Sermons on Losing Yourself:

T-E-A-M

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 31, 2007

We are the body of Christ and members of one another. It takes all of us to make a team for the well-being of the church.

T – E – A – M Romans 12:3-8 October 28, 2007 We come today to the third in the series of stewardship messages as we move along toward our Consecration Sunday celebration. Two weeks ago, we talked about our commitment. If you remember, I said that God has made a commitment to us so perhaps it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

Entrusted

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2007

Dominion – authority – brings with it responsibility. Angelina Grimké, the American abolitionist once said, “Duty is ours and events are God’s.” God has given us dominion over this earth, yes, and with it comes the responsibility to act on God’s behalf.

Entrusted, Genesis 1:26 Introduction This summer many of us watched the story unfold of animal cruelty charges being raised against Atlanta Falcons football player, Michael Vick. The 19-page federal indictment, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 12, 2007

Being fed in church is fine, but if all we do is eat and not put our faith into action, all we get is spiritual obesity.

Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity Mark 10:35-45 November 11, 2007 We are coming to the end of our autumn stewardship emphasis. Next week is Consecration Sunday when we will present our Estimate of Giving cards to God’s work through Calvary church. Throughout the last few weeks, we have been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

What's In Your Basket? Series

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Feb 29, 2008

The first os stewardship series: the gift of time. Based on the Feeding of the Five Thousand. What we give to Jesus, He multiplies to a great blessing - for us and for others.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, which of the “What’s in your wallet?” commercial is your favorite? Mine is probably the one with the attacking Vikings. What’s in your wallet? There is a familiar story in the Bible where the question could have been re-phrased to “What’s in your basket?” It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"God's Return On Investment May Not Be The Same As Your 401 (K)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 1, 2008

A sermon about investing in people.

Matthew 25:31-46 (Reading from The Message) James 2:1-13 Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “God’s Return on Investment May Not Work the Same as Your 401 (k)” The following is a brief meditation written by Claudia Burney: “Jesus lives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Samson's Mum Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 3, 2008

The are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned, but they are there for a reason, and we can still learn from their lives.

Little Known Characters #2 – Samson’s Mum 2nd March 2008 am Who can tell me who Samson’s mother was? There are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned. However, we have already seen that there are no mistakes in the Bible and even though their name is not mentioned, their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Tap Water Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” means God in the flesh. So we are going to lo

Streams of Living Water More Than Tap Water Exodus 31:1-5 October 24, 2004 Mark Eberly This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Becoming A Carrier Of The Vision

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

Sermon to cultivate servanthood in the local church. God doesn’t want us just to sit on the sidelines, but He wants us to ’get in the game’ & participate - put our faith in action & contribute to the growth of the Body of Christ.

Becoming a Carrier of the Vision – Build God’s House through Servanthood Leadership = to influence the direction of other people’s lives – we are all called to be leaders. Leadership is not a title, but it’s an action - serving. Everyone is called into an area of leadership Aim: Vision is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power To The People Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008

Part 3 in series Slowing Down. This message plays down pastors and spiritual professionals, and plays up the unity and equality of all people who follow Jesus.

Power to the People Slowing Down, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2008 In last week’s message I posed the question, “How do we pursue God in ways that do not end up doing spiritual/emotional/psychological damage to ourselves and others.” Remember how I answered that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

Spiritual Seeds Of Stewardship

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 1, 2008

From the beginning of creation man was placed under God’s authority and given responsibility. That responsibility was to be a caretaker of the resources God had provided. Learn where the seeds of stewardship are planted.

Intro: Was stewardship made up by the early ministers of the church? Did they merely preach it to fill the coffers or offering plates? Is stewardship simply the way that pastors and other “ministers” multiply their earnings? Many of you know that is not the case. However there may be as much ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Time, It's His!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 7, 2008

Today, we make our one singular choice to Follow God’s Way with our time, being good stewards of the time that God gives us!

Deal or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours! It’s Not My Time, It’s His! Last week, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! And I said that for the next few weeks, I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal: This Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Temple, It's His

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 21, 2008

Today, we make our one singular choice to Follow God’s Way . . . with our “Temple” our bodies, hearts, and minds.

Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours It’s Not My Temple…It’s His! A few weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your life: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Owe - To Whom?

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Oct 18, 2008

Jesus outwits those that would trick him, and affirms we’re all God’s children, created in God’s own image

Sermon outline Matt 22:15-22 1. What’s this encounter all about? Like in the best murder mysteries of A. Christie’s Poirot, we need to apply the ‘little grey cells’ to fully understand what’s going on and, most importantly, what it means for us today. 2. First of all, work through the story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007

Part 5 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Ministry, the fourth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Shaped for Serving God The Purpose-Driven Life, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 11, 2007 In spite of enormous success, Elvis Presley was, according to friends, an unfulfilled and unhappy man. He died of obesity and drug dependency at 42. And in an interview with his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Managing The Things God Has Entrusted To You: Time Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 10, 2008

There are two major themes which weave their way through the bible: The way to God and our Walk with God. This is a series of stewardship messages. The first one is the stewardship of our time.

In Jesus Holy Name January 13, 2008 Epiphany II Text: Genesis 2:15 Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things God has entrusted to You” 1st in the series: Christian Stewardship There are two major themes which weave their way through the scriptures: The “way to God” and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Lutheran