money and wealth related sermon ideas

Here’s a list of sermon ideas related to money and wealth. Please note that many of the ideas are not direct teachings on money/wealth, but have some connection to money/wealth. If your church is hosting the Building Faith and Finances course, you might consider doing money/wealth related sermons to emphasize the theme. Because the Bible gives money and wealth abundant coverage, it is fertile ground for sermons and teaching. As with all Bible teaching, be sure to carefully and “correctly handle[] the word of truth.” If you have any ideas to add to the list, please email me at Patrick@faith-finances.com.

See the Top 100 Money Verses for many ideas. Also see the Money Verses Topical Index for even more ideas (arrogance, balance, contentment, debt, generosity, greed, hard work and laziness, investing, offerings and charity, poverty and the needy, reward in heaven, saving money, stewardship, stinginess, and worry). The following parables, accounts, teachings, and themes can serve as a part of or the central core of a sermon.

The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21) - v15b “… life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” There’s so much that can be preached about this and many other ideas in the scripture.

The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) - Our earthly actions have consequences in the afterlife.

Treasure in Jars of Clay (2 Corinthians 4) - Paul uses this striking metaphor to describe the gospel of Jesus within us. There are many interesting angles that could be preached on here.

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) - God’s generosity is shown in an ironic way.

Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24) - Jesus predicts that many will ignore the great banquet because we are too busy and distracted with our possessions (and other lame excuses).

Parable of the Hidden Treasure and Fine Pearl (Matthew 13:44-46) - The kingdom is a priceless treasure!

Contentment - You can use scriptures like Philippians 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Hebrews 13:5, and Ecclesiastes 4:8.

Using Your Wealth to Do Good Deeds (1 Timothy 6:18-19, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 6:2-4, Galatians 6:7-10) - Inspire your flock toward practical love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24).

The Rich Young Ruler and Heavenly Reward (Matthew 19:16-30) - Can explain how the ancient Eastern view that the wealthy are godly and on the path to heaven was shattered by Jesus.

Do Not Worry (Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 12:22-34) - The passage contains many powerful ideas, but be sure to understand it in context and carefully apply its concepts to your lesson.

Achan’s Sin (Joshua 7:1-26) - Achan’s greed and how it hurt the Israelite advance into the Promised Land.

Go to the Ant! (Proverbs 6:1-11) - How about doing a lesson on hard work, self-motivation, and financial urgency?

The Parable of the Bags of Gold (Matthew 25:14-30) - How can we build up, grow, and use what God has given us for his purposes?