Sermons on Wealth And Poverty:

The Cleansing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 10, 2021

This is an outline for a sermon based on Revelation 18-19:10. Do you need to cleanse your sou from the sins of the world? If so you must do it now.

Sermon Outline Revelation 18-19:10 Michael H. Koplitz 1. ‘Theological Method’ – used to read scripture as defined by Helmut Thielicke – modified. • Recognizing that the Bible has been given directly to me from God. • Understanding what God is saying to me. • I must become involved with God’s Word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Hoarder Or Steward? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

This parable illustrates the deceitfulness of guarded wealth. It is a stewardship parable, in the fact that it addresses the issue of our use of resources, both monetary and spiritual. The lesson we will learn is “use it, or lose it.”

This morning’s message is entitled “Hoarder or Steward?” O. S. Hawkins, who is with GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, asks, “At the end of your life will you be considered a hoarder or a steward?”(1) We’re going to look at a parable this morning; one which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon: The World's Wisest Made Bad Choices Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

The desires of your heart are more important than your money. Your desires reveal who you are.

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: 2 Chronicles 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes 2:7-8, Ecclesiastes 2:11, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Baptist

Generous Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 29, 2023

A practical look at the words of James.

Generous Who? James 5:1-6 July 30, 2023 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him 4 slices. The next time he came to the restaurant he wasn’t satisfied with the 4 pieces, so he ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon The Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccesfully To Be Happy

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 4, 2023

Solomon could be the wealthiest and wisest person in all of history. He ran down every possible road we travel to find it, but didn't. In the end he said the best road in life comes from obeying Go

Solomon - The Unhappy Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccessfully to Be Happy By Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net “The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before / God was with him and made him great.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Driving With The Wrong Map”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 9, 2024

Intro with the story of Lee Atwater who sought only wealth and power. some thoughts from sermon by Rev Ray Pritchard. Note the commandments Jesus listed.... why substitute "defraud" for "covet"? "Grace is the only answer.

In Jesus Holy Name October 15, 2024 Text: Mark 10:17-31 Redeemer “Driving with the Wrong Map” If you know American politics, especially the politics of the 1980s, then you certainly remember Lee Atwater. He was the amazing man who almost ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Ecclesiastes Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 24, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter five of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Five Ecclesiastes 5:1 Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil. When we enter the house of God, we should have the attitude of being open and ready to listen to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Wealthiest Place On Earth

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 3, 2024

Where is the wealthiest place on earth? The Cemetery! Why the cemetery? Because in the cemetery are books that were never written, and cures that were never discovered. Money never spent.

Die Empty – R. Neal Gracey May 5, 2019 Where is the wealthiest place on earth? The Cemetery! Why the cemetery? Because in the cemetery are books that were never written, and cures that were never discovered. The graveyard is filled with music, we’ve never heard. The cemetery is filled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon's Acts (2 Chronicles 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 9, 2025

Did great wealth create great danger for Solomon?

Apart from building the Temple and Palace, what else did Solomon do? Is there great danger in great wealth? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 8. How long did it take Solomon to build the Temple and Palace? It took Solomon twenty years to build the Lord’s Temple and his own royal palace. At the end of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity (Job 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 27, 2025

How dangerous is prosperity?

Do we presume that the prosperity of the wicked means they are righteous? Does that sound like a false gospel? Let’s begin in Job 21. Are we among those who mock the poor, the homeless, the suffering of the world? But Job answered and said, Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Humility (Psalm 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2026

How does God teach us humility?

When we become proud, what does God teach us? Let’s look at Psalm 30. Who lifted us out of the depths, rescued us from the grave where our enemies could gloat over us? I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. Lord my God, I called to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Clothed In Mink

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 24, 2026

A mink is a semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammal within the weasel family (Mustelidae).

Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist and essayist once remarked: "We need the tonic of the wilderness, to wade sometimes in the marsh where the bittern and the meadow hen lurk, and hear the booming of the snipe; to smell the whispering sedge where only some wilder and more solitary fowl ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21, Job 29:14, Revelation 3:18, 1 Peter 3:3-4

The Significance Of A New Creation-24 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2017

Part B--xxvii of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XXIV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required to bring about the actuality of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Scraps To The Dogs? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2011

Poverty is an ongoing problem that will not be solved by government action in a day of high deficits; it is our responsibility to help the poor.

20th Sunday in Course 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Most Americans, if they were aware of four recent events, did not connect them. The first was the 43rd anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, Humanae Vitae, which reaffirmed the Church’s 2000 year old teaching that married love stems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Catholic