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Topic: Stewardship
At Open Icon Baptist Church, we value great preaching — preaching that engages deeply, humbly and honestly with Jesus, the Bible, and the pain and joy of living in the real world. And since going permanently online, we have been able to welcome great preachers from all over the world without having to wait for them to visit our shores. Click here to meet the inspirational preachers depicted in the gallery above, none of whom have preached for us!
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6 August, 2023
Preacher: Richard Fabian
Topic: Abundance, Economics, Food, Generosity, Grace, Hospitality, Stewardship
Scripture: Matthew
God’s Providence usually works by people, moved by the Spirit of God, sharing when they have more above their own needs.
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11 April, 2021
Preacher: Guilherme Almeida
Topic: Generosity, Justice, Mission, Resurrection, Service, Stewardship
Jesus calls us to a Resurrection Imagination, praying for courage and discernment on how to use your resources until the dream of a world where there are no poor among us is fulfilled.
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4 October, 2020
Both the Biblical law and traditional Aboriginal lore tell us to “Care for Country and Country will care for you” but much of the time, profit and greed is put before caring for creation.
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20 September, 2020
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Creation, Discipleship, Formation, Healing, Hope, Salvation, Stewardship
Scripture: Romans
All creation waits impatiently for humanity to work and pray its way into the fullness of our identity in Christ, for only then will all creation be safe and free.
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16 November, 2014
You cannot serve two masters; for a slave will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other.
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26 September, 2010
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Generosity, Greed, Hospitality, Money, Service, Stewardship
Scripture: Luke
Jesus calls us to be open to others, not shutting anyone out of our consciousness or care, and treating all as beloved neighbours.
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22 October, 2006
Preacher: Keith Clements
Topic: Creation, Gratitude, Hospitality, Love, Service, Stewardship
Scripture: Psalms
It’s our place to be within, and part of, creation and to love it as God loves it, and to learn to be ready to stand with others in their place of need.
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17 November, 2002
The Coming Christ will reward and celebrate with those he finds having a go and making the most of all they have been given, not those who fearfully play it safe.
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9 August, 1998
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Culture, Fullness of Life, Generosity, Greed, Jesus, Spiritual Disciplines, Stewardship
Scripture: Luke
The search for meaning and fullness of life without cost, risk or struggle is futile, but the Kingdom is still a free gift, given by God, to all who will accept it.
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10 November, 1996
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Faithfulness, Fullness of Life, Generosity, Hospitality, Stewardship
Scripture: Matthew
Although all in the church may appear equally worthy, it is those who live the life (inward and outward) of the Kingdom now who are prepared for its coming.
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14 November, 1993
Preacher: Nathan Nettleton
Topic: Discipleship, Faithfulness, Gifts, Gratitude, Stewardship
Scripture: Matthew
God will entrust us with more when we have proved trustworthy with what we have been given.
