Finances Sermon outlines

Title: "Financial Wisdom: Building a Solid Foundation" ( Sermon about finances outlines )

Introduction:

I. The Source of True Wealth

A. God is the Owner of All
1. Psalm 24:1 - "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it."

2. Haggai 2:8 - "The silver is mine and the gold is mine," declares the Lord Almighty.

B. We are Stewards
1. 1 Corinthians 4:2 - "Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful."
2. Matthew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents

II. The Dangers of Materialism
A. The Love of Money
1. 1 Timothy 6:10 - "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil."
2. Luke 12:15 - "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed."

B. Pursuing Riches vs. Pursuing God
1. Matthew 6:24 - "You cannot serve both God and money." 

2. Matthew 6:31-33 - Seek first the kingdom of God.

III. Principles of Biblical Finance
A. Tithing and Giving 1. Malachi 3:10 - "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse." 

2. 2 Corinthians 9:7 - "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give." 

B. Budgeting and Stewardship 

1. Proverbs 21:5 - "The plans of the diligent lead to profit." 

2. Luke 14:28 - "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost?" 

C. Avoiding Debt 

1. Proverbs 22:7 - "The borrower is slave to the lender." 

2. Romans 13:8 - "Let no debt remain outstanding."

IV. Investing in Eternal Treasures 

A. Matthew 6:19-21 - "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth... But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven." 

B. Acts of Compassion and Generosity 

1. Matthew 25:35-40 - Caring for those in need. 

2. Proverbs 19:17 - "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord."

Conclusion:Recap of key points
Invitation to reflect on personal financial practices


Ref Bible Verses Matthew 6:24, Matthew 17:24-27, Mark 12:41-43, 1 Timothy 6:10-11, Proverbs 22:7, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 14:28, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 13:22, Proverbs 3:9-10, Luke 12:15