The Stewardship Companion

Stewardship is a vital topic for pastoral preaching, and the need for fresh ideas and resources never ends. David N. Mosser has provided a service to pastors with his new The Stewardship Companion (Westminster John Knox).

“Why Us? Why Me?”

Genesis 22:1-14 Most people will do anything for their children. For example, many adults put forth a tremendous effort for Vacation Bible School, youth mission trips, and Sunday school. Twenty years ago, I never imagined how many Beanie Babies or paint ball supplies I would purchase. Who could have...

Whoever Loves The Father

Matthew 10:24-39 This lesson from Matthew is a difficult word. Jesus has been instructing His disciples - the Twelve - and notes that there will be coming persecutions for these disciples who also have a mission to accomplish. Jesus also encourages them to have no fear. We will carefully examine the...

“Mission Control”

Matthew 9:35 - 10:1 Today's lesson follows Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) and Matthew's narration of a variety of Jesus' miracle healings. Here in Matthew, Jesus addresses the mission for disciples. There are two...

“A Real Homecoming”

Isaiah 35:1-10 During the time of the prophecy of Isaiah, as most Christians know, Babylon deported Israel to a far away land. Of course, scholars tell us that at most those whom the Babylonians deported numbered no more than 10% of the population. Nonetheless, the...

“We Give Thanks For More Than Presents”

Philippians 1:3-11 Christmas cheer is in the air although we are barely into the season of Advent. For many of in our culture today the Christmas season begins at Thanksgiving. For some, however, Christmas festivities begin even prior to Thanksgiving Day. Yet, in order to...