Sermons on Shrewd Steward:

Experience God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 28, 2022

1) The Tempter (Genesis 3:1a), 2) The Target (Genesis 3:1b-3), 3) The Tactic (Genesis 3:4-5), and finally 4) The Tragedy (Genesis 1:6-9).

Genesis 3:1-9. [3:1] Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God actually say, 'You shall not eat of any tree in the garden'?" [2] And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Other

Beware Of Bad Advice Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 2, 2008

This is the 4th sermon in the series on the fallout from King David’s decision with Bathsheba. Bad Advice can lead us astray. See the video or download audio at www.glenvillenewlife.com

Made For A Mission-Beware of Bad Advice April 27, 08 2 Samuel 13:1-9 Philippians 4:4-9 There is only one thing worse than some bad advice, and that’s getting some bad advice and following it. How many of you have ever gotten some bad advice in your life? You were made for a mission, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Owns It All, Ya Know Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Message #4 in Series, "Pursuing Excellence," focusing on Excellence in our stewardship.

Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #4: “He Owns It All, Ya Know” -- Pursuing Excellence In Our Stewardship 1 Corinthians 10:26 -- "For the earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains." BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING POSSESSIONS... 1) Not Ownership, but Stewardship. *Gen.1:28 - "God blessed ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 2 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-II—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Journey

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019

God’s call to take the journey to worship the newborn king isn’t just for those born to privilege, or those born in the church. It isn’t just for pastors, scholars, and religious leaders. No, God’s call to worship is for anyone who will listen.

OPENING STORY An old king sat uncomfortably on his throne, fingernails dug into well-worn grooves in the wood as he waited nervously for the mysterious travelers to approach. All Jerusalem was abuzz with the rumors that these men were searching for a new heir which had just been born, yet neither ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Persistence Through Persecution Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2015

Jesus openly warns that the missionary aspect of the mission of His followers would be countered with serious & even deadly opposition. Yet Jesus also knew that danger & even threat of death could not defeat a soul set ablaze by His eternal love.

MATTHEW 10: 16-23 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] PERSISTENCE THROUGH PERSECUTION [Acts 4:8-21] Previously the Twelve's mission had been depicted as being received in a relatively friendly manner. In this passage, the disciples were warned that many who rejected the Kingdom message would not leave it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Reunion And Reconciliation In Egypt Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Life of Joseph Reunion and Reconciliation in Egypt Genesis 42-47

The Life of Joseph Reunion and Reconciliation in Egypt Genesis 42-47 David Taylor November 20, 2016 We finish up our series on “The Life of Joseph” next week and start our Advent series, “Rediscovering Joy” during the month of December. Today’s message, “Reunion ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified Fools For Christ-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 17, 2015

1 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-1—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: In Carrabelle, FL, have you ever met someone who you would consider ‘a fool for fishing?’ ...Sport fishermen. No matter what happens in that person’s life they will find a way to get on the water or to the beach or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 27, 2020

Thus, believers limit leadership to the secular world and the places where citizens socialize, political establishments, corporate business, sporting activities, and professional gatherings in society. The price is the low and unworkable leadership structure in the body of Chris

Therefore, there is a need for the restructuring of the present church model if she desires to project Christ's government and leadership to the world. There must be an all-inclusive, team spirit, true unity, and a three-but a single-level model built upon the membership, stewardship, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching Down To Save

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002

Jesus descended to our level in his baptism in order to elevate us to life.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany Sunday January 13, 2001 Mt. 2:1-12 “Reaching Down to Save” “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responsible Servants

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 7, 2005

Followers of Jesus cannot be irresponsible. Privilege implies accountability.

DIOGENES was one day standing on a street corner laughing like a mad man. “Why are you laughing?” He was asked. “Do you see that stone in the middle of the street? More than ten persons have already stumbled on it, then looked at the stone and cursed it but nobody had removed it to prevent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Catholic

Extravagant Devotion Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 6, 2009

Stewardship has a lot more to do, then just what we give from our pocket books to God. True Stewardship is about every area of our life.

Extravagant Devotion Mark 14:1-11 Series Intro: For the next four Sunday evenings we will be in a new series entitles simply, “Stewardship.” Now before anyone panics, thinking that I am going to be preaching on giving your money in tithes and offerings for four weeks; don’t worry. Remember ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Unlikely Calling

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

A study message on the calling of Matthew

9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Bear One Another's Burden Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

One another passages

Bear One Another’s Burdens Galatians 6:2 Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the Law of Christ (NASB) Last week I took my dad to hospital for a check up. As we were waiting for the doctor to come and do the check up my brother-in-law came and was very worried. Working in the ER he comes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelization--Sacred Vs Secular Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2015

The pope encourages us to understand that non-Western cultures are suspicious of Christian evangelization because they confuse it with the spread of secularism and the culture of death.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Course 2015 Light of the Gospel St. Mark’s Gospel is rarely verbose. He always tells the story of Jesus using an economy of words, perhaps because the Church of Rome was too poor to supply him much in the way of writing supplies, or because it was often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic