Sermons on Spending Yourself:

Lordship And Stewardship

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 26, 2004

Stewardship is a reflection of my relationship to my God and Savior. It is the management of my God-given resources for His glory & for the good of others. From an outline by Gerald Flury, 9/2002.

NOTE: The outline and 3 of the illustrations are taken from the very helpful sermon “STEWARDSHIP IS LORDSHIP” by Gerald Flury from September 2002. LORDSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP - Proverbs 3:5-10 INTRODUCTION: When we think of stewardship, we often consider it merely as a matter of our giving of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10, Malachi 3:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do You Want Your Church, No Smoking Or Beware Of Flames

Contributed by Tr Precht on Feb 22, 2004

Our desire lies in our fire for God, how is your fire burning? Through the trials of our lives our desire is tested in great fires, How will you come out?

There’s an old saying that goes “Where there is smoke, there’s fire.” Well how do you want church tonight? Do you want it "No smoking" or do you want a sign that says "Caution: beware of flames?" I was looking up what fire means and Strong’s concordance said that the word usage for fire was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Apostolic

Let Your Spirit Rest In Me

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 22, 2002

You are the temple of the Holy Spirit

Let Your Spirit Rest in Me HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 6-23-02 Today I am going to speak on the Holy Spirit. Most do not have much understanding about the third part of the God head. Many questions arise when we ask about this part of the trinity Let’s see first where the bible tells who and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Grace

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 2, 2002

Looking at our burdens and Christ’s.

Last time I was here many of you were away at Easter People. While you were off enjoying your holiday, or your hard work, or a spiritual break, I was stood up here talking about the disciple Thomas. I finished the service that morning by asking all those here to write down your greatest fears or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Truth Or Consequences"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Ananias and Saphira were right to equate giving with spirituality, but wrong to think giving was a substitute for spirituality.

“Truth and Consequences”(Ananius & Sapphira) Acts Rev Dr Robert G. Leroe Have you ever kept a gift that you had planned to give away? Acts 5 tells of such a gift. This incident reveals that even in the earliest days of the Church, New Testament believers were not a society of perfect people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Losing Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

Once we come to Christ in faith, our relationship is secure in Him. However, it is possible to loose our fellowship with Him.

LOSING JESUS Luke 2:41-52 INTRO. Many think the underprivileged child is the one who does not have the right kind of education or food or clothing...or perhaps one from a broken home or one whose father has been killed or imprisoned. But the true underprivileged child is the one raised in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Is Lordship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2002

When we think of stewardship, we often see it merely as a matter of our giving of money to God and the church. Giving of tithes and offerings is an important aspect of stewardship, but secondary. Stewardship is a reflection of my relationship with God.

Stewardship is Lordship Proverbs 3:5-10 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to your navel, and marrow ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tobiah's Goods Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 10, 2003

This message is about stewardship of life’s blessings -- home, leaders and financial resources.

February 9, 2003 1On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and there was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, 2because they did not meet the sons of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

What's In Your Wallet? Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003

The things we keep close to our hearts show how close we are to the Lord.

How Have We Gotten So Far Off Track? · Although many don’t set out to be disobedient, God’s people have a long history of ignoring what He says. When our "wallets" are filled with our own desires and dreams, we’re missing the train. · We rob God by holding back our time, talent, and treasure, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Share Christ

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Part of our witness to whom Jesus is in our lives comes from the way in which we share that which our Lord has given to us.

First Kings offers us great insight into the way in which treaties worked in the Ancient Near East. Solomon and Hiram praise each other. They express their desire for one another’s goods and the initiate a way of producing and delivering the goods to their trade partner. At times verses like these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Give To God? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

We give out of what Jesus has done for us

Generosity isn’t always as generous as it might seem. There is a story out of Miami, Florida about six Royal Palm trees that had been vandalized and cut down along Miami’s Flager Street. Due to the expense involved in re-placing them Dade County wasn’t how soon if ever they would be replaced. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Baby Derby Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

The actions of the wives are disgusting yet God still works his plan.

Genesis 29:31-30:24 September 28, 2003 Read the story about the Toronto baby derby. Today we have our own baby derby. 1. God cares for the unloved Leah 29:31-35 key God honours Leah because of her rejected status. Key - first three sons - looks for husbands love fourth son praises God 2. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"I N C R E A S E"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PRAY, and ask God to Bless Them with Territorial Increase (OF BOTH SPIRTITUAL AND MATERIAL POSSESSION).

1 December 03 “I N C R E A S E ” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Daegu, Korea BIG IDEA: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Stewardship

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

This is the fourth message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God. The fourth essential element of the Christian life is good stewardship.

Intro: When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter at hand was how to span the river w/ the suspension cables. Launching a simple kite, the builders were able to get a thin string across. Using the string, they drew a rope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Exodus 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisemen Series

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003

Life is so demanding and time so short. All of us are caught in the trap of the clock’s second-hand. This sermon encourages one to recognize the importance of time in faith.

2003 Christmas Series Number 3 THE WISE MEN, "I’LL GIVE MY TIME Hope Christian Church December 14, 2003 David L. Haun I remember, when as a child, Christmas seemed to take forever to arrive. Packages under the tree kept calling "shake me, shake me!" My father used to say "as you grow older, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ