Sermons on God Gifted Leaders:

Stewardshp:the Collection

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

stewarship sermon - stewardship is hard, but what is faith without risk?

It is some what surprising what an international outlook Paul has as he writes to the Church in Corinth. He mentions Galatia, Macedonia, Achaia, Ephesus, Jerusalem. Even though most of Paul’s readers had never left their own city they understood that they were part of a world wide church body in no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing The Father

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2007

An outlined story of the Parable of the Talents. Let’s not become "hole-diggers".

Pleasing the Father. Matthew 25:14-30 > Tonight I want to do something that is a little uncharacteristic of me, I want to tell a story. Actually, this will be the “retelling” of a Bible story. I’ll attempt to tell it with an outline which will make it easier for me to tell, easier for your to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Shaping The Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2005

Inauguration message for new role as Executive Director of the D. C. Baptist Foundation: the treasure we have is the gospel, which supports, guides, empowers, and gives life. Like disposable clay pots, we are to be impervious, transporting, and shaped fo

Despite what you may feel in the air this morning, spring is coming. It really is. Spring IS coming. How do I know that? Have I consulted the wooly-worms? No, I wouldn’t know a wooly-worm if it bit me. Have I studied the groundhog and its shadow? No, since my birthday is the day after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Four Excuses To Put Missions On The Backburner

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

This message deals with four of the most common reasons we give to move missions from its rightful place as a priority.

- compared to new ministries here or paying down loan or improvements to the building, missions isn’t as exciting for most folks; missions easily gets put aside. Four Excuses To Put Missions On The Back Burner: 1. “That’s their problem.” - v. 14. - sometimes we act like the problems ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dislocated Saints

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

It is the responisbility of mature Christians to help growing Christians in their spiritual growth. This message identifies that need.

DISLOCATED SAINTS Galatians 6:1 INTRO: This scripture speaks of a Child of God being overtaken in a fault. The Greek word for “overtaken” carries the idea of being surprised by the fault itself. The Christian was hurried into sin. He sinned before he knew it. It was not a deliberate sin. That ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Piece

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Oct 2, 2005

Jesus encounters a man, who like us is collecting things. Also, like us, he is missing one thing. In this scripture reading Jesus tells him and us how to get that one missing piece we are missing.

In this morning’s Scripture reading, Jesus encounters a man who runs up and knells before him. Do you want to know something? I was right there with that man! I believe I know how he felt, because I have a reason to kneel before Jesus. What about you? Don’t you know, too? Don’t we all have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

One of the things in Christian circles that tends to be done in a careless manner is the handling of money. The apostle Paul in this passage organizes the collection of funds for the saints in Jerusalem so that it will be managed honestly and faithfully.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was to avoid excitement. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Communication

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

Paul’s statement in verse 10 gives us good reason to believe that he was referring to known languages and not some “heavenly” language.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The story is told about three kids bragging about their fathers: The first one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for one hour on any subject.” The second one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for two hours on any subject.” Finally, the third one said, “My dad’s so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 19, 2007

Life is filled with opportunities and adventures with our name written on it. We must choose to go after these wonderful opportunities and leave behind the excuses as to why we cannot accomplish something.

NO MORE EXCUSES MATTHEW: 25:14-30 I HAVE ONLY JUST A MINUTE, ONLY SIXTY SECONDS IN IT. FORCED UPON ME, CAN’T REFUSE IT, DIDN’T SEEK IT, DIDN’T CHOOSE IT, BUT IT’S UP TO ME TO USE IT. I MUST SUFFER, IF I LOOSE IT, GIVE ACCOUNT, IF I ABUSE IT. IT’S ONLY JUST A MINUTE, BUT ETERNITY IS IN IT . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In Your Wallet? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 30, 2007

What’s in your wallet? This is the question that a credit card asks as they give their reasons why their credit card is better than others. Jesus is concerned with our whole being: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and financial. He understa

A bank issued credit card declaring how their card is so much better than every else’s ends the commercial by asking, “What’s in your wallet?” Jesus may be asking something similar. Scripture Kingdom of heaven is coming now. Treasures are providing benefit now in how we treat one another and we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

293 - Need For Seed

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

It takes seed: Psa 126:6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves (bundles) with him.

Illustrate: With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: " Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Baptist

"Brook In The Way"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 17, 2007

a sermon to encourage others to be a brook of refreshment for others

Psalm 110 “brook in the way” Messianic Psalm In verses 5-7 David sees the coming battle that will dethrone all those human and demonic forces which have had their way during the seven year tribulation. In verse 7 is an unusual phrase. “Shall drink of the brook in the way.” The word for “brook” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"... A Tongue Rested ..."

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THE GIFT of SPEAKING in TONGUES rested on everyone IN THE HOUSE.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS A GIFT THAT SHOWED- UP ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST WITH THE POURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. REFERENCES: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones); 1 Corinthian 14:1-5 (Paul tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 10(B) - Believers are reminded and encouraged to keep the unity of the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit produces unity by faith. God’s gifts promote unity in faithful living.

“KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” (Outline) July 20, 2008 -- PENTECOST 10 -- Ephesians 4:1-7,11-16 INTRO: Today’s text reminds us of the fact that we are saints in the Lord united together by our Christian faith. This is our confession in the Apostle’s Creed: “I believe in the holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

An Upper Room Experience

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 10, 2001

The Power of the Holy Spirit is needed in ALL believers. You wouldn’t want to go into a fight without a weapon, would you?

‘An Upper Room Experience!’ Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room . . .. 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication. AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN! (with increased excitement and vigor!) And When They Were Come In, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal