Stewardship Now - Sermon Starters

 
Stewardship Now :    Both Sides of Money PDF Format   Reading a Newsletter PDF Format   Making the Case PDF Format   

Sermon Starters :  February 7,  February 14,  February 17,  February 21,  February 28



Inspire your leaders; use in opening devotions, cut and paste in bulletin, newsletters, and weekly sermon (below) helps. Especially for people who prepare Sunday worship folders and/or Sunday message. Learn more about the newsletters, contact Ed Kruse.



February 2010 Articles


Stewardship Now


The Dark Side and The Light Side of Money

Martin Luther observed, “There are three conversions necessary: the conversion of the heart, mind and the purse.” Today most people find the conversion of the purse to be the most difficult. For some this is surprising because Jesus spoke more frequently about money than any subject except the kingdom of God. read more PDF Format


 
What can you learn by reading a newsletter?

You can learn a lot about congregations by reading the weekly bulletin and newsletter. Due to the nature of my work, several congregations have me on their mailing lists. So when the newsletters arrive in my mailbox or e-mail, I can often get a pretty good read of the ongoing ministry. read more PDF Format
 


Making the Case

I attended The Fund Raising School which is operated by Indiana University. Usually I was the only person who was NOT part of a 501(c)3 organization - whose job is to raise funds for a charity or institution. In the following paragraphs, I will share with you how we often ignore insights at our own expense! read more PDF Format






Sermon Starters - February 2010


 
February 7, 2010

5th Sunday after Epiphany
Luke 5:1-11
Joe’s favorite line was, “I’ve been around awhile”. He had served in the 1st World War and, as a general contractor, built houses up until retirement in the mid-1960’s. His life and experience had taught him much about people, so he couldn’t figure out why these fishermen would do what they did.

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February 14, 2010

Transfiguration Sunday
Luke 9:28-36

Ted was proudly passing around a picture of his new son, held by his father, as he, Ted looked on. It was a typical three generation photo. One of those viewing the photo quipped, “What is, what was, and what will be.”

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February 17, 2010

Ash Wednesday
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

What is your favorite reality television show? Here is a proposal for you to consider: Acting Lent. The camera could follow the lives of people who come together at Mardi Gras, and then, try to live down their behavior in New Orleans after they returned to their home communities.

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February 21, 2010

First Sunday in Lent
Luke 4:1-13

In 1995 Pastor Rodger answered the call to begin a new ministry in the southern desert of Utah. He packed up his family, with some excitement and much apprehension. It was the middle of summer when they arrived. Suddenly, he understood a new meaning of the term wilderness. This community in Utah was a very far cry from his native Minnesota.

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February 28, 2010

Second Sunday After Lent
Luke 13:31-35

Gertrud was one of those interesting characters you meet along the journey of life. She was well read, a gourmet cook, formally educated, and had taught school for the developmentally challenged. In Bible study she was quick to offer chapter and verse with interpretation.

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