Sermons on Intergenerational Wealth:

To Be More Thoughtful Is To Be More Thankful

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 7, 2001

Rev. Fair speaks of the lessons of thankfullness, he reminds us of the words:“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but it is also the parent of all other virtues”.

TO BE MORE THOUGHTFUL IS TO BE MORE THANKFUL Scripture: Psalm 100. INTRODUCTION Some one has said “charity begins at home but it shouldn’t stop there. That saying might be changed to “Thanksgiving begins at home. but it shouldn’t end there.” In one of our magazines is a story related by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:100, Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Methodist

Lost & Found

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 8, 2001

An inductive use of questions and stories to lead my hearers to the point Jesus made about seeking and finding the lost.

Text: Luke 15 Title: Lost & Found Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Salvation/Evangelism Theme: Seeking the Lost Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to celebrate being found while joining in the search for other lost persons. Response: Individuals will receive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

John Chapter 17 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

In the Private Ministry of Jesus, we find that Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for His Church.

John Chapter 17 I. Jesus prays for Himself: Read verses 1-5 It’s not out of line to pray for one’s self! When we go to God in prayer, we need to pray for our self, get our hearts and lives right with God, and get in tune with heaven. Folks, that’s essential, before we can effectively pray for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

2 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

John the Baptist declares, "It is time!"

This is a great text. The majesty of the writing -- what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make the story come alive. The event, marked in time and place -- in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bottom Line

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2001

We are stewards of God’s property and, as stewards, will be held accountable for our managing of what has been entrusted to us.

The Bottom Line For obvious reasons, this is Jesus’ most difficult parable. How could Jesus use such an obviously dishonest man as an example for His disciples? I think God uses evil things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Large-With Goodness Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 2, 2001

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for goodness like a dying person hungers for food or drink.

Living Large-With Goodness The Beatitudes Part 4 Rev. Gary A. Shockley Cornerstone Church September 30, 2001 Man On the Street Video- “What is a good person?” What does “being good” mean to you? The beatitude this morning from Matthew 5:6 is about goodness. The NLT puts it this way, “God blesses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Methodist

Sharing Our Gifts And Talents Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

documentary a religious leader was asked what they believed the future of their people would be. This is what she said. “Everyone’s become materialistic, that’s what bothers me most. We do everything for money…if we don’t change what’s on the inside, sp

We’ve been looking at the concept of “hearing God” and how that happens. We started with a “no brainer” that said we had to take the time to listen to God as we prayed. We took steps to try to change our understanding of prayer from our giving God commands to us hearing Christ’s instructions. We ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Job dealt with discouragement

“Dealing with Discouragement” Job 1-2 Intro: Did you know that there are a lot of errors in the Bible? It’s true! A good example of this is in Genesis 3 - Satan comes to Eve, asks about the fruit, and says, “You will not surely die” - That was a lie! It was not true, but the lie is recorded in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Stewardship

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

This is the fourth message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God. The fourth essential element of the Christian life is good stewardship.

Intro: When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter at hand was how to span the river w/ the suspension cables. Launching a simple kite, the builders were able to get a thin string across. Using the string, they drew a rope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Exodus 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Finds The Truth About Jesus Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

There are three kinds of people with different kinds of reactions regarding the birth of Jesus and which also show that not all people are wise.

Wise Men Finds the Truth about Jesus Christ Matthew 2:1-12 (Christmas Series) Matthew 2.1-12 (RSV) reads as follows: 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep The Spiritual Fire Burning

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

The tragedy of “Ho-Hum Christianity.”

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Rev. 3:14-22 TOPIC: Ho-Hum Christianity THEME: How To Keep Your Spiritual Fire Burning HOW TO KEEP YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRE BURNING INTRO: 1. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My King, My Daddy

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Key Point: The God of the universe is at once both a “Shock and Awe” God, and “Up Close and Personal.” Only God makes it possible for us to thrive under both sides of Him.

My King, My Daddy Two very different aspects of God we need to come to grips with Introduction: Shock and Awe bombing, quickened pulse, lump in my throat, sweaty palms, (also what is behind the scenes, kids crying) witnessing the power of something Jessica Lynch—teacher wanna be, POW, daring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reclaiming What Is Ours

Contributed by David Butcher on Dec 8, 2006

Knowing who we are in Christ and reclaiming what is rightfully ours.

Readings Genesis 14:14-16 (NIV) When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pictures Of Community

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006

3 Biblical Pictures of the community that we are to live out at the church, the body of Christ.

Sermon-7/30/06-Community PART 1 Phil. 2:4 “Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others.” (NIV) This morning talk about what God has been teaching me about the kind of community that He desires for us to have in Him-Look @ 3 pictures/metaphors for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: *other

Biblical Principles For Handling Money

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Money matters are spiritual matters and financial peace can only come from making decision based on biblical principles.

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR SOUND FAMILY FINANCES Introduction: Today we will address a topic which is relevant to everyone. As a matter of fact, money issues are killing people, marriages, churches, and we are heading that direction as a country with our federal government. God knows that and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-18

Denomination: Baptist