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Stewardship 3 - Finishing The Inside Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 21, 2005

based on 74 ratings

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This is the third in a stewardship series but can be used stand alone. It investigates the stewardship lessons found in the giving of a poor widow.

Building a Life of Christian Stewardship Pt 3 – Finishing the Inside Mark 12:41-44 We’ve spent the first two weeks of stewardship month dealing with the major portions of building this life of Christian Stewardship. First was the foundation established in God’s ownership and our management of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: *other

Sunday School: Why We Do It

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002

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relevance of Sunday school teaching.

Sunday School: Christian Education in the Church. 1 Cor.14:1-18 Here are some samples of kids’ prayers: Dear God, Maybe if Cain and able had their own rooms, they wouldn’t kill each other so much. It worked for me and my brother! Dear God, thank You so much for my new baby brother but what I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dreams & Dream Interpretation

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

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I believe that many of God’s people are beginning to experience an increase in dreams and visions. Why is this happening? How can we know what the Lord is trying to communicate to us through dreams? This article will you give more understanding.

By: Donna J. Kazenske I believe that many of God’s people are beginning to experience an increase in dreams and visions. Why is this happening? How can we know what the Lord is trying to communicate to us through dreams? As many of you already know, dreams are very symbolic in nature. They are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: *other

A Tale Of Two Offerings

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Sep 12, 2002

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Cain’s offering and Abel’s offering look similar on the surface but are distinguished from one another on the basis of the faith in their hearts. The great question this story asks is where our offerings fall, closer to Cain’s or closer to Abel’s?

Pentecost 17 A Genesis 4:1-16 A Tale of Two Offerings 09/15/02 The powerful, faith assuring epistle of Romans which we have been reading this past summer and from which our epistle is taken today, draws near to its close with the following words of chapter 15. “everything that is written in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Untangling Tongues Series

Contributed by Dave Bishop on Sep 19, 2002

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Tongues - removiung the mystery - looking biblically

Untangling Tongues – No. 4 in the series on Kingdom power. 1 Cor 14 Spiritual Gifts – tools for the task of mission. Not something that we might enjoy for ourselves, but necessities for the challenge, task & opportunities that God has placed before us as His church. They are not rewards. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Heavenly Treasures"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 5, 2005

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This sermon challenges the attitudes of most congregations in America towards material possessions in the light of the parable of the rich fool.

Sermon on Luke 12.13-21 Preached at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church August 1, 2004 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Did You Understand That? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 24, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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We are to be careful communicators.

DID YOU UNDERSTAND THAT? I Corinthians 14:6-25 S: Tongues C: Communication Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BE CAREFUL COMMUNICATORS. ?: How? How do we practice careful communication? KW: Concept TS: In our study of I Corinthians 14:6-25, we will discover three concepts that will enable us to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-25

Denomination: Baptist

Four Excuses To Put Missions On The Backburner

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

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This message deals with four of the most common reasons we give to move missions from its rightful place as a priority.

- compared to new ministries here or paying down loan or improvements to the building, missions isn’t as exciting for most folks; missions easily gets put aside. Four Excuses To Put Missions On The Back Burner: 1. “That’s their problem.” - v. 14. - sometimes we act like the problems ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Honor The Lord With Your Wealth

Contributed by Dennis Cortes on Dec 29, 2003

based on 55 ratings

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This is a straightforward practical exposition of Proverbs 3:9-10.

HONOR THE LORD WITH YOUR WEALTH -- Proverbs 3:9-10 “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” 1. There is a Command. -- Proverbs 3:9 “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Expect A Miracle Of Giving

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2004

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Throughout the bible the Stewardship of money is taught. Jesus had more to say about money than He had to say about heaven. From the Biblical perspective giving is not a duty it is a privilege.

“Let’s Expect A Miracle of Giving in 2004” Philippians 4:10-13, 19 A want-to-be truck driver completed an intensive, one-month course leading to being licensed to drive an 18-wheeler. At the end of the course, each candidate was quizzed by a panel of experienced drivers. The questions were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Guilty Or Not Guilty

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

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GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY PRINCIPLE OF GIVING

STEWARDSHIP GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY PRINCIPLE OF GIVING 1/17/99 MAlACHI 3:8 LUKE 6:38 Let me began by encouraging us to free God to act in our life with his abundant blessing. Let me aslo remind us that we need to plant seeds in order to begin to reap a harvest. (the question) well Pastor"just how ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Unknown, But Not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 26, 2005

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Three minor Judges show us that God can use little-known people to do great things.

Possessing the Promises (Judges #2) Unknown, but not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar July 17, 2005 Summer time as a kid I watched many game shows •Jokers Wild, 25K Pyramid, Price is Right, Family Feud •Ask for most popular answers to a survey •If Judges were ever a category I imagine Samson would ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Most Neglected Gift - The Language Of Your Dreams!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005

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God has given you a ’specific and individual’ gift that can be unlocked and used each and every day – rather night – of your life! Your personal counsellor, guide and help! Keys to unlocking this dormant gift. Includes Dream Log (with practical example).

Note: Full Power Point Slides available from the author. Credit given to the following research books: Dreams and dream narratives in the biblical world / HUSSER, Jean-Marie Your dreams : God’s neglected gift / RIFFEL, Herman H. I’m excited about today’s Bible study. I’m excited about it, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

Get On The Team

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2005

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THis is a stewardship message on the need for us all to work together and become tithers.

Get On The Team 10/16/05 Exodus 36:1-7 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 There is nothing like being on a winning team. Do you remember what it was like when the Indians were winning back when the Stadium first opened. We were glued listening to our radios wondering who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

¡anima A Tus Hermanos! Series

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 16, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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La constante necesidad de animarnos en la fe unos con otros

¡ANIMA A TUS HERMANOS! 1 Tesalonicenses 2:13-20 INTRODUCCIÓN o “Un amigo es aquel que llega cuando todos se han ido.” o La vida cristiana es difícil. Al caminar en ella, descubrimos muchos obstáculos, muchs dificultades. Veíamos a Pablo mismo compartir su llegada a Tesalónica. o ¿Cuántas veces se ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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