Sermons on Responding To Gifts:

Wisdom

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

What role does wisdom play in the everyday life of a believer, and what exactly is wisdom?

As I was writing the sermon this week, a memory came to the forefront of my mind. It had been hidden somewhere in my psyche for many years, but I believe that the Holy Spirit brought it to my attention for Gods purposes. I did a little research to confirm my foggy memory and indeed it was true. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

Part 7 - Your Great Giving To God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2007

Most people don’t understand this thing about giving to the Lord and His church. We have to learn to be givers -- And Mary can help us, because she was a great giver.

Your Great Giving to God Mark 14:1-9 (2007 Series - Giving to Grow) (Part 7) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 28, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Mark 14. We are just two days before the cross when we get to this story of magnificent giving. It’s a story so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Straight Talk About Tithes Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 21, 2007

What the Bible says about Tithing

“Straight Talk About Tithes” Part 1 Dec.7, 2007 AM - Danny L. Williams Lev. 27:30-33 In all the years that I have been pasturing (9yrs now) I have never believed in beating sheep. I believe the way to lead God’s people is through teaching. The Bible says, “the entrance of thy word gives ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seperated By Sin #2

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 3, 2008

TEACHING THE CHRISTIAN THAT UNTIL SIN IS DEALT WITH WE CANNOT BEGIN TO UN LOCK OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND TALENTS.

SEPERATED BY SIN INTRO: WHY DOESN’T EVERY CHRISTIAN GET INVOLVED IN THE WORK OF GOD’S KINGDOM? 1: IS IT LACK OF TALENT? A) MAYBE THEY AREN’T REALLY GOOD AT ANYTHING B) MAYBE THEIR TO SHY OR BASHFUL TO DO ANYTHING IN FRONT OF PEOPLE C) MAYBE THEY JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT THEIR SPIRTUAL GIFTS ARE. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Other

Empowered To Engage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We are to acknowledge the significance of our gifts.

Last time I spoke, we looked at 1 Peter 4:10-11. We saw that God has empowered each one of us to engage, He gave us spiritual gifts, so that we can express love to others and exalt God. Now, let us open our Bibles in 1 Corinthians as we continue our series on spiritual gifts. Here we will see that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Potential

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 4, 2008

UNLOCKING THE GIFTS AND ABILITIES OF GOD’S PEOPLE.

POTENTIAL POTENTIAL- POSSIBILITY OF DOING OR BECOMING SOMETHING INTRO: POTTER AND THE CLAY. 1: WHAT COULD YOU DO? A) DID THE CLAY EVER IMAGINE IT COULD BECOME A POT? B) DID THE CLAY EVER IMAGINE IT COULD BECOME A POT THAT WOULD HOLD FERTILE SOIL? C) DID IT EVER IMAGINE IT COULD HELP A PLANT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Other

Meeting Needs...touching Lives, Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 24, 2007

Every Christian has been uniquely gifted for service. The question is: "Are you using your gifts in service?"

Meeting Needs, Touching Lives – Part II 1 Corinthians 12:5 – 7 1. Uniquely Gifted To Serve - God has given each person a gift for ministry – 1 Corinthians 12:5-6, 11; 1 Timothy 4:10 1 Corinthians 12:5-6a,11 “There are different ways to serve the same Lord, and we can each do different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In Your Wallet? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 30, 2007

What’s in your wallet? This is the question that a credit card asks as they give their reasons why their credit card is better than others. Jesus is concerned with our whole being: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and financial. He understa

A bank issued credit card declaring how their card is so much better than every else’s ends the commercial by asking, “What’s in your wallet?” Jesus may be asking something similar. Scripture Kingdom of heaven is coming now. Treasures are providing benefit now in how we treat one another and we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good God Or A Goods God

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Aug 1, 2007

Sometimes we let goods be our God instead of letting God, who is good, be our God.

A Good God or a Goods God For years there has been a Snoopy poster that shows how he spends his week: On Sunday, he dances, with the caption, "Party-Time!" On Monday, he scowls, with the caption, "Don’t speak to me." On Tuesday, he lies flat on his back as though dead, with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgeh 'bout It Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 13, 2007

Jesus said don’t worry about food and clothes. Don’t be consumed if you have them or not. If Jesus would have been Italian, he might have just said, "Forgeh ’Bout it!"

Jesus has been telling us about money and possessions. Be generous. Share the blessings that God has given you with others. Make giving your lifestyle. Tithing is one gift that God gives us to help keep our desires in check and to train us to live a lifestyle of giving. End of the month giving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Ten Percent Is Not Enough

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 23, 2007

The Story of the widows mite shows us what it really means to give. It is not some percentage that we are required to give. Instead the widows meager offering shows how we are to give all to our Great God.

Intro: One Sunday in church a little boy took off his tie and put it into the offering plate. “What are you doing?” asked his mother. “The preacher told us to give our ties and offerings.” It is apparent that the young boy misunderstood what the preacher said. It is also apparent today in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Good Gifts (From Above)

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005

Pentecost 16(B) - Our God graciously gives goods gifts from above which include ears to hear, minds to think, and lives of action.

OUR GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (FROM ABOVE) James 1:17-27 - September 4, 2005 - Pentecost 16 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: About eight months ago in a country far, far away, half way around the world, we heard about the disastrous tsunami. We probably did not think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Most Dangerous Time In Worship

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2005

A Stewardship sermon

One of the things I like about living in the Greater Atlanta area is that there are no hurricanes. Or if they do come this far inland, they are worn out when they get here. When I lived in Miami, we would watch with great interest the weather reports, especially this time of year. Hurricane ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 18, 2005

Message 11 in James Series. God never judges by a bank account, or a statement of worth. He looks for righteousness and where it is lacking, His judgment follows. Riches are morally neutral, neither good nor evil. Wealth is like fire — very useful, but al

In his three years of life, Bobby has seen an undue share of suffering. Born in Southern California to a drug-addicted mother, Bobby went through withdrawal at the age of two weeks. He has lived in two foster homes, barely survived a life-threatening case of spinal meningitis, and is now back with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Questions About Tithing (Part I) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005

This sermon is the first in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

This month we have studied one of the most delicate subjects a church can study. That subject is money. The subject of money and religion has been hotly debated over the years. There have been abuses of this subject. There have been distortions of this subject. No matter which way you examine the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist