Sermons on Shrewd Steward:

Information Overload Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2003

We have so much knowledge, but we do not know how to use it. A reverent relationship to God readies us to respond when we lack courage, reinforces righteousness when we are doubtful, and retains reticence when we are tempted to say more than we understan

Only a few years ago, we replaced the old office computer. It was a dual-floppy drive type, if that means anything to you. We decided that we would get a newer computer, the kind with a hard drive on it, so that we could not only do word processing (for the uninitiated, that just means typing, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Understanding Stewardship"

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Sep 28, 2004

What is stewardship? Here is a biblical and practical definition of stewardship.

Faith Fundamental Baptist Church September 3, 2004 ¡§Understanding Stewardship¡¨ Genesis 39:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Our new theme has been introduced to us last Wednesday. For the month of September, our theme would be ¡§The God of Creation,¡¨ putting an emphasis on stewardship. I¡¦ll be having a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Responsiblity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2014

Because the Christian is unsupervised, irresponsibility is a great possibility. Jesus tells us this parable so we will be encouraged to faithfulness & warned against unfaithfulness.

LUKE 12: 41-48. [PARABLES IN LUKE] RESPONSIBLITY / RESPONSIBLE SERVANTS [John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2-3] Last week we learn that Jesus’ disciples are to be alert, expecting His return. Not only are we to be watching and waiting for Jesus, we are to be working for Jesus. So here Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful

Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jan 25, 2008

The world values success while God values faithfulness.

I have often wished that the world had some kind of popularity contest on the value we place on certain words in our English language. I would especially like to see a popularity contest on two words: “success” and “faithfulness”. I am quite sure that “success” would win out overwhelmingly. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Mar 20, 2005

God doesn’t require us to be intelligent, articulate, handsome or eloquent. He requires us to be faithful.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Paul had reminded the Corinthians that they served a faithful God (1:9). Ø He also declared that God can be depended on to be with them in any trial (10:13). Ø He further encouraged them to be zealous with the assurance that their labor will not go unrewarded (15:58). Ø Every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Management - 1 Peter 4:10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 27, 2025

Your spiritual gift isn't just for you. It's a stewardship of grace. Are you distributing that grace generously?

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's multifaceted grace. 11 If anyone speaks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Stewardship: A Matter Of Choice Part 1

Contributed by Ron Crow on Jan 27, 2003

What is stewardship and why should I give?

Stewardship: A Matter of Choice 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 I. Introduction Illustration: A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on Father’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. The year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008

God will hold us responsible he has already told us that for those that know to do good and do it not to them it is a sin. Faith without works is dead. That means to be a Christian we have to do something for God.

REVIVAL (Part 4) Luke 16 Tonight I want to talk to you about the condition we must be in to receive revival. Now if you have read your Bible then you know history of Lazarus is in the 16th chapter of Luke. But we are not going to talk about Lazarus tonight. Tonight we are talking about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Of Treasure Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

How do we handle our possessions? Do we honor God or self?

Malachi 3.6-12 “Stewardship of Treasure” 1. I was listening to a report recently about black Friday. About how companies like Circuit City and Best Buy are going to try to bring consumers in to buy big ticket items like digital television sets by marking them down and also by giving away ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Holiness

What Jesus Said About Evangelism Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 13, 2009

This message takes a little different look at what Jesus said about evangelism. We don’t look at "what" he told them to do in Mt. 18. We look at "where" He told them to go in Mt. 10.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Evangelism” Michael Wiley Matthew 10:16-23 March 15, 2009 Introduction: We have a message church! Our message today looking at “What Jesus Said,” is what He said about evangelism. In the literal since of the word, Evangelism is “the proclamation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The House In A Shambles Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2017

Deal with sin WITH God's help. Understand the need for confession, for correction, and for change of our ways of living. All of these Cs can only come through Christ.

Sin does not just affect the person who sin. It affects those around them. • A husband who sin affects his wife and children, the child who sin hurts his parents, a pastor who sin devastates the church, a leader who sin messes up the nation… • Sin contaminates everything around. It infects and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do Some People Promote Psalm 83 In Our Days As A War? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 20, 2023

Because of the current war in Gaza caused by hateful Islamic terrorists, some people are writing on Psalm 83 saying it is a prophetic Psalm that means a war is coming. I am writing to refute that idea. Some people get agitated in pushing a war but Psalm 83 is not prophecy.

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE PROMOTE PSALM 83 IN OUR DAYS AS A WAR? One of the most uncertain writings in the bible is Psalm 83. I never used to hear anything about this Psalm a few years ago, but now a few people are making reference to it. Some are going as far as to say this is a prophetic event that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 83:1-4, Psalm 83:5-8, Luke 23:12, Psalm 83:9-18, 2 Chronicles 29:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Stewardship - Part One Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

First of four messages in a series on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Christian Stewardship - Part 1 Romans 12:1-8 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Confusion Of Mind!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 29, 2015

How many Christians do you think read the Bible every day? Very few. The predominant source of confusion is sin!

Confusion of mind! Deuteronomy 28:28”The LORD will afflict you with madness, blindness and confusion of mind.” I’m struggling within myself to write this devotion but I feel it should be preached today! In the above scripture, we read about madness, blindness and confusion of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Got It"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 20, 2016

The sermon shares how the thief on the cross with Jesus Got it salvation.

Luke 23:33-43 “I GOT IT” 1. The text shares with us the location of events of the day it is The Place of the Skull" • It is the location of the abused people shaking their heads Psalm 22:7), 7All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Methodist