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Stewardship Sermons

Here’s a compilation of stewardship sermons guaranteed to get your own creative preaching juices flowing. They’re listed by text and title. They are part of Rev. Edward Markquart’s  excellent “Sermons from Seattle.”

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Are You Kidding Me, Jesus?

Lectionary Reflection, 15th Sunday after Pentecost, September 5, 2010

Hey, Jesus, you really want me to stand up in front of a congregation and preach this text? Are you kidding me? Most people will hear this text with enough law-lensed baggage to stop their ears. As preachers and teachers, we need to lift up the grace and hope that comes with living “cross-wise” in the world.

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Creation Care Sermons

Bookmark this page, for sure, for whenever you need a little inspiration on preaching about environmental issues. This  wonderful assortment of sermons is guaranteed to get those creative sermon juices flowing. From Creation Care.  (Photo by Fallonyates, used by Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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22 Stewardship Preaching Tips

OK, pastor, you’ve been meaning to stress stewardship from the pulpit more this year. Here’s a simple set of tips you can keep on your desk for handy reference when you’re preparing the next sermon.   From the Niagara Diocese, Anglican Church of Canada.  (Photo by Chefranden, used under Creative Commons license. Thanks!)

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Three Levels of Environmental Preaching

Preachers who wish to address creation care from the pulpit may benefit from this article, which outlines three basic approaches for preaching on the environment. From Eco-Justice Ministries. (Photo by Jordon Cooper, used under a Creative Commons license.)

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Creation Care Sermons

Here’s a round-up of 16 sermons dealing with the environmental crisis and how God’s people are called to respond. The sermons represent a range of denominations and prominent Christian preachers, including Bill Hybels to Rob Bell.  Sure to inspire your preaching or personal devotion.

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Proclaiming stewardship: A guide for sermons and temple talks

By the Rev. Dr. Susan K. Hedahl
Before public proclamation, it is necessary to ask: Where have we been? As a congregation, what gifts do we already employ for ourselves and others? Where do we hope to be in the months, the years ahead? Which resources do we need to consider, expand, develop?

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What Does this Mean, this whole Pentecost Thing?

Lectionary Reflection for May 23

Ask your average mainline Christian what Pentecost is all about, and you’re likely to hear everything from “I don’t know” to “We all wear red.” Worship leaders, preachers, and Christian educators should give careful thought to this important day.

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Theology of a Steward 101

Visit the stewardship pages of the Nashville Area United Methodist Foundation website for an excellent discussion of the foundational relationship between faith and giving.  You’ll also find quotes, best practices, sermon starters, educational resources, and much more. Click here to access the resources of the NAUMF.

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Preaching on Money

Preaching on money is intimidating to many pastors, because of this assumption that people in the pews do not want to hear how they should be handling their finances, especially when it comes to giving to the church.