Sermon Topic: Stewardship

The Appointments of God

Date: March 28th, 1954  |  Scripture: Acts 24:25  |  Topics: Decision, Evangelism, Gospel, Stewardship, Urgency

And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.


Occupy Till I Come

Date: November 14th, 1954  |  Scripture: Luke 19:11-27  |  Topics: Money, Riches, Stewardship, Talents

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. AndContinue Reading


Faithfulness: God’s One Requirement

Date: June 12th, 1955  |  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-3  |  Topics: Church, Faithfulness, Ministry, Spiritual Gifts, Stewardship

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.


The Best Way Is God’s Way

Date: November 13th, 1955  |  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2  |  Topics: Gifts, Giving, Stewardship

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.


Concerning the Collection

Date: February 19th, 1956  |  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4  |  Topics: Giving, Money, Stewardship

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.


The Meaning of Our Stewardship Program

Date: November 10th, 1957  |  Scripture: Acts 20:28-36  |  Topics: Stewardship

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and daContinue Reading


Occupy Till I Come

Date: November 2nd, 1958  |  Scripture: Luke 19:13  |  Topics: Giving, Kingdom, Stewardship

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.


God’s Steward

Date: November 8th, 1959  |  Scripture: Luke 19:12-15  |  Topics: Command, Family, Responsibilities, Servant, Sons, Stewardship

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he migContinue Reading


Our Best for God

Date: November 6th, 1960  |  Scripture: Leviticus 22:17-25  |  Topics: Dedication, Offerings, Sacrifice, Stewardship

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering; Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats. But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer:Continue Reading


Arise, Shine, First Baptist Church

Date: November 6th, 1960  |  Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5  |  Topics: Dedication, Offerings, Sacrifice, Stewardship

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side. TheContinue Reading