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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Faith Promise

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,940 views

    What, Why & How of Faith Promise Missions

    John 21:21 Faith Promise Missions Woodlawn Baptist Church January 20, 2007 Introduction In John 20:21, Jesus said to His church, “Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” This morning I am going to begin a three-part series of sermons dealing with the subject of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrifical Lifestyle

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 188 ratings
     | 30,308 views

    A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 The Widow’s Mite

    22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 1Kings 17:8-16 Mark 12: 38-44 "Sacrificial Lifestyle"   8 ¶ Then the word of the LORD came to him, 9 "Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you." 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath; ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Love: Understanding 1 John 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,116 views

    1 John 3:16 is a verse that encapsulates the essence of the Christian faith—love demonstrated through sacrificial action.

    The Power of Love: Understanding 1 John 3:16 Introduction Today, we delve into a powerful and transformative verse from the Apostle John's first letter. It’s a verse that encapsulates the essence of the Christian faith—love demonstrated through sacrificial action. Let's read together from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Families That Will Last Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 15,353 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon focuses on the building of a Christian home.

    Sunday Morning February 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#5] BUILDING FAMILIES THAT WILL LAST Genesis 24 Introduction: 1. In this series, we have identified the stewardship of life, the stewardship of prayer, the stewardship of the Bible, and the stewardship of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Become A Generous Person

    Contributed by Chris Oswald on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    Message on giving using Paul’s thank you note to the Phillipians as the main text - Phil. 4:9-20

    Giving: How To Trust God With My Resources The whole point of this Survivor Series to identify the most necessary habits and disciplines Christians must keep if they hope to keep growing in their faith. Jonathan has shared three of those so far: Bible Study; Prayer; and Evangelism. Today I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing A Good Work For Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    “But Jesus said, ‘Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me. She has done what she could’” Mark 14:6, 8a.

    Theme: Doing a good work for Christ Text: 1 Chron. 29:10-18; Romans 12:1-8; Mark 14:3-9 Thanksgiving is a very important aspect of our lives and always results in blessing. Every one of us has a reason to be thankful because every one of us has been blessed. Today we want to remember our many ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Arrogance Of Wealth Or A Wealth Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,070 views

    3 of 4 on 1 Timothy 6. This message explains the purpose of wealth.

    An Arrogance of Wealth or a Wealth of Generosity The Apprentice There was a TV show a number of years ago called "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous". In this presentation we were given a glimpse (just a quick peek - mind you) of the kind of life wealth can provide. It was ostentatious, opulent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Much Does God Want? Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    God wants us to share our resources generously with those who need them and for us to give in a manner that demonstrates faith.

    INTRO: “The church is always talking about money.” “the minister just wants my money.” “they don’t care about me – just that I give my offering.” Such things are often said about churches – and sometimes, unfortunately, it is true. I heard of a church recently that has a little mini-sermon EVERY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Attitude And Your Assets Series

    Contributed by Merv Budd on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,448 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perspectives, Priorities And Personal Choices

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 139 ratings
     | 15,356 views

    I used this as a subtle stewardship sermon to get people thinking about how they look at "stuff," what they make as priority in their lives and how their choices affect them, their world and even the church.

    I think there are three things that will determine the way we live and the way that we give: Our perspective – how we not only look at things but how we see them. Our priorities – what we place as of utmost importance in our lives (and, often, in our world). Our personal choices – what we hang to, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    T-E-A-M

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,028 views

    We are the body of Christ and members of one another. It takes all of us to make a team for the well-being of the church.

    T – E – A – M Romans 12:3-8 October 28, 2007 We come today to the third in the series of stewardship messages as we move along toward our Consecration Sunday celebration. Two weeks ago, we talked about our commitment. If you remember, I said that God has made a commitment to us so perhaps it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Of A Cheerful Heart

    Contributed by James May on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 274 ratings
     | 33,038 views

    A message on Tithing with some humor mixed in. Pointed and effective.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Adventures In Life Management

    Contributed by John King on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    What the world sees as financial success Jesus sees as "foolish."

    ADVENTURES IN LIFE MANAGEMENT (stewardship) John L King, Taconic Christian Church, Shrub Oak, New York Introduction (sarcasm) •Jesus told a parable about A Rich Man in Luke 12 This guy was Rich and famous. (Tell parable in own words) •This rich man had evidently been very successful and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Great Church Is A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 6, 2016
     | 6,704 views

    Here we see another mark of a great church. A great church is a generous church.

    A Tour Through Acts ~ part 7 A Great Church is a Generous Church Acts 2:45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. (Acts 2:45) The Sunday School Teacher asked her eight eager 10-year-olds if they would give $1,000,000 to their church. "YES!" they all screamed!! ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Purposed Donation To Life, Or Running With No Purpose

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    What donation are you making to the Kingdom? Many have not purposefully planned on giving, you should, you can!

    A PURPOSED DONATION TO LIFE OR RUNNING WITH NO PURPOSE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part series, or can be done as one part if you move points very quickly! I take a bow and a quiver of arrows, and hold them in my hands as a point of visual contact. TEXT: 1 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God