Sermons on Monetary Gifts:

Hoarder Or Steward? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

This parable illustrates the deceitfulness of guarded wealth. It is a stewardship parable, in the fact that it addresses the issue of our use of resources, both monetary and spiritual. The lesson we will learn is “use it, or lose it.”

This morning’s message is entitled “Hoarder or Steward?” O. S. Hawkins, who is with GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, asks, “At the end of your life will you be considered a hoarder or a steward?”(1) We’re going to look at a parable this morning; one which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel: The Greatest Christmas Gift We Never Asked For

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 21, 2023

Ahaz and the people of Judah had rejected the LORD - yet He kept reaching out - and gave them a beautiful promise - Immanuel!

12.24.23 Isaiah 7:10–14 10 The LORD spoke to Ahaz again. He said, 11 “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God. Ask for it either in the depths below or in the heights above.” 12 But Ahaz responded, “I will not ask. I will not test the LORD.” 13 So Isaiah said: Listen now, you house of David. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Be Thankful Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2017

A little different look at thanksgiving. If we are thankful for God's blessing, what we doing to be a blessing to others, thereby increasing the thanksgiving, glory and praise being returned to God?

2 Corinthians 9:10–15 (NKJV) Ever wonder how family fights begin on Thanksgiving? (show picture of pie with slice out of the middle). In fact we often think of Thanksgiving as a day of excesses. You Know You Overdid Thanksgiving When.... Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Seeking First His Kingdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 28, 2003

Resist, reject and renounce all rival kingdoms to that of the kingdom of God. There are many kingdoms that will attempt to compete with the kingdom of God that include egotistical, monetary, fleshly, worldly and devilish influences. We must take seriously

How to Seek First His Kingdom Illustration: God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him. Andrew Murray. Quote:In order to seek first the kingdom, we must begin by seeking first the King: His praise, His purpose, and His plan. Paul J. Fritz Illustration: Bruce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep The Victory

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 29, 2021

This sermon is basically a commentary on 2 Peter 1:1-11

How To Keep The Victory Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, Here we have both names of the apostle who was the first to preach the gospel following the birth of the church on the day of Pentecost. It is from the lips of Peter that we hear the words that define the new birth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using What God Has Given Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

God gives each of special abilities and expects us to be faithful in using what we’ve been given. Instead of “hiding” our gifts we’re to invest them in kingdom service. There’s no getting around the fact that we are responsible for what we’ve been given

Using What God Has Given A man from out east had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” His buddy told him that he had a really hard time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Go Farther Together Series

Contributed by Allen James on Jan 3, 2010

This message is a challenge for the New Year for the church to be devoted to connecting, serving, and loving one another in Jesus’ Name.

Go Farther Together • 1 Peter 4:7-11 • JAN 3, 2010 OPENING: Recount work of God in our midst as a church throughout 2009. INTRODUCTION: This year we must STRETCH both personally and collectively as a church to CONNECT, SERVE, and LOVE others in the name of Jesus. WORSE-CASE SCENARIO: What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Caught In The Return Line

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Dec 7, 2010

S many people will return the gifts they get for Christmas, don;t be one that returns the greatest gift of ALL, Jesus.

DON’T GET CAUGHT IN THE RETURN LINE (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Wow, it is Christmas time already! I know that I have waited until now to preach about Christmas, but this year I will only be doing 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abundance

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 5, 2011

ur God is a God of abundance. Here Jesus is using a metaphor of Himself being a shepherd over sheep. Moreover, the sheep that listen, follow and stay in His presence will always have pasture. (Abundance) Here Jesus is speaking about a good shepherd in con

Abundance John 10: 9-11 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 11 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Hallelujah Mission

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 23, 2009

One word, rightly understood, sums up our mission as Christians. Use the gifts the Spirit gives you to carry it out. Parts: A. What is the mission? B. How do we carry out the mission?

Text: Psalm 117 Theme: Our Hallelujah Mission A. What is the mission? B. How do we carry out the mission? Season: Mission Festival Date: October 18, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Our-Hallelujah-Mission-Psalm117.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Tongues And Prophecy Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009

Exploring the use and abuse of tongues and prophecy in church.

Gifts of the Spirit part 2 JCC 22.11.09 pm Quickly recap on part 1 as an introduction Tongues and Prophecy Slide 1 & slide 2:1 1 Cor 12:1-11 & v7 One gift magnified above another is evidently so out of proportion that it caused division, and they were accused of teaching heresy Slide 2:2 & ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Influence

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 6, 2009

God, through His Holy Spirit, has given to each believer spiritual gifts. These gifts are given to men so they can be used to bless others.

Christmas season- invokes- many thoughts/emotions- as well as advertisements … (show picture- American Humanist Association) No God? … No Problem! Be good for goodness’ sake. Humanism is the idea that you can be good without a belief in God. This ad poses an interesting question- can people truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Mission Possible: Remote Controlled Bmw's And Other Cool Stuff (2 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

Second in a series: It is the TOOLS that make our action heroes believable. This message encourages people to use God’s gifts to accomplish great things!

Intro to the Series And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (NKJV) In this series, we are illustrating some life principles with scenes from our favorite stories. We are possibly the most entertained culture in history. If we are not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcome Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

It’s time to overcome. As a believer you don’t have to live in defeat... learn to overcome. Breathe in the things of God, Breathe out ministry.

Get Back Up: Overcome life with Joy in Adversity John 16: 28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father." 29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, "Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things ...read more

Scripture: John 16:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supernatural Endowment For Spectacular Exploits

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 8, 2014

God has made spiritual gifts available for His Church, and these are supernatural endowment the Church need to do spectacular exploits in the Kingdom of God. This will edify the body of Christ and glorify God.

SUPERNATURAL ENDOWMENT FOR SPECTACULAR EXPLOITS Study Text: 1 Corinthians 12: 1 – 11. Introduction: - God has given us many gifts for us to operate in the supernatural, but we are not fully benefitting from what has been freely given to us. - Our failure in putting these gifts into action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal