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1001. Stewards of Power

Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... planned to use to execute Mordecai. The Feast of Purim, an event Jews celebrate yet today, commemorates this incident. For another example, consider the story Jesus told we commonly call the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:23-34). A servant owed a king 10,000 talents, which was a tremendous sum of money. When he could not pay, the king ordered him, along with all that he had, sold to pay the debt. But the servant pleaded for mercy and for an extension of time. The king took pity on him and ...

1002. Designed to Be Lived Up

Mark 9:38-41

Illustration

Richard Patt

... ignored. What you and I refuse to use we will surely lose. We're meant to he turned on, too. Our gifts are to be used! Our lives are not meant to be "waited out" but to be lived up! Are you and I living up to the gifts and talents God has given us? What kind of commitment do we have to ourselves and to the graces within us?

1003. What Gift Do You Bring?

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Gary L. Carver

... gratitude. The Bible says that they bowed down and worshiped the Christ Child and then gave him gifts. Is that not why we give God our gifts? Is that not why we give to God our tithes and offerings? Is that not why we give to God our money, our talents, our time, our energy — the very essence of our lives? We do so out of the wonder and awesomeness of God. We do so out of searching hearts. We do so out of gratitude because he has come into the world and has come into our lives. So we give ...

1004. Leaving Before the Invitation

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Gary L. Carver

... the net where he tells us in spite of the fact that we think we know better. That is what this church is trying to do. The task force is meeting and seeking answers to questions like: "Where are we going to expend our resources, our money, our time, our talents, and our gifts? How can we reach people for Christ? Where are we going to put our nets?" Right now we don't know, but we do know this: It is not in the way we have been putting our nets. We do know that. Things are changing and we ...

1005. Woe to the Blessed

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

Gary L. Carver

... We are just a channel through which our energies and resources are funneled to others. That is the purpose of the church. The church is to give us structure and discipline so that we may not only be ministered unto but we can minister and give our talents, resources, and gifts to others making their lives better. The church budget is a structure to teach us to tithe and to give of our resources so that other lives may be enriched. "To whom much is given, much shall be required," Jesus said. Or, maybe Jesus ...

1006. Recognizing His Disciples

John 13:31-35

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... take it for granted. We move through life in various speeds and count on our powers to recognize who and what is about us. It is so simple and pervasive that we hardly notice. The obvious is with us and yet is it so obvious? Our talents of interpretation and, yes, our prejudices are sometimes awkwardly there for all to see. We can never be quite sure how others will recognize what we do. Quickly, we can come up with example after example calling forth human distinctiveness — even eccentricity. Even in the ...

1007. How Not to Become Distracted

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

David R. Cartwright

... that Jesus seems to side with Mary. For centuries, readers of this story have tried to soften the blow and say that this is not really what Jesus meant. What he meant to say was something like this. "There are different ways to serve the Lord. We all have various talents to offer. We need both Marys and Marthas in the church." And we do. It's just that this is not the scripture to support that. There are others, to be sure, but this is not one of them. What I do not want us to overlook, however, is that ...

1008. What Price Must We Pay?

Luke 6:20-31

Sermon

John Wayne Clarke

... be sure that we know that it has nothing to do with the amount of assets or possessions we have. People will say, sure I'd be a giver if I had something to give. You have something to give, my friend. Quit using that excuse. God has given you talents, God has blessed you, God has made you unique and you have gifts to give. The issue is not do you have anything to give — the issue is, "Are you a giver or a taker?" Our nation has been built on encouraging people to stand on their own feet. You ...

1009. Building God’s Kingdom: The Christian Challenge

Romans 10:8-13

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... team, which bears the name Christian, as assuredly as the world is on the same team, called humankind, to alleviate the suffering in south Asia. We must view ourselves, individuals, and faith communities, as belonging to a larger whole, seeking to use our talents toward the common good, not what I, or my specific faith tradition, may deem necessary. We must think globally but act locally, building God's kingdom by applying the message of Jesus. Proponents of the Social Gospel in the Progressive Era, people ...

1010. Carrying the Burdens of Others

Philippians 2:5-11

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... children all the time. Mothers and fathers deny their own needs and desires so that their children may have more and better things and opportunities. Good parents want the best for their children and, thus, willingly give whatever they can, of time, talent, or treasure. Adult children are often called to sacrifice their lives in order to serve the needs of elderly or infirmed parents. Teachers, coaches, and other mentors sacrifice in order to build and/or strengthen a new generation of youth. They teach ...

1011. Sharing God’s Love

Hebrews 10:16-25

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... realm anxiously awaited the news as to their new ruler, and the greatest rejoicing the kingdom had ever experienced took place when it was learned the fourth son had been named by the king to be his successor.1 While he didn't believe he had any special talents or gifts that would qualify him to be king, the fourth son was chosen because he possessed the one and only gift that was needed. He was willing to spend his life for others. Today, the Christian world mourns that Christ dies at the hands of cruel ...

1012. Jesus Rewards the Just

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... , cut the chain and allow yourself, and others, freedom to resume their normal lives. There are some, as well, who need to make amends or bring restitution for past failures. We simply do not feel complete when we know we owe someone, whether that be our time, talent, or treasure. We must not neglect to assure our relationship with God is in its best possible condition. How is our prayer life? Have we been cooperative with God's plan for our lives, or have we run and tried to avoid what we believe God has ...

1013. The Cost of a Priceless Gift

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Sermon

Clayton A. Lord

... also clearly refer to giving. This praise passage about offerings in Hebrews 13 connects the importance of spiritual giving and tangible praise. Praise and offering come together as gifts we give to God. Firstfruits describe giving God the very best of our time, talent, energy, thoughts, witness, and money. Today, we have an opportunity to make a statement and to praise God by offering him our very best, the firstfruits of our labor. There is a cost involved but before you begin questioning that, I ask you ...

1014. The Good News about Money

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... temperature. Most of us do give sacrificially, and that is all Christ calls us to do. For some people that means a tithe, 10% of our income to God. Most highly committed believers are tithers. However, some of us give only a pittance of our time, our talents, and our money to serving Christ. It’s true, and we can do much more. If that makes you feel a little guilty, I’m sorry. Guilt is sometimes called for. As the old agnostic once commented, "If I believed what you Christians believe, I would be ...

1015. Preparing the Way

Malachi 3:1-4

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... manageable chunks with picks and axes, and hauled it away before it thawed.1 The project lasted forty years, and that persistent engineer in charge stayed on the job until the subway system was up and running. The French government recognized his talent, perseverance, and leadership by presenting him with the Legion of Honor award on four different occasions. Today, the Paris subway system is one of the finest in the world. Millions of commuters depend on it daily to transport them to their destinations ...

1016. The Boy Grows Up

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... source of guidance and inspiration. They are "artists of encouragement," who help us discover what is unique about our lives and encourage us to pursue it. These spiritual guides are all around us, waiting to give generously of themselves. God has gifted you with talents and abilities you can share with others. Reach out to another individual and change a life. One person at a time over your lifetime will ultimately change the world we live in. God is calling you to make a difference in the new year ...

1017. Walking in the Light

Isaiah 60:1-6

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... empty tomb, to find the one who alone qualifies to be the king of our lives. May your life be a light, a flame that burns so brightly that it also kindles others. The world is a dark place for so many of God's children. Put your time and talent to work for the good of the community. In doing so, you are helping the world by letting your light shine. There is a great deal of injustice and violence in the world, as well as darkness. Make it your personal mission to light a candle. Any positive action you ...

1018. Called by a New Name

Isaiah 62:1-5

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... or status. We are also known by the names of what we do to earn a living, and where we belong. Teacher, salesperson, truck driver, coach, nurse, and guitarist are names we respond to, names that identify a particular skill, interest, calling, or talent that is ours. Some of you may also be called Rotarian or Kiwanian. Others are in Boy and Girl Scouts, on athletic teams or golf leagues, bands or choruses, fraternities or sororities. When you are a leader within an organization, you may be called ...

1019. Risky Business

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... and inadequate, just as Jeremiah did. We are chosen and called to carry out God's mission and ministry here in this place at this particular time. Making and marketing noodles is certainly an unusual form of ministry, but God can use your God-given talents and abilities in marvelous and remarkable ways. When you step out in faith in response to God's call, God will direct your steps, no matter how difficult the path we are to follow. 1. Charles Hutzler, "Mixing Religion and Noodles Lands Ms. Su in ...

1020. Washing in Old Jordan

2 Kings 5:1-14

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... healthy body, sound mind, strong will, stable emotions, and comfortable personality and use those resources to plan a bank robbery, cheat their friends, or be unfaithful to their spouse. One of the sad realities of life is that many otherwise sound and talented people suffer from a kind of spiritual leprosy. And when that is the case, medicine, psychiatry, education, and the like are not, by themselves, the source of healing. What is needed for spiritual wholeness is for the various aspects of the human ...

1021. A "Somebody Done Somebody Wrong" Song

Hosea 1:2-10

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... is not Lord and as if loving God and neighbor is not his prime directive. We have abandoned our prayer life, tossed our Bibles onto a shelf, and neglected worship. We have ignored the membership promises we made to the church to give God our time, talents, and treasure. Such betrayal ultimately leads to judgment. Keep it up, and Sir Dumpty's "great fall" will not be long in coming. Some of us, individual Christians or communities, may already have learned such truth the hard way, and our lives may even now ...

1022. Rehearsal for Christmas Eve

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Lois Anne DeLong

... shepherd or a king. He doesn’t have many lines. And he has to walk with a girl. You know how much the younger boys like that! (thinks a bit) Hey, how about Clark? Stage Manager: Are you kidding? The last time I asked him to do something for the talent show, he told me, and I quote, “Only the dumb and the desperate perform in churches.” Besides, he hardly ever comes to services. I don’t think we could count on him to show up. Director: You’re right. It’s a bad idea. Well, we’d better get ...

1023. Good News about Christ

Revelation 1:4-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... King Sunday [or the Reign of Christ]. It is fitting that we close the church year celebrating Christ as Lord of all. Some of you may have seen the motion picture a few years back, The Apostle. Robert Duvall plays a flawed, but talented Pentecostal/holiness-type preacher. In one service he conducts a type of litany that is sort of a “Jesus cheer.” Imagine his congregation responding each time by shouting, “Jesus!” Who is the King of Kings?” “Jesus!” “Before Abraham was was who?” “Jesus ...

1024. A Bethany Blessing

Luke 24:44-53

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... to the needy To help feed the hungry To help those who are hurting Lord, Hear our prayer today. Bless them with Your presence, Your wisdom and your guidance, Let them be a sermon others can see. Bless their family both near and far. Bless their skills, talents and abilities May they be used to bring you glory. Lord hear our prayer today Fill them with faith and hope In the face of doubt and discouragement. Remind them daily they belong to you. God of Wonder, God of Grace Bless them with a Bethany Blessing ...

1025. Living in The Spirit of Generosity

2 Corinthians 9:6-12, Galatians 5:22-25

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... With Our Love. In the apostle John's first letter, he writes, "We love because God first loved us." (1 John 4:19) That's how we operate. We love God because we found out that God loves us. We found out, through the daily blessings of life; through the talents we have been given; through the witness of nature; and especially through the love of Christ, who died for our sins that God love us. God loves us. It's not what we have done but what has been done for us that causes that love to grow in our ...

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