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  • Greg Addison avatar

    Giving And Our Struggling Economy

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 20, 2008
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    Many are facing struggles in our current financial crisis. As individuals face economic uncertainty, so do our churches. How are christians to face these uncertain economic times. This sermon investigates Paul’s instructions to the Corinthians udring a si

    GIVING AND OUR STRUGGLING ECONOMY Introduction Obviously, the news about our economy is not very encouraging. It used to be funny to make light of it by saying, “My 401(k) is now a 201(k).” Unfortunately, it is not funny anymore because now it is a 101, and has even lost the “k”. It does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship (2of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022
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    Today we want to look again at the scriptures to see what is required of us if we are to be good stewards.

    Our text says, “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” EVERYONE here today is a steward. That is, everyone here has been entrusted by God with certain things. We have... • Been entrusted with the gospel. • Been entrusted with talents. (Some more than others.) • Been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Martin avatar

    Faithfulness In A Parallel World Part 1 Our Giving Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 11, 2014
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    In a world where man has chosen to do whatever he feels like God is still looking for those who will be faithful in their giving to His kingdom

    Today we will start a six part series on “ Faithfulness in a parallel world.” This morning we will discuss: Faithfulness in a Parallel World - In our Giving Part 1 The Who, How, Why and What of Gods plan for us and what He has given us. Next Sunday: Faithfulness in a parallel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Henderson avatar

    5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014
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    Now I want to admit something to you. As a young boy I will admit to you that the first time I tithed I wasn’t sure if I like it or not. Partly I suppose because no one asked me if I wanted to or not. He just chose to give my money away for me. Sort of like the government does.

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “5 Characteristics of a Generous Church” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 13 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Giving

    Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Jan 26, 2025
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    At a very early date in the history of Mankind God made it known that a definite amount of His Followers income should be devoted to Him... When studying carefully the book of Genesis we find clear traces of an early revelation about 3 very Important practices that God required His People to Obey

    “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.Matthew 6:20 Lk 12:16-21… And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?And he said, This will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thieves In God’s House Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013
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    It is unthinkable that a person would rob God but there is an even greater disaster in the text. The people were disobeying the Lord, and God’s blessing in their lives had been shut off.

    Thieves In God’s House Malachi 3.7-15 Sermon Series for Malachi (8 of 12) July 28, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Malachi 3:7-15 (NASB) 7 "From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from My statutes and have not kept them. Return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Blair avatar

    What We Believe About Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Jul 19, 2022
     | 1,631 views

    We don't give to obey the Law. We give to be obedient to God.

    So...how's it going? No, seriously. I mean how is your life really going right now? Pretty good? Could be better? Awful? Don't answer out loud but just think about it. On a scale of one to ten, how is your life? One is depressed and miserable. Ten is living a full and abundant life. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Management Vs. Ownership Part 1 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
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    Are you a Manager or a Owner?

    One out of every six verses in the gospels has to do with stewardship. Definition: "Stewardship is the responsibility of managing some assets or affairs or property of someone else's." Uncle Screwtape: “The sense of ownership in general is always to be encouraged. The humans are always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "greed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 20, 2021
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    A stewardship sermon.

    “Greed” Luke 12:13-21 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus is starting to gain a lot of followers. He is becoming influential. Crowds are surrounding Him and hanging on His every Word. Most people view Him as being a Jewish Rabbi and it was normal, back then, for Rabbi’s to settle ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Greater Generosity Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Apr 14, 2015
     | 7,204 views

    Sermon Series on greater giving, generosity and tithing

    Greater Generosity, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, today we are starting a new series, and it's dealing with giving and with generosity. As I was looking for a title for this series, I just was reminded that Greater is the theme of our year. It is not just Greater Presence, which was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Where Can I Put My Stuff?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2024
     | 1,664 views

    A sermon about priorities.

    “Where Can I Put My Stuff?” Luke 12:13-21 In a monologue, a comedian talks about our obsession with the accumulation of material possessions, and the modern anxiety for which it is both the cause and result: “You got your stuff with you?” he asks his audience. “Guys have stuff in their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Unusual Robbery

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2025
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     | 916 views

    Everything belongs to God and we are stewards of what God entrusts to us. God requires we give back to Him a tenth of all our income. God tells us that to fail to pay tithes is to rob Him of what's His. If we do tithe we receive a seventh-fold blessing.

    AN UNUSUAL ROBBERY Mal. 3:8-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor of a country church was talking to one of his church members about tithing. He asked him, “Jim, if you had 100 horses, would you give 10 of them to the Lord?” The farmer answered, “Yes Pastor, I’d give 10 of them to the Lord.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Hating What God Hates Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 26,052 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #9 Love what God loves and hate what God hates.

    INTRODUCTION: We are coming back one last time to the book of Proverbs. If I were to sum up the purpose of the series “Wisdom for Right Living” I would do it with two words: THINK BIBLICALLY! In America today its popular to say you believe in God, or call yourself a Christian. What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Tomatoes, Squash, Zucchini

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 25, 2008
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     | 4,932 views

    God’s answer to a poor economy and how to position ourselves for increase. God can change dire circumstances and cause a turnaround to occur in the most discouraging of times or circumstances.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God September 14, 2008 Tomatoes, Squash, and Zucchini II Corinthians 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like bacon and tomato sandwiches? Last year I planted one tomato plant in the front landscaping. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Path To Generosity"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
     | 7,111 views

    You do not need to be wealthy to be generous. You can give even when you are broke.

    “The Path to Generosity” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 I started my first job when I was 12 or 13 years of age. In the area where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and clothing to needy families and they also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist