Sermons on The Rich:

Money Isn't Everything: A Wealthy Young Guy Meets Jesus Face To Face Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

The young man falls on his knees before Jesus. He is overcome by his presence, he is amazed, and excited to meet Jesus, this God-man who is changing everything. And he asks him a very, very, very important question: How do I get eternal life?

"In 1928 a group of the world's most successful financiers met at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. The following were present: The president of the largest utility company, The greatest wheat speculator, The president of the New York Stock Exchange, A member of the President's ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

No Way

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 2, 2023

When Jesus tells the man to go and sell everything so that he will have treasure in heaven … what do you picture? Gold? Jewels? Crowns? Isn’t our treasure Jesus? Our relationship with Jesus. An eternity in Heaven with Jesus, the most precious treasure in all the universe?

One time a man was sent to prison. Sitting in his cell in the dark, he heard someone yell: “42.” The whole cell block burst into laughter, including the new man’s cellmate. Just as he was about to ask his cellmate what that was all about, another prisoner shouted out “67” and the whole cell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: United Methodist

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

An Overflowing Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

The overflowing life is not a distant promise; it is a present reality available to all who thirst and come to Jesus. It is a life of spiritual abundance, divine influence, and supernatural manifestations.

AN OVERFLOWING LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 7:37-39 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:5, Joel 2:24-26, Isaiah 44:3, Ezekiel 47:1-9, Galatians 5:22-23 INTRODUCTION: Jesus stood on the last day of the feast and cried out with a powerful invitation: “If any man thirst, let him come unto Me ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Depths Of God's Wisdom And Knowledge Romans 11:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 17, 2024

Explore the profound depths of God's wisdom and knowledge as revealed in Romans 11:33.

The Depths of God's Wisdom and Knowledge Romans 11:33 Introduction Today, we embark on a journey to explore the profound depths of God's wisdom and knowledge as revealed in Romans 11:33. Our key verse for today is: Romans 11:33 (NLT): "Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 147:5, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:28, James 1:5, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be On Your Guard Against Greed!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 28, 2001

Through a parable about a "rich fool" Jesus gave a sharp warning about the love of money. Greed leads to a false view of life. Greed leads to a fool’s death.

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10) That passage from the Apostle Paul’s first letter to Timothy is well known. It seems that many people who know little else about the Bible can quote that particular passage. Perhaps it is familiar and frequently quoted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How's Your Spiritual Maintenance?

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 15, 2001

The cares and anxieties of the world, and distractions of the age, and the pleasure and delight and false glamour and deceitfulness of riches,and the craving and passionate desire for other things creep in and choke and suffocate the Word, and it becomes

How’s Your Spiritual Maintenance? By Pastor CG "The cares and anxieties of the world, and distractions of the age, and the pleasure and delight and false glamour and deceitfulness of riches, and the craving and passionate desire for other things creep in and choke and suffocate the Word, and it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than Hatch, Match, And Dispatch Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2000

The church is for far more than empty ceremony on occasions demanded by tradition; it is the steward of new life, with a rich and full experience that employs the diversity of gifts God has given it.

Last week you seemed to get a big charge out of my little story about going to a wedding rehearsal and wasting time waiting for a key person to arrive. When I said that I didn’t know what we’d do on Sunday afternoon if he didn’t show up, you let out a belly laugh. You assumed I was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Called By God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 23, 2004

When God calls us God is no respecter of persons-young, old, rich, poor, etc. God calls people from of all walks of life and backgrounds to serve him.

Sermon for 4 Epiphany Yr C, 1/02/2004 Based on Jer 1:4-10 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Called by God” A man was telling his neighbour, “I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Man With Great Wealth

Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 26, 2006

Consider the rich young ruler, kept every commandment except one, "Love the Lord your God" and missed out on the kingdom, you have to be 100% for Jesus, 99% will not do

Watch were you are going! I like collecting fossils sad but true. Typically I like to do this in a difficult way. On spot in particular is a very rough seashore, all boulders, from football size to mini like, you have to jump and stretch between them to move along the shore. The fossils can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding In Christ

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Nov 9, 2007

As we embark on this study we will see how we, who are IN CHRIST, have riches that the lost world knows nothing about and find that it’s not a difficult book to UNDERSTAND.

Introduction: As we embark on this study we will see how we, who are IN CHRIST, have riches that the lost world knows nothing about and find that it’s not a difficult book to UNDERSTAND. It is sad that sinners know nothing about these “riches to a lost world,” but sadder still is the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I'd Rather Ride A Camel Than Look At One!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 6, 2006

On the way to her new homeland in the promise land, Rebekah would be perched up on top of all those riches... but first, she had given a cup of water in Jesus name...

Greetings, Good Monday morning. The Bible says, “Make sure thy friend.” (Proverbs 6:3) That is the reason why I try to get out an update each week with a brief message outline. I want for us to stay in touch with one another. I do not really know if you read these thoughts… but, I do want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Precedes Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 17, 2009

Divine grace cannot be divorced from human responsibility. The bestowing of the riches of covenant grace are for those who are genuinely willing to turn away from sin to follow God alone.

ZECHARIAH 1:1-6 REPENTANCE PRECEDES RESTORATION [Haggai 1:1-11 / 2 Chronicles 7:14] The visions of God showering His people with the riches of divine treasure must first be prefaced by the message that travels parallel down the track, arm in arm with divine blessings. The eternal truth which ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Solomon Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

True wisdom is a gift from God. It’s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it’s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God.

By Rev Bill Stewart It could almost be an episode of CSI or Law and Order or Bones or some other TV crime drama, couldn’t it? Today’s reading has drama; it has suspense; it has a "goodie" and a "baddie" and a cop, or in this case a king, who needs to find out which is which; and of course it has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Test Of Success Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 10, 2012

Hezekiah passed the test of Security and Sickness but failed the test of Success. To pass this test you need to recognize your life is built on God's Riches, God's Results and God's Reputation.

THE TEST OF SUCCESS A newly elected politician was visiting Washington, D.C., to get acquainted. He was visiting in the home of one of the ranking senators who was trying to interpret the bizarre wonder of the capitol. As they stood looking out over the Potomac River, an old deteriorating log ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance