Sermons on Proportion:

A "Trust" Fund - Tithing - Tithe - 10%

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2005

Tactful yet Truthful presentation on money, stewardship, and trust. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and ready-made Powerpoint Presentation.

The “Trust” Fund Mal. 3:7-11 God is interested in your money. Not because He needs your money…for He certainly does not!…but because YOU need it! Since you are imp’t to God, your money is imp’t to God. God is interested in how you secure it/spend it/save it/share it. Immediately, some people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Experience God's Pure Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 14, 2005

From Gethsemane, a love even more stunning than laying down one’s life for a friend.

“Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Dec 16, 2005

Grace has symptoms. When we have genuinely experienced God’s grace in Christ we become generous givers.

“The Grace of Giving” II Corinthians 8:1-15 Mililani Community Church September 18, 2005 Pastor Rick Bartosik OUTLINE When the subject of stewardship is mentioned, some people immediately think of tithing. There is nothing wrong with tithing. Tithing was the Old Testament way of giving. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Undeniable Mark Of A Champion

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

What separates mediocre performance from championship performance? Where do we get our endurance? The secret is in the Power Source!!!

The Undeniable Mark of a Champion 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 27, 2009

The current church seems so obsessed with the power of God. What kind of power is it? Is it after all a power that comes from weakness?

It has been my habit for many years to read through the Bible each year. As I continue this practice I am increasingly amazed at how absurd God’s plan for the world and his kingdom is — that is, in human terms. God seems to delight in abuse and rejection, for he receives plenty of it. He seems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Doing With What You Have Been Given?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

2nd part of 2 part series on “Using What God Has Given You.”

I begin this morning where I left off last Sunday, with this quote from Richard Stearns: (Slide 1) “Someone once said, “God does not call the equipped; He equips the called.” Saying that we are not clever enough, good enough, or talented enough to serve God is just making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Healing More Than Hands Series

Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 3, 2010

In this account of Jesus healing a man's hand on the Sabbath, we see there was more than the man's hand in need of healing.

Healing More Than Hands Mark 3:1-6 Have you ever had a conversation with someone who was intent on simply arguing with you rather than listening to you? When that happens do you feel like the person is waiting to get a word in edge wise? (EDGE WISE) do you feel trapped? These folks aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Healing More Than Hands Series

Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 3, 2010

In this account of Jesus healing a man's hand on the Sabbath, we see there was more than the man's hand in need of healing.

Healing More Than Hands Mark 3:1-6 Have you ever had a conversation with someone who was intent on simply arguing with you rather than listening to you? When that happens do you feel like the person is waiting to get a word in edge wise? (EDGE WISE) do you feel trapped? These folks aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Creation; Hope In A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 22, 2008

THE BEGINNINGS OF HOPE, part 1 – It’s my prayer that as we look at creation today that you will not only find evidence that the God of the Universe exists, but more importantly that you will know that creation gives you the certain hope of a relationship

• Genesis 1-2 NIV 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters . . . 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Compassion Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 21, 2007

A sermon that looks at God’s compassion starting from the perspective of why do bad things happen to good people. Preached well - Well I thought so!!

The character of God. Sermon number 1. I want to continue this series on the Character of God with a statement on just who God is. God is independent, unchangeable, eternal and omnipresent. He exists as a spiritual being, having no form or dimensions, and is omniscient (all-knowing), wise, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experiencing Generosity

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Apr 2, 2007

I attended a conference sponsored by the Generous Giving organization and our Baptist General Conference. This is the second message I delivered after that conference, this one based on 2 Corinthians 9. I borrowed the significantly from Jim Cunningham’s

Trinity Baptist Church April 1, 2007 Experiencing Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (the introduction and part of first segment was borrowed from Jim Cunningham’s message: "Not in Polite Company") In our culture, there are some things we just don’t discuss with others -- at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Most Uncomfortable Subject

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 2, 2007

Stewarship - tihe - YOUR Money What should we give and what does God want?

The second most uncomfortable subject Deuteronomy 14:22-39 Two Weeks ago we talked about the membership pledge and how it is only through the person of the church…“the body of Jesus Christ” that we will ever come close to the appearance of perfection. It is through the church that Christ lives ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-39

Denomination: Congregational

The Parable Of The Ten Minas Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2015

The parable of the ten minas in Luke 19:11-27 teaches us about faithfulness.

Scripture Jesus told the parable of the ten minas while passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. Let’s read about the parable of the ten minas in Luke 19:11-27: 11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prodigal Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 1, 2014

This is an overview of the Prodigal Son, the beginning of a three week series that looks at the rest of the story.

What would be the worst job that you could possibly imagine yourself in? If the bottom fell out of your world, and you had no safety net what would be on the very bottom of the list of occupations? Perhaps the person in charge of Rob Ford’s Public image? Now imagine if you will that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Simple Instructions On Serious Issues

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Simple instructions on serious issues (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 27-32. ill: • When men were manning the barricades in Moscow in 1917, • And preparing to fire the first shots of a world revolution, Church dignities were holding a meeting in the same city, • For the specific purpose of deciding; • What colour of robes were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Brethren