Sermons about Guarding Yourself

Trickle-Down Spirituality

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002

based on 141 ratings

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Just as trickle-down economics meant take care of the top of the economy and everything else benefits, Matt. 6:33 is trickle down spirituality - seek God first...

Trickle-Down Spirituality TCF Sermon February 15, 1998 Organization is a hot topic in our world. From Palm Pilots to Daytimers, there are new ways to get organized at work and at home. The issue we face as believers, in organizing our lives, is separating the ”urgent from the important” --- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God Through Service Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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We draw closer to God by serving others in His name.

How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ August 26, 2007 Knowing God through Service Acts 10:1-8 Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus.” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Keeping Power Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

based on 6 ratings

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It is out of our personal relationship with God that we come to know with assurance certain things in the Christian life. These closing assurances are intended to be great encouragements to us.

1 JOHN 5: 18-21 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE KEEPING POWER OF GOD John here reaches the end of what he wants to write. He has clearly shown the differences between the true believer and the false, and now he concludes by reiterating his purpose, which is to assure his readers who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Your Talents Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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Sermon #2 in a Stewardship series. Talks about givign back to God the gifts that He has blessed us with

Stewardship Series #2 “Giving God Your Talents” Romans 12:3-8 I had a grandmother that couldn’t carry as “tune in a pail.” Neither my mother or father ever preached a message. My sister cannot play any musical instruments. To my knowledge I have never had a relative that was a head of state, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

True Generosity

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

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This sermon deals with why be generous and the results of being generous. All of us have been blessed by the generosity of others.

I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon TRUE GENEROSITY February 17, 2008 Jay Davis Robison Philippians 4:12-20 Today talking about True Generosity, word Generosity means marked by abundance or ample proportions above & beyond All of us have benefited from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 6,096 views

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

The Grace Of Giving: Understanding God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 5, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,539 views

Just as a lot can be told about an individual’s priorities by what and how they give, so a lot can be told about God but what and how He gives.

Understanding God: Motivations and Money 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Part 1 of the series: The Grace of Giving: God-Given Principles for Understanding Your Money (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2Out of the most severe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Failure: The Role Of The Weakest Link?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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We study the theory of the weakest link to understand individual responsibility. Are you standing in the gap?

FAILURE --- THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR THE THEORY OF THE WEAKEST LINK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A METAL CHAIN AND IN A HIDDEN PART OF THE CHAIN I HAVE A LINK MADE OF YARN, WE HAVE A PULLING CONTEST? What happens? I expose the weakest link? I take a guitar in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Most Of Your Time

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 24, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Believers can honor God by using their time wisely

Making the Most of Your Time Eph. 5:16 July 23, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In a magazine article: Based upon an average 71 year old life span. 1 You will spend... a 23 years sleeping (8 hours a day) 6 years in a car 3 years ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gift ---Teach Me How To Fish!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Often we find in the church a heart searching for handouts. We must not just give away fish, we must teach the new generation how to fish. The best gift will keep on giving.

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING. ARE WE INVESTING IN THE EFFORT TO PASS THE MANTLE TO OTHERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson! I LOVE THE THOUGHT DON’T GIVE ME A FISH, I WILL NEED ANOTHER FISH TOMORROW. TEACH ME HOW TO FISH, AND I CAN CATCH MY OWN! I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2the Greatest Man I Never Knew? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Reba McEntire has a song about her Dad, The Greatest Man I never knew? We ponder not recogninzing God’s Presence among us.

#2 THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is #2 of a 2 part series, The Greatest man I never knew. REVIEW FROM THE PREVIOUS LESSON. It can be possible to be religious in form and not really know Jesus in a real personal way. We must KNOW HIM AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship Part 1 Time Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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This is about time management.

How would you like to receive a check everyday? It would be the same amount as everyone else in the world. No matter how you spent it, you would get the same amount the next day and the next day. Wouldn’t that be nice? Well each and every one of us gets the same amount of time everyday. Each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Do While We Are Waiting? Pt. 1

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 17, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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A two-part series on discovering what God would have us do while we wait for His return.

I want to begin this morning by asking you a question: do you know what you are supposed to be doing? The question is simple enough—it’s a yes or no answer. But the implications of that answer range far beyond that. Ask a little child what he or she wants to be when they grow up, and they’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

See The Vision Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 10,902 views

sermon on stewardship written with help from wels study

January 12, 2003 Genesis 28:10-22 10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. 11 When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. 12 He had a dream in which he saw a stairway ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Adultery And The Adulterous Woman Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2015

based on 54 ratings

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God’s wisdom reveals the truth and gives us some guidelines to follow in order to avoid the sin of adultery. 1- Store up God’s Word to overcome 2- Following smooth talk leads to trouble 3- Guard the heart for victory over sin

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. While fishing, the old man starts talking about how times have changed. The young fellow picks up on this and starts talking about sex and sexually transmitted diseases going around. The teen says, "Grandpa, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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