Sermons on Motive In Giving:

The Owner Of It All

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 11, 2004

God is the owner of all things and we are just the stewards of what He has entrusted us with! This is a newsletter devotional for stewardship month

The Owner of it All 2 Corinthians 9:8 Newsletter Devotional Is all of that stuff that you have really yours? Does it really belong to you or is there something else at work in this life? I think that for the most part, the church as a whole does not understand the concept of stewardship because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pleasure Of Pleasing God

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Aug 15, 2004

This sermon is about focusing our energies on those things that pleases God.

There are several things I Like about the author of our text, Brother Luke. First, I like the fact that Luke was not one of the original Disciples of Christ, yet the power of the gospel so affect his life that he felt the need to make a change. He did not have the pleasure of walking and talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32

Denomination: Lutheran

Make Your Life Count

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 17, 2004

Life is short so make God’s best of it.

Make Your Life Count Focus: Life is short so make God’s best of it. Function: The listener will make an assessment of their lives to re-align priorities as needed. Most of us don’t like to see money wasted. If someone inherits hundreds of thousands of dollars and blows it all in a few months ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Do Not Be Afraid To Use Your Time Wisely

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Aug 26, 2004

we are all given the same amount of time each day...be a good steward of yours

Stewardship World definition: The management of another persons property, finances, or household affairs Christian deffinition: The management of one’s life Matt 25:14-23 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude: The Response Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2004

We learn about three different attitudes with regard to stewardship.

Scripture Think of a person whom you greatly admire and respect. Do you have such a person in mind? Good. Now, what is it about that person that you appreciate so much? What is it that really draws you to them? Let’s list the qualities and characteristics of the person whom you greatly admire. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You An Ignitor Of Excuses? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004

The is a great spiritual danger when our offerings to God is but mere excuses. We need to mature and quit making an offering of excuses.

IGNITOR OF EXCUSES? The Danger of Beginning with Excuses By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I set a candle before us, a box of wooden matches, and a glass of water. I dip a match in the water, and try to light the candle. I do it again and again, and the results is always the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Douse The Flame Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004

Offering excuses will always limit spiritual growth. We look at people from the Bible and their excuses and how God helped them overcome their excuses.

DOUSE THE FLAME OF EXCUSES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. Luke 14:18 And THEY ALL with ONE CONSENT BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSE. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tithing

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 2, 2004

I don’t believe for one minute that tithing buys God’s blessing. But I do believe that it opens a door – or better, a “window” – of release for God to bless continually and mightily.

TEXT: Malachi 3:6-12 TITLE: TITHING Let me begin by making three statements about tithing: 1. Tithe means “a tenth” – Genesis 28:22 – “And this stone which I have set as a pillar shall be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will surely give a tenth to You.” The word tithe in the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 3, 2004

What it takes to be content in this world.

September 5, 2004 Stewardship Sermon on Being Content • In North Africa the natives have a very easy way to capture monkeys. A gourd, with a hole just sufficiently large so that a monkey can thrust his hand into it, is filled with nuts and fastened firmly to a branch of a tree at sunset. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessings: The Resources Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2004

God has blessed his people with gifts. This sermon explores three truths we need to know about our giving God.

Scripture Let me tell you a story that will put today’s message into a picture to which you can relate. Many years ago when my son Jon was very young, I took him to McDonald’s and bought him some French fries. While sitting together enjoying each other’s company, I idly reached over to take some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Show Me The Money

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Sep 13, 2004

Money is one of the most important things in life. This sermon tells us the two sides about money. It would help us have a clearer biblical understanding about money.

Faith Fundamental Baptist Church Morning Worship Service September 12, 2004 ¡§Show Me the Money¡¨ Pastor Joseph Conrad M. Edpao INTRODUCTION: Our study is focused on stewardship. I believe that last Sunday we had a clearer understanding about stewardship. We need to remember that we are not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Challenge for people to make a committment to give.

STEWARDSHIP #5 CROSSING OVER Joshua 3:1-13 Today is our celebration Sunday. For 8 months we have been waiting for this Sunday to complete what our early forefathers started in 1886 It’s been an interesting journey as we have invited you to Be challenged to give sacrificially to something that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Where No Oxen Are The Barn Is Clean Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#7 in Proverbs and Parables series Matthew 24:45-51 with Proverbs If you want a clean, tidy church just get rid of the people. As God’s servants we are in the people business.

Where no Oxen are the Barn is Clean Proverbs 14-15 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 24:45-51 INTRODUCTION: You will notice in the parable _________________ read that the good servant did the job of overseeing other servants and making sure everyone was fed and cared for. If you’ve ever cooked for a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consecration: The Requirement Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 17, 2004

Possessions alone do not give spiritual fulfillment. Only Jesus Christ gives spiritual fulfillment. Spiritual fulfillment is found when we receive Jesus Christ into our lives and submit everything to his sovereign control.

Scripture For the past two Sundays we have been in a series of messages on The ABCs of Stewardship. The material for this series of sermons comes from Dr. John Maxwell. So far we have looked at “Attitude: The Response of a Successful Steward,” and “Blessings: The Resources of a Successful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Keeps You From Being Involved

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 19, 2004

Looking at three things found in various text in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved.

Today we are going to look at three things found in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved. The first is being a.... 1. Slacker (Proverbs 10:4) Pro 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. A.) Pro 10:4a - He becometh poor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist