Sermons on Stewarding:

Following Christ In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2020

Genuine followers of Christ abide in Him, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Empty Seat In The Upper Room

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 15, 2020

For three years, Judas was a disciple and an apostle of the Lord Jesus, but in the end he betrayed the Messiah. Judas would no longer occupy a seat among the twelve; his seat is declared vacant.

THE EMPTY SEAT IN THE UPPER ROOM "15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your New Name Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 26, 2018

1) Comment & Commendation about the Church (Rev. 2:12-13), 2) Complaint & Call to Repentance for the Church (Rev. 2:14-16), 3) The Command to hear and the Conquering of the Church. (Revelation 2:17).

One of the motivations for many athletes currently competing in the Olympics in South Korea is to make a name for themselves. With public recognition the hope is to land a lucrative sponsorship. Making a name for yourself however is not always positive. One of the most famous cases was with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Other

Radical Obedience

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 4, 2018

This sermon focus on Jesus' call to Radical Obedience. An obedience that leads us to enjoy the discipleship and being able to be a positive witness for Him in our world.

Mark 10:17-31 Theme: Radical Obedience This sermon focus on Jesus' call to Radical Obedience. An obedience that leads us to enjoy the discipleship and being able to be a positive witness for Him in our world. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Our Savior and Lord - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Fitting It In

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A sermon urging a greater commitment to prayer, and ways that can be accomplished.

I want to fit it in. I want to make sure that prayer is vital in my life. But when? What about all those times I had good intentions and dropped the ball? What about those days where I was well into the day before I remembered that there were people I needed to pray for, items I needed to take ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt.4 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Feb 9, 2009

This is a sermon I did as part of an extended series in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IS A LIFE SHARED Pt.4 Sunday February 24, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:9-11 Intro. A. Today we begin our look into the last portion of verses 3-11. Today we will begin our look into V.9-11, now I must tell you that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

What I Think About God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Sixth in this series. The Parable of the Talents show that what I have with what I have been given reveals what I really think about God.

Over fifty years ago A. W. Tozer wrote his classic book, The Knowledge of the Holy. In his preface, he described why he wrote the book: The Church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshipping ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Worth Waiting For – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 26, 2020

Before Jesus Christ came on the scene, both Jew and Gentiles were in bondage to their ceremonies and rituals. “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son…” He was a Gift worth waiting for!

(Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2022

1. Jesus will reward us richly (Matt 19:27-29). 2. Jesus was faithful to find us (Matt 19:30-20:7). 3. Jesus is generous with His grace (Matt 19:29, 20:8-10). 4. Jesus is constantly correct (Matt 20:8-16).

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor for the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:27-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:27. Most of you know that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2023

In difficult times genuine followers of Christ abide in Christ, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Bible, Jesus, His Teaching, Kingdom, Parables Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2022

Jesus most taught about one subject the most which was the Kingdom of Heaven or God and He primarily used Parables to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven – to describe it, to get in it, to live for it, to be rewarded by it, to be ready for it when it comes into its literal reign.

Video Transition: Labor Day – Skit Guys Series: The Bible and Jesus pt. 6 Sermon: Jesus’ Teaching on The Kingdom – Parables Thesis: Jesus most taught about one subject the most which was the Kingdom of Heaven or God and He primarily used Parables to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven – to describe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-17, Matthew 25:14-30, Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Unto Jesus, The Great Missionary

Contributed by H Collingridge on Oct 18, 2000

I. THE VISION OF THE MULTITUDES 1.

I. THE VISION OF THE MULTITUDES 1. In heaven He saw the great size of humanity. v. 37. the harvest is great. 5.5 billion people. He also saw the great value of the multitude. 2. He saw the condition of the multitude. He compared the necessity of the crowds with the comfort he had. cf. Phil. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36

The Priority Of Worship

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

this worked well for it’s purpose but it needs to be pollishied up a bit.

Sermon on Psalm 66, Eric A. Snyder, Fairland Christian Church, Revised for Farwell Church of Christ August 19, 2001 D. L. Moody told a story of a man who was asked by his ten-year- old son, "Daddy, why don’t you ever go to church with us? The father replied, "I don’t need to go to church, My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Shall We Live Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter gives us instructions for living in a world when the "two minute warning" has sounded

How Shall we Live? Text: 1 Peter 4:1-11 Introduction In football the manner of play changes when the Two Minute Warning has sounded In Verse seven of our text today Peter says that the end of all things is near. I think that thought gives context to this whole passage. The Holy spirit is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Morning After A Short Night Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Waking Up in a Dark World

THE MORNING AFTER A SHORT NIGHT April 18, 1775 British troops arrived in Boston harbor by night. The plan was to cross the Charles river in small boats and attack the towns of Concord and Lexington. A young man, aware of the plan, grabbed his horse and rode through the streets shouting, ‘WAKE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14