Sermons about Civic Stewardship

Body Language

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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The nonverbal communication that we are Christians comes in the form of service that we do for others.

Bonnie Brechill tells a story about her 5 year old daughter Crystal, who recently met an Amish girl her age. Within minutes they were off, hand-in-hand, to play. “I caught glimpses of them chattering and giggling,” Bonnie says. “Even though Sylvia, the Amish girl, spoke a Pennsylvania Dutch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

Denomination: Methodist

Raising The Bar Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 11,656 views

This is part of a series of sermons that encourage believers to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the church.

RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE Colosians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> This summer our son Alan was in the play ¡°Big River¡± which was performed at the Bucyrus Little Theater. Ken Barnett from MG High School was the director. Not long before the first performance they had a dress rehearsal. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks Giving

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 20, 2002

based on 61 ratings

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Who do we owe our thanks to?

Thanks Giving The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 28:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses, What's Yours?

Contributed by Mark Umbehagen on Aug 23, 2001

based on 227 ratings

| 40,589 views

Good sermon to be used on a "No Excuse Sunday".

“Excuses, Excuses, Excuses, What’s yours?” Hebrews 10:22-25 Central Baptist Church August 26, 2001 “No Excuse Sunday” To make it possible for everyone to attend church, how about having a special "No Excuse Sunday?" Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say "Sunday is my only day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Planned On Purpose (Nov.)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 4,412 views

This is a lesson for the last week of November, on planned giving for Christmas

Planned on PURPOSE, last week of November By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Matthew 26:15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 26:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Property-There Has Been An Ownership Transfer Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 25, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 2,730 views

Paul informed the believers of what their attitude should be and challenged them to view their existence from God’s perspective. They are living under new management.

Sermon – God’s Property-There has Been an Ownership Transfer Scripture-I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Methodist

Day Of The Lord - Lord Of The Day

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

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Because the Day of the Lord will surely come, we live in holiness and hope, looking not for a day but for Jesus.

Part One: When Headlines Meet Prophecy Imagine tomorrow’s headlines if the end of the world came today: Rolling Stone: “Is There a Rock and Roll Heaven?” Lifestyle Weekly: “Lose 20 Pounds by Judgment Day with Our New Armageddon Diet.” Tech Times: “Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Planet Earth.” Faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-14, John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Titus 2:11-13, Revelation 22:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Only The Stranger Gives Praise

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 5, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 5,561 views

"And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan" Luke 17:15-16.

Only the stranger gives praise Luke 17:11-19 Leprosy has always been and still is a dreaded disease. We here at Covenant Presbyterian Church, located not far from the Weija Leprosarium, have been informed of some of the problems lepers face. These problems, apart from their isolation and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Recorded Tithe Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 10,174 views

Three important things we learn about the tithe from Abram’s encounter with Melchizedeck.

STEWARDSHIP SERIES #2 The First Recorded Tithe Genesis 14: 17-24 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One + One = ? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

based on 128 ratings

| 15,360 views

One + One is a completely different equation when we hook up with God. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell Sermon.

One + One=? Stewardship: The Missing Piece of Successful Living January 26, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Review Arguably the greatest influencer for Christ in the 19th century was D.L. Moody. (A layman, not an ordained clergy) A Henry Varley quote that changed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfect Plan: Strength, Action, Courage

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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When God gives us a task, His perfect plan includes the resources to do it: strength, action, and courage. Sermon for deacon ordination service.

We have been burning fuel very rapidly. Coal, oil, natural gas .. we are consuming it. It is irreplaceable. Some scientists say that unless we change our ways, we are going to burden our children and our grandchildren with a very serious energy problem. The next generation will inherit a burden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 27, 2001

based on 91 ratings

| 4,955 views

Respond to life’s doubts with active faith in God

How many people have seen the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”? You may recall or be able to picture the scene I am about to describe. Indiana Jones is proceeding through an obstacle course of sorts as he draws nearer to the location of the “Holy Grail”, the prize which he seeks. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Truth Or Consequences"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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Ananias and Saphira were right to equate giving with spirituality, but wrong to think giving was a substitute for spirituality.

“Truth and Consequences”(Ananius & Sapphira) Acts Rev Dr Robert G. Leroe Have you ever kept a gift that you had planned to give away? Acts 5 tells of such a gift. This incident reveals that even in the earliest days of the Church, New Testament believers were not a society of perfect people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Can God Really Meet My Needs?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

based on 111 ratings

| 33,711 views

Experience God’s provision when we trust in his goodness like Elijah

Be careful what you pray for you just might get it. That is exactly what happened to Elijah. He took on the dubious joy of praying against his own nation as it fell deeper and deeper into sin. Jew and Gentile, young and old, person and livestock were all in the midst of a deep drought and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Mission

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 8, 2003

based on 23 ratings

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From the CONTEST in Eden to the CONQUEST of Armageddon God’s plan is missions -- reaching people with the Good News.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Genesis 3:15, John 3:16-17, Revelation 16-21 December 7, 2003 All the history of man, including his future, can be summed up by the two ends of our texts. In the beginning there was a Contest in the Garden; in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, John 3:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

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