Sermons about Guarding Yourself

Busy, Busy, Busy

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

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In the Great Commandments, Jesus shows us how to prioritize our busy lives.

Busy, Busy, Busy Montreal/Cornwall October 16, 2004 “Busy” is the hallmark of our times. I don’t know how many times I ask people, “How are you doing?” and the answer, more commonly than not, is “Busy”. It has become somewhat of a ‘badge of honour’ to wear, it seems. I’m not asking people how busy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 - Programming Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

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Examine how we have gone in the year just past with regards our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (service), People and our Primary Relationship.

Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 Many organisations hold regular work performance reviews for their employees that look back of the past 6 or 12 months and see how you have gone in the tasks set before you. The purpose is usually to give some feedback and allow some planning for the coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Stewardship - Part Two Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

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Second in a series of four messages on Christian Stewardship. Based on UM congregatinal pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Christian Stewardship Part 2 Mark 12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Stewardship - Part Four Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

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Fourth of four messages on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

2 Samuel 24:18-25 On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad. When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Faithful Steward

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

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This teaching aims at showing the believer how to be a faithful stewards since that’s who we’re supposed to be unto the Lord.

THE FAITHFUL STEWARD TEXT: LUKE 12:42 Who is a steward? From the Greek word ‘oikonomos’, steward means someone that is made an house distributor or overseer, a manager or a treasurer. The bottom line of it all is that one is working for the interest of another. Proverbs 25:13 To be faithful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Managing Your Time Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004

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Time is so short these days, isn’t it? "With all that I’m doing, sometimes I just want to get off the treadmill." If you’ve felt like that, here’s a sermon on managing time for effectiveness. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Managing Time Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.” The Bible clearly indicates that for every one of us, there is enough time to accomplish what must be done. However, if you want this to happen, you’ve got to take the initiative to obey ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Holiness

Losing Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

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Once we come to Christ in faith, our relationship is secure in Him. However, it is possible to loose our fellowship with Him.

LOSING JESUS Luke 2:41-52 INTRO. Many think the underprivileged child is the one who does not have the right kind of education or food or clothing...or perhaps one from a broken home or one whose father has been killed or imprisoned. But the true underprivileged child is the one raised in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Is Lordship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2002

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When we think of stewardship, we often see it merely as a matter of our giving of money to God and the church. Giving of tithes and offerings is an important aspect of stewardship, but secondary. Stewardship is a reflection of my relationship with God.

Stewardship is Lordship Proverbs 3:5-10 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to your navel, and marrow ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Knowledge Shall Increase"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 2, 2002

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This sermon takes a look at the spiritually detrimental effects of some modern technological "advancements."

“Knowledge Shall Increase...” Late one night, not too long ago, I was in one of my favorite places of prayer. I was outside underneath an endless display of stars, the weather was perfect, the sky was unbelievably clear, and there was just the right amount of nip in the air. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Proverbs 2:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love And Insanity

Contributed by John Nadasi on Oct 3, 2002

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This is a sermon with a strong call to stewardship as a response to God’s eternal love. This includes prayer, presence, gifts, and service as well as how we live our lives.

Paonia United Methodist Church October 9, 2002 Rev. John Nadasi Matthew 21:33-46 The parallels are clear. The Pharisees knew he was talking about them. They had been given a vineyard to work in. Overtime, they claimed the vineyard as their own, No longer open to the outsider, but instead, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Methodist

Pew Potatoe Syndrome

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002

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A couch-potato is defined as “a person disinclined to activity or exertion” A pew potato is a Christian who comes to church but is disinclined to Christian activity

INTRODUCTION Every year the folks at Merriam-Webster pour over thousands of publications of all sorts in search of new words or new definitions of old words. And every year they find and include many such words in the latest editions of their dictionaries. In 1982 a new word was added to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Spirit Of Sameness Vs. Agent Of Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 14, 2002

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IF YOU WANT THINGS DIFFERENT, YOU CANNOT STAY THE SAME. If you don’t like what you are getting, change what you are giving!

A SPIRIT OF SAMENESS OR BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE. Two part series. BUILD A SAFE PATHWAY TO CHANGE. CAN WE CHANGE? ARE WE TRAPPED? Jeremiah 13: 23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin? Or a leopard his spots? Then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. God, you know what I was, You see what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, Joel 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prophet In Overalls Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

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A prophetic call to conduct God’s justice

He was the prophet in overalls, a farmer who wore clodhoppers on his feet, calluses on his hands, and righteous anger in his heart. Amos was his name. He hailed from a dusty little town called Tekoa, about 6 miles southeast of Bethlehem, perched on the edge of the Judean badlands. Amos was a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Church Service Of One Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

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God calls and commissions ordinary people into service

It was a church service of one. Isaiah the prophet was the only person in attendance – a preacher in Judah, the Southern Kingdom of Israel, who lived about the time that Homer was composing the Odyssey and Iliad in Greece. Isaiah was in the Temple that day, the Dwelling Place of God, the palace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist

Stewardship: A Matter Of Choice Part 3

Contributed by Ron Crow on Jan 27, 2003

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Our lack of stewardship robs God. How?

Stewardship: A Matter of Choice Malachi 3:7-11 I. Introduction A man called at the church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. The secretary said, “Who?” The man replied, “I want to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough!” Sure now that she had heard correctly, the secretary ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

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