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  • Choose Your Own Ending

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,543 views

    An interactive sermon on the theme of Christian giving

    Christians give very generously to their churches - certainly to our church and probably to your church too. But even so, the topic of giving is a difficult and sensitive one to talk about. To help people gain ownership I decided to try a two part sermon, the two parts being a month apart. At the ...read more

  • Do You Have Possessions, Or Do Possessions Have You? Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Feb 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    Like the rich young ruler, we can hold on to what we have, and spend our lives full of regret and guilt, or we can let it go, and we can turn and follow Jesus.

    Once upon a time there was a gardener who grew an enormous carrot. So he took it to his king and said, "My Lord, this is the greatest carrot I've ever grown or ever will grow. Therefore I want to present it to you as a token of my love and respect for you." The king was touched and discerned the ...read more

  • New Life, New Way

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,433 views

    As we emerge "this side of Easter," Luke's description of the early church community in Acts makes us think deeply about the effects Jesus' resurrection might actually have on our lives.

    “Ahhhhhh. Those were the days!” So begins one of our favorite pastimes, recalling the pastimes. But it never seems to take too long before eyes start glazing over or heads start shaking. Because there’s nothing like a good dose of nostalgia to make life seem pretty awful. And for ...read more

  • Water Into Wine - Change And Transformation

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 15, 2011
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     | 6,041 views

    A short talk given to believers. Jesus turned water into wine, thus revealing his glory and his disciples put their faith in him. What are we called to do, as agents of change in our community, that people will put their faith in Jesus too?

    In the summer of 2010 I was hanging on every word of Steve Chalke as he preached at the New Wine Summer Conference. He was talking about Jesus being the one who transforms people and transforms situations; and he was calling the Church to once again become fully involved in the world as agents of ...read more

  • The Blessed Life - Pt. 1 - The Generous Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 59,095 views

    Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

    The Blessed Life Part 1 – The Generous Life I. Introduction Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good. Crooners sing about it. Everyone wants to be lucky. Poor people use money they don’t have playing a game of luck in ...read more

  • Money Matters!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 27, 2010
     | 3,429 views

    Giving is a way we love God with all our our heart, soul, mind and strength and out neighbor as ourselves... and away we lay up treasure in heaven!

    Title: Why Go To Church: Money Matters! Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Giving money is a way we love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and our neighbor as ourselves... and to lay up treasure in heaven! Introduction Johann Tetzel was a Dominican monk who served at the Pope’s ...read more

  • Of Grace And Envy

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,835 views

    How is the Kingdom of heaven to be understood in light of laboring for Christ while the world enjoys the pleasures of sin? The parable of Jesus in Matthew 20 is helpful here.

    Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Jesus introduces this parable saying that the kingdom of heaven is like this. That's an impressive, if not disturbing introduction to this particular parable for many reasons. I believe that the kingdom of heaven in Matthew's gospel applies ...read more

  • Generous Wallet - Happy Heart

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 21, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,496 views

    Wouldn't it be nice if all the money the church gave went to me, the vicar.....? Oh, have I misunderstood what giving is about?

    sermon on Acts 4:32-37 (the Believers share their posessions) and Luke 18:18-30 (the rich ruler) Years ago, it was the custom for people to bring their gifts to the front of the church. A well known preacher was making an appeal to the people to give to a good cause. Many came to present their ...read more

  • Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - What You See Is What You Get! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    What would it look like if I were to LIVE MY LIFE in such a way that people could see THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN ME? Abraham lived his life like this. At one point a king called Abimelech comes to him and says, "God is obviously with you, helping you in every

    Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET! I was talking with a Jewish friend at work the other day. She said "I don’t like evangelicals!" I said that it was unfortunate because I was one, and that she was working for an evangelical organisation. She said "I don’t like people trying ...read more

  • Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    The dynamice example of the Macedonian Church propels us to consider several motivatinal keys to imulate the grace of giving by the brothers and sisters in the first Century

    THE GRACE OF GIVING INTRODUCTION: 1.II Cor. 8:7 “But just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech , in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us, -- see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2. Four kinds of givers: · There is the covetous man – he ...read more

  • Is God Fair?

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,057 views

    In light of the trauma in the world (and especially in our church) how can we call God fair? Or is that not the right question?

    Concordia Lutheran Church January 31, 2010 Is God Fair? Matthew 20:1-16 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS, THE MESSIAH † May the gifts and the peace of God our Father, and our Master, Jesus Christ be poured into your lives, as you work in His Kingdom! Parabolic Treatment of Parables! I have had a hard ...read more

  • The Spirit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,277 views

    What is the true spirit of Christmas? To do good, be rich in good works, and to give generously to others.

    THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS (December 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: I love Christmas – it truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Discuss: Family memories, favourite Christmases. Looking forward to my family coming for Christmas this year. But ...read more

  • The Importance Of Being Generous

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,526 views

    Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

    When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

  • Christ Is Sufficient Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 6, 2011
     | 4,597 views

    Description: During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a

    Philippians Pt8- Christ is Sufficient The Thank You Challenge! Lack of thanksgiving can account for Christians, churches, and whole civilizations be destroyed. The frequent God-ward utterance of “thank you” is a spiritual weapon- causes demonic powers to flee. 1 Thess 5:16–18 16Rejoice always; ...read more

  • Can You Live With Grace?

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 20, 2011
     | 6,043 views

    Can you really live with grace?

    “Can You Live with Grace?” Matthew 20:1-16 On the first day of class the professor says, “I have this very complicated Math problem, the solution of which shall constitute you grade for the entire semester. I’m giving you the problem now so you can start working immediately ...read more

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