Sermons on Productive Stewardship:

Empowered For Kingdom Lifestyles Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

You can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the Lord

Empowered for Kingdom Lifestyles II Corinthians 8:1-12 I can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Sermon On The Amount

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

An appeal for tithing as a legitimate starting point for financial giving.

After we finish this series we’re going to have a series about what coffee should be served in a church building, the direction your feet should be pointing when you’re buried, and whether or not you should drive an SUV on Sunday. Just kidding! Those are things that really just have no ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Rich Can Make Us Spiritually Poor Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013

If we don’t learn to handle our wealth in a godly manner, it can separate us from God.

Being rich can make us spiritually poor. A story is told of a rich man who was on his death bed. He called in three of his friends, a pastor, a doctor and a lawyer to give them a strange request. He gave each of the men an envelope with one million dollars in it. He instructed the men that during ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Get's Blessed? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2013

This is the intro to our Stewardship month. Our theme is The Blessed Life and I've been reading and listening to a lot of Robert Morris so you will find thoughts of his scattered throughout.

Who is Blessed? So here we are. “Money Month” 2013. For those of you who have become a part of our church family in the past year here is a little insight. 11 years ago we decided to take a different approach to dealing with finances at Cornerstone. Instead of dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2014

Paul's discussion of the benefits of Christian giving is discussed.

“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Giving Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In our Scripture today, Jesus must have been grieving over the death of his cousin. One of the things we learn from this Scripture today is that it’s often in the most difficult times that God does his greatest miracles

The Miracle of Giving Matthew 14:13-21 As we come to our Scripture today, Jesus has just received the worst news of his life: his John the Baptist has been beheaded. John the Baptist was a prophet who challenged the people of Israel to prepare for the coming of the Messiah by turning away from sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Kingdom Investors Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Kingdom Investors have the right priorities. Jesus says we are to “Seek first the kingdom of God.” That means the first value of our lives is to invest in the building of the kingdom of God.

Kingdom Investors Matthew 6:19-34 John Hess-Yoder writes of serving as a missionary in Laos. Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate short-grain rice, built their houses on stilts, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Methodist

Given To Generosity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The power of true generosity challenges individualism of consumerism.

Given to Generosity Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 6, 2011 Intro We’ve entered November…. heading into the holiday season. Which brings us into one of the great conflicts in our nature. In just a few weeks we will have a special day in which we stop and give thanks… ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity: Primarily Like Christ

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 1, 2018

Like Jesus, Christians are to build their lives around the principle of generosity.

What would you say to people you love who you are never going to see again? For many of us that brings to memory an emotionally powerful moment in our life. May be it was tender words of affection and admiration or it may have been tearful words of confession and forgiveness. I’ve been at this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Who Does It Belong To? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2018

Who does everything belong to, and why does it matter?

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " What is one area in life that we tend to stress over maybe more than any other. We stress about it when we are young there does not seem to be enough, and when we get older, we begin to stress about running out of what we have, or put another way, do we have enough stored ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bad Debt, Bad Stress Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

Don't let debt be the source of stress in your life or family.

I. Introduction --Are you drowning in debt? Can suck the life out of you. Steal joy and rob peace. Here’s an interesting statistic: Total consumer debt in the US stands at $12.84 trillion. The average American household carries a total debt of $137,063. The US is quickly becoming a debtor ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

"we're Fit To Be Tithed!"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 11, 2020

A lot of us are reluctant to preach on giving. Churches are often criticized for their financial appeals, yet giving is an act of discipleship, devotion, and worship.

A minister wanted to impress his congregation with the need to increase giving. He described extensive repairs required to overhaul the sanctuary. Just as he was about to ask the ushers to come forward for the offering, a piece of plaster fell from the ceiling and hit a man square on the head. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

The Faithful Steward (2) Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Here are some more thoughts on the subject of stewardship.

THE FAITHFUL STEWARD I CORINTHIANS 4:2 INTRODUCTION: Here are some more thoughts on the subject of stewardship. Consider some words. “Epitropos” = manager, foreman. “Oikonomos” = “oiko” = house. “Nomos” = law. The law or management of household affairs. The faithful steward is: I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Steward (3) Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

. There is a direct link between our spiritual journey and our practical stewardship. Paul leads us from glory to giving.

THE FAITHFUL STEWARD I CORINTHIANS 16:1-4 INTRODUCTION: “Now concerning the collection.” What about the offering. In chapter 15 Paul has talked about the resurrection, rapture and reality. Chapter 16 is different. It’s as if Paul takes a break and comes back from Heaven to Earth. He goes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness In A Parallel World Stewards Of Gods Blessings.

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 28, 2020

We are stewards of what the Lord gives us. Some don't see that and feel free to keep and spend all of what they have as they see fit. Others understand stewardship, and are faithful to the Lord with what they have. There are 2 world views co existing at the same time.

Today we will start a 2 part series on “ Faithfulness in a parallel world.” This morning we will discuss: Faithfulness in a Parallel World - In our Giving • The Who, How, Why and What of Gods plan for us and what He has given us. Next Sunday: Faithfulness in a parallel Word – Gods Image ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God