Sermons on Wealth:

The Last Church Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018

We as God’s community will only know full satisfaction when our wealth is in Christ, when our vision is His vision, when our self-concept is bound up in our identity in Christ, and when our clothing is His righteousness.

Revelation 3 v. 14 To the angel of the church of Laodicea write; These things says the Amen (True), the witness (martyr), the faithful and true, the overarching one of the creation of God. v. 15 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot, I wish you were either cold or hot. v. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

The Power To Meet Needs

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

People may genuinely want to help others and because God is left out, they set out to do it in their own strength. It doesn’t take long when dealing with material wealth and/or material resources that limitations are soon reached.

THE POWER TO MEET NEEDS John 6:5-11, 26-31, 47-51 You’ve heard of having too much month at the end of the money. Our resources can run out before all the needs are met. For a lot of people this is an ongoing experience. They are like the person described in the song Sixteen Tons – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-51

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson Iv.a.3 By Divine Commendation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 24, 2020

In his personal examination of the seven churches named in Revelation 2–3, the Lord Jesus measured them far differently than they measured themselves. The church that thought it was poor, He considered to be rich; and the church that boasted of its wealth, He declared to be poor.

December 17, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians IV. Authority of Paul’s Ministry. (10:1–13:10). A. The Defense of the Apostle. (10:1–18). Lesson IV.A.3:By Divine Commendation. (10:12-18). 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Haggai Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 22, 2022

The Lord asks, "Is it a time for you to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house (the Temple) lies in ruins?" – Haggai 1:4. This is one of the most piercing questions in all scripture, especially given our wealth in this country.

Haggai Haggai wrote during one of the most challenging times in Jewish history. His prophecies inspired the people to persevere and stay committed to God during that difficult time. Aside from the fact that he was a prophet, we know little about the man. His name means "festival," perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Of Joy Series

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on May 30, 2024

How helpless is man though he holds position, power, wealth and fame! Not knowing what is lying ahead, all he has are a loan from his creator God- leaving everything here on this side of the eternity when he departs this world.

Live today! Never miss today’s blessings. God is a God of present tense. He calls Himself “ I am that I am”. Many of us dream of a better future when we can enjoy the life comfortably without the struggles we have now. It is only a human hope, with no sound base (Proverbs 19:21) . None of us know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Philippians 4:4, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uzziah Must Die

Contributed by Charles Hughes on Nov 24, 2005

What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. Our confidence: our faith in ourselves, in our military, in our power, in our wealth, in our “goodness” has been called into question. In this message, Dr. Charles Hughes challenges you to

Uzziah Must Die We’re living in, perhaps, the most critical period of time in the history of the church. In the past few weeks, we’ve seen the entire atmosphere of the whole world changed forever. America will never be the same way it was prior to September 11th. The church has also changed. We, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

"Freedom In A Prison Cell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

Are we able to rejoice, even when the times get rough? Or does our faith depend on everything “going our way?” There is a cotton-candy like view of Christianity that promises all health and wealth, but it melts away when reality strikes.

Acts 16:16-34 “Freedom in a Prison Cell” There is a lot to be learned from the example of Christians who live in third-world countries, and don’t have the freedom we might often take for granted. Will Willimon tells the story of a Bishop from Angola who came to visit America a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The View From Here

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Some people are sell outs. They turn their backs on family and friends for opportunity or wealth. What's your price? Have you sold out or been sold out by friends unjustly? Jesus enters a town famous for its sell outs and offers forgiveness & salvation

The View from Here LUKE 19:1-9 Joshua 2 Message: We are now in the third week of our journey with Jesus as He makes His way to Jerusalem to receive the agony and glory that await. Three weeks ago Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead and caused a great stir in Bethany. This stir also affected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Romans 3:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Brother Of Low Degree Rejoice In That He Is Exalted: Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

As James talks about the poor (9) and rich Christians (10), he has his mind set on more than current positions, wealth, and actions. He knows that God will be inspecting our lives not as they are now but as a completed work made up of millions of decisions.

Tom Lowe 1/19/2021 Text – James 1:9 (KJV) Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: INTRODUCTION As James talks about the poor (9) and rich Christians (10), he has his mind set on more than current positions, wealth, and actions. He knows that God will be inspecting our lives ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Glad Generosity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul knew the power of wealth to serve a great spiritual purpose. When the believers in Jerusalem would see gifts, which Gentiles had given to help Jews, they would know then, beyond a doubt, that the light of grace had penetrated the darkness of Gentile hearts.

When organized baseball was in its infancy a man by the name of Farrar was first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was a fine player, and he had a little girl who was his best rooter. She sat in the grandstand clapping and cheering every time he made a good play. She would shout ...read more

The Blessings Of God's Provision Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 26, 2024

The sermon "The Blessing of Provision" emphasizes that true security and contentment come not from material wealth or human efforts, but from trusting in God's unfailing provision, finding joy and peace in His eternal sufficiency, and living with gratitude and faith.

The Blessing of Provision Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:19 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Jars of clay in ancient times were common, inexpensive, fragile, and easily broken, possessing little intrinsic value. When Apostle Paul describes us as jars of clay, it strikes a chord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

When Ordinary Faith Won't Do Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Within seconds, Elisha decides to leave all of his wealth and family to follow this radical prophet. Elisha went from the CEO of Elisha Farms to being Elijah’s apprentice. He went from inheriting a fortune to making copies and getting coffee for the prophet

Trusting God in really challenging times in your personal life is really difficult to do. When marriages break up, finances fail, and good friends desert you, God’s seeming absence is really difficult to bear. When you are going through a foggy time in life, you want to see God’s bright light to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Unrighteous Steward

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 1, 2009

Today Jesus is going to challenge us on our understanding of material wealth through the decisions of a unrighteous steward who was: 1. SQUANDERING HIS MASTERS POSSESSIONS (v.1) 2. SCARED OF HIS MASTERS PRONOUNCEMENT (v.2-3) 3. SHREWD IN LIGHT OF HIS

“THE UNRIGHTEOUS STEWARD” Luke 16:1-9 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Have you ever watched the tv show where people bring in antique items and they are appraised. After evaluating an item an expert will say something like – “This is a fine piece, worth $5,000.00 but if you get the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Priorities Of God – In View Of The Life Of Job

Contributed by Jacob Kutty on Jul 14, 2007

If some one will ask you to describe a man, let us suppose you were asked to give a brief account of Job in your own word, many of you will start with his wealth or fame. Now let us look at what are the things God most cared about.

Priorities of God – in view of the life of Job Job 1: 1-3 (NIV) Today let us look at the life of Job and learn something. Let us read the first verse of the book of Job In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Silver Can Never Satisfy

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 16, 2018

Why silver can never satisfy, and why true satisfaction is in Jesus Christ alone.

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Ecclesiastes 5:10 "He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase..." PROPOSITION: To use this text and others to show why silver can never satisfy, and also to show that true satisfaction is in Jesus Christ alone, we were ...read more