Sermons about Civic Stewardship

Whose Time Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 168 ratings

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When you give Christ your life you really mean your time as that is what comprises a life.

Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God: (KJV) God is a jealous God. He is jealous of time as well. He is not an ATM machine that dispenses ready blessings on demand. He demands the deposit and investment of your time before you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The First & Last Adam

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 16, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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We can admire the paintings of the old master artists but the Bible is the only true picture of Jesus that we have. It’s a "photo Album" in words.

The First & Last Adam Wed. Eve. – July 20, 2005 Photo Albums: Almost every family has one. It’s good to go back and look at the pictures of family of friends. Lots of memories are brought to mind looking through an album. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words and that’s true but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27

Denomination: Charismatic

Treasure Hunt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007

based on 104 ratings

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Our tithes and offerings should be a matter of joy... but too often they’re not. Learn the secret of placing your treasure with God.

OPEN: Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust And Live Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Oct 29, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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The first sermon in a series of four from a book called "The cycle of victorious giving" by Earl Lee.

Trust To Live Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 3, 2004 Psalm 37:3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness (nkjv). Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Commit To Grow Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 11, 2004

based on 32 ratings

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A stewardship series, sermon number 2. This message takes a look at how materialism destroys our faith.

Commit to Grow Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 10, 2004 (Read Psalm 37:1-9.) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you (nlt). Introduction Legendary comedian Jack Benny was well known for his portrayal of stinginess—By the way, is there anyone under 45 who knows who I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Delight To Give Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 11, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Sermon #3 in a Stewarship series. When we become a giver in life, we find happiness and satisfaction that only God can give.

Delight to Give Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 17, 2004 Text: Psalm 37:1-7 Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Introduction While reading the newspaper recently, I discovered there is a new field of scientific research. In an attempt to locate “a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon deals with a difficult parable of Jesus and challenges us to do well with what God has given us.

Sermon for CATM – “Questions of All We’ve Been Given” – October 4, 2009 When you think about your life, when you consider who you are, how you live; when you really think about it, what do you think of your life? Now there are some common mistakes people make when answering a question like this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grateful Living Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 14, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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To live gratefully is to worship God inwardly in prayer and reverence and outwardly in service of God and others. To live gratefully is to fully live the life of a disciple.

“Grateful Living” “1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 INTRODUCTION Contentment—basking in and savoring the gracious gifts of God in our lives was the topic of last week’s sermon. We wrestled with the idea that contentment is foundational to a life of gratitude; if we are not content we cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving To Church Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009

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Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Prince Caspian: Our Special Connection To Nature Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

based on 2 ratings

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Lewis shows us a profound view of the divinely ordained human stewardship of nature. Are we courageous and responsible enough to accept our role?

Prince Caspian: Our special connection to nature Genesis 2:15-20 In the last decade over 1000 species of animal were discovered in the Mekong jungles and wetlands of Asia. That averages to a species a week. Among them were never before named types ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-20

Denomination: Mennonite

A Dynamic Church Shares Generously Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 29, 2008

based on 14 ratings

| 7,270 views

God rewards those who trust him enough to invest in his kingdom.

Scripture Introduction You work hard for your money. Why would you give it away? Jerry Lewis hosts an annual telethon to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Last year 63 million dollars was pledged—a significant amount, no doubt. Still, however, on a per gift basis, neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cara A Cara Con Dios Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Si hoy usted estuviera cara a cara con el Señor de gloria, ¿Qué haría? Si hoy se encontrara rodeado de la gloriosa majestad de Dios, ¿Cómo respondería? Un encuentro con Dios como el de Isaías puede cambiar por completo el resto de su vida. ¿Qué puede ust

J. C. Ryle, obispo anglicano del siglo XIV escribió: Nunca nos olvidemos de quienes somos y de cuán solemne es hablar con Dios. Guardémonos de entrar en su presencia con apuros, distraídos y con ligereza. Digamos más bien a nosotros mismos: Estoy en tierra santa. Con este pensamiento en la mente ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Visión Y Propósito Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008

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¿Por qué a los miembros de la iglesia nos es difícil comprender los propósitos de Dios?

Una de las primeras cosas que mi esposa y yo hicimos al llegar a Cali, Colombia, fue buscar una iglesia en la cual servir. Después de casi tres meses visitamos una Iglesia la cual tenía una misión en las afueras de la ciudad. Percibimos del Señor unirnos a esa iglesia y trabajar en la misión. Lo ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Prepare For A Miracle

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008

based on 24 ratings

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Encourages people to give God whatever they have already - and expect Him to do great things with it.

1 Then Moses answered and said, "But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, ’The LORD has not appeared to you.’ " 2 So the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" … 20 Then Moses took his wife and his sons and set them on a donkey, and he returned to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Needs More Of You

Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 23, 2009

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Plea to believers to get more involved in the church.

God Needs More of You Text: Matthew 9:35-38 35 Jesus traveled through all the cities and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And wherever he went, he healed people of every sort of disease and illness. 36 He felt great pity for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

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