Money & Stewardship

Happy Childhood at Stambourne

… way of estimating the size of a house, and thus getting at the wealth of the inhabitant; but, incidentally, it led occupiers of large houses to shut out …

The Prodigal's Return

Luke 15:20

… The most I can expect is that he will say, ‘Well John, you have wasted all your money, you can not expect me to do anything for you …

Recruits for the King

1 Samuel 22:1-2

… Life is better than riches. And if the loving kindness of God is better than life, then we have a very high price set upon it, but not …

The Planter of the Ear Must Hear

Psalm 94:9

… When we go into the bank with our checks, we hand them in, take up the money and are gone. Do we deal thus at the Bank of …

A Sermon and a Reminiscence

1 Peter 2:7

… We do not now live to hoard money, or to get ourselves honor, or even to save our own souls, for that is completed—we now rise above …

Let Him Alone

Hosea 4:17

… He is the man to make money. He is the jolly fellow that can indulge in sin with impunity—put his hand into the fire and take it …

Faith Very Simple

… Trust him as you trust your money with a banker, or your health with a doctor. Faith will not long seem a difficulty to you; nor ought it …

Faith, And The Witness Upon Which It Is Founded

1 John 5:9

… If we neglected human evidence there could be no courts of law, no trading between man and man except for cash money. Confidence would cease and the bands …

The Rising Sun

Malachi 4:2

… Plead then, this promise tonight and cry—"O Sun of Righteousness, arise upon those that fear You! Come in all Your majesty and wealth of Grace! Pour upon …

Might Have Been, or May Be

John 11:37

… ill so many years?" "Why did I fail when I hoped to reach wealth?" "Why did I break down in the examination when I might have obtained a …

What Jesus Would Do

Matthew 23:37

… He says, "Ho, every one that thirsts, come to the waters, and he that has no money; come, buy, and eat; yes, come, buy wine and milk without …

Titles of Honor

… And that when they meet their fellow Christians, their constant theme of conversation is the riches of Divine Grace. I can suppose that these people are so different …

Believers Tested by Trials

Job 23:8-10

… That is the way of the world—respect and respectability depend upon so much money—but the moment that is gone, the scene changes. The man is the …

The New Song and the Old Story

Psalm 96:1-3

… Is it not all "according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus"? I think you might relate some scenes from the deathbeds of the saints you have …

The King's Sharp Arrows

Psalm 45:5

… Oh, do not trifle any longer with your eternal interests! If any of you must play the fool, do it with your money, or your estates, or your …

Jesus Christ's Idiom

John 3:5

… If I were, in the middle of a sermon, to begin to talk about the way to get money, the attention of many of you would be far …

Who Is This?

Isaiah 62:11

… This salvation is to you without money and without price, but it cost the Redeemer nothing less than Himself! Behold in Him the ransom paid in full, so …

A Far-reaching Promise

Acts 2:39

… I heard of one, the other day, who owed a great deal of money. He got the bill for the debt renewed and after that was done, he …

Love's Law and Life

John 14:15

… He was a Christian and he promised he would give a pound to the Church, but the devil whispered, "You need your money, do not pay." The man …

The Great Attraction

John 12:32

… dying lips proclaim abounding mercy! How consoling to hear Him speak of the riches of Divine Grace who said, "I thirst," and "Lama Sabacthani!" Oh, this is to …

The Compassion of Jesus

Matthew 9:36

… Though your sin may have beggared you, Christ can enrich you with better riches. He has compassion! "Ah," you say, "they will pass me on the stairs. They …

Tokens For Good

Psalm 86:17

… You cry, "My life is saved! My life is saved! Blessed be the Lord for saving me! My money, my very clothes—for I started up in my …

Visits From the Lord

John 21:7

… The test He puts us to is bringing the tithes into the storehouse—that is to say, what is God's due! Am I giving less of my …

"So It Is"

Job 5:27

… Why not wear letters after your name to signify that you own half a million of money, or farm a thousand acres of land, or fatten a hundred …

First Printed Works.–Author, Publishers, and Readers

… Above all, live in Christ Jesus, and walk in Him, giving credence to no teaching but that which is manifestly approved of Him, and owned by the Holy …

The Unbroken Line Of True Nobles

Psalm 45:16

… And the stones were so sharp that they made my feet bleed and the gentlemen gave me some money to buy a pair of shoes. When I went …

Sanctified Sorrow

Isaiah 54:11

… the day of prosperity when you shall be built up with all the riches and treasures of His Grace and when your mouth shall be filled with laughter …

Confession and Absolution

Luke 18:13

… heaven’s granaries, thy poverty is thy only claim on heaven’s eternal riches. Come just as thou art, with nothing of thine own, except thy sinfulness, and …

Surveying the Field

Nehemiah 2:12

… If you make money, it does not satisfy you. Time was when if you went to the theater, you spent a very glorious night, but now if you …

Lecture V: The Sciences As Sources Of Illustration.

… The effect upon all on board was electric; and, giving way to their admiration, the sailors greeted the commander with a hearty cheer." In a similar manner, we …

Open House For All Comers

Luke 15:2

… And he that has no money, let him come buy wine and milk, without money and without price." Why all this to persons who have no needs? Sinners …

Startling!

2 Kings 8:12

… A tradesman who held office in the Church, asked him for a loan of money. Though rather inconvenient, he was about to comply and would have done so …

Must He?

Luke 19:5

… He needs no riches at your hands, yet He wants the best that you have. What is the best that you have? Why, your heart, your soul! Give …

The Minstrel

2 Kings 3:15

… There is music to a miser in the jingling of his money bag: but what music can equal this’’All things work together for good to them that …

More Room for More People

Luke 14:22

… paltry conceit can thwart God's Covenant purpose or bring discredit on the riches of His mercy! Oh, Sinner, if you reject a Savior, it shall be your …

The Well-Beloved

… realms above. “Farewell, all ye meaner creatures, For in Him is every store; Wealth, or friends, or darling beauty, Shall not draw me any more; In my Saviour …

Judgment Threatening But Mercy Sparing

Luke 13:7

… It is like money badly invested bringing in no interest. It is a dead loss to the owner. What is the use of keeping it? The dead tree …

Driving Out the Canaanites and Their Iron Chariots

Joshua 17:18

… You would never be tempted to waste your money—for you love it too much. Extravagance is not in your line. But you may as surely be ruined …

Concerning Prayer

Psalm 86:6

… But the money comes dropping into the old hat. So, when you cannot pray, I believe that your silent display of utter inability is the best sort of …

Increased Faith the Strength of Peace Principles

Luke 17:5

… by some that faith nowadays is only meant to be used to raise money so that we may support orphanages and colleges by obtaining answers to prayer. Well …