Sermons on Productive Stewardship:

"How Should I Give?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 21, 2009

Attitude in giving is more important to God than the amount. What should my attitude be when giving to God’s work?

TALK ABOUT MONEY AND YOU CANT WIN Run after money and you are materialistic. Don’t get it and you are looked on as a loser. Get it and keep it and you are a miser. Don’t try to get it and you lack ambition. Get money and spend it and you are a spendthrift. Still have it at the end of your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Dream No Small Dreams"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

“Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Have You Done? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 5, 2009

God invites us to live life to the fullest. This is accomplished when we love and serve God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength.

Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-14 “Where Are You?” INTRODUCTION Shopping malls across the country have been using a fantastic shopping aid for several years. Of course, I speak of the mall map that shows all of the store locations, and with a big red arrow exclaims, “You are here!” It is very helpful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009

We are people who live in community. Cain didn’t realize that and saw his brother as competition rather than a companion.

Genesis 4:1-16 “Where is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor” INTRODUCTION The neighborhood is changing and expanding. Technologies like the internet and cell phones have broken down boarders far more effectively than any invading army. Traditionally closed societies like China and Iran have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Do You Say I Am Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009

Saying that Jesus is our Lord and Savior demands that we back up our words with actions.

Matthew 16: 13-20 “Who Do You Say I Am” INTRODUCTION During the past four weeks, we have been attempting to pose questions rather than provide answers. It is helpful at times to ask ourselves hard questions. They help us get our bearings and make sure that we are headed along the path that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sermon That Nobody Wants To Hear

Contributed by James May on Oct 25, 2009

This sermon is about Stewardship and the giving of Tithes and Offerings.

The Sermon That Nobody Wants to Hear By Pastor Jim The story is told of a pastor who phoned the home of some recent visitors to his church, and a voice answered very softly and quietly, "Hello?". The pastor said, "Who is this?" There was a whisper on the other end, as the voice said, "This is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A To Z

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2009

This is a Thanksgiving sermon that explores the passage from Revelation reminding us of why we should be Thankful.

Revelation 1: 4b – 8 / A to Z Intro: A very devout Christian woman went into a pet store. She saw a beautiful parrot that she offered to buy. The store owner hesitated saying that he couldn’t sell her that parrot because it had belonged to a sailor and cussed a blue streak. The woman insisted ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preach This: The Difference Between Tithes And Offering? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009

Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that.

Preach this: The difference between the Tithe and an Offering? Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that. Scripture Texts: Malachi 3:6-18 6“I the LORD do not change. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Bucket List For Me

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

This message was preached on World Relief Sunday and challenge the congregation to consider these questions: What's Your Cause? How do we make the most out of the time God has given us? Includes a Communion Service.

God’s Bucket List for Me - 1 Peter 4:7-11 - October 30, 2011 World Relief Sunday – What’s Your Cause? Open your Bibles with me this morning, please, to the book of 1 Peter. 1 Peter, chapter 4, beginning with verse 7. We’re going to step away from our series on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

My Church Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 5, 2012

Jesus makes a declaration that HE is putting together HIS Church (body of believers) that will commit to live boldly & effectively for His glory.

Message - He pressed them, "And how about you? Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter said, "You're the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus came back, "God bless you, Simon, son of Jonah! You didn't get that answer out of books or from teachers. My Father in heaven, God himself, let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Trust God With My Money

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This sermon involves being set free from possessions in order to begin to trust God with our money. It also challenges us to see us for just how rich we are in terms of this world's goods.

Can I Trust God With My Money Proverbs 3:5-10 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Glenville 1-8-12 We are in the middle of a series of Can I Trust God. Last week Pastor Kellie preached on “Can I Trust God With My Disappointments.”. Today we will look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Merely Managers

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010

Everything we have are gifts from God. Our time, talents, and resources are all gifts from God. Like beauty and brilliance, we are not responsible for having them, but we are very responsible for what we do with them.

The interviewer had traveled all the way to New York to interview him about preaching. Sitting in his living room, the young man was thrilled to be visiting with one of the most effective media ministers of all times. When television was young, he appeared in prime time on Sunday evenings, teaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Starts With Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 17, 2010

This sermon deals with the need to have a vision if we plan to be successful in what we strive to do for the Lord.

Victory Starts With A Vision 2 Kings 5:1-1 Luke 22:39-53 2 Kings 5:1-19 Today we celebrate Victory Sunday in which we bring in the first part of our offering for our Excelling in Giving Campaign. This Sunday started with a vision at our leadership retreat. Saints at the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day?

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day? Do our lives not look like they are more often devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

The Dedication Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

The celebration of the finishing of the Temple that will be the focus of the nation’s worship.

We were living in Canberra in 1988 when the new Parliament house was opened. What an occasion that was! The Queen was there to open the building. People came to Canberra from all over Australia. There was a huge march and rally by Christians from all over the country who came to march around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-66

Denomination: Anglican