Sermons on Uncertain Riches:

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 28, 2025

In today’s text we have a story about a wealthy man and an impoverished man whose stories intersect at the gate of the wealthy man. This is a haunting story and one that features people with opposite experiences in life and death.

The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Luke’s gospel is known for having a lot to say about riches and poverty. We might assume that Jesus mostly talked to poor people, but we know he spoke to the Pharisees, many of whom would have been wealthy. (16:14) He also was known to hang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 28, 2023

Jesus told a story about two very different men and how they entered two very different destinies. Which destination will you enter when your life on this earth is over?

(Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 9-24-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The closer we get to the Lord’s coming, the less, I think, we hear about Hell. You might be surprised to hear what some people have to say about Hell: some think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Towards God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 30, 2023

These four small attitudes will do as we begin to think about how to apply the Truth of what Jesus shares with us in Luke 12 and as we apply verse 31. Seeking His Kingdom should be first for us. Jesus should be our focus. Our relationship with God should be our focus.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Rich Towards God LUKE 12:13-31 #justJesus INTRODUCTION 1… Urban Legends of Theology (Wittmer) Quote, page 138 Kristian and I get together for lunch each week and we use a book to discuss. The current book we are reading is called “Urban Legends of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unsearchable Riches In Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 6, 2023

For hundreds of years, thousands of people have gone into and out of that temple building unaware of the riches in contains. And today, far too many people are unaware of the unsearchable riches available to them. For them, it remains a mystery.

Alba 3-5-2023 THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES IN CHRIST Ephesians 3:1-13 There was a news story reported in July 2011 that a well known Hindu temple in southern India revealed vast treasures and hidden secrets. The temple itself was well known and previously unguarded. (The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich & Poor Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 21, 2024

Continues series in James. Deals with finances. Why there in equities in our incomes, and how the Lord uses finances to test us.

James 1:9-12 Rich & Poor For the past several weeks we have been looking at trials, difficulties in life and how Christians are to respond to the difficulties that come in life. This morning I would like us to look at a trial that we are all familiar with. A trial that demonstrates what we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Riches Of His Grace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2024

A declaration of the LORD’s gracious intention toward us.

THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE. Numbers 6:22-27. Jews and Christians alike are familiar with the so-called Aaronic blessing of NUMBERS 6:24-26. Yet this blessing is not in the power of the priest to accomplish. Rather, the priest or minister who calls down this blessing on the people is making a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church For The Rich And Poor

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 31, 2024

James 2

CHURCH FOR THE RICH AND THE POOR (JAMES 2:1-17) According to a 2024 report, the top 10 percent of Hong Kong’s richest household now earn about 81.9 times that of the poorest family. The richest 10 per cent of households in Hong Kong has a median monthly income of HK$131,000, while the lowest 10 per ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Riches To Rags Story

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2020

A sermon about humility.

“A Riches to Rags Story” Philippians 2:1-13 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. As a matter of fact, you’d think it would just come naturally. I mean, think about it. We are all born as little babies who don’t know a thing and are completely dependent on our mothers. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 5, 2019

The parable our Lord gave in Luke 12 is a parable that serves as a warning to each and every one of us.

The Parable of the rich fool Luke 12 : 13 -21 Don't Be A Fool The parable our Lord gave in Luke 12 is a parable that serves as a warning to each and every one of us. The warning is this:. Don’t come to the end of your life only to find out that you have wasted it on things that count for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 24, 2019

Of means and privilege versus poverty and dispair

Weekly Message/Devotion September 23, 2019 Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Rich People Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 23, 2019

In the passage we will read, addressed to “you rich people,” James frames wealth in its proper place in our Christian life.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES "You Rich People" JAMES 5:1-8 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION…elitedaily.com/life/make-rich-other-money/991468 I was doing some reading and came across an interesting article about wealth and feeling rich. The author’s name is Paul Hudson. I couldn’t nail ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Lamentations 3:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 27, 2018

There is a story in Matthew 19 about a rich young man who wanted eternal life. What can we learn about our quest for eternal life from his story?

“Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 18, 2018

FOBO “fear of better options?

28B I saw a tee-shirt that said “fomo made me do it” (Fear Of Missing Out.). Did the man in our Gospel today have that, or FOBO “fear of better options,” or FODA, 'fear of doing anything?' The man ran up, knelt down, and asked Jesus, “…what must I do to inherit eternal life?" It’s like, “What is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Fate Of The Selfish Rich Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of James where James excoriates the selfish rich.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fate of the Selfish Rich” REVIEW this is our 24th excursion in front of the mirror of God’s word. James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. So far, we have explored several life categories requiring a faith response. James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by David Goering on Mar 5, 2019

How this rich young man came to Christ, and what was the sin that kept him from being converted to Christ.

SCRIPTURE: Mark 10:17-22 "And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22