Sermons about Civic Stewardship

Where Have You Hidden Your Treasure?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 21, 2010

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Stewardship of life is the aim of this message. Believers are challenged to consider the employment of their money, of their time and of their spiritual gifts.

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Out To Caesar What Belongs...

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jul 17, 2010

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For July 4th, I wanted to cover the idea of Christian citizenship, but felt impressed that Jesus' admonition to "Render unto Caesar" didn't end with citizenship but expanded into the area of stewardship.

Life, as we all know, is a constant flow of choices. Do I eat something healthy or “reward” myself with something decadent? Do I get something done now that I don’t really want to do so I can enjoy myself later or do I procrastinate so that I can enjoy something now? Do I make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: *other

El Cuerpo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 24, 2010

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Tu cuerpo es para la gloria de Dios

Ha sido despreciado, escondido, castigado, flagelado, torturado, descuidado, disecado o quemado. Por otro lado, ha sido exaltado, mostrado, estudiado, dibujado, adorado y venerado…¿Qué es? El Cuerpo Humano. ¿Qué dice la gente de este conjunto de tejidos, huesos, estructuras y fluidos? ¿Lo ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Upside Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 10, 2009

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Jesus--the radical rebel that he is--continually turns our world upside down. He questions our assumptions and challenges our goals and our definitions of success.

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 8, 2009 Mark 12:38-44 “Upside Down” INTRODUCTION One of the questions that parents dread to hear asked them by their children is, “Why?’ This simple question challenges our assumptions and our preconceived ideas. If forces us to ask questions that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Seamos Honestos Con Los Diezmos Del Señor Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008

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¿Por qué los creyentes reaccionan con el tema del diezmo? El tema principal del cual se ocupa Malaquías no es el diezmo, sino la deshonestidad con Dios.

Una de las frases célebres de Groucho Marx, judío comediante del siglo pasado fue: "Sólo hay una forma de saber si un hombre es honesto: preguntárselo. Y si responde "sí", entonces sabes que está corrupto." La honestidad es algo que paraliza a todo ser humano. Incluyendo a los creyentes. Tememos ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Renueva Tu Entusiasmo Y Pasión Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008

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“No se puede”, es una frase que en lugar de intimidarnos debe impulsarnos, en lugar de dispersarnos debe unirnos.

Había una vez una colonia de ratones que vivía en una cómoda casa. Cierto día apareció un gato viviendo en el mismo lugar que los ratones. Lo cual les causo un gran problema, pues el gato los perseguía a toda hora de día y de noche. Así que los ratones vivían siempre atemorizados por el ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Supportive Ministry

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

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Exploring how we should operate in the ministry of helps

The Spirit of Supportive Ministry Diversities of Ministries - 1 Cor. 12:4-7; Rom. 12:1-5. No ministry can succeed alone, we all need help, hence the ministry of helps. The Ministry of Helps - 1 Cor. 12:28-31. It is a ministry to bring help not hell. We are all "technically" called to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of A Tomb Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2009

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This is a stewardship message looking at the gift given to Christ by Joseph of Arimathea.

When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine last year she had to sign a form telling how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-61

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ilife, Part 3

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

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This sermon, presented at Healing Place Church by Mike Hamon, focuses on reaching our divine purpose in life by giving.

How many of you know God is more interested in your heart than He is your money? Oh, can I have a better amen? Listen, if your heart belongs to God then money is a non-issue. And I believe this morning, I want to talk to you...I want to make this personal. I don’t want to talk to you as a preacher, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Generously Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2011

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Righteous giving is motivated by 1) God’s grace (2 Cor. 8:1), It 2) Transcends difficult Circumstances (2 Cor. 8:2a), 3) Is with joy (2 Cor. 8:2b), It’s 4) Not hindered by poverty (2 Cor. 8:2c), and is 5) Generous (2 Cor. 8:2d)

In Ottawa tomorrow, the Federal government is expected to release its budget. Implicit in any budgetary expenditures, is the consideration of whose money is being spent. Without a surplus, which is the money set aside from previous taxation, the Federal government relies on current taxation, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Other

Luke 6:48 Enabled Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 18, 2011

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We are enabled to do mission. The foundation we ahve in Christ is firm we will stand, using what he has given us to do his will.

Luke 6:48 Enabled I’m starting this wee spiel with a definition Stewardship: Historically, stewardship was the responsibility given to household servants to bring food and drinks to a castle dining hall. The term was then expanded to indicate a household employee’s responsibility for managing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:48

Denomination: Salvation Army

Servants And Stewards

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 24, 2011

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Sermon for the 8th Sunday after Epiphany.

1 Corinthians 4: 1 – 5 / Servants and Stewards Intro: I’ve been thinking about taking a cruise. I’ve never been on a cruise; but, people who have tell me it is a wonderful experience. There is so much to entertain you and people everywhere whose responsibility it is to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Generosity For A Selfish Age Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2009

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God’s answer to growing our hearts three sizes larger is to live for Christ and one way we do this is to give generously, hilariously to others

Wheaton College, outside of Chicago, is home to The Billy Graham Center. It houses an auditorium, classrooms, and a museum containing priceless artifacts. A fire burned part of the room in 2004 sending thick black smoke visible four miles away. When the alarm sounded some immediately evacuated ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wherever! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

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What determines the life of a gift?

Wherever Matthew 26:6-13 What determines the life of a gift? Three ways one can give: 1) Give to Get 2) Give to Reach Goal 3) Give to God Matthew 26:6-13 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Treasures Of The Heart

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011

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This was the first in a series of four messages for our stewardship month.

Treasures of the Heart Here we are, April. At Cornerstone, as most of you know, April signifies the end of our church year and the beginning of a brand new church year and financial year. If you are wondering why April and not December there are probably a couple of reasons. And if you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

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