsible for the well being of all that belongs to the Master.

STEWARDSHIP ------THE SACRIFICE OF GIVING A steward is one who is responsible for handling the property of another. 1Co 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1Pe 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Gulf Between Us

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 22, 2021

This life on earth is our time given to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After our death, our decision is final and fixed for all eternity.

THOMAS HOOKER, THE GREAT PURITAN LEADER AND FOUNDER OF THE COLONY OF CONNETICUT, ONCE WROTE THIS OF HELL: “CONCEIVE THIS MUCH, IF ALL THE DISEASES IN THE WORLD DID SEIZE ON ONE MAN, AND IF ALL THE TORMENT THAT ALL THE TYRANTS OF THE WORLD COULD DEVISE, WERE CAST AGAINST HIM; AND IF ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Peter 3:9, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Free Methodist

True Ownership Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 23, 2006

We must have an understanding of who owns what when it comes to stewardship. this is the first in a four part series on stewardship

PLAY DVD OF APOLLO 13, CLIP 1. Houston we have a problem, Have you ever noticed how problems shape our lives. While we may pray for a problem free life, the truth of the matter is problems have a way of defining us. John Maxwell said, “Problems are predictors” – you can predict what type of person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between receiving grace and embracing it.

EMBRACING GRACE – Part One – Introduction to Grace Introduction This morning I am beginning a sermon series entitled Embracing Grace. I have given it that title because most of us in this room have a mental comprehension of what grace is. We understand we would be nothing without grace. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014

Heart problems abound in our culture. In a society so fast-paced as ours, heart problems are inevitable. But there is another kind of heart problem which is even bigger. You may call it blindness of the heart.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 4 Eyes of the Heart Ephesians 1:15-19 For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Afterlife: Hades Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores what the Bible says about the afterlife. In Luke 16, Jesus describes the prison, paradise, and parting of Hades, the realm of the dead.

Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Secret Treasure

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How precious Christ is to us

Secret Treasure 2 Cor. 4:7 Intro: What would you give me for this lamp? Probably not a whole lot. But then, sometimes we don’t understand what things are really valuable! I was watching an episode of “Antiques Roadshow” this week, and saw something that seemed to fit in here perfectly. Two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recovery Of Sight To The Blind Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the fifth in this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 18:18-23 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Recovery of Sight to the Blind" Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION: In my opinion, the best part of the newspaper is the comic section. I often find the truth about our society in the humor meant for children and then I can understand it. In one such comic strip, Andy Capp, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting Go

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 14, 2005

How to let go of what we value and follow Jesus

Letting Go Luke 18:18 Luke 18:18-23 (KJV) And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? [19] And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. [20] Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

God's Generosity And Grace

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007

As Christians we should have a shift in values and we should place more value on our relationship with God then on created things.

Luke 12:13 Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14 Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus Into Good Works

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009

Jesus invites us to follow Him - this means doing what He did.

Following Jesus into Service Recap from Last Week Nooma: Rich 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other

Avoiding The Money Pit Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

6th in a series from 1 Timothy. Which do we love more: God or money? Let’s use the resources God places in our care to honor Christ and aid those in need. “You can have all this world, but Give me Jesus!”

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church: Avoiding the Money Pit 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Introduction: In 1986 Tom Hanks & Shelly Long starred in a movie called "The Money Pit." It’s a film “for everyone who’s ever been deeply in Love or deeply in debt.” One of my favorite lines: “Here lies Walter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Personal Price Tag Of Being A Social Climber Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 24, 2015

If you desire to be among the prestigious members of society, you have to pay a steeper price than meets the eye; to climb socially, you may have to drop spiritually. Yet there are a few other reasons to question social climbing.

The Personal Price Tag of Being A Social Climber (Proverbs 23:1-8) 1. In her book, The Overspent American, Harvard professor Juliet Schor informs us most people are concerned about social status, but they live in denial. 2. She claims they rationalize to themselves they need a new car because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible