Sermons on Gift Of Discernment:

The Walk Of Trust Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Trust is a key principle in learning obedience as a steward of God’s resources. This message examines the essential element of our walk of trust in God’s ability to meet our needs.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART FIVE THE WALK OF TRUST PROVERBS 3:5-10; MALACHI 3:10 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION This month we are focusing our attention on the purpose of our church: A Church that understands the importance of THE FORWARD WALK. The forward walk is essential if we are to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Few Christians have EVER understood, much less participated in true sacrifical giving. This message examines the cost of sacrifical giving.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART SEVEN ‘THE WALK OF SACRIFICE’ 2 CHRONICLES 24:1-14 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON Introduction: We are taking our final steps in the Forward Walk as we approach our Forward by Faith Commitment Sunday on June 1st. In today’s Forward Walk we will discuss the WALK OF SACRIFICE and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Possessions

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 19, 2003

There are spiritual dangers with some of the possessions we own.

For many, there is a process in life. That process is that we set the goal, we make the sacrifice, we achieve the goal. Then we sit back and take pride in our accomplishment, we feel good about what we have done. We set a lot of goals for our lives, and we approach these goals with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paying Tithes To Jesus, Our High Priest Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jul 21, 2003

There is a difference between tithing under the Mosaic Covenant and tithing under the New Covenant of Grace.

Paying Tithes to Jesus, our High Priest Stewardship Series #3 Bible Text: In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Hebrews 7:8. Many Christians practice the giving of tithes as a vital part of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Redistributing The Wealth

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 28, 2003

An unapologetic message about tithing!!!!!!

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendship July 27, 2003 A country song some years ago was composed around the theme of a small town in rural Texas being a great sight – in the rear view mirror! Egypt was that ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Benefits Of Lifestyle Stewardship Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Stewardship is the missing piece to successful living. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship" 1 of 4 (Originally preached by Dr. John C. Maxwell) Luke 6:27-38 January 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Draw your attention to the puzzle on the front of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

Responsibility comes with the gifts God gives us. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece of Successful Living (3 of 4) "If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?" January 19, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (Originally preached by Dr. John C. Maxwell) Introduction: A We continue our theme of Stewardship we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

One + One = ? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

One + One is a completely different equation when we hook up with God. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell Sermon.

One + One=? Stewardship: The Missing Piece of Successful Living January 26, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Review Arguably the greatest influencer for Christ in the 19th century was D.L. Moody. (A layman, not an ordained clergy) A Henry Varley quote that changed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Identifying Gifts--Where Do I Begin?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 7, 2003

What steps can we take to identify our spiritual gifts?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 10, 2003 “Identifying Gifts--Where Do I Begin?” Romans 12:3-8 I Peter 4:4-11 INTRODUCTION: Story: A college student who had always lived in the city was visiting a ranch in Texas. She was fascinated by all the animals. She had never seen so many before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Peter 4:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Render Unto God Series

Contributed by Justin Meek on Aug 28, 2003

The first step to visionary stewardship is giving our whole hearts unto God

Render Unto God . . . Text:: Matt. 22:15-22 Series: Claim the Vision - Sermon 1 TEXT QUOTED: KJV Matthew 22 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Holistic Stewardship Series

Contributed by Justin Meek on Sep 6, 2003

Sermon two in stewardship series. Show what stewarship is an important part of our Christian lives.

Holistic Stewardship Text: Various 9/7/03 FFWB Louisville Introduction: A College student had the following message on his dorm answering machine: “Hi! This is Fred. If it’s the phone company, I sent the money. If it’s Mom or Dad, please send money. If it’s the financial office, you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Healing School #2: 15 Reasons Why People Don't Get Healed Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 3, 2008

We are going to take a look at some of the reasons why people don’t receive their healing from the Lord. As we look at these obstacles, and do whatever we can to overcome them, we will open the door to experience more healing in our lives.

HEALING SCHOOL #2: 15 REASONS WHY PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED OPENING QUOTE: “It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible. It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus.” (Bill Johnson, When Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: *other

The Thanksgiving Of 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2011

In today's lesson I want to examine the thanksgiving of 1 Corinthians.

Scripture Today we continue in our new series of sermons on The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Last week we studied the first three verses of 1 Corinthians. These verses are the salutation of 1 Corinthians, and we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 1:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Find Your Place In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2011

Finding your place in the body of Christ is made difficult by the very nature of the spiritual gifts. People with upfront or flamboyant kinds of ministries can make the rest of us feel insignificant, like we are not contributing or maybe just aren't a par

As humans we like two things: to impress and be impressive. That was one of the main problems the Corinthians faced in many areas including spiritual gifts. The more flamboyant the gift, the more impressive the show of the Spirit, the better. So in chapters 12 through 14 Paul corrects this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Gift For Those Who Seem To Have Everything Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the final sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message shows that God gave a gift that first Christmas for each and every person.

Most of us have a person in our lives that is impossible to buy for. The question that plagues many of us during the season is, “What do you get the person that has everything?” The answer is, “a gift card.” A recent New York Times article looked at the gift card industry. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ