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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    A Season Of Generosity

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 11, 2006
     | 3,489 views

    In this season when many people and organizations are asking for donations, how can we be diligent and intelligent about our giving?

    A Season of Generosity Philippians 1:3-11 December 10, 2006 It seems that everywhere we go at this time of year, we find people or organizations who are asking for donations for one cause or another. I think that I have told you this before. A number of years ago, Toni and I decided that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Butterball Turkey -- Or A Handful Of Rice?

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,730 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon with a stewardship message.

    (The pastor holds a bag of rice throughout the service, and when he goes to the pulpit, very obviously carries the rice, and a pot, with measuring cup, to the pulpit with him (make the measuring cup 1/8th cup) I bet you think I’m going to explain this pot of rice on the pulpit. Well, maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Money Talks

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,914 views

    Stewardship

    Money Talks Luke 19:1-10 November 12, 2006 There are certain matters for each of us that we don’t want to talk about. Certain topics, issues, concerns that when brought up cause us anxiety, fear, anger, or even to shut down. When a spouse A neighbor A child begins to steer a conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Hope avatar

    Be A Total Sellout!

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    Many of us say we are committed to Christ but like the rich young ruler, we don’t realize what all that entails.

    Mark 10:17-22 tells of one of the most compelling encounters that I believe Jesus ever had. It tells of a young man who came to Jesus with a question that had no dobut been on his mind for a very long time. In fact, the Bible says that he came running to Jesus. When I think of someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Managing My Treasure God's Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,893 views

    Practical sermon on managing our money according to God’s priorities, encourages living within means, being content with what we have and tithing.

    Ps. 24:1 As our memory verse reflects everything on the earth is the Lord’s, however he gives us each a portion to use. How we use the portion given to us is called stewardship. Over the past two weeks we have looked at how we are stewards of the time and talent God have given us. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    If It's Of God...

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,607 views

    If you are curious about spiritual manifestations, the Bible gives us examples of them.

    If it’s of God... Acts 5:38-39 The setting of the text is at a time of great excitement in the life of the church and the disciples. Pentecostal power had recently exploded on the 120 in the upper room, and thousand’s of folks had been getting saved on a daily basis. Sick people were being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If One, All Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007
     | 3,495 views

    spiritual gifts - used as a whole

    If One, All Epiphany 3rd - Jan 21 1 Cor. 12:12-31a † In Jesus Name † Grace and peace, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, is given to you all, His People. Members of one choir..one symphony One of my favorite novels, tells of a series of contests, where the winner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Greed Or Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    Stewardship Series

    GREED or GENEROSITY Stewardship Series part 3 Luke 12:13-21 Greed is the desire to acquire more than God has planned for us - especially in the areas of finances and possessions. Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psa 37:4) Greed: 4 Warning Signs 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Money Talks

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 10, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,276 views

    Stewardship Series Part 2

    Money Talks Mark 12:41-44 I. God Cares about Our Giving A. There are three reasons why some do not tithe. 1. They have never been taught to tithe. 2. They misunderstand the place of tithing. 3. They don’t tithe because they refuse to do so. II. God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Language Do We Speak? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 16, 2007
     | 4,251 views

    The gift of prophecy overshadows the gift of tongues; the language of love reigns supreme over all the gifts.

    WHAT LANGUAGE DO WE SPEAK? In just a couple of weeks Sharon and I will be in Corinth, Greece, the place where all of this church business happened. It occurred to me that at some point I will need a bottle of water from time to time and will have to ask a merchant for said water. How will I ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "Brook In The Way"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,907 views

    a sermon to encourage others to be a brook of refreshment for others

    Psalm 110 “brook in the way” Messianic Psalm In verses 5-7 David sees the coming battle that will dethrone all those human and demonic forces which have had their way during the seven year tribulation. In verse 7 is an unusual phrase. “Shall drink of the brook in the way.” The word for “brook” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    No More Excuses

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    Life is filled with opportunities and adventures with our name written on it. We must choose to go after these wonderful opportunities and leave behind the excuses as to why we cannot accomplish something.

    NO MORE EXCUSES MATTHEW: 25:14-30 I HAVE ONLY JUST A MINUTE, ONLY SIXTY SECONDS IN IT. FORCED UPON ME, CAN’T REFUSE IT, DIDN’T SEEK IT, DIDN’T CHOOSE IT, BUT IT’S UP TO ME TO USE IT. I MUST SUFFER, IF I LOOSE IT, GIVE ACCOUNT, IF I ABUSE IT. IT’S ONLY JUST A MINUTE, BUT ETERNITY IS IN IT . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Money Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
     | 7,168 views

    Part 5 in a series from Proverbs dealing with stewardship and finances.

    Wise Money I. Introduction A. The Businessman and the Fisherman 1. A businessman noted that a fisherman was back early from the catch. 2. The fisherman said he had caught enough for the day. 3. The businessman said it was too early to quit and many more fish could be caught. 4. The fisherman asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Grace Of Giving: Understanding Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    Giving is not something we do it is something we are; it is a way of life for the Christian that understands God’s grace.

    THE GRACE OF GIVING: UNDERSTANDING OURSELVES 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 {NIV} Part 3 of the series: The Grace of Giving: God-Given Principles for Understanding Your Money (2 Corinthians 8-9) Sermon Objective: Giving is not something we do it is something we are. It is a way of life for the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Giving God Your Treasure Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,085 views

    Sermon #3 in Stewardship series. This talks about why anything short of the full tithe is robbing God.

    Stewardship Series #3 “Giving God Your Treasure” Malachi 3:6-12 One day a certain old, rich man of a miserable disposition visited a rabbi, who took the rich man by the hand and led him to a window. "Look out there," he said. The rich man looked into the street. "What do you see?" asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene