Sermons about Finding Yourself

The Shady Deal Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2005

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The story of the shrewd manager presents contrasts in persons, amount, stewardship, and ownership to show the responisiility we have to use God’s gifts in His service.

THE PARABLE OF THE SHADY DEAL LUKE 16:1-12 INTRO.: Where did the expression "shady deal" come from? Maybe because it is a business deal consummated in the shadows. Maybe because wrong is black and right is white and a shady deal is something between. For whatever reason, we call a questionable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Can't Be Satisfied Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

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How many of the fulfilled desires from your past are still making you happy today? Is life just chasing after the wind, or is there a simple path to contentment?

James 1:13-15, “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Your Delight?

Contributed by Chris Cromwell on Mar 8, 2004

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This sermon is about finding joy in the word of God.

THEME: THERE IS HAPPINESS IN THE WORD OF GOD SUBJECT: WHAT IS YOUR DELIGHT? By Chris Cromwell Background Scrip Psalm 1 Text Psalms 1:1,2 “1 Blessed is the man that walk not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

01 Paul's Formula For An Overflowing Life Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 11, 2007

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The Formula for Living an Overflowing Life 1. Thank 2.Pray 3. Remember 4. Know 5. Live

PowerPoint Available Handout Available PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out ________________________________________________________ X ❶ The Search For The Formula > Steve Fossett (63) - Made millions on the stock market - He is best known for his five world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Where You Are

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

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The message reflects on how often we are physically in one place, by mentally and emotionally somewhere else. It calls us to actually be, where we are.

(The following message was incubated at a seminar conducted by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline. At that seminar, he reflected on discussions that he and Dallas Willard had shared regarding learning to actually be at the place that we physically are. Rather than a full ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Time Masters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

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1 of 4 messages about Time. This message is how we can become a Master of Time by following the example of Jesus. Graphics available by email.

It’s About Time Time Masters December 31, 2006 Time Masters “Our lifetime is seventy years or, if we are strong, eighty years. But the years are full of hard work and pain. They pass quickly, and then we are gone… Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Stewardship - Part Four Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

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Fourth of four messages on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

2 Samuel 24:18-25 On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad. When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2007

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Using time wisely is an important Christian virtue, as God has a plan that He wants to accomplish with and through your life.

Pastor’s Bible Class What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely October 21, 2007 A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME “Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things We Need To Be Good Stewards Over

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 30, 2006

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Stewardship

SOME THINGS WE NEED TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OVER Luke 12:42-44 Intro: The Lord is using a parable to illustrate someone doing a job of a steward that has been given them by their Lord. That job is giving the household their portion of meat or serving them their food. In verse 43 he responds by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Gift Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

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Before we can give of our time, treasures, talents, etc... we must give ourselves to God!

THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFT II Corinthians 8:1-15 Introduction: 1. We are in the midst of stewardship emphasis month. 2. How many want to be a poor steward in any area of your life? Hopefully not any! 3. We all want to be good stewards–how do we learn? 4. By studying other good stewards! 5. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

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Part 5 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Ministry, the fourth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Shaped for Serving God The Purpose-Driven Life, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 11, 2007 In spite of enormous success, Elvis Presley was, according to friends, an unfulfilled and unhappy man. He died of obesity and drug dependency at 42. And in an interview with his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Giving Back To The One Who Gave His All

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 11, 2005

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This sermon provides an introductory look at the topic of Stewardship. Beginning with the recognition of four realities - God’s Ownership, Our Blessing, Our Opportunity, and Our Responsibility.

A few weeks ago we looked at a word that was not very reflective of American culture. Anyone remember the word? Content. Content. We talked about how there are many words to describe us as Americans, but content is probably not one of them. Today I want to look at another word that is probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

T-E-A-M

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 31, 2007

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We are the body of Christ and members of one another. It takes all of us to make a team for the well-being of the church.

T – E – A – M Romans 12:3-8 October 28, 2007 We come today to the third in the series of stewardship messages as we move along toward our Consecration Sunday celebration. Two weeks ago, we talked about our commitment. If you remember, I said that God has made a commitment to us so perhaps it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A Carrier Of The Vision

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

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Sermon to cultivate servanthood in the local church. God doesn’t want us just to sit on the sidelines, but He wants us to ’get in the game’ & participate - put our faith in action & contribute to the growth of the Body of Christ.

Becoming a Carrier of the Vision – Build God’s House through Servanthood Leadership = to influence the direction of other people’s lives – we are all called to be leaders. Leadership is not a title, but it’s an action - serving. Everyone is called into an area of leadership Aim: Vision is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspectives, Priorities And Personal Choices

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jun 1, 2004

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I used this as a subtle stewardship sermon to get people thinking about how they look at "stuff," what they make as priority in their lives and how their choices affect them, their world and even the church.

I think there are three things that will determine the way we live and the way that we give: Our perspective – how we not only look at things but how we see them. Our priorities – what we place as of utmost importance in our lives (and, often, in our world). Our personal choices – what we hang to, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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