Sermons on Spiritual Gifting:

Stewardship:the Power Of God

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 25, 2006

Stewardship...kind of, sort of. We cannot fool Jesus about our true attitude in being generous.

The Ark of the covenant is lost, the symbol of the very presence of God - lost. The High Priest and his Family are – lost, all dying on the same day, they were the keepers of the worship of the almighty God. Israel does not have a way to interpret this disaster. The God they thought was all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Jehovah Jireh Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 23, 2004

This stewardship sermon uses the Example of Abraham’s offering of Isaac to introduce the principle of Jehovah Jireh (the Lord Provides) adding principles from Haggai 1 and Malachi 3 to teach the value of tithing.

Finding “Jehovah Jireh” (An original sermon by Ed Skidmore) Genesis 22:1-14 03-16-03 (During Offering Time:) SKIT: Angel Education: Many of us have heard the phrase: Jehovah Jireh. The origin of that phrase is found in Genesis chapter 22. God tested Abraham’s obedience and faith by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Men Of Great Faith

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

How four men’s faith helped bring healing in the house

4 Men of Great Faith Theme: Text: Luke 5:17-26 Luk 5:17-26 NKJV Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Bring Change To The World Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001

Before we can change the world, something else need changing... Guess who needs changing first!

How to Bring change to the world It’s easy - let’s see now (jingle coins) 5 cents, 10 cents… not pocket change. Obvious, I’m not talking about that! Ephesians 4:1-16 A. Intro: The World - examples of problems Plastered in front page of our great city newspaper on Wed. were four faces. These ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church God Uses...gives Generously Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Feb 28, 2004

A series of messages about the characteristics of a church God would bless.

“The church that God uses…loves to give” 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 I fail or succeed in my stewardship of life in proportion to how convinced I am that my life belongs to God. -Pearl Bartel -Ever wish you were more concerned about the things of God? Put your money there– the interest will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving With Attitude

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004

A sermon asking the church to examine its attitude toward giving.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Preached at South Branch Ref. Ch. As Guest steward Pentecost XX October 17, 2004 Mt. 6:19-21, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Giving with Attitude” This morning I would like to talk to you about a few of the Bibles principles of stewardship. For some, they may come as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship: Show Me The Money!

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Stewardship - be creative in investing in the kingdom of God

The Farmer Farmer’s cow gave birth to twins. “Martha, we should give one of these calves to the Lord” “We’ll raise one for ourselves and raise one for the Lord. We’ll feed them the same and treat them the same…and when the time comes to bring them to market we’ll decide which one is the Lord’s." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Master's Key

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

Are we worth the authority that God released to the believers? Theres a key to it.

MASTER KEY MATTHEW 16: 17-22 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven, And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

How do you view your wealth, Paul gave the true purpose of wealth in his first letter to Timothy

Introduction: This past Spring, our church was involved in a spiritual campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. The jest of the campaign asked the question, “What on Earth am I here for?” Each of us has a purpose; God did not design us to drift through life having little or no impact on others. Rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chosen In Christ--But For What?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2024

The choice is tied up with the Father’s decision to adopt us as sons and daughters, siblings by adoption with His only-begotten Son. For what purpose? We are so favored so that we might praise the glory of God’s grace granted us through the beloved Son, His life, passion, death and Resurrection.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2024 St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians anchors our Scriptures today. Paul is acting as a prophet/teacher for the Church at Ephesus but the universal feel of this letter suggests to us that it’s more like an encyclical or circular letter for all of the churches in that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:12-15, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:7-13, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

Be Free In 2003 Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003

We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003.

Series: Be Free in 2003 part 2 Thesis: We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003. Opening Illustration: from Shindler’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Lifestyle Stewardship Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Stewardship is the missing piece to successful living. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship" 1 of 4 (Originally preached by Dr. John C. Maxwell) Luke 6:27-38 January 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Draw your attention to the puzzle on the front of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 11: The Power Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 5, 2004

A sermon covering the confusing bit about whether tongues & prophecy are signs for believers or unbelievers (v20-23) and then the power of prophecy bringing people to faith.

Gifts of the Spirit 11: the Power of prophecy. 1 Cor 14:20-33 WBC 7.11.04 pm INTRODUCTION Want to speak of the power of prophecy, tonight - that¡¦s what Paul is wanting to do in this bit of 1 Cor - starts by contrasting it with ¡¥uninterpreted tongues¡¦ (v20-23) o but in a way that can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Establish Good Credit With God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 25, 2002

This message reminds the believer not to forget the poor because to do so is to forget God.

Introduction: God equates Himself to the least among us, thus, to share with the least of us is to share with God. 1. There Will Always Be Poor People. (Hebrew word (dal, feeble, weak, helpless) 2. God is Aware of Human Suffering On All Levels. 3. Those Who Care for the Poor Are the Greatest ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 5- Propecy & Discernment Of Spirits Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 17, 2004

1) The three sources (of revelation) 2) The three standards (against which to measure it) 3) The three stages (at which error can creep in: revelation, interpretation, application)

Gifts of the Spirit 5- ¡§To another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits¡¨ 1 Cor 12:10 WBC 19/9/4 pm - How can I become more discerning about what is from God and what isn¡¦t? - How can I be wise about mistakes made in the prophetic yet completely open to what God might be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist