Sermons on use yourself: showing 211-225 of 210,591

True Generosity

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon deals with why be generous and the results of being generous. All of us have been blessed by the generosity of others.

I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon TRUE GENEROSITY February 17, 2008 Jay Davis Robison Philippians 4:12-20 Today talking about True Generosity, word Generosity means marked by abundance or ample proportions above & beyond All of us have benefited from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Time Of Our Lives

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Feb 7, 2006

Stewardship of Time. Is it about using a daytimer, or refocusing our purpose in life and why we are here on planet earth?

The Time of our Lives Stewardship of Time Introduction “Consider a story from the February 1998 edition of Readers Digest, which tells about a couple who “took early retirement from their jobs in the Northeast five years ago when he was 59 and she was 51. Now they live in Punta Gorda, Florida, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Mennonite

Talk Yourself Through The Sorrow With Tomorrow

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2002

how the Sons of Korah teach us how to deal with sorrow

March 10, 2002 Psalm 42-43 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do While We Are Waiting? Pt. 1

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 17, 2004

A two-part series on discovering what God would have us do while we wait for His return.

I want to begin this morning by asking you a question: do you know what you are supposed to be doing? The question is simple enough—it’s a yes or no answer. But the implications of that answer range far beyond that. Ask a little child what he or she wants to be when they grow up, and they’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Stewardship Of Life Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

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

“THE STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE” Matthew 16:24 1. The INVITATION. (v. 24a) Then Jesus said unto His disciples, If any man come after Me Matthew 7:13-14; 11:28-30; 22:9; Mark 8:34; 16:15-16; Luke 13:24; Proverbs 8:4; Romans 3:24; 10:9-10, 13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Joel 2:32; John 3:36; 6:35, 37, 44, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

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

“THE STEWARDSHIP OF TALENTS” Luke 19:11-26 1. The RESPONSIBILITY Entrusted. (vv. 11-14) Matthew 25:15; Romans 12:3, 6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:7, 17; 12:7-11; 1 Peter 4:9-11; 2 Timothy 1:6; 1 Chronicles 29:11-16; 1 Timothy 1:11; 6:20; James 1:17; 3:1; Ephesians 3:8; 4:7; 2 Corinthians 6:1; 9:8; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of Time Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

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

“THE STEWARDSHIP OF TIME” Hebrews 10:24-25 1. Let us EXCITE one another to love and good works. (v. 24) Romans 11:4; 2 Corinthians 8:8; 9:2; Philippians 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13; 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 3:8; Hebrews 6:10-11; 13:1; 1 John 3:18; Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:13; Genesis 11:3; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

For Us To Be Useful Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009

Week 7 of the 9 Week sermon Series on What Does GOd Want.

If you put five monkeys in a cage and hang a banana on a string at the top of the cage with a ladder leading up to it, before long a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the monkeys with cold water. After a while, another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Mission Defined: S-P-U-D

Contributed by Eldon Reich on May 3, 2005

Mission sermon using a potato as mission emphasis. Hand out potato, or stack altar witht hem in a call to action for missions.

APRIL 24 MISSION DEFINED-- S.P.U.D. Matthew 25:31-40 How many of you remember playing with Mr. Potato Head? My brother and I had one on the farm. We nicknamed him SPUD. Spud was a real friend to us: We could make him into whatever face we wanted. We could make SPUD smile. We could make SPUD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Methodist

A Deposit On Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Our Father encourages us to release what we hold dearest in this world in order to deposit in heaven a treasure that cannot and will not fail.

When buying a house or another piece of property and you’ve made an offer price it’s customary to secure your intention to buy and establish a contract by making a deposit on your offer. This deposit is called "Earnest Money" and it is a personal guarantee to the buyer that you’re serious about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now Is The Time To Make Time

Contributed by Melvin Rascoe on Jun 10, 2004

This sermon is on stewardship on time. We have time for everything else BUT the things of GOD. This sermon will challenge us to make time for GOD!

“NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE TIME” SCRIPTURE TEXT: (NIV) 2 Corinthians 6:2-2 V: 2 For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. One of the greatest areas of stewardship that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Holiness

Out Of This World Investments

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Why should we invest in the Kingdom of God? Paul tells us because the returns are not only out of this world...they are guaranteed.

“Out of This World Investments” Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything about how we should view the world. That event brought about an entirely new reality, a whole new realm of possibility for those “in Christ.” That Sunday morning saw Christ defeat ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Everything In Time" Ecc Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 7, 2007

Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to know what time it is.

“Everything in Time!” Ecclesiastes pt. 4 On the lighter side of life: Proverbs from Fourth Graders A 4th grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to come up with the rest. Here is what they came up with: Better ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Full Life" Investment (1 Of 4, Stewardship)

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 30, 2008

Stewardship is God’s invitation to us to experience freedom rather than live as slaves. Are you ready to take a journey of faith and liberation?

Church Humor (from The Daily Dilly, 1/6/03) as cited at http://bible.christianity.com/SermonHelps/11546199/ “Here are some comments you’ll probably never hear at church: 1.Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew. 2.I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Stir It Up & Shake It Loose

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 22, 2005

Many times in the scriptures we are warned of the danger of becoming satisfied, and stagnate The preventative that God gives us is to keep ourselves stirred up.

Thank God, There is still by the sheep a house of mercy, and grace and a pool that supplies every need, Grace: Receiving what I don’t deserve Mercy: Not receiving what I do deserve There was a multitude of impotent folk:= feeble sick diseased, without strength, Blind halt withered. (My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal