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  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,705 views

    Building God’s Church through Stewardship(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    A well-worn dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrive at the Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they move along the conveyer belt to be burned, they strike up a conversation. The twenty reminisces about its travels all over the country. “I’ve had a pretty good life,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Melchizedek Who

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    This scriptures records the first time the tithe was paid but not the last

    We don’t know a whole lot about him, and what we do know is buried in mystery. We know that he was the King of Salem, we know that he was a priest of the Most High God, we know that he had a funny name and we know that Abraham thought enough of him that he made an offering of ten percent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Raisbeck avatar

    Dunamis Flowing –theory And Experience

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on May 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    This is an interesting gift that the Lord has given to me which I sometimes call, " Heat At The Interface". It usually works during prayer for people.

    On October 29, 2002 we were having a prayer meeting in my flat/ apartment. At that time I could feel heat emitting from my right hand when I placed it about 1 inch from someone’ s body. When I did this with a certain lady called J she fell backwards on to a sofa, started to yawn and cry out. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    293 - Need For Seed

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,987 views

    It takes seed: Psa 126:6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves (bundles) with him.

    Illustrate: With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: " Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kory Wilcoxson avatar

    A Taxing Question

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    A stewardship sermon Jesus’ words on paying taxes to Caesar

    You know, Nelson and I talked about it, and we almost skipped doing stewardship sermons these next two Sundays. Instead, we were going to make a deal with you all. If you meet the stewardship goal, we were going to put a clock on the pulpit. If you exceeded the goal by $5,000, we were going to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Diversity

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,181 views

    In the body there is a diversity of gifts. There is a tendency among Christians for some people to magnify the "sensational" gifts. Some believers feel very guilty because they possess gifts that do not put them in the limelight. It is this attitude that

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chief Cook & Bottlewasher - Serving Series

    Contributed by Michael Norman on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,500 views

    Should everybody be serving in the church or is it just for paid pastors?

    Intro – Week 3 of “In the army now” series. Weve looked at: • 1 – Enlistment: Being a full-time soldier • 2 – Equipment: What weapons and defenses we have in our armoury • This week: Development. • Defined as: “Stage of growth or advancement” • You see, everybody who is recruited into the army gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Organized

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,643 views

    Two things are specifically emphasized in this passage: 1. "Let all things be done unto edifying" (v. 26). 2. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (v. 40).

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. “Individually they’re nothing but when I curl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Counterfeit Theology Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,316 views

    How can you tell real doctrine from false? It involves knowing the source of the information and knowing the real thing very well.

    In this chapter Paul reveals the source behind the false doctrine that was spreading around Ephesus - commands Timothy to point them out, then encourages him to keep doing the things a pastor does, even if people put him down. As a pastor in this role Timothy needed: - A strong sense of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What's In Your Wallet?

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 123 ratings
     | 38,159 views

    A stewardship message that teaching that giving it to God, not to a budget, a cause, or the church.

    What’s In Your Wallet? TEXT: II Corinthians 9:6-8 Sunday, October 6, 2002 Now I know that you know that next week is Consecration Sunday and this is kind of a primer for it. I know exactly how Christians feel about Consecration Sunday and all kinds of things like it. It is the service ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Where Are The Ninety? - Money Management / Stewardship

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 19, 2005
    based on 90 ratings
     | 13,518 views

    About the "other 90%" of God’s money...that which He charges us to be good stewards of. Link included to Formatted Text, Handout, and Powerpoint. [Link will also take you to Part 1 about the tithe: "A ’Trust’ Fund."

    Where Are the Ninety? I Tim. 6:6-10, Prov. 23:5, Rom. 13:7-8 In our last message, “A ‘Trust’ Fund”, we dealt w/ the tithe…the 10% God asks us to return to Him. This message is about the other 90% of God’s money that He charges us to be good stewards of. God wants for us to be financially free, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Stewardship

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,755 views

    One of the things in Christian circles that tends to be done in a careless manner is the handling of money. The apostle Paul in this passage organizes the collection of funds for the saints in Jerusalem so that it will be managed honestly and faithfully.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was to avoid excitement. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Stewardship Of Treasures Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    This is the fourth part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of treasures that God will hold us accountable for.

    “THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE TREASURES” Proverbs 3:9-10 1. The PRECEPT of God. (v. 9) 1 Samuel 2:30; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 8:2-3; Philippians 4:17-18; 1 John 3:17-18; Deuteronomy 14:28-29 a. Honor the LORD with your POSSESSIONS. (v. 9a) Exodus 35:20-29; Numbers 7:2-3; Mark 14:7-8; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Move Spiritual Gifts From Stress To Strengths

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    Every day offers an opportunity to serve and to make a difference for God when I move my spiritual gifts from stress to strengths.

    Move Spiritual Gifts from Stress to Strengths 1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version) 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The Love Of Money

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    What should be the Christian attitude toward wealth and possessions?

    The Love of Money / I Tim. 6: 6-19 / LK 16:19-31 Intro: John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed