Sermons on dishonest steward: showing 2,941-2,955 of 7,006

Divine Dirt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 9, 2012

God says we were created in His image. But what does that mean to us and how can that effect our lives?

OPEN: In the Beginning God created the heavens and the earth. On the 1st day He spoke “Let there be Light” – and there was light. On the 2nd day He spoke and He created the sky (atmosphere) above the earth. On the 3rd day He spoke and dry land appeared/ and plants & trees began ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Preach Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012

This text gives the real reason for why anyone should dare take the job of preaching.

Introduction Why do I preach? Why does a person become a preacher? It has its benefits. One gains a measure of respect with the office. There are flexible hours and a fairly secure income during recession. Of course there is the opportunity to help people, and then there is the weekly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mystery In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 30, 2008

The mystery that Paul talks about is God’s plan to include everyone who wants to serve Him.

The Mystery In Christ Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Everybody loves a good mystery. My personal favorite is Sherlock Holmes. He would solve the most baffling cases using what he referred to as pure deductive reasoning. 2. The apostle Paul loved a good mystery too. However, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 7

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Show your family you love them by doing estate planning.

Download the free PowerPoint and teaching materials at www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORSHOP Session 7 Developed from the books Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover. REVIEW - This is our last session today. - We started the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Holiness

You Are Able Said The Master

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

God expects us to use the resources He has entrusted to us. From the parable of the talents.

Joke - A wealthy man was on his deathbed. He called his 3 most trusted friends to his side: his attorney, his doctor, and his preacher. He said to them, “I know I’m not long for this world, and all I have to show for it is money. They always say you can’t take it with you. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Robert Wheat on Mar 12, 2014

We know we should love God and love others, but how should we love others? There are several verses commanding us to love one another, and there is no mistaking how we should love when practicing the principles of God's Word.

ONE ANOTHER God gave us one another for a purpose… We are the Body of Christ in this world to stir one another up, build one another up, encourage one another, and most certainly to love one another. In the Old Testament, God gave us His Word for living a life with full purpose. Love ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The “trust” Fund Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

3 Mindsets about money: First-I share w/ God when I want to. Second-I share w/ God because I have to. Third-It’s all God’s, and He shares w/ me! We will aim for the 3rd perspective today.

The “Trust” Fund Malachi 3:6-12 6 "I the LORD do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your forefathers you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you," says the LORD Almighty. "But ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honest Progress Reports?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2014

i GIVE A LESSON AND A FORM TO EVALUTE OF WHERE YOU REALLY ARE? Do my words and actions align with each other? Judge yourself.

PROGRESS REPORT FOR: _______________________________________________ This current year and consider next year? 1. ATTENDANCE: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. PRESENT: ABSENT: TARDY: 2. EFFORT: STAY THE SAME: IMPROVEMENT: STUDY/READ: 3. USE OF ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attentive To The Swirls

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

Because God speaks in a variety of ways, it is important that we pay attention to the variety of ways that God is speaking to us through our life circumstances, scripture, prayer, etc.

Intro: In my experience, a significant part of living as a child of God is being attentive to life. It is in listening carefully and prayerfully to all the various sounds going on inside and around, to all the various voices and calls, to all the various situations and circumstances, to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship For Discipleship

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jul 10, 2017

Church is not about entertainment, nor about being made to feel good, nor about promises that God will give you health, wealth and happiness ... it is about becoming a mature disciple for Christ.

FELLOWSHIP FOR DISCIPLESHIP ILLUSTRATION If you go on line and look up the basic needs for camping you will be amazed at what some folks think is essential for camping. They talk about bringing tables, and chairs, and portable camp fires, and solar cells for recharging batteries, and fans, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Loyalty Is A Virtue

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Eliezer

LOYALTY IS A VIRTUE (GENESIS 24:1-27) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father's Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 11 from John cover Jesus' bold claims.

Alliance Church “The Father’s Son” REVIEW A most familiar Christmas carol asks a very important question; “What Child is this?” People though the ages have tried to speculate about this most significant figure in human history. Some have even tried to discredit his uniqueness. I praise God for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Last Supper-The Centrality Of Fellowship (1/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 9, 2020

Covid-19 struck at one of the vital and indispensable aspects of our humanity: our interconnectedness, interdependence, our mutuality and our God-ordained relationships. Jesus was all about relationships. It is unnatural and unhealthy to stay in isolation.

Introduction Slide 1 (title): I am excited about this new 12 part series of messages we begin today. The thoughts to develop it were sown when I received a message from a friend during the Lenten Season on the Liturgical calendar. He mentioned an important aspect from one of the 14 Stations of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encouragement Encourages Encouragers Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

Admiral Richard Byrd, the famous polar explorer, had adventures of being lost and then found that are amazing. In his book Alone, he tells of being alone for six months in his little shack in 1934 living through a long Antartic winter. Every day he would take a walk, but he would take a bundle of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

The Hope In Advent - A Call To Attention!

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Nov 27, 2020

Advent is an important part of our church year. The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday we emphasize the Hope we have in Christ Jesus.

The Hope in Advent – A Call to Attention! Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So, you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37, Matthew 28:18-20, John 9:4

Denomination: Methodist