This sermon examines the decline of Samuel's sons, Joel and Abiah, to illustrate how subtle compromises lead to moral corruption. It emphasizes that spiritual grace cannot be inherited through lineage or upbringing, as only God can regenerate a heart. The preacher warns against the insidious nature of covetousness, which often hides behind respectability and slowly distorts justice for personal gain. By contrasting the failures of human leaders with the perfect faithfulness of Jesus Christ, the message directs listeners to trust solely in divine grace rather than earthly influence or religious heritage. Ultimately, it calls for vigilance against greed and reliance on the unchanging King who cannot be bribed.

The Eighth Commandment calls you beyond simply not stealing—it calls you to use what God has entrusted to you for the good of others. Because everything ultimately belongs to God, you are called to work honestly, live contentedly, manage your resources wisely, and give generously. When you see how easily selfishness and greed shape your heart, look to Christ, who gave Himself for you. His grace transforms you from someone focused on accumulating for yourself into someone eager to share God's blessings with others.

In this message from 1 Peter 5:1-4, Peter turns from a suffering church to the men called to shepherd it, giving three charges every shepherd of God's flock must carry: a posture shaped by Christ's own sufferings, a practice marked by willing and selfless service rather than compulsion or greed, and a promise of unfading glory awaiting those found faithful. Though written to elders, this message is for the whole church, calling us to pray for, honor, and support the shepherds Christ has placed among us.

The sermon provides a detailed analysis of Joshua chapter 7, using the story of Achan as a case study on the seriousness of sin, the necessity of divine accountability, and the ultimate solution found in the Gospel. The speaker contrasts biblical justice with modern culture's emphasis on rehabilitation, arguing that society often downplays the need for severe consequences. The sermon unfolds by tracing the progression of Achan's sin, as framed by James 1:14-15. It began not with God's tempting, but with Achan's own lust or covetousness. This internal "greed of the heart" escalated into the external acts of stealing and hiding forbidden items, a direct violation of God's recent and historical commands. His single act is shown to be a breach of multiple aspects of God's moral law. A key point is Achan's confession. It is portrayed as genuine and theologically significant, akin to David's in Psalm 51, because he acknowledges his sin as primarily an offense "against the Lord." His detailed admission of where the loot was hidden is seen as evidence of true repentance. However, the sermon strongly emphasizes that repentance does not always remove temporal consequences. Achan's private sin had devastating public effects—the death of 36 men and the defeat of Israel—and thus, judgment was still necessary and just within the old covenant's theocratic context. This principle of accountability is extended to the New Testament church. The speaker uses the story of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5) and Jesus' teachings in Matthew 16 and 18 to argue that God's holiness is unchanging and that the church has a God-given responsibility to address sin for its own health and purity.

1 Timothy part 62. Looking at chapter 6 verse 5

The sermon warns against the destructive nature of covetousness by analyzing Jesus' response to a man seeking an inheritance dispute in Luke 12. It contrasts the worldly pursuit of wealth, which divides relationships and leaves nothing for eternity, with the spiritual call to be rich toward God. Through the parable of the rich fool, the text illustrates that life's value is not found in material abundance but in one's relationship with the Creator. The preacher urges listeners to reject greed and instead adopt a posture of stewardship, generosity, and eternal perspective. Ultimately, true richness is defined by giving back to God rather than hoarding resources for self-indulgence.

A sermon on the commandment: you shall not steal.

Everything you have ultimately belongs to God, and He calls you to manage His gifts faithfully rather than selfishly. The Eighth Commandment challenges you not only to avoid stealing, but also to reject greed, dishonesty, entitlement, and idleness. Through Christ, you are called to become someone who works honestly, gives generously, and uses what God provides for His glory and the good of others. You can also enjoy His blessings with gratitude, recognizing them as gifts entrusted to your care.

Greedy Gehazi receives of Naaman's treasure and leprosy 1. Gehazi's greed 2. Gehazi's lies 3. Gehazi – a leper