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2 Peter 2:1-22

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... pernicious teaching for financial reward, presumably by charging for it. 2:16 Balaam was recognized in early times as a notorious example of one who was privileged to be a prophet of God, and yet went off the rails because he harbored the desire for financial gain. All this was despite God’s efforts to pull him up. Those efforts included even getting a beast without speech, a dumb animal, to give Balaam a verbal warning. The animal’s speaking with a man’s voice would have been just as unlikely to ...

2. Love of Money

1 Timothy 6:3-10

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... ; 4:3; 2 Tim. 2:25); these men have been robbed of it (cf. 2 Tim. 2:18; 3:7, 8; 4:4). Their corrupted minds, no longer having the truth, are finally evidenced in their thinking that godliness (eusebeia; cf. 3:16; 4:7–8) is a means to financial gain (or “profit”). This final indictment, hinted at in 3:3, 8, seems to unmask what they have been up to all along. These men were teaching because for them it was a means of “turning a dollar.” Although we are not told precisely what this meant for them ...

3. The Jewish Leaders as Negative Foil for Jesus’ Followers

Matthew 23:1-39

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... stable home, and the vast majority of foster parents open their homes with good intentions and with no sense of external reward. Unfortunately, the most publicized situations are those where a foster parent is abusing the system (and possibly the children) for personal financial gain. You might find such an example from the news. This kind of story illustrates what it looks like when people fake parenthood, which is supposed to be a selfless endeavor on behalf of the other, for the sake of personal gain. It ...

4. A Maturing Faith

Acts 16:16-40

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... into the marketplace to be tried before the local magistrates. On the surface, this woman appeared to be spreading the good news. She was announcing that Paul's group was promoting the way of salvation. Actually, though, this woman was being used to achieve financial gain by her owners. Haven't we seen that in the church today? People too often carry the banner of Christ under false pretenses. It is not difficult to turn on the television these days and find a televangelist who purports to being committed ...

5. End times

Mt 24:1-14 · 1 Thess 3:7-13 · Jer 26:1-6 · Ps 105:1-7

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... a true prophet and a politician has to do with full disclosure. The politician is supposed to disclose the full extent of his or her financial dealings. Later, the public finds out about secret sweetheart deals, where political influence is bartered for financial gain. Politicians may not technically lie but many of them become masters of disclosing only the information that makes them look good and withhold facts that would be damaging to their cause. The prophet, on the contrary, lets the chips fall where ...

6. Proper 18

Mark 7:24-30, Mark 7:31-37, Proverbs 22:1-16, James 2:1-13

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... not be taken away from us. Outline: 1. The world offers many choices. (Give examples.) 2. The choices are not just of commodities but of whom we will become. 3. The Bible urges us to seek a good name, a life of godly integrity (v. 1), over financial gain or immediate gratification. Sermon Title: Bountiful Eyes Are Beautiful Eyes. Sermon Angle: The eyes are the window of our heart, mind and soul. What we perceive with the eyes depends not only on what's in the outer world but also what's in our inner world ...

7. Jerry's Faith

Luke 7:1-10

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John E. Sumwalt

... I could only believe in myself. I pushed myself, I worked hard; I became an over-achiever and eventually a workaholic. This program propelled me to financial success, but it was accompanied by personal failure. I learned that the love of money can bring financial gains that are accompanied by personal loss. I became an empty person. I couldn't stand success and began to self-destruct. I lost everything, my friends, those who had pretended to be my friends and my family. It was all like an unbelievable soap ...

8. Is Someone Knocking?

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... get a tax break." Goodness knows, we can't fix the Washington mess. But we Christians have a responsibility to do something. That something may be to alert our congressman or senator that Christian principles are more important to us than partisan politics or personal financial gain. Think about this: if the only time I contact my representative or senator is when I have a personal vested interest at stake, but never on behalf of Christ's agenda, that tells a lot about what comes first in my life. I hope ...

9. False Teaching and Love of Money

1 Timothy 6:3-10

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... talk, evil suspicions and constant friction.” Third, the teaching flows from people who are deluded about their own importance (they are “conceited” [6:4]) and are driven by an appetite for gain (6:5): “who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.” Modern interpreters often dismiss this last statement as a mere rhetorical flourish. But in many respects Paul seems to get to the heart of the issue here. Confusion about wealth is a huge problem in this prosperous church. It is wealthy women ...

10. Is There No Balm in Gilead? - Sermon Opener

Jeremiah 8:4--9:26

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Staff

... because of a position they took with regard to our nation's tragedy. I am talking about Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell. On Thursday the 13th, two days after the attack, Pat Robertson said that because of America's pursuit of financial gain, health, wealth, material pleasures, sexuality, rampant pornography on the Internet, secularism and the occult, 35-40 million abortions, and a few other things, God Almighty is lifting His protection from us. Once that protection is gone, he said, we are vulnerable ...

11. Is There No Balm in Gilead?

Jeremiah 8:4--9:26

Sermon

Brett Blair

12. DodgeGod

Amos 8:1-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... to be glorified for picking on the weak" ("The Painful Playground," Washington Post, May 8, 2000). In the northern kingdom of Israel, those with means and opportunity, those with money and power, were happily bashing everyone they could in order to advance their own financial gain. God called Amos to walk into the middle of this fiscal free-for-all, this dodgeball society, and to warn the Hebrews that the game they were really playing wasn't dodgeball, but dodgeGod. You may be able to dodge the ball, and ...

13. Balak to Hire Balaam

Numbers 22:1-20

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... in the end. Teaching the Text 1. Beware of unscrupulous people who claim to know God. Balaam shows no scruples against hexing Israel. Indeed, the New Testament remarks that Balaam “loved the wages of wickedness” (2 Pet. 2:15–16) and is motivated by financial gain (Jude 11), as Balak himself believes (Num. 22:7, 37). Although he claims Yahweh as “my God” (Num. 22:18), has a genuine encounter with God (Num. 22:9), and no doubt believes that consulting with Israel’s God will give him insight into ...

14. Samuel's Farewell Speech

1 Samuel 12:1-25

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... factor behind the initial request for a king (cf. 8:3–5), Samuel begins his speech with an examination of his own conduct as leader (12:1–5). He challenges the people to point out any instance where he has wronged anyone or used his position for financial gain. By pointing to his own clean record Samuel hopes to provide an example for Saul and future kings. As Samuel seeks to establish the monarchy on a sound footing, he reminds the Israelites of the way God has provided for them in the past (12:6–15 ...

15. David's Victories

2 Samuel 8:1-14

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... Ziba, and Mephibosheth’s patron Makir all come into the story again later. Ziba, a servant of Saul’s household, acted as the estate manager for Saul’s property. This was an important position, and in the absence of the owners he had made substantial financial gain out of it. He may or may not have been pleased to acknowledge Mephibosheth’s claim to the estate or have Mephibosheth close at hand rather than safely ensconced in Lo Debar on the other side of the Jordan. He is well aware of Mephibosheth ...

16. David's Officials

2 Samuel 8:15-18

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

17. David and Mephibosheth

2 Samuel 9:1-13

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

18. Financial Freedom

Luke 16:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

Some of you may have read a remarkable short story sometime during your school years by D. H. Lawrence titled, “The Rocking‑Horse Winner.” I wonder if you remember how the story begins? It is a haunting tale about a family living above its means. The mother is considered by friends and neighbors to be the perfect mother, in spite of the fact that deep down she knows she has difficulty loving her three children. It’s important to the husband to keep up the pretense of success--the large house, staffed with ...

19. Financial Planning

Luke 12:13-21

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King Duncan

A woman who lost her husband several years ago developed a friendship with a man who had also lost his spouse. They seemed a perfect match. All their children agreed they should get married. So a date was set and invitations were sent out. The invitations read like this: “Phil, Richard, Karen, Allison, John, Matt and Steve request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their mother and father. Because they are combining two households, they already have at least two of everything. So please, no ...

20. Fiscal Fitness

Proverbs 3:9-10

Sermon

James Merritt

"The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat." Jane Wagner, "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe"[1] You would expect that the richest man who ever lived would have something to say about money, and, in Solomon's case, you would be right. He has plenty to say. There is a wealth of wisdom about wealth in Proverbs. With money, there is not only much to earn, but there is much to learn. In fact, the entire Bible has much to say about money. Howard Dayton, the ...

21. Personal Rights and Christian Testimony

1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Teach the Text

Preben Vang

Big Idea: Personal rights must be put aside when they hinder an effective witness to unbelievers, or if they endanger the faith of immature believers. Even theological arguments that disclose certain behaviors as immaterial to the Christian faith become irrelevant in light of the greater assignment to imitate Christ. Understanding the Text The transition from chapter 8 seems quite abrupt. Is Paul taking a ninety-degree turn from a question about participation in Corinthian parties (eating meat) to his ...

22. Foundations for the Future

1 Corinthians 3:9-14

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James Merritt

I am building a house. I find it to be at the same time fascinating and frustrating, but with the hope it will ultimately be fulfilling. I am learning things that I never knew before and never realized. But there is one thing that I did know, and that I have seen, and has been confirmed. The single most important part of the house; more important than the carpet, the lighting, the painting, the air conditioning, the heating, the brick, is the foundation. Jesus knew that. He said in Mt. 7:24-27: "Therefore ...

23. The Deal Of A Lifetime

Mark 10:17-31

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King Duncan

Many of you pride yourself on being good business people. Suppose someone reputable made you the following offer: You go into business with me. It will be expensive, but I guarantee it will be worth it. You dig up whatever cash you can find. Take out an equity loan on your house, cash in the value of your life insurance policy, pay the penalty, and take the money out of your IRA accounthowever you can come up with cash, do it. Then, if you work hard, and follow the company manual, sacrifice and give your ...

24. Sole Brother

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

It was an hour before conference time. They were getting off to a late start and it looked like speed limit all the way for any chance of making it in time for the opening gavel. The pastor behind the wheel had experienced the inevitable last minute problems relating to Sunday’s bulletin. One of the hymns he’d picked for the service had only the second tune in their hymnals. The congregation wasn’t familiar with it and the choir couldn’t lead it without practice, and they weren’t practicing this week. It ...

25. What to Do When You Are in a Fix

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

Have you heard of the preacher who returned for an anniversary celebration at the church where he had been the pastor twenty years before? He was greeted by one woman and immediately asked her about her husband. “And how is Bill?” “Oh,” she said, misty-voiced, “Bill is in heaven.” “In heaven? I’m sorry!” but that didn’t sound right. “I mean —I’m surprised!” — but that was no better. “I mean — I’m happy!” Well, that preacher was in a fix, and that’s what I want to talk about today. But to talk about it at a ...

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