Sermons on Full Of Yourself:

Some Things We Need To Be Good Stewards Over

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 30, 2006

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

Being A Good Steward Of My Time Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 5, 2007

One of four sermons on the stewardship of life.

Time is a precious commodity. Where does it go? Perhaps a Pennsylvania consulting firm can "shed a little light" on this question. The average American over the course of a lifetime will spend...6 months sitting at stop lights; 8 months opening junk mail; 1 year searching for misplaced items; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

If You Can Survive The Process, Progress Is Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 8, 2007

Today, the first thing that we must understand is that there are stages to success. The problem with most of us, young and old alike, is that we go through these stages voluntarily blind-folded. We take on this attitude of know-it-all when in actuality, w

If You Can Survive the Process, The Progress is Guaranteed! - Sermon 2 of 4 Deuteronomy 8:18 - But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Sermon: Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not Us, Why Not Now?

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 13, 2007

This message was will remind us that we have been empowered for a time and a purpose.

Why not Us? Why not Now? by Pastor Donny Granberry In a few minutes we are going to be giving you an opportunity to be a part of something miraculous. There are many opportunities that we will encounter in life and our success depends upon us making the very best of the opportunities that God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spent For God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Coins are made from precious metals and bare the image of authority. We are precious creations of God that bare His image. How should we be spent as Gods currency?

Spent for God This passage remains one of my all time favorites. I love it because Jesus took a simple thing like a coin and crushed his enemies who were trying to trap him. It is just beautiful in its power and simplicity. It is pure Jesus. Interesting Things about Coins. Coins represent a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Slave That Ruled A City

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

One mans view of the parable of the parable of the mina’s from Luke 19 - showing the amazing grace of God in turning him from a slave to a ruler of cities

You’ll never guess what I saw – it seemed so unfair. He seemed such a nice chap – he had a wife and a couple of kids. He wasn’t seeking to do better than all the others. Just get by. He wasn’t the type to take needless risks – he was a good steady sort. Looked after his family… took care of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Issues Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

A very small part of stewardship involves our money; it is about every aspect of our life!

THE ISSUES OF STEWARDSHIP I Corinthians 4:2 Introduction: 1. For the next several weeks, we will be looking at the subject of stewardship. 2. The word of God speaks often about the concept of “stewardship.” 3. But it seems that though stewardship is often misunderstood. 4. To most, it means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Gift Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

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

Eye See You Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 30, 2007

Are we using our money, time, and resources to bless others? The eye is the lamp of the body. How we live our lives and how we use our blessings determines how brightly we shine for Jesus.

Video clip: The Lake House Hospital Scene: Father is reminding architect son about the importance of and difference in light depending on location and environment. Window of the Soul: Our Eyes • Motives • Virtues (generosity, stinginess, envy/jealousy, ) • Actions (lamp gives light!) Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Fresh Starts

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Be confident that Christ who has begun a good work in you will carry it on to completion; that new thing is that God is completing in us is part of his renewing of all creation.

Fresh Starts a springtime for Good Shepherd Epiphany 7B Isaiah 43_18-21 You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Anglican

Stewardship: Calling Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 25, 2006

Stewardship sermon....kind of, sort of. God calls us to both ministry and stewardship - but expects obedience First joke is not funny, but is a set up for later

A certain Jewish couple, expecting to the their first child, argued hotly about what name should be given to their little boy. This went on for weeks. Finally, exhausted, they asked their rabbi to intervene. The exasperated mom-to-be said, "I want to name my child after my father, but my husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared To Serve The King

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

What does it mean to do service for the King? Listed are seven characteristics of faithful service & stewardship.

Prepared to Serve the King 1 Chron 4:21-23 21 The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea, 22 And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:21-23

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 3, 2007

A view of how we serve God, our employers and ourselves.

The Parable of the Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-18 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the Parable of the Shrewd Steward. The subject matter deals with the topic of being fair to one’s employer and treating people fairly in business matters. Attention: How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Called To Christian Service.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 6, 2007

We as Christians are called to Christian Service. We are saved to serve. He wants us to serve Him as son or daughter with that type of relationship. However, also as a servant. This outline shares the five callings of a child of God.

Christians are called to Christian Service. John 1:12 I. God calls us first to son ship (John 1:12 KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: A. As His Children we are part of the Family of God 1. This is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:12

I Will Be A Good Steward Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Committing to being a good steward of all that God has entrusted into our care.

I Will Be A Good Steward Introduction: Apart from our Lord, it is hard to think of historical figures whose dying words were, "It is accomplished!" Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ