Sermons on Civic Stewardship:

A Heart For The Gospel’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

15You Philippians indeed know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone. 16For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once. 17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

Sacrificial standards, sibling strife, and stewardship, and how to apply these in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved friends and family. We are gathered here today to delve into the sacred text, to seek wisdom and understanding, to be guided by God's Word in our daily lives. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the fourth chapter of Genesis. As we prepare to examine this chapter, let's ...read more

Topics: Offerings

Financial Advice From A Crooked Manager

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 5, 2012

"Financial Advice from a Crooked Manager" is an exposition of the Parable of the Unjust Steward in Luke 16:1-13. Sermon Point: There is no discipleship where there is no stewardship. The sermon teaches three godly principles of financial stewardship: (1)

FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM A CROOKED MANAGER Luke 16:1-13 Some people avoid church because they feel the preacher is just after their money. And some pastors and churches intentionally avoid the subject of money. Their motives may be sincere. But their strategy is misguided. You cannot be a devoted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Completed Appointment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2008

Funeral sermon for Alfred Bailey, long-term chair of the church Building and Grounds Committee, civic activist, and Martin Luther King Memorial founder. His unfinished tasks and his missed appointments are completed by a God who gave him many assignments

It’s tough to be on time. And it’s tough to get things finished. In fact, those two items are closely connected. It’s tough to be on time precisely because it is so tough to get things finished. And if you are involved in a great many things, chances are you will never complete them all, nor ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009

This 4th of July sermon calls people to consider whether they have real freedom - the kind of freedom that only Jesus can bring.

"Freedom" John 8:31-36 INTRODUCTION As July 4 comes our way again, we celebrate our national freedom. This is only right and proper. Every person has a desire to be free. But what is freedom? Is every person in America free? Jesus lived in a day when political freedom was only a dream. Yet He ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Chest Of Joash, Part Three: When

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2001

A conclusion to the "why" and "how" of stewardship, emphasizing an urgent appeal to make a commitment to sacrificial giving.

Joash grew up on the throne. He was a boy-king. His regent, Jehoiada was a godly priest, and carefully guided Joash to become a God-minded man, and a good king. It was Jehoiada’s influence that got Joash to repair the temple. 1Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Whosoever Is Of A Willing Heart

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jul 26, 2002

This is a sermon on total stewardship of life as seen through the abundance of giving for the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness.

“Whosoever Is of a Willing Heart” Exodus 36:3-7 Over the past few weeks you have received a series of three letters from the Long Range Planning and Building Committee regarding today, as a special day, in which we hope to be able to eliminate our present indebtedness and move forward into our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Dream

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008

Last message of five on ’Dreams.’ Next week we will have our Stewardship program!

Walking and Standing on the Dream Text: Joshua 1: 1-8 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and this entire people, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meaningful Sharing With The Needy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 6, 2025

Sharing with the needy is an expression of true Christian love, a testimony of stewardship, and a key to divine reward.

MEANINGFUL SHARING WITH THE NEEDY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:32-37 Key Verse: “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” (Proverbs 19:17) Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:35-40, James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:16-18, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Choice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2006

Why did God require the tithe in the Old Testament? Was it because He needed the money? Consider these possible benefits to giving your gifts to God.

OPEN: Year ago, if you wanted a pair of shoes, you couldn’t go down to “Payless Shoes” or “Shoe Carnival”. You couldn’t even go down to Sears or J.C. Penney to pick a pair of ready made shoes to wear. There was a time when – if you wanted shoes or boots – you had to go someone called a “Shoe ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding My Place In The Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 11, 2005

A challenge to find and exercise the God given Spiritual gifts for the building up of the church.

Stewardship Series #1 - Finding My Place in the Body (spiritual gifts) Pastor Glenn Newton Sept. 11, 2005 1CO 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2007

Why would God ask the Israelites to make a verbal commitment to Him? Hadn’t they already shown their intention by following Moses out of slavery and to the foot of this mountain? Consider the power of "vows" and how God uses them in every aspect of our li

OPEN: One of our country’s most beloved Presidents was Abraham Lincoln. He had the great misfortune of being at the helm of our nation during one of it’s most troubled times. The once united States had split in two, and the armies of the North and South were waging an incessant war that claimed the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Valley Of Praise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007

Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Concerning The Collection - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 23, 2011

This sermon examines the fifth of eight principles "concerning the collection."

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Two weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Concerning The Collection - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 30, 2011

This sermon examines the last three of eight principles "concerning the collection."

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Four weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed