Sermons on Wealth And Riches:

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

The Rich Young Man

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Mar 11, 2010

Here we have the story of a young man seeking Jesus. He has one question,"What good thing must I do to receive eternal life?" The answer Jesus gives him causes him to leave very sad and has the disciples asking "Who then can be saved?"

The Rich Young Man Matthew 19:16-29; Luke 18:18-29 Introduction Here we have the story of a young man seeking Jesus. He comes with one question, “What must I do to have eternal life?” This question leads to others and great lesson from Jesus. By the end of the lesson it will have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 10, 2013

Covetousness will cause a person to implode, from which few people survive.

Recently, an elderly woman here in Florida won the $600 million lottery. I am happy for her and diligently looking into my family tree to see if I might not be a distant relative. I was thinking about this and wondering how many people contributed to this lottery to bring it up to the $600 million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wrestling With Our Riches Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006

A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This message explores admonishments to those of us with money to learn to live generously.

Anyone have to fill up your car this week with gas? Did you find it painful? Anyone top $50? Well, let me ease your pain just a bit. If you think a gallon of gas is expensive, let me put things in perspective. A Diet Snapple - 16 oz. for $1.29 or $10.32 per gallon Lipton Ice Tea - 16 oz. for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recieving The Riches Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001

The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 21, 2018

The sin of covetousness in Luke 12:13-21 warns us against the danger of greed.

Scripture Three weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Today, I want to examine the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21. During Jesus’ final few months of life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Catering To The Rich And Influencial Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Problem of catering to rich and showing respect of persons is addressed.

Catering to the Rich & Influential James 2:1-13 6-1-08 Intro Have you ever been in a church that catered to the rich? There was a mega church back west where a pastor was leading a corporate prayer meeting. His prayer went something like this, “Lord, send us successful people. Send us the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Rich Vs. God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment.

I. EXORDIUM: Do rich people believed in GOD? No. They think they are gods. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment. IV. TEXT: 1 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 8, 2014

The sin of covetousness as set forth in Luke 12:13-21 warns of the danger of greed.

Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Being Rich Bad Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Jun 14, 2007

How do you handle what God has given you? Is it okay to buy from companies that use sweatshops or mistreat their employees? What role do Christians have in that area?

If you have your bible, you can open them to the book of Isaiah chapter 58, verse 6, which is on p. 522 if you grabbed a bible in the lobby. Isaiah is what is called a prophet. Prophets were not popular people, most of them met untimely deaths, but prophets were the people that God used to speak ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong Tower Vs. Imagined Walls

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

Where is your trust? In your wealth and things, or in God?

Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 18:10-11: The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. It was a beautiful morning, a light breeze coming off the waters. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a young man approach Jesus and ask Him the most important question of all time...”What must I do to have eternal life?” That is a GREAT question! There were a lot of things this young man did right.

“The Rich Young Ruler” Matthew 19: 16-22 May 19, 2013 Intro: A new missionary was assigned a car that wouldn’t start w/o a push. After pondering his problem, he came up w/a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of the class, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

Lazarus And The Rich Man Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 19, 2008

Eternal destiny? Attitude? Eternal Separation?

Lazarus and the Rich Man Luke 16.19-30 This parable is often ignored or used for evangelistic sermons about the permanency and reality of heaven and hell. Whilst it does deal with both of those subjects, that is not actually the core teaching of this parable. As always let us set the parable in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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