Sermons on Civic Stewardship:

"Our Primary Stewardship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2002

A sermon on Christian stewardship.

Matthew 20:1-16 “Our Primary Stewardship” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young preacher had just finished seminary and had taken his first appointment in the hills of Kentucky. Wanting to be effective in his preaching ministry, he walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Stewardship Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 24, 2025

We may work for a boss on this earth, but we get rewarded by God.

“For [the kingdom of heaven is] like a man traveling to a far country, [who] called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Good Stewardship

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 13, 2025

Stewardship is the accepted responsibility and ethical management of something entrusted into one's care.

Pope John Paul II, the Polish former head of the Catholic church once remarked: "The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations." Genesis 1:28 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Colossians 3:23, Titus 1:7

Stewardship Of God's Things Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 4 of a 4-part series on Christian Stewardship; this part dealing with a man’s time, property, and money.

LESSON FOUR: STEWARDSHIP OF GOD’S THINGS TEXT: 1Co 4:1-2; Matt 25:14-30 Introduction: Eze 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

#3. The Arrow Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004

Part 3 of a six part series. The third arrow has to do with being good stewards of what God has entrusted to us.

The foundational verses for this series on the seven arrows of obedience is Psalm 127:4 and I Sam. 15:22 A powerfull warrior of God always walk’s in obedience Psalm 127:4 "To obey is better than sacrifice." I Sam. 15:22 (Pastor Gomez used a real bow and arrow and shot it at a target about 40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38-39, Luke 12:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Of One Another

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004

There are many different ministries and quite a few people are involved in more than one. Two of the major reasons we have a problem with properly conducting ministry can be attributed to contemporary Western culture and a misunderstanding of the nature o

This month we have been studying stewardship. We have seen that all that we have including life itself is really a gift from God. It is proper to give back to God some of what he has entrusted to us. We examined stewardship of our time and saw that it is also a gift and our time should be wholly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship -- The Sign Of Loyalty

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jan 30, 2003

Discover that stewardship is a sign of a persons loyalty to God as you learn why you should give, how you should give and what you should give to God.

STEWARDSHIP -- THE SIGN OF LOYALTY 1 Chronicles 29:10-11 February 2, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to address a topic that is often uncomfortable for both the pastors and people of many churches. We are going to address the topic of stewardship. This is not going to be a fund raising ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Stewardship Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

We may work for a boss on this earth, but we get rewarded by God.

“For [the kingdom of heaven is] like a man traveling to a far country, [who] called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

God has given each believer a spiritual gift. Are you using yours?

Today we will be talking about stewardship of our spiritual gifts. Let’s start off by asking this question. If you know what your spiritual gift(s) are would you raise your hand. The first step in good stewardship is knowing and identifying your spiritual giftedness. 1 Peter 4:10-11 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Lifestyle Stewardship Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Stewardship is the missing piece to successful living. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship" 1 of 4 (Originally preached by Dr. John C. Maxwell) Luke 6:27-38 January 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Draw your attention to the puzzle on the front of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship; Duty Or Delight?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2004

Not everyone is thrilled with the idea of "letting go and letting God" where money is concerned. This sermon is intended to bring the grudging giver past duty to delight.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships February 15, 2004 Every reasonable human being who has thought about his life senses some kind of indebtedness. It may be thankfulness toward parents or a mentor; it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Seeds Of Stewardship

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 1, 2008

From the beginning of creation man was placed under God’s authority and given responsibility. That responsibility was to be a caretaker of the resources God had provided. Learn where the seeds of stewardship are planted.

Intro: Was stewardship made up by the early ministers of the church? Did they merely preach it to fill the coffers or offering plates? Is stewardship simply the way that pastors and other “ministers” multiply their earnings? Many of you know that is not the case. However there may be as much ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2008

Stewardship is properly managing my time, talent and treasure.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Dr. Elmer L. Towns Stewardship Lesson 3: Learning to Manage Your Life April 13, 2008 Definition: Stewardship is properly managing my time, talent and treasure. A. WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN ME? “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (II Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of Our Minds

Contributed by Richard Perez on Sep 24, 2008

-there is no computer; There is nothing on this earth that can compare with what God has done in the mind of humankind.

23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. 24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth, And put perverse lips far from you. 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. 1.Someone has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Word 8: Stewardship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 7, 2008

God Clearly says hands off other peoples stuff. Is it merely taking things that God says not to? It is so much more. God’s word clearly shows us that stealing is rejecting God!

Intro: This is another no brainer. Don’t take things that do not belong to you. You would think that all people would respect other’s belongings. How can we in a society that believes that we evolved from some fish like thing that crawled out of the primordial ooze? How can we in a society that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist