Sermons on The Wicked Prosper:

Valley Of Blessing

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

The seed for Jehoshaphat’s prosperity was planted with his decision to seek God in a time of crisis. His reign of peace was the result of time spent seeking God, trusting God, worshipping God, and obeying God.

Valley of Blessing 2 Chronicles 20: 22 – 30 God sent Jehoshaphat and his army into the wilderness to face the enemy. “Trust me.”, He said. “The battle isn’t yours, it’s mine.”. As the army of Judah lifted their voices in praise to God, an amazing thing happened: the enemy alliance turned on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godliness Over Gain

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2025

You want a deeper walk with Jesus? That will mean persecution, not prosperity. It may mean sacrifice of health to walk in holiness. Remember, He was rejected and crucified. Apostles often lived in jail or the open field, not mansions.

Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you,and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Someone forgot to tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 10:24-25, Romans 8:16-17, 1 Timothy 6:3-9, Philippians 1:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 34: Taste And See That The Lord Is Good Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2019

After celebrating God's gracious dealings with him, the Psalmist exhorts others to put His providential care to the test, and instructs them on how to secure it. He then contrasts God's care of His people and His corrective providence towards the wicked.

September 20, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: Taste and See that the Lord is Good. A psalm of David. Psalm 34 (KJV) 1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Balanced Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 21, 2007

THIS SERMON HIGHLIGHTS THE BALANCE BETWEEN 1. LAW AND GRACE 2. PROMISES AND COMMANDMENTS 3. FAITH AND WORKS 4. PROSPERITY AND SIMPLICITY 5. ENJOYING AND ENDURING 6. WORD AND SPIRIT 7. GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT AND THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ETC

BALANCED CHRISTIAN LIFE *************************** OUTLINE 1. LAW AND GRACE 2. PROMISES AND COMMANDMENTS 3. FAITH AND WORKS 4. PROSPERITY AND SIMPLICITY 5. ENJOYING AND ENDURING 6. WORD AND SPIRIT 7. GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 8. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL 9. QUANTITY AND QUALITY 10. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 26, 2007

Is Jesus just a baby in a manger scene that’s taken out once a year? Is He there to give you health, wealth and prosperity? Is He some type of fire insurance? This passage answers those questions about who Jesus really is.

1. Jesus’ relationship to His creation (15-17) 2. Jesus’ relationship to His church (18-19) 3. Jesus’ relationship to His children (20-23) I’m sure many of us have heard the story about the little girl who was coloring a picture in her Sunday School class. It was a pretty picture, but the teacher ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

False Teaching And Cult Doctrines Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

This is the introduction to a deeper look at false teachings within the accepted church.

Defending Faith Against False Teaching Introduction This series will ultimately lead to a study on suffering, trials and tribulation. Before we can effectively study what the Bible teaches about this part of life, we must first lay a solid foundation. Why do Christian - even great men and women ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-18, Acts 17:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry About Anything? Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Philippians 4:6

Don’t Worry About Anything? June 3, 2001 Remember the song by Bobby McFarren, “Don’t worry, be happy”? Impossible not to have… played all the time! - nice idea… but can be pretty annoying… esp when your facing difficult times. - In Phil 4:6 Paul expresses part of this saying, “Be anxious for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Genesis 3 As A Response To Suffering

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at suffering as the result of sin, which arises from free will which is necessary for true love, in the light of Genesis 3.

Introduction Adam was walking around the Garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?" Adam said he didn’t have anyone to talk to. God said he was going to give him a companion and it would be a woman. He said, "This person will cook for you and wash your clothes; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Corinthians 8:18-27

Denomination: Holiness

Life Isn't Fair!

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

If God is just why is life so unfair?

Life isn’t fair? “Life isn’t fair!” How often have you heard those words spoken? We read ‘unfair’ news stories everyday. Widows and pensioners defrauded of their life savings; young women attacked and raped; young men killed or maimed in car accidents; refugees from yet another war in Africa dying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wanting What Is Right Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

Those who long for what is right will not be overcome by what is wrong. The Definition, Desire, and Delight of Righteousness.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Wanting What Is Right [Show Sermon on the Mount, Matt. Video through 5:12] Intro: As Jesus rubbed shoulders with people, He met those who were discouraged and had been beaten up by life and by others. He came across those who were so poor in spirit that they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introducing Job, A Man Loved And Admired By God. Series

Contributed by William Huegel on Jan 27, 2006

Today, I’m beginning a series of sermons from the book of Job. Suffering and pain is what the book of Job is all about. If you have ever gone through anguish and pain of a sudden and tragic loss you may know something of which this book of Job speaks.

“Introducing Job, a Man Loved and Admired by God.” Job 1: 1:1-5, 13-22 Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC Jan. 8, 2006 Introduction to the sermon: During the recent tragedy in West Virginia in which 11 coal miners were killed following an explosion in the mine, a woman, deeply shaken ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Part-1 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 10, 2020

Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees.

The Beatitudes-Part 1 Matthew 5:3-6 Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Last week I spent a great deal of time setting up the background for this series. • Understanding the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moslem America Conclusion

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 3, 2005

The writeing is on the wall.Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Moslem America conclusion Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2003

Because God loved us, He gave us wondrous gifts... but why did He go to such lengthes to tell us how wicked we’d been before we recieved those gifts?

OPEN: A young, married Bible College graduate and his bride were unpacking in their first parsonage. The young bride showed the young preacher a box and told him that he had to promise never to look in it. It was her personal box. He made the promise, but after 25 years he happened to see it on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessed & The Perverted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 16, 2012

The righteous are blessed for they receive & obey God’s Word & therefore walk in safety & will be well remembered. The wicked bring about strife, hurt, & harm. Since they sought the downfall of others their remembrance & work will be cast down

PROVERBS 10: 6-10 THE BLESSED AND THE PERVERTED [or the Blesser and the Perverter] Here we have two characters -the wicked and the just- contrasted. They represent the two great classes of mankind. From their opposite characters, there springs an opposite way of living which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:6-10

Denomination: Baptist