Sermons on Riches
Psalm 49
SERIES: Psalms, Cries of the Heart The Cry for Riches SCRIPTURE: Psalm 49 SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: There are no rich people here at First Free—at least not filthy rich. You used to be rich if you were a millionaire, but a mere millionaire is a nobody today. There are nearly 4 million of them in the U.S. alone. Back in 1982 when Forbes compiled its first list of the 400 richest Americans, it took a minimum of $100 million to make…
1 Timothy 6:3-19
The Rich and the Wannabees SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: A wag once said, “What good is happiness? You can’t buy money with it.” You, know, I suspect that describes the attitude of a lot of people today, including not a few who profess the name of Christ. Most would not verbalize such a sentiment, of course, but their lifestyle betrays them. Their priorities, their career decisions, their use of time–all seem to point to the fact that getting rich (or at least richer) is…
Revelation 3:14-22
To Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church Think back with me over the last few times you’ve entertained someone at your home. As a gesture of hospitality, you undoubtedly asked your guests, “What would you like to drink? Iced tea or hot tea? Coffee? Cold cider (or maybe if it was winter, hot cider)? Coke? Ice water?” I’m willing to wager that no one has responded, “Just give me a lukewarm Pepsi,” or even “How about a glass of tap water at room temperature?” Most red-blooded Americans don’t like anything…