Sermons on wealth and righteousness: showing 31-45 of 67,979

The Paradox Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 20, 2009

The paradox of wealth is that no matter what we own; the Lord is the source of it all! First fruits are the Lord’s

The Paradox of Wealth, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Introduction In today’s Scripture reading, we pick up on a similar theme. This is only once complete chapter away from the passage we examined last week. Now we pick up on the Apostle Paul instructing the Corinthian Church with regard to generosity and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Spreading The Wealth

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 22, 2009

The title of the subject is Spreading the Wealth, and the subject comes from one of the many observances the Israelites were supposed to practice:

Spreading the Wealth Leviticus 25:8-25:55 Spreading the Wealth Leviticus 25:8-55 Introduction The title of the subject is Spreading the Wealth, and the subject comes from one of the many observances the Israelites were supposed to practice: Every seven days the Israelites observed the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-55

Denomination: Apostolic

The Wealth Of Intercession Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2017

"intercessory prayer does not divert us from true contemplation, since authentic contemplation always has a place for others."

Thursday of 18th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Our recent journey with the Holy Father through his encyclical, The Joy of the Gospel, has taken us to a place where we learn that our faithfulness to our call is the critical element of our discipleship. Our fruitfulness is assured if we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: Catholic

Riches & Wealth

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 18, 2015

In chapter 5, Solomon deals with the vanity of RICHES AND WEALTH.

RICHES & WEALTH Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Last week we began series titled “Vanity”, a short survey of the book of Ecclesiastes. This is a book that often gets overlooked; it’s rarely ever preached from or studied, but it’s extremely important because it contains words of wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Futility Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 4, 2016

Materialism ensures that we can never fully enjoy the blessings of God

“He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. When goods increase, they increase who eat them, and what advantage has their owner but to see them with his eyes? Sweet is the sleep of a laborer, whether he eats little or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2023

We are made righteous in God’s sight by His work through Jesus Christ.

Righteousness July 23, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are made righteous in God’s sight by His work through Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:21 Supplemental Passage: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 5:6, Proverbs 21:2

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004

This chapter is perhaps one of the greatest chapters in the Bible on salvation by faith alone. Many religious groups claim to believe in salvation by faith, but not in salvation by faith alone.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Dobson said, "When I went to my old high school in Texas I found my tennis trophies thrown away in the trash heap to make room for new ones in the trophy case. It made me realize that all human accomplishments are really nothing but trash that will not stand the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2015

Have you been a stickler where adhering to the laws of God is concerned? Have you been so firm in your adherence to principle that you have been judged to be obstinate, fanatic and crazy?

Legally right but ethically and spiritually wrong…… Psalm 11:7” For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.” We call this holy week! Some Christians are rolling the rosary beads and uttering long prayers, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Consequences Of Unrighteous Wealth. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 7, 2024

Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.

Proverbs 22:22-23, "Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life." Today, we're going to talk about the consequences of unrighteous wealth. The Bible warns us that those who cheat ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-23, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 1:19

The Curse Of Unrighteous Wealth. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 7, 2024

We've all heard the saying, "easy come, easy go."

We've all heard the saying, "easy come, easy go." But when it comes to wealth acquired through unrighteous means, this phrase takes on a whole new meaning. Unrighteous wealth, earned through deceit, exploitation, or dishonesty, may bring temporary comfort and luxury, but it ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:26-27, Proverbs 10:2

Kingdom Wealth Strategies Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 1, 2009

This exemplfies the Purose of wealth.

Kingdom Wealth Strategies Be careful to obey all the commands I am giving you today. Then you will live and multiply, and you will enter and occupy the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors. 2 Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worry-Free Wealth

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

God wants us to discover the worry free wealth of loving and trusting Him.

Worry-free Wealth Matthew 6:22-34 Intro: “I have a mountain of credit card debt”, one man told another. “I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am not worried about it”, exclaimed his friend. “No, I’ve hired a professional worrier. He does all my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Wealth Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

I want my audience to become very conscious of the effects of covetousness and to replace it with contentment

I was doing OK. Really, I was. Life was pretty good. But then, I heard that if I want to feel right, I need to get a Bowflex. I don’t have a Bowflex, so, I suddenly realize I’m not as healthy as I should be. I can’t be. That guy in the ad has better abs than I do – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Biblical Perspective On Wealth Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

6th in a sermons series on James dealing with the priority of eternal wisdom.

“A Biblical Perspective on Wealth” I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-18 A. Life Instruction #1 with Insight 1. Instruction: Consider it all joy when encountering trials 2. Divine Insight – Knowing testing produces endurance B. Life instruction #2 with insights ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Man With Great Wealth

Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 26, 2006

Consider the rich young ruler, kept every commandment except one, "Love the Lord your God" and missed out on the kingdom, you have to be 100% for Jesus, 99% will not do

Watch were you are going! I like collecting fossils sad but true. Typically I like to do this in a difficult way. On spot in particular is a very rough seashore, all boulders, from football size to mini like, you have to jump and stretch between them to move along the shore. The fossils can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational