Sermons on Give Them Jesus:

No Longer A Conservative

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 22, 2005

By giving, we are to abound in God’s work.

NO LONGER A CONSERVATIVE I Corinthians 16:1-4 S: Giving C: Tithing, liberality, generosity Pr: BY GIVING, WE ARE TO ABOUND IN GOD’S WORK. ?: How? KW: Understandings TS: We will find in I Corinthians 16:1-4 three understandings about giving that will enable us to abound in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stewards Of Trees, Time, Talents, And Treasures

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

A sermon on stewardship

Stewardship Of...... Trees, Time Talents, Treasures Bible Reading: Psalm 8 Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 1 Peter 4: 7-11 Deuteronomy 8: 10-18 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Steward ship o f.... Trees, Tim e, Talen ts & Treas ures p.1 STEWARDSHIP OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Word We Hate The Most

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The word we hate the most is "no" and yet practicing Lenten disciples of fasting, praying, and giving can enrich us when we say "no" to the world and "yes" to God.

Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, and Giving. You will hear each one described. Tonight we’re going to discuss how to practice those disciplines. Hear now the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

About The Collection (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2005

This is the second of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship. This sermon examines the period, participants, and place of giving.

Scripture Last week I began a sermon series About the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you who are Christians grow in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will A Man Rob God? Series

Contributed by John Davis on Dec 1, 2000

This message describes the consequence of faihtfulness and unfaithfulness in givng to God.

Malachi 3:7-12 Will a man rob God? Introduction: Let me preface my message this morning by saying that we have nothing to give to God until we have accepted His gift of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. God’s church appeals only to God’s people to fund its ministry. This morning I am ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Courage To Let Go

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 7, 2003

We must have the courage to let go of our money.

THE COURAGE TO LET GO Luke 6:38 S: Stewardship Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO LET GO OF OUR MONEY. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study three reasons why we must have courage to let go of our money. The _____ reason is we walk in… I. FAITH II. JOY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Biblical Ownership

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 16, 2004

What do I own? And how do I relate to the Bible demand that God owns. The Life of William Borden can help us answer this question.

THE LAW OF BIBLICAL OWNERSHIP Dr.DavidHaun Hope Christian Church February 15, 2004 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refocusing Our Priorities Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 11, 2002

The diagnosis, consequence and solution to misplaced priorities coinciding with an all church focus of stewardship.

In the Jules Verne novel The Mysterious Island, the author tells the story about five men who escape from a prison by hijacking a hot air balloon (www.PreachingToday.com). As the balloon rises into the air, the wind blows it toward the ocean. As the hours pass, the surface of the ocean draws closer ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Financial Management

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Being willing and able to manage our finances honors God and spreads his kingdom.

Financial Management Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our finances honors God and spreads his kingdom. Texts: Matthew 6:24-34 24“No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Invitation To Partnership

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Apr 5, 2006

Paul felt a sense of joy and comfort with the Church in Philippi. We can experience that same joy and comfort by functioning as partners in ministry.

April 5, 2006 Text Phillipians 1:3-5 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first until now. Partnership ------ what a great concept ----- The very idea of a good partnership ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Boosting Our Flavor And Savor Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 4, 2003

Second sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

Spiritual Adult Leadership Template Boosting Our Flavor and Savor Revelation 2:1-8 Introduction: There is no more basic barometer of our commitment to Christ than our desire to worship Him and be in the presence of his people at church. There should be no more basic a yearning among believers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Priorities And Stewardship

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 1, 2006

God gives us Biblical Financial principles to help us manage His wealth in such a way as to honor Him, sustain us, and allow us to live free from financial worries.

Good morning -- I can almost hear the groans and sighs -- Ron is going to talk about stewardship AGAIN. I too struggle with this subject. I am always looking for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Lutheran

Stewardship - God's Economic Plan

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

A great mistake when we talk about money in the church is that we often do it in the context of a special appeal or a crisis situation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I’m going to read 1 Timothy 6:17-19 this morning. And the subject of this sermon is "God’s economic plan." I’m not going to talk about the world’s economic plan because you hear about that every day. You hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life-Time

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

Have you ever wondered how many days a person who never missed a sunday service in a year spends?

LIFE-TIME LUKE: 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's About Time, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 25, 2005

Last of 4 part series on Money/Time Management. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoints and Handouts for each.

It’s About Time, pt. 2 Psalm 31:14-15 WHY MANAGE YOURSELF? If you don’t manage yourself, something else will and YOU may not accomplish what you really want to do. A. The scripture indicates that you should manage yourself. Eccles. 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:14-15

Denomination: Baptist