Sermons on Civic Stewardship:

Use It Or Lose It Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

Why dont we use the gifts that God gives us?

6: A Life of Meaning Series February 8th, 2008 Use it or Lose it I have a problem. I am really not very good with subtlety. When my wife started working for the news she was a reporter. Then there was an opening for a weekend anchor position. She was the newest reporter to the station so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of A Tomb Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2009

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

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

The Greatest Sin In The World

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 25, 2009

What is the greatest sin in the world and what we can do to defeat it?

The Greatest Sin in the World! The Greatest Sin in the World! If I was to ask you what the greatest sin in the world was I would suspect that I would get dozens of different answers. Murder, adultery, homosexuality, lust, cheating, stealing, hatred. So what it the greatest sin the world. It is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wrath Of Cain

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 8, 2009

Our heart attitude is what God seeks in whatever we offer to Him. When what we do is unacceptable, God will give us a chance to resubmit.

Cain hated his brother as long as he was Abel! Cain’s parents disobeyed God and introduced sin into the world, and Cain became the first murderer. Sin’s beginning in Genesis 3 appeared small; our first parents broke a seemingly insignificant command of God. But in so doing, they rebelled against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

"We Are Family…” Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

#4 “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…”

“The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…” Ephesians 2:19-22 As we look at the Six Pillars of a Powerful Church - we have looked at Pillar 1 - is the pillar of STEWARDSHIP - Pillar 2 - is the pillar of WORSHIP Pillar 3 - is the pillar of DISCIPLESHIP And today we look at Pillar 4 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful To Ministry

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 19, 2009

This study examines the call to be faithful in using our spiritual gifts.

This month we have been involved in a focus on being faithful. The first Sunday we talked about being faithful to God. The next Sunday we talked about being faithful to church. Last Sunday we talked about being faithful to family. Today, I want to talk about being faithful to ministry. Sometimes we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 3

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Learn the Biblical way to build your avings and live debt free.

Download the free PowerPoint and teaching maerials at: www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 3 Developed using the books Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover ASSIGNMENT FROM LAST WEEK - Finish working on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Holiness

Loaves And Fishes A Plenty

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2011

sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. Relying on God nothing is impossible.

Matthew 14: 13 – 21 / Loaves And Fishes A Plenty Intro: A business man needed $1 million to clinch a deal. He went to a church and knelt in prayer beside another man. He overheard the may praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. The businessman took out his wallet and pressed $100 into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Respecting Human Ecology Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 6, 2010

The real problem with environmental movements is that they begin with the earth, not with God's image and earth's steward--human beings.

March 8, 2010 Caritas in Veritate The role of prophet is not and should not be an easy one. Human beings are, because of our fallen condition, rebellious and resistant to change. When someone tells us we are on the wrong path, we reflexively become defensive. “Who is he to tell me what I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Living Generously Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2011

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

Choose Where To Serve God

Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 8, 2011

SERVICE TO GOD

At churches globally, there are various Departments which cater for the different sectors of the ministry i.e. an avenue to serve God. Ushering Department The ushering department is responsible for ushering members of the congregation into designated seats or areas in the auditorium. They are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rules For Giving

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2012

As we look at Mary’s anointing of Christ we have a demonstration of three rules for giving to the Lord –Giving with the right attitude; Giving the best you have; and Giving your all.

Rules for Giving John 12:1-8 Introduction: In Deuteronomy 16:17 we read, “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.” God has given to everyone of us more blessings than we can begin to count – blessings of time ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Tithe! Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Why is it a pastor seems to have your permission to talk about your marriage, your family, your workplace, but when they start to talk about your personal finances and giving there seems to be this real discomfort, and we get the rap right away of always

Imagine we’re worshipping in heaven and you give me a shove, you say to me, “I’m really mad at you”. I say, “Oh, why is that”. Because you never told me how important it was to settle my account with the master. What do I mean? If you look at the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

You Must Sow Before You Can Reap

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

One must sow before one can reap.

You Must Sow Before You Can Reap Psalm 126:5-6 (KJV) They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. The Psalms are without equal in scripture in regard to their richness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal