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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Keeping Up with the Jones is an American saying that simply means when you use your friends or neighbors as a benchmark for success. Oftentimes, we look across the street or inside our social circle and become dissatisfied with our lives because we don’t have the same financial success.
What do you think of when you think of Dallas? For many, Dallas will be connected to the iconic J.R. Ewing who appeared in the famous March 1980 Who Shot J.R. episode and an estimated 83 million people wondered and watched the famous “Dallas” oilman. In the minds of many, the Dallas brand has been ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Denomination: Baptist
Realizing our alienation from God reminds us of our need for mercy and grace... in Jesus.
20141130 the 1st Sunday in Advent B Web Site Title: Behaving Badly… but Jesus is Coming Text: Isaiah 64:1-9 Thesis: Realizing our alienation from God because of our sinfulness reminds us of our need for God’s mercy and grace… in Jesus. Introduction Americans have a reputation ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
True security and joy come from valuing eternal treasures over earthly ones, letting Jesus shape our desires, vision, and devotion above all else.
Friends, welcome. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind of receipts and reminders, alerts and anxieties. The heart starts hoarding headlines and to-do lists, and before we know it, we wake up with a soul that feels thin. Then Jesus steps into the room of our hearts with words that steady us and set us ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
Topics: Heavenly Treasures, Wealth, Priorities
So what can you do to begin to get rid of stress and worry with your finances? The first step…and the only one we’re going to consider today is this—put God first.
Introduction If you’ve been with us at Summit for any length of time, you’ve heard us say that God wants us to experience a life with him that’s full and robust…a life with meaning and purpose. A few months ago, our memory verse was John 10:10. Jesus is speaking and he says, “The thief comes to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:23-24
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A sermon urging a greater commitment to prayer, and ways that can be accomplished.
I want to fit it in. I want to make sure that prayer is vital in my life. But when? What about all those times I had good intentions and dropped the ball? What about those days where I was well into the day before I remembered that there were people I needed to pray for, items I needed to take ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:33-39
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What are we to do when money becomes the battlefield? RECOGNIZE THE BATTLE; REMOVE THE REPROACH OF THE UNCHURCHED; RELEASE OUR RIGHTS; EXPECT TO RECEIVE A BLESSING.
Passage: Gen.. 13:5-ff I ask you this evening, what is it that divides and dissolves more relationships than virtually anything else? Of course, I’m sure that it’s not true of each of you, so perhaps it will come as a total surprise to you that the number one item that married couples quarrel ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 13:5-12
The Lord Comes to Launder Lives 1) He purifies us from sin; 2) He restores our usefulness.
If you were going to design a Christmas card what would you put on the front cover? Would you draw a picture of the Christ-child lying in a manager as Mary and Joseph stand guard and a wide-eyed shepherd boy peers in on the little babe? Maybe you would sketch an angel next to the words “Peace on ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4
Denomination: Lutheran
What is God’s ideal for pastoral ministry? He gives us more than an indication in 1 Corinthians 9.
Tent Making, or More? October 13, 2001 Over the past decade or so, a lot of discussion about ministry has been about whether or not ministers should be tent makers or fully supported. As we are aware, in many denominations, including our own, financial conditions seem to encourage the support of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27
Our motive and mode of giving matters to God.
GRACE & GIVING Mark 12:41-44 INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:41-44
In 2004 we began a reorganization process in our church. We are moving to become a “Purpose Driven Church”. This sermon is designed to help the congregation understand our structure and functions. This sermon is for a unique situation.
Structured For Service “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” Several months ago I was trying to grasp how our church is organized. How it is to operate. How it is structured. I had a copy of our by-laws in front of me and started drawing a diagram of how our church maintenance is to be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10
Fifth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”
It is good to be back with you after another week of vacation and thanks for your prayers for my mom during her surgery this past week. Her doctor expressed satisfaction Friday afternoon with her surgery and recovery so far. Thanks also for your prayers on behalf of my uncle’s family as they give ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20
Denomination: Church Of God
This is a sermon on giving, tithing, and stewardship. Although tithing is not commanded in the New Testament, Jesus does acknowledge the validity of tithing.
BRINGING OUR TIHTES TO THE LORD --Luke 11:42-44 and II Corinthians 8:1-7 I believe in tithing and have been practicing it since my very first job. My parents set the example and taught me to tithe when I had my first job, which, as I recall, was while I was still in junior high. I began mowing ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:42-44
Denomination: Methodist
This stewardship sermon is a play on the children’s book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." Main idea of the sermon is tithing our TIME.
If You Give the Church a Penny… 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Laura Joffe Numeroff is the author of a beloved pre-school classic entitled, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” Now, some of us may be quite familiar with the book, but others may not… So, let me begin this morning by reading this classic to ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
We are in a series of sermons called, The Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This week we’re focusing on “Why Christians are different” by examining our giving.
Part One (This message is in two parts as the offering separates it.) This morning I want to talk about, “Why Christians Are Different.” We are different in many ways from the rest of the American population but one of the ways we are different is in how we use our money. I want to call your ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 6:19-34, 1 John 2:15-17
Ever heard the phrase, "no good deed ever goes unpunished"? Mary of Bethany may have felt that way when she showed Jesus how much she loved Him.
Based on a sermon preached at Carrington Baptist Church, Fulton, MO 3-08-2015. (This is not an exact transcription.} Background Many events took place during the last several days before Jesus died on Calvary. He had left the area some time before, according to John chapter 11, and had stayed ...read more
Scripture: John 12:1-8
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