Author Archives: revjohnhill
Graduating Beyond 100%
For years I practiced what I like to call the 100% tithe. Now, I hate to brag, and I certainly don’t want to use John’s blog to toot my own horn, but I was one of the few, the chosen, the real believers, who give it all to the Lord. All of it. 100% Unfortunately [...]
Stewardship by Mark Adams
Have you ever noticed geese flying. The familiar V-shaped pattern is hard to miss. Science has discovered why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a V-formation, the whole flock adds up to 71% greater flying range than if each [...]
Stewardship According to John Wesley
An outline of John Wesley‘s Sermon on Stewardship: “The Good Steward” Summary: Wesley uses this sermon to explain that we as God’s Stewards are not the owners of what God entrust to us, but temporary custodians. This applies to our souls, bodies, possessions, time, abilities and opportunities. Wesley states in this sermon that there will [...]
“All In”
When we read a sermon title on “Stewardship”, we know we are going to hear about giving our money to the church. The “money part” is often couched within the other aspects of living a life of faith. As members in the United Methodist Church, we vow to be faithful with our prayers, our presence, [...]
Growing Generosity by Julie Holly
“We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, [...]
The Important Invitation
“Yours, O Lord, are the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and on the earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.” -1 Chronicles 29:11 (NRSV Translation) This verse is part of King David’s ongoing [...]
The Danger of Riches
“The Danger of Riches” 1 Timothy 6:9 Summary: As the population of the Methodist grew, the found themselves with more members who were wealthy. Wesley used this sermon to speak on the dangers of wealth and how it could be inlet to sin. He describes how people should gain as much as they can, save [...]
Stewardship Article by Ron Schultz
The line was long as people moved toward the altar to leave an offering. Some put in large , impressive amounts of money. One poor widow stepped forward and gave two small copper coins. Jesus declared to His followers that the two copper coins from the poor Widow was more than anyone else had given. [...]
10 Specific Compliments to Give Your Children
10 Specific Compliments to Give Your Children | All Pro Dad. Fact is, children look to their parents for encouragement, and finding affirmation at home is foundational to positive emotional development. Parents need to be in the business of building our children up. But we also need to be honest, and it’s important to use [...]
10 Ways to Live Above Your Life’s Circumstances | All Pro Dad
10 Ways to Live Above Your Life’s Circumstances | All Pro Dad. Here are 10 Ways we can live above life’s circumstances: Be clear about what defines you: Make sure know who you are, understand that you were created with a purpose, be crystal clear about what makes you tick. Live according to values that [...]
20% More?
Studies over several decades asked American families if they were happy. A large majority said No. “What would you need to be happy?” the study asked. The answer was about 20% more in income. Stop for a second. Are you happy? If not, how much more would you need to be happy? More than 20%… [...]
John Wesley’s View on Money
As we begin our sermon series on the use of money, I thought it would be appropriate to give you an outline on John Wesley‘s view of money. This sermon can be broken down to 3 points: Gain All You Can, Save All You Can, and Give All You Can. “The Use of Money” Summary: [...]
The Transforming “I Will”
On a clear, cool Fall Sunday morning a young family makes their way to the altar of a local United Methodist Church. They had been attending the services for three months. After conversations with the pastor, and prayerful consideration, they made the decision to become members of the congregation. As they approached the chancel rail [...]
Wesley’s Sermon: “The Use of Money”
Summary: Wesley uses this sermon to outline the proper use of earning, possessions and wealth with a very articulate statement: “Gain all you can, save all you can, give all you can.” He uses this as an opportunity to insist that we are not owners of our assets, but stewards. Introduction: There will be an [...]
Goals for 2012
“Don’t ever be impressed with goal setting; be impressed with goal getting. Reaching new goals and moving to a higher level of performance always requires change, and change feels awkward. But take comfort in the knowledge that if a change doesn’t feel uncomfortable, then it’s probably not really a change.” John Maxwell I’m a huge [...]
Farewell to My Best Friend
Yesterday I had to make the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make and that was to put down my best friend, Reagan. I got her when she was just a puppy and I could hold her in one hand. She grew to be a 100 pound best friend. Sure, we had our rough moments, [...]
Are You An Aquarium Keeping Leader?
“Focus on the people you want to reach, and you’ll keep the people you want to keep.” People ask me all the time how we’ve been able to see so many people come to Christ in five years. Outside of the favor of God, I could give you a lot of specifics. Tell you a [...]
Being a Good Father
I am now a Father and I’m learning everyday. It’s amazing how much I really don’t know. Here are some of the things I’ve learned about being a father: You don’t mind cleaning up your child’s “throw-up”. (I’ve always gotten sick from someone throwing up) When they are sick, you want them close to you. [...]
A Present for Jesus
Tonight, Noah(3 years old) and I got to talking about Santa Claus and the present he might be bringing. He was sharing with me this long list of what he wanted and asking just exactly how Santa is going to make it down our chimney. I asked him, “Son, what else is Christmas about?” He [...]
