Sermons on Wealth And Riches:

Karma And Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2015

Many religious people - and even Christians - believe in some form of "karma". What's wrong with that? And why should we not accept that view of God?

OPEN: This month we’re exploring “stupid things even Christians believe”, and this morning we’re going to be examining a theology that is seemingly common to every religion on earth. So many people, in so many religions, believe this particular theology because it seems to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Value Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 15, 2016

A rich man is called to sell all he has and to follow Jesus

“Mark 10:17-31 “True Value” INTRODUCTION Mark continues to explain to us what Jesus meant when he said, “The time is fulfilled. The kingdom of God is here. Repent and believe.” Mark has helped us understand what Jesus meant by telling us stories and parables of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Right Question! Wrong Answer!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 28, 2008

The rich young ruler asked the right question but was unable to accept the right answer.

RIGHT QUESTION! WRONG ANSWER! 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" 18 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19 You know the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Camel, A Needle, And A Sycamore Tree

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Mar 9, 2007

Comparison of the "rich young ruler" and Zacchaeus. Haughty verses humble.

A CAMEL, A NEEDLE, AND A SYCAMORE TREE (A Tale of Two Rich Men) (Luke 18:18-25 & Luke 19:1-10) Tonight our Scripture reading is from the Book of Luke. The first passage is Luke 18:18-25 and the second is Luke 19:1-10. Go ahead and find both of these in your Bibles, and place your fingers between ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Covetousness

Contributed by Don Parmely on Sep 11, 2006

Jesus warns us in the strongest language to beware of covetousness. The inordinate desire to accumulate wealth will kill our souls.

Beware Covetousness by Rev. Don R. Parmely Text: Luke 12:13-34 I.Introduction A.We are on the eve of remembering the terrorists’ attack of September 11, 2006. 1.Do you remember where you were? 2.Do you remember your thoughts? 3.Do you remember what your church did in response? 4.Did the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Poverty Can Be Caused By The Love Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 1, 2017

Part 9 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich" (Prov. 21:17). The two lines in Proverbs 21:17 give synonymously parallel meanings in a chiasm, as follows: A Whoever loves B pleasure C will be a poor man C1 will not be rich B1 wine and oil A1 He who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:17, Proverbs 27:9, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Simple And Reproducible Truth

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

The teaching of Jesus is not complicated. Love God and love others. We do this by serving people and sharing the Good News of Jesus with them. And Obey God. We do this by submitting to the authority of Jesus through prayer and living out His Will, His purpose and priorities.

Last week we discussed that the core of Jesus teaching is this truth, He must be at the center of all we do and think. Last Sunday we discussed the priorities of Jesus. His two priorities are to love God and others and to obey God. These are His priorities so they must be the priorities of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poverty Is Better Than Dishonesty Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 31, 2017

Part 8 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life" (Prov. 19:16a). "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord and he will repay him for his deed" (Prov. 19:17). "A poor man is better than a liar" (Prov. 19:22b). "The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:16-17, Proverbs 19:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Push-Shove World

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2025

We often forget how important thankfulness can be. Weren't there 10? Are we rich because we have much money? Or we can count our blessings and be rich? Give thanks?

A PUSH-SHOVE WORLD? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Did you hear about the lady that prayed and asked God to bless her garden? Then she complained about having to hoe out the weeds. Then she complained about how hot it was? Then she complained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 49:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imitating God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 18, 2008

Ways to imitate God and thereby cash in on the spiritual riches in Christ. (Expository sermon)

We’re in the series "Simple Living," based on the 2nd half of Paul’s correspondence to the Ephesian Christ followers of the First Century. In the first half of the letter, believers are described as “spiritually rich,” and in the second half, the part upon which this series is based, we’re told ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson's From Laodicea Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 6, 2024

Teaching about the last church mentioned in Revelation 3.

Lessons from Laodicea The Seven Churches of Revelation CCCAG 8-20-23 -Scripture- Revelation 3:14-22 Introduction- Today we are tackling the last church in our Seven Churches of Revelation series. When I was praying about doing this series, todays church is the one I didn’t want to have to talk ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Romans 1:22, Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prosperity Comes With Humility, The Fear Of God, And Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 2, 2017

Part 10 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the maker of them all. The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life. Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 11:13, Proverbs 21:17, Proverbs 21:20, Job 34:17-19, Proverbs 22:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2024

This is the seventh and last Bible study in the series.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Colossians 4:12-16, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 2:4, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lordship Of Jesus

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Mar 13, 2019

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2

If your life is not founded on Jesus Christ, it doesn’t matter how many times you win, you will lose at the end. The man whose foundation is built on Jesus Christ will win at the end. Never let your life be founded on your job, business, children, husband, wife, money or any material thing, because ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Discontentment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

True contentment and lasting joy are found not in wealth or possessions, but in trusting God and valuing relationships above material gain.

Good morning, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us came in with a full schedule and an empty tank. Some of us came with a smile that covers a heart that’s sore. And some of us came with questions we aren’t sure we’re allowed to ask in church. If that’s you, you’re in good company. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-17

Topics: Discontentment, Consequences