Sermons on Being The Gift:

Teach One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2001

If you want to help the body witness to the world of the true and resurrected Christ, you must make certain there are some basic factors working. We do that by teaching, or edifying one another.

October 7, 2001 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Our study of the "one anothers" of the Bible brings us to the need of the body of Christ to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Trusting Enough To Tithe Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Oct 28, 2002

Part 4 of 4. We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. Tithing is the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

Topic: Stewardship Learning to Lean Part 4 Stewardship: Trusting Enough to Tithe Text: Judges 7:9-22 Intro: This morning I would like to finish our series on Stewardship that I have entitled Learning to Lean. Illus Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: "While I was preaching one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-22, Malachi 3:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Grace Of Giving: Understanding Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 18, 2007

Giving is not something we do it is something we are; it is a way of life for the Christian that understands God’s grace.

THE GRACE OF GIVING: UNDERSTANDING OURSELVES 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 {NIV} Part 3 of the series: The Grace of Giving: God-Given Principles for Understanding Your Money (2 Corinthians 8-9) Sermon Objective: Giving is not something we do it is something we are. It is a way of life for the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Move Life From Whatever To Wherever

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 7, 2005

1 Peter is written to Christians who suffer for their faith, yet have discovered a living hope that overcomes the whatEver attitude of our day to the I will go wherever God takes me.

Move Life from Whatever to Wherever 1 Peter 1:3-9 (New International Version) 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Requires Gathering The Resources Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 21, 2002

Sermon 3 of 4 on Building a great church. How did it happen that in the course of building a place of worship that the people were giving so much that it was becoming a distraction to the actual work and Moses had to tell them to stop?

Building A Great Church Requires that You Gather the Resources Exodus 36:1-6 The LORD has given to Bezalel, Oholiab, and others the skills needed for building a place of worship, and they will follow the LORD’s instructions. Then Moses brought together these workers who were eager to work, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21-33, Exodus 36:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isn't Being Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This sermon deals with the idea that so many people have today that all you have to do to get to heaven is be a good, moral, upstanding person.

The question this young man asked Jesus is a question that many people today are still asking. “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” In other words, what do you have to do in order to go to Heaven when you die? The Rich young ruler was a very good man, he had kept all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Living Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004

Have you ever wondered whether tithing was in the New Testament? You might be surprised at the answer. Find out the 11 qualities of true giving to God as we continue our study of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians.

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 Pastor Tom Fuller One of the advantages of going through the Word verse by verse is that the Bible itself sets the topic for the day. I don’t hunt through the Word looking for something to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In God We Trust

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Oct 11, 2004

This message takes a look at the Christian and his money. The very thing that strives to pull our attention away from God, our money, contains a gentle reminder that it is "In God We Trust" and not our stuff.

THE NEXT STEPS: IN GOD WE TRUST A Biblical Look at You and Your Money 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Today marks the beginning a new series of messages that I’m calling "The Next Steps" 1. We have made some changes over the past year, and are in the process of improving some other areas of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Pastor

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 31, 2001

The Purpose of the Pastor is to do two things: 1) Love His Lord, and 2) Feed His Lord’s Sheep

THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR John 21:14-17 By Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Red Bay Church of God / September 24, 2000 / AM Turn In Your Bibles To The Gospel Of John, Chapter 21, Verses 14 Following. We Will Be Reading From This Passage In A Moment. INTRODUCTION Last Week we looked at the topic of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-17, John 10:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Springtime & Harvest

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002

This is a stewardship sermon that looks at how we reap what we sow

bibliography: Shenandoah Almost exactly 10 years ago, a group of people began meeting at the Wesley Foundation on the University of Central Arkansas Campus. They came together as fellow Christians. They came together for the purpose of a mission. They came to form a new church in Conway to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-16

Denomination: Methodist

To Each One Grace Has Been Given

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

If Christ brought you to this congregation, then Christ has given you a special grace to serve in a way that is needed within this congregation.

Early on in my seminary career, I was asked by a committee charged with my nurture as a fledgling pastor-wannabe about my role models for ministry. “Who,” the committee asked, “did I consider to be an example to follow?” “Who was my role model for ministry?” I guess it was a reasonable question, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Your Son

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 4, 2007

This sermon was the culmination of a fund-raising/pledge campaign to underwrite a new staff member’s salary

Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her. When she came to him, he said, “Take your son.” She came and fell at his feet, bowing to the ground; then she took her son and left. 2 Kings 4:8-37 (NRSVA) I’d like to make an understatement…children make life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Adventures In Life Management

Contributed by John King on Nov 9, 2006

What the world sees as financial success Jesus sees as "foolish."

ADVENTURES IN LIFE MANAGEMENT (stewardship) John L King, Taconic Christian Church, Shrub Oak, New York Introduction (sarcasm) •Jesus told a parable about A Rich Man in Luke 12 This guy was Rich and famous. (Tell parable in own words) •This rich man had evidently been very successful and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 18, 2005

Message 11 in James Series. God never judges by a bank account, or a statement of worth. He looks for righteousness and where it is lacking, His judgment follows. Riches are morally neutral, neither good nor evil. Wealth is like fire — very useful, but al

In his three years of life, Bobby has seen an undue share of suffering. Born in Southern California to a drug-addicted mother, Bobby went through withdrawal at the age of two weeks. He has lived in two foster homes, barely survived a life-threatening case of spinal meningitis, and is now back with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

True Ownership Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 23, 2006

We must have an understanding of who owns what when it comes to stewardship. this is the first in a four part series on stewardship

PLAY DVD OF APOLLO 13, CLIP 1. Houston we have a problem, Have you ever noticed how problems shape our lives. While we may pray for a problem free life, the truth of the matter is problems have a way of defining us. John Maxwell said, “Problems are predictors” – you can predict what type of person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ