Speaking of Stewardship

This collection of twenty-three superb model sermons offers a wealth of biblical insight, practical wisdom, illustrations, inspiration, and helpful advice about the crucial themes of stewardship, giving, and the use of money and possessions in the church. Featured are sermons by active pastors in churches large and small, as well as internationally known preaching professors Fred Craddock, Thomas Troeger, and Charles Rice.

Preface

vii

(2)

Contributors

ix

Introduction: Speaking of Stewardship

1

(12)

William G. Carter

Theological Dimensions of Stewardship

13

(32)

Good Circulation: Daniel 5:23

13

(5)

Thomas H. Troeger

Resources at the Ready: Matthew 25:1-13

18

(4)

Arthur E. Sundstrom

Grace and Grab: Luke 16:1-8

22

(6)

Charles L. Rice

Enjoying What Belongs to God: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

28

(4)

James E. Mead

Tamper with Evidence: Matthew 22:15-22

32

(3)

William R. Leety

Straight Talk and Stewardship: Matthew 22:15-22

35

(4)

George Chorba

R.S.V.P.: Matthew 22:34-40

39

(6)

Carol Ann Fleming

Personal Preparation for Stewardship

45

(14)

The House That Love Builds: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10

45

(4)

Wanda Sevey

The Heart of the Matter: A Lenten Stewardship Sermon: Jeremiah 31:31-34

49

(4)

Terry L. Chapman

Whatever?: Philippians 4:1-9

53

(6)

James Moiso

The Spiritual Discipline of Giving

59

(18)

The Top Five Reasons Why I Don't Tithe Yet: 2 Chronicles 31:1-10

59

(6)

William G. Carter

Not as an Exaction: 2 Corinthians 9:1-7

65

(4)

Robert J. Elder

Hilarious Giving: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

69

(8)

Carlos E. Wilton

Money and Possessions as Issues in the Life of Faith

77

(32)

Where Is Your Sadness?: Mark 10:17-27

77

(4)

Susan R. Andrews

Marvelous Mammon: Matthew 6:19-21,24

81

(5)

William G. Carter

Freedom in Ministry: The Money: Philippians 4:10-20

86

(13)

Fred B. Craddock

Choose, This Day, Whom You Will Serve: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

99

(3)

Roger P. Howard

When God's Back Is Turned: Exodus 32:1-14; Matthew 22:1-14

102

(7)

Robert Richardson

Interpreting Our Global Responsibility and Congregational Mission

109

(22)

Don't Touch the Chicken Until We See If They Are Hungry: Acts 4:32-35

109

(5)

Virginia Miner

If There Isn't Enough to Go Around: Matthew 14:13-21

114

(5)

William G. Carter

What We Have Known in This Place: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

119

(4)

George Chorba

Come and See: John 1:43-51

123

(4)

Paul Debenport

Someone in the Crowd: Luke 12:13-20

127

(4)

George Chorba

Notes

131

(4)

Bibliography

135

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