Sermons on Ascension Gifts:

Straight Talk About Tithes Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 21, 2007

What the Bible says about Tithing

“Straight Talk About Tithes” Part 1 Dec.7, 2007 AM - Danny L. Williams Lev. 27:30-33 In all the years that I have been pasturing (9yrs now) I have never believed in beating sheep. I believe the way to lead God’s people is through teaching. The Bible says, “the entrance of thy word gives ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Gifts Do You Bring (Epiphany)

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 30, 2007

It is in loving others – it is in sharing our gifts – that we become free to receive the most precious gift of all – the grace, love, and mercy of Christ in our own lives.

What Gifts Do You Bring? Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction One of the most appealing Christmas stories is that of Amal and the Night Visitors. The three wise men are on the way to Bethlehem, and they come to the home of a poor woman who has a little boy named Amal. Amal is crippled; he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Three Stages Of Giving

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What kind of giver are you?

A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was decided to ask the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Holiness

Limitless Grace

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 7, 2008

Five Ways that God Grace Works 1. GRACE RICHES - Vs. 5 2. GRACE CERTIFIED - Vs. 6 3. GRACE GIFTS - Vs. 7 4. GRACE ESTABLISHED - Vs. 8 5. GRACE FELLOWSHIP - Vs. 9

Mokusatsu! During the closing weeks of World War II, the Allies issued the Potsdam ultimatum to Japan. The emperor of Japan wished to end the war in July, 1945. The proud war lords and governing body delayed. They announced a policy of "mokusatsu," which means to ignore, or to refrain from comment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Stewardship

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2008

This is an entire series on Stewardship focusing on Christian giving

MESSAGE ONE: CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP SERIES TRUE RICHES vs. UNCERTAIN RICHES TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: America has a standard for comparing the relative value of those things that are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For The Poor And Infirm

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2008

Jesus came to restore the whole man, both physically and spiritually as evidenced by his healing of the Leper.

Lk 4__14-22 and 5__12-13 Proclaim glad tidings to the poor Friday after Epiphany First Reading 1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Now, Send The Rain!

Contributed by Keenan Darnell on Jan 12, 2008

We often pray, "Lord, Send the Rain, Lord, send revival, Lord send a blessing", but are we really ready and prepared for it? Find out what it takes to prepare for the Rain.

Text Scripture Genesis 2:4,5 KJV 4. These are the generations of the heavens, and the earth when they were created, in the day the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,5. And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and evry herb of the earth before it grew: for the Lord God had not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Serving One Master Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 20, 2008

How we invest our money and our minutes reveals who our Master is.

Serving One Master Matthew 6:19-24 Rev. Brian Bill 4/20/08 According to a survey of over 4,000 people, Americans are more cynical than ever before. One book says that we are “discontent and disillusioned.” We don’t trust politicians or the economy and many are suspicious of the church as well. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Healing Promises From God.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 31, 2008

BIBLE HEALING PROMISES FROM GOD OUTLIN shows how the Word of God has God’s healing promises marked through out the Bible from Genius to Revelations. It weaves through the books of the Bible like a scarlet cord. It goes from Abraham praying for Melchisedec

BIBLE HEALING PROMISES FROM GOD. The Word of God has God’s healing marked through the Bible from Genius to Revelations. It weaves through the books of the Bible like a scarlet cord. It goes from Abraham praying for Melchisedec to the Healing of the Nations in Revelations. In this message I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24-25

Stewardship Lesson 2: Managing Money

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2008

Today we will examine how we are to handle the money with which God has entrusted us.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Dr. Elmer L. Towns Stewardship Lesson 2: Managing Money April 6, 2008 WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP? MATTHEW 6:19-33 1. “The proper management of our time, talents and treasures for the glory of God. 2. What are other names for a steward? a. Baseball ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Those Who Have Gone Before Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2008

This was a sermon used in a memorial service for three people who have passed away and the importance of the legacy that we should leave behind.

4/13/ 2008 Honoring those who have gone before us Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Treasure, It's His!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 14, 2008

Today, we make our one singular choice to Follow God’s Way, with the resources that God has placed in our care, and to be good stewards of those resources.

Deal or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours It’s Not My Treasure, It’s His! Last week, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! And I said that for the next six weeks, I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waiver from His ideal for your life in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10, Joshua 24:15-17, Genesis 18:21, Matthew 16:19, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 12:45-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2008

Stewardship is properly managing my time, talent and treasure.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Dr. Elmer L. Towns Stewardship Lesson 3: Learning to Manage Your Life April 13, 2008 Definition: Stewardship is properly managing my time, talent and treasure. A. WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN ME? “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (II Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Healing School #2: 15 Reasons Why People Don't Get Healed Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 3, 2008

We are going to take a look at some of the reasons why people don’t receive their healing from the Lord. As we look at these obstacles, and do whatever we can to overcome them, we will open the door to experience more healing in our lives.

HEALING SCHOOL #2: 15 REASONS WHY PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED OPENING QUOTE: “It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible. It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus.” (Bill Johnson, When Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: *other

Wisdom

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

What role does wisdom play in the everyday life of a believer, and what exactly is wisdom?

As I was writing the sermon this week, a memory came to the forefront of my mind. It had been hidden somewhere in my psyche for many years, but I believe that the Holy Spirit brought it to my attention for Gods purposes. I did a little research to confirm my foggy memory and indeed it was true. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Holiness