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  • Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 40,932 views

    God will bring us a harvest, if we will be full of faith and faithfulness in our sowing for His harvest.

    Introduction Sir Robert Watson Watt, the inventor of the radar was arrested himself for speeding. He had been caught in a radar trap. Shortly after his irony, he wrote this poem: "Pity Sir Robert Watson Watt Strange target of his radar plot, And this, with others I could mention, A victim of ...read more

  • What's In Your Wallet? Series

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    The things we keep close to our hearts show how close we are to the Lord.

    How Have We Gotten So Far Off Track? · Although many don’t set out to be disobedient, God’s people have a long history of ignoring what He says. When our "wallets" are filled with our own desires and dreams, we’re missing the train. · We rob God by holding back our time, talent, and treasure, ...read more

  • A Vessel For God

    Contributed by Scott Pyle on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,215 views

    Deals with the fact that God can use anyone.

    A Vessel For God 2 Timothy 2:19 ¶ Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of ...read more

  • Stewardship Part 3 How Much God Really Wants Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,065 views

    This sermon is about what God really wants from us.

    Imagine the scene. Jesus has just had a rather tense confrontation with some of the religious leaders. He heads to the Temple with his disciples. They sit down near where the offerings were received. The offerings were received in a different manner than we are used to. They had 13 offering ...read more

  • Stewardship Part 2 The Church's Calling Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,840 views

    This sermon is about proper stewardship of the church’s calling.

    What is balance? Balance is a tricky thing. The last couple months I have watched Victoria learn the concept of balance when it comes to a bicycle. It was a tricky at first for her. She was constantly leaning to one side. One training wheel was well worn, and the other looked brand new. ...read more

  • Stewardship Part 1 Time Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,193 views

    This is about time management.

    How would you like to receive a check everyday? It would be the same amount as everyone else in the world. No matter how you spent it, you would get the same amount the next day and the next day. Wouldn’t that be nice? Well each and every one of us gets the same amount of time everyday. Each ...read more

  • In His Service

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 12,345 views

    I don’t know about you, but when I die, I want to be able to stand in the presence of Jesus and look back over my life and see that it counted for something.

    IN HIS SERVICE When you die, what do you want your tombstone to say? Do you want it to say, “He died with the most toys?” Do you want it to say, “She had a street named after her?” Do you want it to say, “She came to church every week?” Do you want it to say, “He accomplished much in his ...read more

  • Family T.i.m.e. Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 25,677 views

    God says we should treasure time as a valuable commodity. The Bible gives us some great insight into how time can become your friend rather than your enemy.

    Family T.I.M.E. Psalm 90:1-2, 4, 10, 12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION One of my favorite stories is about the man who worked at a factory. One of his main jobs was to blow the factory whistle at 5:00 to indicate the workday was over. He walked to work each day and passed a jewelry store where a ...read more

  • God's Ultimate Daylight Savings Program

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 161 ratings
     | 24,665 views

    God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Ultimate Daylight Savings Plan Joshua 10:8-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DaylightSavings.html God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Sometimes I wish ...read more

  • What To Do While We Are Waiting? Pt. 1

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,135 views

    A two-part series on discovering what God would have us do while we wait for His return.

    I want to begin this morning by asking you a question: do you know what you are supposed to be doing? The question is simple enough—it’s a yes or no answer. But the implications of that answer range far beyond that. Ask a little child what he or she wants to be when they grow up, and they’ll ...read more

  • Lordship And Stewardship

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,702 views

    Stewardship is a reflection of my relationship to my God and Savior. It is the management of my God-given resources for His glory & for the good of others. From an outline by Gerald Flury, 9/2002.

    NOTE: The outline and 3 of the illustrations are taken from the very helpful sermon “STEWARDSHIP IS LORDSHIP” by Gerald Flury from September 2002. LORDSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP - Proverbs 3:5-10 INTRODUCTION: When we think of stewardship, we often consider it merely as a matter of our giving of ...read more

  • How Do You Want Your Church, No Smoking Or Beware Of Flames

    Contributed by Tr Precht on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,381 views

    Our desire lies in our fire for God, how is your fire burning? Through the trials of our lives our desire is tested in great fires, How will you come out?

    There’s an old saying that goes “Where there is smoke, there’s fire.” Well how do you want church tonight? Do you want it "No smoking" or do you want a sign that says "Caution: beware of flames?" I was looking up what fire means and Strong’s concordance said that the word usage for fire was ...read more

  • The Pleasure Of Pleasing God

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,806 views

    This sermon is about focusing our energies on those things that pleases God.

    There are several things I Like about the author of our text, Brother Luke. First, I like the fact that Luke was not one of the original Disciples of Christ, yet the power of the gospel so affect his life that he felt the need to make a change. He did not have the pleasure of walking and talking ...read more

  • Make Your Life Count

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 37,343 views

    Life is short so make God’s best of it.

    Make Your Life Count Focus: Life is short so make God’s best of it. Function: The listener will make an assessment of their lives to re-align priorities as needed. Most of us don’t like to see money wasted. If someone inherits hundreds of thousands of dollars and blows it all in a few months ...read more

  • Do Not Be Afraid To Use Your Time Wisely

    Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    we are all given the same amount of time each day...be a good steward of yours

    Stewardship World definition: The management of another persons property, finances, or household affairs Christian deffinition: The management of one’s life Matt 25:14-23 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he ...read more