Sermons on Using Talents:

How Wise Are You In The Use Of Money - The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

In the Parable of the Shrewd Steward Jesus gives us three principles of wise stewardship.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 6 “How Wise Are You In the Use of Money” or “Parable of the Shrewd Steward” Luke 16:1-15 I hope that you know today, that you can trust God, but when it comes to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God I'm Not What I Used To Be!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon looks at three things, like Paul we Christians could say: Thank God 1) I’m not what I used to be 2) I’m not what I’m going to be 3) I am who I am.

Intro: 1) Carrie Asking about my Belly and she said it felt like a pillow. 2) Over the years, we tend to change. The change is primarily physical and requires no effort. (Hair changes color, sometimes falls out!) 3) When it comes to who we are (our likes, our personality, our attitudes), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Has God Called Us To Do In The Middle Of A Tragedy

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 13, 2005

A broadcast of a news clip said that through Katrina our Nation has been called to do something, but I think God has called Christians to do something!

Date Preached ________ Where Preached _________ What Does God Call Us to Do in the Middle of Tragedy? Selected Scriptures This has been a couple of weeks that our country and our church will never forget. Preaching involves at least two responsibilities. The first is to explain the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Let The Smallest Things Come Between Us And God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 13, 2005

If we were to really look at what is hindering us we would realize that it is the smallest thing.

We Let The Smallest Things Come Between Us and God Scripture Reference: Genesis 3:6 (KJV) Genesis 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Put Away Sin From Our Churches Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

The Body of Christ here on Earth has been stained with sin. We are called to put away sin from our presence, and if we truly are of the "Body of Christ" we will strive to put sin out of our midst.

Let us Put Away Sin within Our Churches We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don’t know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge people righteously. John Wesley told of a man he had little respect for because he considered him to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Measure Do You Want God To Use On You?

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 4, 2005

With the same measure that you give, it will be given to you.

What measure do you want God to use on you? *Luke 6:38 “Give and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” Jesus says; “The same measure that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Taught Us To Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2005

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus, however, showed the disciples how to disagree without being so disagreeable in disposition that people would be turned of

Why Jesus Taught That It Was OK To Disagree as Long As One Was Not Disagreeable in Manner John 8:48-8:52 There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus, however, showed the disciples how to disagree ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Far Do You Have To Go To Be Used By God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2005

This message looks at the calling God has placed on the lives of all Christians and how He wants us to use us right where we are.

- This passage is structured like a Big Mac: vv. 17, 20, 24 as the bread (pointing out that we are to remain in the situation where we were called) and vv. 18-19 and 21-23 as the meat (giving two illustrations of that). Three Questions On Being Used By God: 1. How many Christians are called? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2003

The third part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores another two "uses" -- duplicating the gift and sharing our "insights" about the gift

THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT Part 3 Acts 13:1-3 Acts 13:1-3 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Joe Millionaire" (Does Money Really Make Us Happy?) Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004

I talk about the right place of money in our lives.

Introduction: What would you do for a million dollars? Watch this video and listen to how people in our community answered that question. (WATCH VIDEO) In their book, “The Day America Told the Truth” James Patterson and Peter Kim reported that for ten million dollars, 25% of the American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Us To Learn From Ishmael's Story

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Jan 19, 2004

Has anyone ever been born that God did not want born? What about Ishmael?

I Want To Begin this A.M. by Challenging Your Thinking With A Rhetorical Question: Has Anyone Ever Been Born Who God Didn’t Want to Be Born? {We Know His Will is Seldom Done}After all, it is not His will that any should perish...but most do! Was It God’s Will For Bathsheba to Conceive a Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Us To Learn From Hagar's Story Series

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Jan 21, 2004

No Matter How Hard Life Might Be, We Do Not Have to Live it Alone

My Favorite Movie is “It’s A Wonderful Life” [Most of Movie/as Life-Not so Wonderful] But That Should Not Be a Surprise to Anyone…Isn’t That What the Bible Teaches? Job 5:7 says, “Man is born into trouble, as the sparks fly upward” Job 14:1 says, “Man that is born of a woman is of few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Love One Another

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There are fifteen characteristics of love in this passage that the Holy Spirit enables us to express with power if we will let Him

How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Love One Another Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether you ’love’ your neighbor act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Delivers And Protects Us From Evil

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Learn how you can be more assured of the Spirit’s protection and deliverance from evil

How the Holy Spirit Delivers and Protects Us From Evil Illustration:The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique. The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Remember, Jesus Christ and constantly keep Him in mind as risen from the dead." (2 Tim. 2:8 - Amplifie

How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Wise Discretion Illustration:Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see what we believe. Augustine. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us act circumspectly in our speech, action and relationships by reminding us to be more like Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational