Greed Sermon Illustrations

Throughout the Bible we find warnings about greed, and the power it has over our lives. When we hunger for what we don't have (and what God may not intend for us to have) we lose our contentment, and lose track of what is truly important in life.

Click a link below to read an illustration.

Envy vs Contentment - The Battle of the Toast
Envy vs Contentment - when we have to keep up with the Jones's, we miss out on contentment. Story about breakfast time when I was growing up.

Selfishness and Wealth Illustration - Slaughtering Chickens
Selfishness, hoarding, wealth, and greed. These are things James warns about when he talks about the day of judgement.