Sermons on miserliness: showing 76-90 of 223

Waste Or Worship?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 20, 2005

Mary’s annointing Jesus with expensive ointment was worship to Jesus and an outrageous waste to Judas. What does this tell us about the worship we offer, or how we evaluate others’ worship?

Sixth Sunday in Lent: Palm Sunday Readings: Isa. 52:13-53:12,;Psalm 24; Phi. 2:5-11; Matt. 26:1-16 Waste, or Worship? About seven years ago, my daughter Alexa went on a summer missionary trip. A local church here in town had organized a week-long project in which teenagers from this community ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Have To Want It Series

Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 14, 2006

What it takes to receive all Jesus has to offer.

The No Nonsense Jesus Part One: You Have to Want It John 5:1-17 Trey Harris The movie Seabiscuit captured a portion of the American Dream. It portrayed the unlikely partnership of a washed up race horse, a has been trainer a troubled jockey named Red Pollard and wealthy businessman Charles Howard, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Seated In The Heavenlies

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

What it means to be in Christ instead of in sin

"But God who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace are ye saved;) AND HATH RAISED US UP TOGETHER, AND MADE US SIT TOGETHER IN HEAVENLY PLACES IN CHRIST JESUS" (vv. 4-6). Notice the phrase "IN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Tribunals

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 17, 2013

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:3-5 (Based on a sermon by Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/1cor/1co4_3.htm)

HoHum: Many years ago, A preacher told of a man he had little respect for because he considered him to be miserly and covetous. One day when this person contributed only a small gift to a worthy charity, the preacher openly criticized him. After the incident, the man went to the preacher privately ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Thinks Of You

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 3, 2014

Inspiring key truths about our God's love and blessings for us

EPHESIANS # 1 Who could have predicted the astonishing success of social media? I remember visiting our daughter, Christine, when she was working at a college just outside of Boston in 2006, and hearing about something called “Facebook.” She told that students were crazy about it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Carol Revisited

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 21, 2009

This is a sermon which applies the timeless tale of the Christmas Carol to the Gospel message of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS CAROL PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE WE’VE JUST WATCH A TRAILER CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED BY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS STARING JIM CAREY........ • Show Christmas Carol trailer THE PLOT LINE : A ’ TIMELESS TALE ABOUT EBENEZER SCROOGE S A MISERLY OLD MAN WHO BELIEVES THAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

"eh?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 10, 2019

Listening, hearing and acting on the call of God.

“Eh?” 1 Samuel 3:1-11, 19 Raise your hand if you sometimes have a hard time hearing God or discerning God’s voice. Interruptions define our lives, do they not? Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us away from whatever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Generosity

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jan 7, 2019

Generosity is a fruit (gift) of the Holy Spirit and we all have some of this gift dwelling within us. We should work it out and start giving to worthy persons or causes.

GENEROSITY What is generosity? the quality of being kind and generous. Generosity: giving your attention, time, abilities, money, and compassion freely to others. We often think of generosity as the decision to donate money to a worthy cause or buy a meal for someone on the street. Those are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bought With A Price

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

One of the most beautiful love stories ever told

Bought With a Price Hosea This morning I am going to preach on one of the most unique passages of scripture. So you know it must be in the Old Testament. Open your bibles to the Old Testament book of Hosea. We’re going to look at a little bit of chapters 1, 2, and 3. Read 1:1- 9 The ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Syndrome Brought On By The Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 25, 2021

Trouble came upon Elijah suddenly and unexpectedly, when he promised to himself peace and prosperity, because He had obeyed God. But Trouble came. Elijah runs until he is completely exhausted. Exhaustion opens the door of discouragement. The pandemic did all the above!

Avoiding the Syndrome Brought on by the Pandemic Introduction: A fifty-five-year-old woman threw herself from her fourteenth-floor apartment to the ground below. Minutes before her death, she saw a workman washing the windows of a nearby building. She greeted him and smiled, and he smiled and said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9, James 5:17, 1 Kings 18:46, Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Methodist

"listening To God Or Garbage?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2021

How to listen to God in an age of noise.

“Listening to God or Garbage?” 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19 Raise your hand if you sometimes have a hard time hearing God or discerning God’s voice. Interruptions define our lives, do they not? Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"god's Designated Storehouse"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 11, 2021

A sermon for pledge Sunday.

“God’s Designated Storehouse” Malachi 3:6-12 Although Mosaic Law remained in effect for 15 centuries, from the time of Moses to the time of Christ’s death at Calvary, the people often ignored, defied, or buried it. When their spiritual life was low, their giving fell off and when their ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Great Grace Was Upon Them All

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 22, 2021

Three characteristics of the first Christian congregation

I want to begin by saying what a privilege I consider it, to be invited into this pulpit on the occasion of your anniversary. Karen and I have just been attending over the last five weeks and it are clear to both of us that God is doing great things in and through this church. Thirty-three years! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Working In God’s Vineyard: A Parable For Our Time

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 25, 2023

Matthew 20:1-16 teaches God's generosity, faith and obedience, letting go of grudges and envy, and working together in God's kingdom. How can we apply this parable to our lives today?

Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, I would like to share with you a message from the Word of God based on the parable of the workers in the vineyard found in Matthew 20:1-16. This parable is one of the most challenging and controversial stories that Jesus told, and it has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 7:11, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 4:8, Hebrews 11:6, John 14:15, 1 John 5:3, Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:12-14, James 3:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:11-16, Philippians 2:1-4, Matthew 20:16  (view more)  (view less)

I Am Not Satisfied PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

Explores faith in difficult circumstances, God's provision beyond material wealth, and embracing God's promises.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today, under the shelter of His love and grace. We find ourselves in the company of fellow believers, united by the bond of faith and the shared desire to grow deeper in our understanding of God's word. Today, we stand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Topics: Supply, Needs