Sermons on Giving Yourself:

The Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

This is the second part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of talents that God will hold us accountable for.

“THE STEWARDSHIP OF TALENTS” Luke 19:11-26 1. The RESPONSIBILITY Entrusted. (vv. 11-14) Matthew 25:15; Romans 12:3, 6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:7, 17; 12:7-11; 1 Peter 4:9-11; 2 Timothy 1:6; 1 Chronicles 29:11-16; 1 Timothy 1:11; 6:20; James 1:17; 3:1; Ephesians 3:8; 4:7; 2 Corinthians 6:1; 9:8; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

This is the third part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of the Temple (that is your body) that God will hold us accountable for.

“THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE TEMPLE” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 1. Your BODY is the temple of God. (v. 19a) What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you 1 Corinthians 3:9, 16-17; 6:15-16; Ephesians 2:21-22; 1 Peter 2:5; John 2:21; 14:16-17; Romans 8:9; 2 Timothy 1:14; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of Time Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

This is the last part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of time that God will hold us accountable for.

“THE STEWARDSHIP OF TIME” Hebrews 10:24-25 1. Let us EXCITE one another to love and good works. (v. 24) Romans 11:4; 2 Corinthians 8:8; 9:2; Philippians 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13; 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 3:8; Hebrews 6:10-11; 13:1; 1 John 3:18; Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:13; Genesis 11:3; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did Those Baskets Come From?

Contributed by David Johnston on May 31, 2005

A great miracle took place with 5 loaves and 2 fishes, but where did the baskets come from to take up the leftovers?

Where did those baskets come from? Luke 9:10-17 Let’s look at vs. 10 again: 10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. Meaning “house of fish” it was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Bag Of Rice

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005

We keep putting off until "later" embracing the marks of discipleship -- prayer, Bible study, tithing...

(The pastor takes a bag of rice, and carefully counts out aloud ten measures of the rice placing each measure into a pot. Then taking back a single measure from the pot of rice, places that single measure on the Lord’s Table. The pot stays on the pulpit as the pastor reads the New Testament ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Really Important In Life

Contributed by David Watters on Mar 1, 2005

Searching for Real Wealth. A Study of the scripture - Luke 12: 13-21

Sermon: What is Really Important in Life? Or Getting vs. Giving Scripture: Luke 12: 13-21 This week I read a little prayer… “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Save The Animals

Contributed by Maryanne Carr on Apr 1, 2005

To truly rescue the animals, plants, and wildlife; a person must examine themself for sin. It is more deadly to animals than wildfire!

SAVE THE ANIMALS Did you hear the news the other day? The newscaster said that the Animal Rights people are going to try to force meat processors into putting the chickens to sleep prior to butchering them for sale to our supermarkets. It seems that it is inhumane for chickens to just be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship 2 - A Solid Structure Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 7, 2005

This is the second in a series of stewardship messages but can be used stand alone. This message looks at the stewardship principles that can be learned from a little boys lunch.

Building A Life of Christian Stewardship Pt 2 A Solid Structure John 6:1-14 Last time we were together we began this series for stewardship month. We are talking about building lives of Christian stewardship. We came down to just a few truths to take home. 1) In the beginning God ¡V it all starts ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: *other

I Am Not What I Wanted To Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2005

Sometimes our plans and hopes are dashed on the rocks, but God can develop us even when we think we have failed miserably.

I AM NOT WHAT I WANTED TO BE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I do this in two parts, I do points I through V in the morning, and reveiw and patys VI through X in the night service. I, GUARD AGAINST THE ENEMY OF APATHY AND LAZINESS! 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee to rememberance that thou STIR ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Time

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

A look at being good stewards of the time of our life.

Time Psalm 90:10,12 The length of our days is seventy years-- or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. 12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. I. Each person has a set amount of time in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Were Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Realize God did not create you to be a consumer but to make a contribution to the world

“WE WERE SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD” Sunday, May 23, 2004 40 Days of Purpose – week 5 We are in the fifth week of 40 Days of Purpose answering the question “What on earth am I here for?” I have asked Karen Yarnall to be a living demonstration of last week’s message, but also this week’s message, as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship: It's Not About Money, It's About Trust

Contributed by Peter Batarseh on Nov 2, 2005

Stewardship: It’s not about money, it’s about trust.

[MONEY-Tense Topic, but important] When I was asked to preach today for Stewardship Sunday I wasn’t sure whether I should feel honored—or very afraid. Who knows? Perhaps today’s recessional will feel like a walk through the gauntlet for me! What is it about this topic of giving that sets us on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

¿por Qué Sirves A Cristo?

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 4, 2005

Un análisis de las razones que tenemos para servir al Señor

¿POR QUÉ SIRVES A CRISTO? Mateo 20:1-16 Tres lecciones acerca de la gracia de Dios en el servicio I. LA AUTOJUSTICIA NOS IMPIDE APRECIAR EL CARÁCTER DE DIOS: Dice el vr. 11 que estos hombres murmuraba contra el Señor. Y eso les impidió conocer quién era realmente. Al igual que nosotros, estos ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Delighting In God's Grace Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 5, 2005

Sermon 1 in a 4-part series on Stewardship. Believers are those who choose a "heavenly" over a "worldly" perspective. It imapcts their attitude, amplitude, and gratitude.

“We Are Now God’s Stewards” DELIGHTING IN GOD’S GRACE Psalm 23 and Luke 15: 11-32 1. (Show the following image on Overhead Projector) http://www.sierranv.net/~dscheibl/optical.html 2. As you look at that picture, what is it that you see? One minute you see a haggard old woman and another, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist