Sermons on Guaranteed Income:

"Can We Ever Earn Enough To Be Happy?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2009

A stewardship sermon on tithing.

Malachi 3:6-10 “Can We Ever Earn Enough to be Happy?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN Are these tough economic times or what? Stress. Anxiety. Fear. These words capture well the state of mind of many of us today. We have witnessed dramatic market losses, the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Manage My Money Series

Contributed by John Mann on Dec 27, 2008

Big Idea for this series: How to get from where you are, to where you want to be.

Money in HD: How to manage my money Me: Share story about buying Neon, and guessing about having enough money to buy the car. We: How many of you make decisions with your finances without really knowing if you have enough money? Or maybe you’re an impulse buyer and you purchase stuff because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Night Of The Living Debt Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A message about the terrible monster of debt and how to live above materialism and greed.

INTRO How many remember those old B movies? A) Attack of the Killer Tomatoes B) ___________________________ C) ___________________________ -Today I want to deal with a monster that is more real than the ones listed. -Bringing financial death; emotional stress and marital ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Give Prayerfully" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 10, 2016

If we are to grow in the grace of giving, we need to give prayerfully.

In 2 Corinthians 8:7, Paul tells us: “But since you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you - see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” - 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV) In our text for today, we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Every Christian Should Tithe

Contributed by Charlie Ellison on Nov 28, 2005

A message on the subject of the Bibical Tithe

Why Every Christian Should Tithe In a resent study its was revealed that only 3% of church members tithe in America. If this is true, then perhaps we have discovered one of the reasons why America is in such a terrible spiritual dilemma The purpose of this article is to share why every Child ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Neighbour? Series

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Sep 3, 2008

my neighbour is the one I meet and can assist if they are in need

Most of you this past spring filed your income tax returns, and some of you I imagine are like me wondering if perhaps there is something else you could deduct so that you could pay less tax. But, have you ever wished that you could pay more tax? I’ll never forget the day that my dad told me that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

No Loopholes

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

Our response to God needs to be total.

No Loopholes, We are called to be fools for Christ's sake Matthew 10:1 "Then He summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority to expel unclean spirits and to cure sickness and disease of every kind" Everything in life that has meaning and value is rooted in God's Grace. Paul begins all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Hosea 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Primary Stewardship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2002

A sermon on Christian stewardship.

Matthew 20:1-16 “Our Primary Stewardship” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young preacher had just finished seminary and had taken his first appointment in the hills of Kentucky. Wanting to be effective in his preaching ministry, he walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Misconceptions About Salvation

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 26, 2004

A study of three of the most common misconceptions about salvation.

Misconceptions about Salvation Scripture References: Philippians 3:2-4:1 Deuteronomy 30:6 2 Corinthians 5:10 Romans 16:18 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. We each have made mistakes in our life. We probably continue to do so today. b. Some have little ...read more

Is There No Balm In Gilead? By Shannon Daley-Harris, M.div.

Contributed by Kaia Lenhart on May 7, 2004

This sermon is basd on Jeremiah 8:18-22 and offers an example of sermon material that may be developed for Cover the Uninsured Week.

Scripture My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. Hark, the cry of my poor people from far and wide in the land: “Is the Lord not in Zion? Is her King not in her?” (“Why have they provoked me to anger with their images, with their foreign idols?”) “The harvest is past, the summer is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tale Of Two Widows

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

This is the story of two women who learned that our’s is the God of the impossible.

There’s disappointment. There’s discouragement, and then there’s hopelessness. If you’ve ever really known hopelessness, then you know the difference. It’s that point when you feel you truly have nothing to look forward to but more despair and defeat. You just don’t believe the sun will rise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

She Gave All...

Contributed by Curtis Brock on Jan 13, 2007

As a believer we must be willing to give all to the Lord

She Gave All… Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: In this passage, Mark introduces us to a poor widow and the well-to-do crowd of her day. As Jesus watched, He noticed the trueness of the hearts of the people as they gave their offerings. Now do not get antsy, because this message is not about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Plea For Purity

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

A plea for purity, a brotherly and orderly life, and the comfort of Christ’s coming.

1 Thessalonians 4- B’gate, 16/10/97 Section 1: A Plea for Purity (vv. 1-8) 1. "Finally"- we see that, as in Paul’s other letters, the Apostle selects matters of behaviour to be the last things that ring in the Thessalonians minds. But ironically, the most ’final’ thing about these last two chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Christmas: Be Rich, Do Good And Give Generously

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 9, 2013

What is the true spirit of Christmas? To do good, be rich in good works, and to give generously to others. When we do this, we will experience abundant joy.

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: BE RICH, DO GOOD AND GIVE GENEROUSLY INTRO TO TOPIC: DEEP QUESTIONS OF THE UNIVERSE: What is the meaning of life? What is God like? Can a leopard change its spots? How do they get the caramilk into the caramilk bar? And – what does the fox say? But – what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: *other

Giving: God's Way: Biggest Myth About Giving

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 29, 2015

Prosperity Gospel has degraded Christian Giving into a Barter system. Let us look at one of the biggest myths about giving. "

Giving, God’s way: Myths about Giving 1Samuel 15:1-23 Let me start with some simple statistics. A Gallop Poll of Church Members reported that 17% say that they tithe-- but only 3% actually do. 40% will give nothing in a year. Tithers make up only 10-25 percent of a normal congregation. Even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational