Sermons on Give Account:

Entrusted

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2007

Dominion – authority – brings with it responsibility. Angelina Grimké, the American abolitionist once said, “Duty is ours and events are God’s.” God has given us dominion over this earth, yes, and with it comes the responsibility to act on God’s behalf.

Entrusted, Genesis 1:26 Introduction This summer many of us watched the story unfold of animal cruelty charges being raised against Atlanta Falcons football player, Michael Vick. The 19-page federal indictment, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Investing Your Life

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Are you investing your life in things that are temporary and will be gone when you die or are you investing your life in things that will last.

Sermon-7/25/04-Investing Your Life Open your Bibles to Mt. 28 Hook: What will My Reward be? One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

A Super Secret Message - [superman] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2006

Superman theme about good things we should do in secret, and secret sins and their demise. [Clark Kent Christians] Link included to formatted text and ’Super’ PowerPoint Presentation.

A Super Secret Message Matthew 6:1-18 Eccles. 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Are you good with secrets? About to bust? Find joy in it? “I know something you don’t know!” [spill the beans?] Secrecy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2004

Sermon from Russ Blowers on Finishing Well

Evening Service for 10/10/2004 Tell the story of Russ Blowers. Retired in 1995 to tend to his wife. 1 Timothy 6:6-16 Jesus said, “It is finished.” 33 years old, he never allowed anything to hinder his doing of the will of the Father. “For this purpose I came into the world.” John 17- I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Keeping Our Eyes On The Prize” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 21, 2019

Christians need to manage what God has entrusted to them with their eyes on eterinty.

As I share with you a second message in a four sermon series on Living the Generous Life, I want you to know that I consider it a great thing that the Lord would allow me to share with you what He has to say about the subject of giving. I say this for at least three reasons: 1) It puts me in good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores the power of gratitude and God's ability to multiply our offerings, using the miracle of feeding the five thousand as an example.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a wonderful day to gather together, isn't it? To be here in this sanctuary, surrounded by familiar faces, warmed by shared smiles. What a blessing it is to be in fellowship with one another. We are here today to take comfort in the Word of God, to find hope and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Giving Thanks

God Gives Victory (Judges 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 7, 2025

Can God give victory even against overwhelming odds? Let's look at Judges 7.

Did God purposefully set Gideon up for victory against great odds? Will we be granted victory over our greatest enemy, death? Let’s look at Judges 7. Why did God reduce the number of men in Gideon’s army? Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him rose early and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Back To The One Who Gave His All

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 11, 2005

This sermon provides an introductory look at the topic of Stewardship. Beginning with the recognition of four realities - God’s Ownership, Our Blessing, Our Opportunity, and Our Responsibility.

A few weeks ago we looked at a word that was not very reflective of American culture. Anyone remember the word? Content. Content. We talked about how there are many words to describe us as Americans, but content is probably not one of them. Today I want to look at another word that is probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Everything In Time" Ecc Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 7, 2007

Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to know what time it is.

“Everything in Time!” Ecclesiastes pt. 4 On the lighter side of life: Proverbs from Fourth Graders A 4th grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to come up with the rest. Here is what they came up with: Better ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 6, 2002

“He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9: 6-7

Theme: God loves a cheerful giver Text: Nehemiah 2:17-20; 2 Cor. 9:6-15; Acts 20:31-35 Harvest time is not only a time to rejoice, but also a time to remember the Lord’s many blessings and to say thank you. When we say thank you to another person that person often knows whether we really mean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Acts 20:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Business Of Bethlehem's Baby

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 5, 2001

The baby born in Bethlehem had a business head on His shoulders along with all the rest He came to accomplish

WW120501 The business of Bethlehem’s baby John 8 Beginning: Have you ever heard someone say, “I keep my religion and my business separated.” Or, God has no business in my business. This could not be further from the truth. Some think faith in Jesus is esoteric, ivory towered, philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:17-23, Leviticus 25:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fshs 20.02

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2002

Invest in some long-term stock that will NEVER depreciate

FSHS 20.02 How many of you here invest in the stock market in some form? Bonds? Mutual funds? Own shares of some company? CDs? Okay, now let me ask those of you who have money in some form of investments: How many of you have made money this year? How many of you are pleased ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Questions About Tithing (Part I) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005

This sermon is the first in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

This month we have studied one of the most delicate subjects a church can study. That subject is money. The subject of money and religion has been hotly debated over the years. There have been abuses of this subject. There have been distortions of this subject. No matter which way you examine the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

What's In Your Basket? Series

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Feb 29, 2008

The first os stewardship series: the gift of time. Based on the Feeding of the Five Thousand. What we give to Jesus, He multiplies to a great blessing - for us and for others.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, which of the “What’s in your wallet?” commercial is your favorite? Mine is probably the one with the attacking Vikings. What’s in your wallet? There is a familiar story in the Bible where the question could have been re-phrased to “What’s in your basket?” It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Givers In The Hands Of A Loving God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 31, 2006

Believers can exercise giving that truly pleases God.

Givers in the Hands of a Loving God 1 Chron. 21:18-25 Jan. 29, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A B David was feeling pretty full of himself in later years & called for a census so he could brag about the size of the nation he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-25

Denomination: Baptist