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Recommended Message Tapes
Following is a list of
recommended stewardship message tapes including the theme and a
brief summary outline of the message. For additional stewardship
resources, please check out the Good $ense Service
Builder.
Kingdom
Justice: The Manna Principle -
Robert Guerrero
-
Pastor at a Willow
partner church in Dominican Republic (July 2005)
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Delivers a powerful
stewardship message based upon Exodus 16 dealing with God's
provision and the challenge that presents to us in the USA
Your
Money Matters, Part 1: Determining a Standard of Living
— Bill Hybels
- Weekend Seeker Service (M8712)
- This is an older tape and some statistics are out of date, but
the principles are timeless.
- When Bill Hybels helped church members with finances, he would
ask: who are you trying to emulate? Parents, Peers, Media Figure?
- How to set a standard of living? Three steps:
- Get a grip on your faith
- Get a grip on your finances
- Let the Holy Spirit get a grip on you
Tools
for the New Millenium Pt. 3: Calculator and Managing your Finances
- Bill Hybels
- Weekend Seeker Service (M0004)
- This message contrasts the Dutch view of money and the Chicagoan's
view of money.
- Simplicity and frugality were part of Dutch culture Bill grew
up in.
- Four observations on money management that shocked Bill Hybels
when he moved to Chicago.
- There will be a final audit someday and you will be asked about
your financial management.
This
is the Life Pt. 8: What Jesus Really Taught About Greed
- John Ortberg
- Midweek Service (C9516)
- 86% of Americans think greed is a sin, but only 16% of those
in church think that wanting more money is wrong.
- Materialism in the church may keep people out of the church.
- Where your treasure is, there your heart will be.
- 2 Diagnostic Questions to Determine Where Your Treasure Is:
- Am I giving more than I was one year ago?
- Do I have a bigger heart to give than one year ago?
- Money has taken on a sacred character in our culture, find a
way to tell money it is not on the throne.
What you think you possess, ends up possessing you.
Truths
that Transform Pt. 9: Learn to be Content in all Circumstances
- Bill Hybels
- Weekend Seeker Service (M9949)
- Jim Clark built and sold 3 successful businesses and had an
exorbitant amount of money, but he was not happy. It was always
2 o'clock in the morning in his heart, and he was lying awake.
- Most of us wrestle with the MONSTER OF MORE.
- Most meaningful events in life deal with relationships, not
monetary rewards or promotions.
- Deep satisfaction comes from meaning. (Meaning is greater than
Money.)
- A pauper and a prince are in the same situation regarding their
decision about eternity.
- One of the sweetest words in the English language is: ENOUGH.
Financial
Freedom - Preparing a Freedom Plan - Bill Hybels
- Weekend Seeker Service (M9604)
- Can tell a lot about someone by looking at their checkbook -
priorities.
- Wise people have a plan.
- It all comes from God.
- Determines your attitude toward God.
- Goes into why you need a plan.
Financial
Freedom - Debt No! Savings Yes! - Bill Hybels
- Weekend Seeker Service (M9605)
- There are costs and consequences with debt.
- Power of compounding - for or against you.
- Drive a stake regarding lifestyle.
Earning
Money - Bill Hybels
- Weekend Seeker Service (M8605)
- Finances take up a disproportionate amount of time and importance.
- God created work so people can grow and feel satisfaction.
- Work is a way to glorify God and be a witness for God.
- Don't be consumed by your vocation, power or acclaim.
The
Truth About Earthly Treasures - Bill Hybels
- Weekend Seeker Service (M9402) (1994)
- Why do we live the Christian life? For the applause of people
or for an audience of one?
- Do you worship the stuff or just enjoy it?
- Building of earthly treasures is folly.
Making
Sense Out of Money - The Power of Money - Bill
Hybels
- Weekend Seeker Service (M9702)
- Why is money so hard to master.
- Brings out God-like sovereignty in us - our own little God.
- Allure 1 - We equate money with freedom.
- Allure 2 - We think a little more will lead us to inner satisfaction.
- Allure 3 - Its' promise gives us a sense of self worth.
It
All Goes Back in the Box - John Ortberg
- Weekend Seeker Service (M0042)
- Life is getting faster and faster.
- Setting priorities - what are you going to give up for your
job? Family, church, what?
- Hurry is the enemy of spiritual life.
- Drawing an analogy with the game of Monopoly - when you die,
all you have acquired goes "back in the box" because none of it
was really yours -- and it is then ready for the next player --
and the game goes on.
- How are you preparing for when yours gets put back in the box?
Shift,
Part 3: Money, The Sequel - Nancy Ortberg
- Weekend GenNeXt Service (X0311)
- Message delivered at our Axis Ministry (20 Something)
- Excellent for all ages - but especially targeted to that generation
Also, visit the www.generousgiving.org website where
under " Sermons" an extensive list of stewardship sermons
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