Sermons on Wealth And Poverty:

Christmas Lights

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights.

Christmas Lights December 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-2, 10-12 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Christmas lights in Africa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

An End Of The Year Exhortation (The Year Is Not Yet Over) Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

Many Christians make resolutions or speak a prophetic words of what they want God to do in the coming new year. And many are unresolved as the year comes to an end. This is to encourage them if it is 1 minute before midnight December 31, God can perform i

AN END OF THE YEAR EXHORTATION (The Year Is Not Yet Over)! Exodus 12:1-2 "Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-2, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roi

Contributed by Brian Tome on May 2, 2013

How we think and act with money is a direct reflection of how we think about and act with Jesus.

Today I'm not telling you to give. The number one conversation that is happening right now in our city and country has to do with money. We wouldn't be helpful to you if we weren't talking about money because all of us are having a money conversation all day long and that conversation is often ill ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lukewarm Christian Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, but rather tepid, lacking genuine passion and commitment to their faith.

In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea, warning them of the dangers of lukewarmness. This passage serves as a reminder that merely professing Christianity is not enough to guarantee salvation. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

The Seven Blessings Of The King

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 14, 2013

The anointing on your life is for all people and extends to the ends of the earth. God may be using you for small things, but the anointing that is on you is for great things that can reach and impact others far beyond your present environment

The seven blessings of the King The anointing on your life is for all people and extends to the ends of the earth. God may be using you for small things, but the anointing that is on you is for great things that can reach and impact others far beyond your present environment The anointing on Adam ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-5, Titus 3:4-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Woe!

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

A different look at Amos’ exhortation and judgment given in Amos 6.

Woe to you who are complacent in Nashville, And to you who feel secure in your fine homes, You notable men whom conservative Christians look, Think about History, Read the prophecies of Amos to Israel, are you better than them? You wage a war on terror by bringing terror on others, You lie on ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work Hard For Profit, Talk To Get Poor

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 6, 2014

To show that blessing of the LORD that will make you rich is still preferable rather than just profit or gain.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker? Do you want profit or gain? Or do you want blessing of the LORD that will make you rich? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that blessing of the LORD that will make you rich is still preferable rather than just profit or gain. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 13, 2025

By God’s grace, give generously, give eagerly, and give responsibly.

June Spivey in Christian Reader writes about how the elementary school in her town collects lunch money from the new kindergartners at the beginning of each year. This solves the problem of lost money during the year, but for nervous 5-year-olds, it can take a few days to understand the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24, Philippians 2:7, Matthew 8:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where Are The Ninety? - Money Management / Stewardship

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 19, 2005

About the "other 90%" of God’s money...that which He charges us to be good stewards of. Link included to Formatted Text, Handout, and Powerpoint. [Link will also take you to Part 1 about the tithe: "A ’Trust’ Fund."

Where Are the Ninety? I Tim. 6:6-10, Prov. 23:5, Rom. 13:7-8 In our last message, “A ‘Trust’ Fund”, we dealt w/ the tithe…the 10% God asks us to return to Him. This message is about the other 90% of God’s money that He charges us to be good stewards of. God wants for us to be financially free, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 16, 2024

Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19 19:1 – Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his lips and is a fool: i. Previous proverbs have been critical of the poor, but here Solomon recognized that not all poverty is caused by moral failure or weakness. 19:4 – Wealth makes many friends, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving God Your All

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 1, 2003

The meaning of life for some with a secular mentality are power, popularity and success. For those of faith, they find meaning in life when they place all that they are and have in the Savior’s hands.

Mark 12:38-44 As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Hope For The Future PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon encourages trust in God's wisdom and guidance, as found in the Bible, to navigate life's challenges and foster spiritual growth.

Beloved friends, as we gather together under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ, let's allow the words of Jeremiah to flood our hearts and minds, to illuminate our path, and to guide us through the challenges of life. It's in these sacred moments, when we open up the pages of God's Word, that we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Topics: Hope, Future

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

The message to the church at Smyrna. This church had a constant threat of death, but they remained faithful.

I. Introduction A. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles north of Ephesus 1. It was and still is an important sea port a. The city's name is now Ismir 2. It was the site of the temple to Emperor Tiberious B. As a representative church, Smyrna pictures the time from about 100 AD to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Bad Is Favoritism Really? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

On the topic of pure religion and our interactions with other people, James addresses the topic of favoritism.

Mean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Purposes For Filthy Lucre

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2016

What did Jesus teach about money?

Sermon Intro Why is money referred to as filthy lucre? Because we all sin, all money is tainted by sin of some kind. Is filthy lucre usable for heavenly purposes? Goal Let’s learn that filthy lucre can be used for heavenly purposes. Sermon Plan We will discuss a shrewd manager and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist