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The Trust Test - Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

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The final sermon in this series leading to understanding God’s principles

THE TRUST TEST (PART 2) Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: "The man of pseudo faith will fight for his verbal creed but refuse flatly to allow himself to get into a predicament where his future must depend upon that creed being true. He always provides himself with secondary ways of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Dishonest Manager Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2001

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Make friends for yourself so that they may welcome you into the eternal home.

If you’re a fan of those old Hollywood movies of the 40s & 50s then you may think that love makes the world go ’round. On the other hand if you’ve kept your ears to the ground over the past few weeks of electioneering, you will have realised that the song writers of the 40s & 50s miscalculated a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Man Who Had It All

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

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Two characteristics of the rich young ruler.

The Man Who Had It All - Mark 10:17-22 Introduction: A family attended church one Sunday for the first time in years. When they got home they began to discuss the service around the table. The father said, "Well I thought the preacher preached too long and too loud." The mother said, "Well I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Business Of Bethlehem's Baby

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 5, 2001

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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

Practicing Your Piety In Secret

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

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The life of faith is low-profile. We minimize ourselves so that God can be magnified and glorified. Contrasts showy piety and quiet faith actions.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in Lent, the season of the church year during which we focus our attention on our devotion to God before Easter. Ash Wednesday gives us an unusual opportunity to focus on our mortality and our sin. These are not popular topics, nor issues that we like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2002

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This is the 1st sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon is about the stewardship of life and the most important decision one can make.

Sunday Morning January 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#1] TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Matthew 19:16-26 Introduction: 1. When I say the word stewardship what is the first thing that comes to mind? Now you can be honest. I’m sure your first thought is money, but money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Seedtime And Harvest Series

Contributed by James Carter on Jul 24, 2002

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In order for you to get to the harvest that God has for you, something has to be planted.

I know most everybody is use to the scripture for giving (tithing) Luke 6: 38 or Malachi 3: 10, but I have found two other scriptures that breakdown God’s theory on seed time and harvest. The time is coming (and now is) that it won’t be us harvesting our blessing, but the “sinner” will be bringing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:26, Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Investing For Eternity

Contributed by David Limiero on Jul 30, 2002

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The Dow is Down! What would have happened if your had invested in the "Naperville Christian Church Spiritual Index" instead? A fun stewardship message that focuses on the value of eternal investments.

Investing for Eternity Naperville Christian Church David Limiero, Lead Minister July 28, 2002 *How Are Your Investments Doing? (Part 1)* Remember the old hymn "All to Jesus I Surrender"? (sing/speak the words of verse 1) Well I’ve taken the liberty to re-write the words from the standpoint of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Wealth

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Aug 12, 2002

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We need to understand what wealth is. As we approach the greatest endtime harvest, we can expect God to bless His church with great wealth to complete the Great Commission. Let us look at some wrong attitudes, right attitudes and the purpose of wealth.

Introduction: As we approach the end of the age and the greatest harvest of souls ever witnessed, the Lord is going to bless His church to fulfill the Great Commission. Like the children of Israel coming out of Egypt there will be a great endtime wealth transfer to the Body of Christ. Hence, we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Little Is Much When It's All You Got

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002

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Little is much .....(when God is in it?) Yes but God is not in much of our little, The little God is in is the little that is our everything.

Mt. 15:32-38 Little: That word is used here to describe something small and insignificant. (puny) insufficient But a little with the blessing of God on it fed 4,000 besides women and children 1Sam. 15:17 It was when saul was little in his own eyes. That God made him head of the tribes of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:32-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desire And Duty Mark The Spiritual Giver

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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(with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1.

(with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1. Desire -- Example of Macedonians (:1-5) a. Context of giving 1) much affliction 2) deep poverty b. Nature of giving 1) according to their ability and beyond 2) gave of their own accord 3) begging to participate 4) gave themselves first to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can The Lord Help Us Have The Right Attitudes About Possessions And Money?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Jim Elliott, a famous missionary once wrote, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

The following are guidelines for developing the kinds of attitudes the Lord wants us to have about possessions and money: 1. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven by giving to Christ’s cause rather than accumulating things on earth. Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comparing And Contrasting Four Approaches To Charitable Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Comparing and Contrasting Four Approaches to Charitable Giving

Matthew 6:20 - Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Illustration: Out of every $10 held by Christians in the world $8 are in the hands of North Americans, according to Neal Pirolo, author of Serving as Senders. The Lord has allowed North American Christians to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing God Through Tithing

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000

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What does it mean when God asks us to test Him by tithing?

Testing God through tithing. The text of this sermon can also be found at http://www.godisfaithful.net/bible/tithing.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Much has been said about the importance of tithing. Little has been said about being able to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Psalm 95:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will God Provide? Series

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

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How God provides for those making sacrifices.

WILL GOD PROVIDE FOR YOU IF YOU GIVE GENEROUSLY TO MISSIONS? Philippians 4:19 I. Abraham gave his son and God provided - Genesis 22:1-14 II. Hannah gave her only son and God provided - 1 Sam. 1:11, 1:20-28, 2:21 III. Widow of Zarepath gave her last meal and God provided - 1 Kings 17:1-16 IV. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

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