Sermons on Gifting:

To Know The Lord Is To Possess Wisdom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 19, 2002

Pentecost 13(B) - AUGUST 18, 2002 - When believers know the Lord they possess God’s wisdom - - wisdom which satisfies and wisdom which instructs.

To Know the Lord is to Possess Wisdom Proverbs 9:1-10 August 18, 2002 PROVERBS 9:1-10 1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Sunday School: Why We Do It

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002

relevance of Sunday school teaching.

Sunday School: Christian Education in the Church. 1 Cor.14:1-18 Here are some samples of kids’ prayers: Dear God, Maybe if Cain and able had their own rooms, they wouldn’t kill each other so much. It worked for me and my brother! Dear God, thank You so much for my new baby brother but what I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dreams & Dream Interpretation

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

I believe that many of God’s people are beginning to experience an increase in dreams and visions. Why is this happening? How can we know what the Lord is trying to communicate to us through dreams? This article will you give more understanding.

By: Donna J. Kazenske I believe that many of God’s people are beginning to experience an increase in dreams and visions. Why is this happening? How can we know what the Lord is trying to communicate to us through dreams? As many of you already know, dreams are very symbolic in nature. They are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: *other

A Tale Of Two Offerings

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Sep 12, 2002

Cain’s offering and Abel’s offering look similar on the surface but are distinguished from one another on the basis of the faith in their hearts. The great question this story asks is where our offerings fall, closer to Cain’s or closer to Abel’s?

Pentecost 17 A Genesis 4:1-16 A Tale of Two Offerings 09/15/02 The powerful, faith assuring epistle of Romans which we have been reading this past summer and from which our epistle is taken today, draws near to its close with the following words of chapter 15. “everything that is written in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Investments: A Good Thing?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 30, 2003

We take a look at bad investments, earthly ones, as compared to good investments, heavenly ones.

Have you been following the entire Martha Stewart thing? It was just a year ago that the allegations surfaced that the Queen of Gracious Living was involved in an insider trading scandal. The prosecutors are saying that Stewart sold 4000 shares of ImClone Systems after finding out that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

Open Up And Say Ah!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002

God can & will open doors for us in ministry, but we must remember to keep our focus on Him. We cannot afford to look at those things which would deter us from God’s will.

Stand & Read - Rev. 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: [8] ’I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, James 4:10

Denomination: Other