Sermons on Grace Giving:

Stewardship Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

How are we to handle all the wonderful things God has given us?

The Stewardship of Gratitude Montreal/Townships October 15, 2005 Last weekend was a special weekend in Canada- it’s Thanksgiving weekend- and thousands of families enjoyed a special meal and special times together over the course of the weekend. Tables were heaped with special treats, including ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

God has given us enough time to carry out His plan for us. If we don’t have enough time it is not that God has not given us enough time, but that we need to redeem time.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. REDEEMING THE TIME EPHESIANS 5:13-20 Introduction: I would be more involved in church but, I just don’t have enough time. I would _________ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-20, Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

How God Guides Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

God uses certain means to guide His people in the decision making process.

Building on Faith: How God Guides Exodus 13:17 – 14:31 The Atlantic salmon leaves the place of its spawning, swims downstream as a silver streak in the sunlit stream, and makes its way 900 miles out into the ocean. By some unknown process, it makes its way back to the exact tributary it ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Out Of This World Investments

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Why should we invest in the Kingdom of God? Paul tells us because the returns are not only out of this world...they are guaranteed.

“Out of This World Investments” Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything about how we should view the world. That event brought about an entirely new reality, a whole new realm of possibility for those “in Christ.” That Sunday morning saw Christ defeat ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

23 Idées Pour Les Finances De L'eglise

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Le titre est assez subjectf pour comprendre qu’il y a une véritable organisation d’Eglise pour revenir à l’offrande qui plait à Dieu !

Cherchez les manières dont vous aimeriez considérer faire dans votre église. Mettre un "X" dans le mois possible(s) vous voulez cibler cet article. = Indique bon mois(s) à choisir de. Encercler le "X" si cet article sera nouveau à votre église. Discuter & corriger – En accord avec le ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

60 Meilleure Pratique D'offrande

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Suivant 5 années de travail avec 50 dénominations représentant des milliers d’églises, Brian Kluth compilait la liste suivante de "meilleures pratiques" et ressources pour la générosité croissante et liberté financière dans l’église locale.

60 Meilleure Pratique d’Eglise pour Augmenter La générosité & la Liberté Financière dans les églises Locales Suivant 5 années de travail avec 50 dénominations représentant des milliers d’églises, Brian Kluth compilait la liste suivante de "meilleures pratiques" et ressources pour la générosité ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

La Viña Y Su Amo

Contributed by José Soto on Apr 3, 2006

Hoy día, Dios continúa relacionándose con su pueblo: la iglesia de Cristo. Como en toda relación, siempre se espera algo; en las relaciones humanas esto es así, y negarlo sería un contrasentido. ¿Qué se espera de nuestra relación con Dios? Esta e una p

La viña y su amo Isaías 5.1-7 Lectura paralela: Juan 15.1-8 INTRODUCCIÓN Este es uno de los hermosos cantos que encontramos en Isaías. El canto de la viña trató de demostrar, en tiempos del profeta, el cual la relación entre el pueblo y su Dios. Hoy día, Dios continúa relacionándose con su ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Tithes & Offerings Devotion No. 2_the Source Of Our Money Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 9, 2006

The true owner of everything is God !! God is the source of our money. King David possessed enormous wealth, but he recognized an important truth, that all of it comes from God and belongs to him. Everything in heaven and earth belongs to God.

E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply stating where in the world you are based; I do not need any other information, however, please feel free to communicate. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-14

Denomination: Charismatic

"Give God Your (His) Donkey"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 12, 2006

God cannot steal. Here are five reasons why you need to give God your donkey!

Title: “Give God your (His) Donkey” Introduction: Why should I? Has God ever asked you for anything? The truth is God has asked you for everything. Everything that you have belongs to God already, so simply need to acknowlege that truth and let go! Let me share with you five reasons why you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality Money Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

money is the primary way we judge so many things

"I’ll never be happy. I believe I’ll die alone. I would want it that way. I’ve been a loner all my life with my secrets and my pain. I’m really lost, but I’m trying to find myself. I just want to escape. I’m really embarrassed with myself and my life. I want to be a missionary. I think I could do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Stewardship(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

A well-worn dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrive at the Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they move along the conveyer belt to be burned, they strike up a conversation. The twenty reminisces about its travels all over the country. “I’ve had a pretty good life,” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can God? God Can! Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 28, 2006

How can we find God’s provision for us in view of the rising prices of gasoline, health care, and other concerns. Can God provide for us now as well as he ever did in history? God Can! Here’s why.

Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Valley Grove Assembly of God May 7, 2006 Can God? God Can! II Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction: Today there are many things that cause us concern—the rising cost of health care, the rising price of gas at the pumps, the lack of really good paying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Being God's Investment Manager

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 30, 2006

In comparison with third world countries, every person in this room is wealthy! Paul tells Timothy to command every wealthy person to be good stewards, and what they share with others becomes an investment bringing eternal dividends!

Being God’s Investment Manager Text: I Timothy 6:17-19 17). Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18). Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Melchizedek Who

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2006

This scriptures records the first time the tithe was paid but not the last

We don’t know a whole lot about him, and what we do know is buried in mystery. We know that he was the King of Salem, we know that he was a priest of the Most High God, we know that he had a funny name and we know that Abraham thought enough of him that he made an offering of ten percent of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-23

Denomination: Wesleyan