Sermons on Dishonest Manager:

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

Can we ever be satisfied…how much money is enough?

By now I am sure that most of you have been filled to capacity with the meat of the season. Gorged yourselves with stuffing and potatoes those potatoes that are orange…Yams(ugh..Silence of the Yams!)and that red stuff(I’ve never really cared for that). Thursday ushered in the beginning of perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Influencing Our World For Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

A call to be people of impact for Christ.

Influencing Our World For Christ Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today our topic is “Influencing Our World for Christ.” The idea of our time together is to look at just some of the many ways we can make a difference as we live and work in a world that doesn’t seem to have much time for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Moments Versus Spirit Led

Contributed by Phillip Frady on Apr 17, 2002

The message deals with the difference between spiritual moments and consistent daily lives led by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:1-17 Introduction: The thrilling spiritual moments may be genuine responses to God, or they may be the desire of the flesh in just one more moment of exhilaration. I. How do we become led by the Spirit of God? a. When we chose not to let our bodily desires direct our living b. When we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Calling And Completion

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2004

Fulfillment in life can be found through focus on Christ and defining His calling for your life.

Introduction: The elusive experience of completion Throughout my teenage years I had a Golden Retriever dog named Genny… tennis ball was her life focus… and when she retrieved it… retuned… proud… wagging… her calling was complete. Birthday party for her.. a friend brought an entire box of tennis ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meeting In The Presence

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 27, 2006

We need to understand we are influencing people about God and we need to have a heart like Joshua towards God.

Until Wednesday afternoon this past week, I really had no idea what God wanted us to focus on this morning, which is pretty rare. It doesn’t take but a few minutes around me to realize that normally I am planned and organized way in advance. When I gave out the Youth Ministry calendars in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 24, 2007

God shows up in the chaos of life.

Title: When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3 Text: I Kings 19:1-15 Thesis: God shows up “in” the chaos. The message on the answering machine at a mental health clinic says, “Hello, and welcome to the mental health hotline. • If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly. • If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impacting Our Country For God

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 2, 2007

In this sermon you will discover qualities of a person who impacts their country for God

(Show video clip about Fanny Crosby. Number SV 01003 from ScreenVue) You are wondering why I showed a video clip of Fanny Crosby’s life on the weekend we celebrate Independence Day. One word explains my reasoning and the word is impact. Fanny Crosby had a huge impact on her country. Fanny Crosby ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Unkown God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003

A Sermon for Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15 "The Unknown God"   26 ¶ But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me; 27 and you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Beat The Clock

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 27, 2006

This sermon deals with time and the importance of how we should use it.

Beat the CLOCK Psalm 118:24 There is an old game show, called beat the clock. In this game show, contestants were given a selected amount of tasks to accomplish in a certain amount of time, thus beating the clock. In sports you try to beat the clock. You’ve probably heard the saying as the clock ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: *other

"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

Overtime Pay On The Mad Mouse

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2004

It’s hard to trust and obey, but man, what a ride!

Overtime Pay on the Mad Mouse I had a job once working as an inventory control analyst in a factory. Like most factories, this one operated round the clock with 3 shifts. I was one of three analysts, 1 per shift. We worked the swing shift. 2 weeks on each shift. I liked 2nd shift, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What God Can Do With A Happy Meal Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

Looking at the story of the feeding of the 5,000 we find it is a little boy’s "happy meal" that is offered up to Jesus to meet the needs of the crowd. When we offer what little we have to Jesus amazing things can happen!

What God Can Do With a Happy Meal Count On Me! Message Series Cornerstone Church January 12, 2003 Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor They had been gathering there for three full days. Dads and moms. Children and grandparents. People in all shapes and sizes from all walks of life. Most of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Mine, Mine, Mine!

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Wealth is a gift of God that should be invested for the Kingdom.

Luke 12:13-34, 41-48 13 Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." 14 Jesus replied, " Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that? " 15 Then he said, " Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Holiness

How To Rub People The Right Way

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 21, 2006

There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. This message uses Barnabas an example of how to be an encourager.

“How To Rub People the Right Way” -Develop Winning Attitudes Acts 4:36-37 There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. To learn how to become an encourager we can look at the life of an early church leader that from the beginning of his ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007

A thankful heart experiences the peace of God.

Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Introduction Worry is the absence of peace in the life of a believer. God desires that we trust Him, not worry. And I have found that when I trust Him, there’s no need to worry. I experience His peace, the peace that passes all understanding. If ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist