Sermons on Gifts Of Healings:

A Blueprint For Giving Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

Are you guilty of robbing God? A Biblical blueprint of obedient tithing.

This morning we will be continuing our series "Stewardship...A matter of the heart." We will be looking at the Biblical principle of giving. Our background passage today comes from Malachi 3:8-12. Malachi 3:8-12 (NCV) “Should a person rob God? But you are robbing me. You ask, ‘How have we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Does Strange Things

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 8, 2003

Pastors’ Conference: A special sermon addressing the ethics of money. This was presented at a special worship service that was part of a monthly gathering of pastors.

Money does strange things to people. I found this cute little story on the Internet that was carried in the December 1980 issue of Campus Life. (p. 19) It starts by asking: What’s the most outrageous thing you would do for $10,000 cash? The question was posed recently by Chicago radio station WKOX. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Giver God Blesses

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 8, 2003

This is a sermon on the stewardship of giving based on the account in Mark 12 about "The Widow’s Mite."

THE GIVER GOD BLESSES—MARK 12:38-44 --by R. David Reynolds Dr. Haddon Robinson is Co-host and teacher on the radio broadcast “Discover the Word,” a writer for the devotional guide Our Daily Bread, and Harold J. Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

Shaped To Serve

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon from the purpose driven life series

This morning I want to begin a discussion of another of God’s purposes for our lives. Over the last few weeks we have seen that: First we were created for God’s pleasure- we were designed to be in relationship with God. Second- we were formed for God’s family- and as a result God desires to place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Better Life

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 18, 2005

We Americans have made it our goal to seek "The Good Life". We do that by earning and spending. But God would rather give us "The Better Life" that comes from earning and giving.

One of the main things I think that we and all other people in America are searching for is the good life. Am I right? I mean, we all want to have a good home, a good car or two, good vacations, good children, good friends, good food, and so on. Who wouldn’t want such a good life? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Unknown, But Not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 26, 2005

Three minor Judges show us that God can use little-known people to do great things.

Possessing the Promises (Judges #2) Unknown, but not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar July 17, 2005 Summer time as a kid I watched many game shows •Jokers Wild, 25K Pyramid, Price is Right, Family Feud •Ask for most popular answers to a survey •If Judges were ever a category I imagine Samson would ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Attitude And Your Assets Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Oct 27, 2005

We look at how our giving habits ought to reveal How the Gospel has gripped our hearts and our wallets.

• This May I will mark the beginning of my fifth year of ministry at NBBC • That means I have preached four years worth of sermons. And as I have looked at what to preach about in the next few months, trying to discern the needs of the congregation and what counter cultural perspective might be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Get On The Team

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2005

THis is a stewardship message on the need for us all to work together and become tithers.

Get On The Team 10/16/05 Exodus 36:1-7 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 There is nothing like being on a winning team. Do you remember what it was like when the Indians were winning back when the Stadium first opened. We were glued listening to our radios wondering who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

False Prophets Series

Contributed by Kennith Hughes on Feb 16, 2007

This is taken from the second chapter of "The Five-Fold Ministry" manual. Listen to one of the sermons free online at www.higherealm.net.

A. Deut. 13:1-3,8; 18:20-22 Presumptuously = pride; haughtiness; arrogance; insolence Refers to intentional sin. 1. The problem is in the speaker (prophet) and the hearer. (see Ezek. 14:4,7-10) 2. The very essence of the above verses are, they are pointing people to themselves and to idols, not to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overflow In Rich Generosity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 20, 2007

The way the churches in Macedonia responded to helping the Christians in Jerusalem is a guide for the living and giving of all Christians. Paul’s instruction to the Christians in Corinth can be our guide to “Overflowing in Rich Generosity.”

How to Overflow in Rich Generosity -Discover the Grace of Giving- II Corinthians 8:1-7 I want you to turn to the person sitting next to you and say one word, “Stewardship.” Ask each other what the first word is that comes to your mind. A steward is a “guardian,” “manager,” “provider,” II ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

True Generosity Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

True generosity is seen not in the amount one gives but in the attitude of the giver

Introduction: Video Clip – It is a wonderful life. Why is it that it takes a crisis to inspire generosity? When our hero, George Bailey is in trouble, the town of Bedford Falls goes out of their way to help him in his time of need. Meeting needs is not just the stuff of Hollywood, it seems ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

How do you view your wealth, Paul gave the true purpose of wealth in his first letter to Timothy

Introduction: This past Spring, our church was involved in a spiritual campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. The jest of the campaign asked the question, “What on Earth am I here for?” Each of us has a purpose; God did not design us to drift through life having little or no impact on others. Rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Faith Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

Stewardship is not an issue of money as much as it is an issue of faith

Introduction: We come to the end of our stewardship series today. Over the past 3 weeks we have looked at the topic of stewardship and how it relates to ones spiritual health. Today as we bring this series of messages to a close I want us to look at the topic of Faith. Faith is not just a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exploring The Prophetic (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The gift of prophecy is the ability to know and comprehend the mind and heart of God on specific matters at a specific time.

Exploring the Prophetic Revelations 19:5-10 5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!" 6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Useless Fires On The Altar

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

God is not satisfied with our itty bitty sacrifice. He desires that we give the best of our spiritual gifts to Him.

Mal 1:6-14 6 "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?" says the LORD Almighty. "It is you, O priests, who show contempt for my name. "But you ask, ’How have we shown contempt for your name?’ 7 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14