Sermons on Wasting Money:

"What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

All of us will face trials. Ironside said, "be careful you do not allow your trials to be wasted on you."

The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometimes prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Image? Whose Treasure? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2013

Who owns your money? What image shows who are money belongs to? And what image shows what belongs to God?

OPEN: Before the Civil War, about 15% of the US money in circulation was fake. At that time there were approximately 10,000 different currencies. One expert said “People had a hard enough time remembering what the different currencies were supposed to look like, let alone recognizing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counting The Cost Of Finance Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Money and Marriage. there’s 3 major reasons couples get divorced: communication problems, infidelity but money tops the list

Counting the Cost of Finance Acts 4:32-37 Dave Ramsey tells the story of feeling as lost as a ball in tall weeds. He felt that life was out of control, he had no sense of power and there was a deep sense of dread creeping over him like shadows on a cold wintry day. He found himself sitting at his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

All His Time Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 28, 2025

What do you think is the most precious commodity wasted in most people’s lives every day?

Series: All His – Time Question: What do you think is the most precious commodity wasted in most people’s lives every day? The answer to that question: Is Time! Thesis: Scriptures address time as a divine gift from God and a divine element with seasons. It’s also noted as a human element that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, 2 Peter 3:8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Can God Trust You? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

Jesus used the parable of the shrewd manager to give us lessons about managing the money God gives us, the value of true investments, and a warning about becoming a slave to money.

How Much Can God Trust You? Luke 16:1-18 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The recent accounting scandals have shaken our economy to its roots. I read about a third grade class in which the students were telling about the jobs their parents had. One little boy shocked the class by saying, “My dad is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Stewardship

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

This sermon deals with Christian attitudes about money.

INTRODUCTION None of us would argue that money is a necessity. There is virtually no way we can exist without it, at least not in our economy. Many Americans place a great deal of stock in their money. We feel a certain sense of security when we have money or at least material resources we can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Cleanses His People

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

To encourage the congregation to avoid materialism and the love of money

Zechariah 5:5-11 God Cleanses His People Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to guard against materialism and the love of money. Introduction Before the Israelites had gone into exile, they were primarily a agriculture based society. They lived off the land and farming. During ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

Stewardship is not an issue of money as much as it is an issue of faith

Introduction: We come to the end of our stewardship series today. Over the past 3 weeks we have looked at the topic of stewardship and how it relates to ones spiritual health. Today as we bring this series of messages to a close I want us to look at the topic of Faith. Faith is not just a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missions-Minded

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008

Encouraging people to give - not only their money, but themselves.

Missions-Minded And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19 (NIV) One of the more familiar scriptures in the Bible – and for good reason… We all have needs! But is this promise to all believers? Is this promise to all churches? Let’s look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Barometer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

God uses money as an indication of trust in him.

A. Opening illustration: 2019 Church Giving Report. Compilation of various reports and statistical studies to trends in American church giving. In 1983 U.S. churchgoers donated $21.5 billion. But if churchgoers had donated 10% of income, they would have given $134 billion. 80% of the money given ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Pollute Your Souls With Greed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 1, 2023

Greedy People Pursue Money at Any Cost.

Many are obsessed with the greed of power, Acquisition, Hoarding, Entitlement, and Overspending. Greedy People have an excessive desire for material possessions, wealth, fame, gifts, and attention. Greed makes a man blind and foolish, and they are incapable of loving others genuinely. Greed is one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 11:24, 1 Corinthians 5:11

Solomon: The World’s Wisest Made Bad Choices Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

The most valuable things in life are not bought with money.

A. SOLOMON 1. Wisest. God asked Solomon in a dream, “Ask, what I shall give you” (1 Kings 3:5). “All Israel saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgements” (1 Kings 3:16). 2. Queen of Sheba. “I believed not … until I came and saw … behold half was not told me, thy wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

You Need Something Eternal To Live For

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

What are you living for? If its anything other than Jesus you are wasting your life.

YOU NEED SOMETHING ETERNAL TO LIVE FOR! Heb 12:2 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. There should be no element in your life that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Restores Lost Opportunities Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025

God is able to recover wasted years and bring back missed opportunities in a greater and more glorious measure.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST OPPORTUNITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25) Supporting Texts: Job ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rescuing And Preserving The Harvest

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 26, 2025

A call to rescue lost souls and preserve new converts so that nothing God gives us is wasted.

RESCUING AND PRESERVING THE HARVEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 9:36-38 Key Verse: “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few.” — Matthew 9:37 Supporting Texts: John 4:35; Luke 15:4-7; Jude 1:23; Proverbs 11:30 INTRODUCTION: God is passionate about souls, and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God