Brethren,The donation link is back in operation!I once again want to take the initiative to drum up some support for Greg and this wonderful site.Periodically I want to keep this topic up on the main page as a friendly reminder to ask us all to consider what we can contribute to this fine work.I will do my best to be creative as to not become annoying.Not all of us have financial resources that are expendable, and some of us have just enough to make ends meet. But surely we can ALL pray for this ministry as well as for God's leading in whatever we can give.Greg has been very humble in my opinion and honest about his desire to keep this site free. The cost's to run this site are not a lot and it is a ministry that is obviously a labor of love.So I just ask that we all consider the blessing's we have received here and if we might just be a blessing in return. Thanks. _/crsschk\\_"Stand in the way and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16 P.S. Yes, this was copied and moved from a different section in the forum, just a friendly reminder, especially now with the new server. Let's shower him with kindness!
A worker is worthy of his wages
I agree with crsschk! If you have been blessed by the ministry on this site then why not help support this work? Greg(wrtbooks) does this as a labor of love. It costs him out of pocket from his own funds, a couple of hundred dollars every single month, to keep this and the two other websites he operates functioning. You get the benefit of getting all this wonderful ministry for FREE but what are you doing to say THANK YOU? Greg has had opportunities to make money on this website to help it pay for itself, such as the Google links that you saw for a time, BUT he did not think the Word of God should be marketed or merchandised, so he took down the links trusting that the Lord will provide. This speaks highly of his integrity in my book! We all know the Lord will provide BUT he does so THROUGH HIS PEOPLE!Greg will continue to operate this site whether you contribute one penny or not. Crssck and I are not asking those of you who have nothing to give and are financially strapped to contribute. However, I believe that MOST of you who can afford the LUXURY of an internet connection CAN afford to give SOMETHING! Even $10.00 a month would help Greg tremendously. If he had only 20 people that would give $5.00 a month it would help. Can you honestly with a "good" conscience take without giving something back in return when you have received something of value from it? Those of you who cannot give financially to help support this wonderful service can at least pray for all these messages that have been downloaded(coming up on 100,000 downloads!) that they will bear fruit unto The Lord Jesus to the Glory of God the Father! All of us can help in this way. The important thing is that LIVES are being changed because this site exists. Do you want to share in this ministry? The Bible in the Old Testament called this "Levitical Service". Without the support that the Levites provided the ark and the tabernacle could not have been moved from place to place and the testimony could not have gone forward. You have the opportunity to be a New Testament Levite!If you have a credit card you can pay online through PAYPAL. It costs you nothing to sign up but allows you to use your credit card for convenience and Greg will have your gifts almost immediately available to him to pay the monthly bills. Please pray about it and after you have prayed act! I think it was A.J Gordon who said "We cannot do more than pray until we have prayed but after we have prayed we must act".In the Lord Jesus,Kevin
This is a wonderfull ministry. One that I have been praying I would find on the internet for a long time. And even though I am one who cannot afford an internet connection--I use my mom's computer--I will definately be giving to this ministry as the Lord provides.In Christ,Jeremy Hulsey
Cost of 98604 sermons at $3.00 ea at OnePlace.com =$295,812.00Cost of 98604 sermons at SermonIndex.net = FREECost of, or value placed on integrity, character, and being a servant of the Most High = Priceless_/crsschk\\_
Just trying to keep this up on the main page.
Quote:"Cost of 98604 sermons at $3.00 ea at OnePlace.com =$295,812.00Cost of 98604 sermons at SermonIndex.net = FREECost of, or value placed on integrity, character, and being a servant of the Most High = Priceless"I love it. Did I see that one on TBN awhile back?
I love it. Did I see that one on TBN awhile back? :-D :-D :-D I'm assuming this is meant to be humorous or was it meant to be serious? :-D Notice Kevin's sneaky way to get this thread back up on the front page!! :-)
Yes, humorous. And yes, way to keep this thread alive.
I figured it was meant to be humorous but with some people you never know!Once again Kevin sneaks this thread to the top! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
Just got back in town, (Sunday evening)....Way to go you guy's!whew...it was starting to drift towards the bottom....got it just in time. :-D _/crsschk\\_
Well, we try!!! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
Cost of 102183 sermons at $3.00 ea at OnePlace.com =$306,549.00Cost of 98604 sermons at SermonIndex.net = FREECost of, or value placed on integrity, character, and being a servant of the Most High = Priceless(Updated version 8/18/03)_/crsschk\\_
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:roll: Yeah, we are shameless promoters of this site..To what lengths will we go to keep this thread on the front page? Don't know what I am talking about? Intrigued? If yes, then please click back to the first message here...If no, and this is becoming annoying....I will hold true to my original post and try and come up with something better...or maybe I will just dump it on Kevin! :-D :-D :-D :-D _/crsschk\\_
Please continue to pray for Greg and all who are involved with this site. If you are able, consider how you might support this site to keep it free and continue to be a much needed resource in the world we live in. All the glory to God through His Son by the Holy Spirit.
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you guys are way to kind! :-)I really like this comparison you did crsschk and the latest numbers are:Cost of 108018 sermons at $3.00 ea at OnePlace.com =$324,054.00Cost of 108018 sermons at SermonIndex.net = FREE
It's mutual!
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:-(Don't be so sad. God will provide the resources. I am reading George Muller's Narratives and am being encouraged how God provided for him while he walked entirely by faith. :-Dlatest numbers are:Cost of 110730 sermons at $3.00 ea at OnePlace.com =$332,190.00Cost of 110730 sermons at SermonIndex.net = FREE*Man! it would be nice to be able to get to 1 million dollars of sermons given away! Praise God.
Updated and editedCost of 114041 sermons at $3.00 ea at OnePlace.com =$342,123.00Cost of 114041 sermons at SermonIndex.net = FREECost of, or value placed on integrity, character, and being a servant of the Most High = Priceless[font=Georgia]Please note, in [/font]No [font=Georgia]way is this to be taken as a knock on OnePlace.com as they are a fine and valueable ministry. It was only used as an illustration as to what could be generated financially using this criteria.[/font]Please donate as the Lord leads.
You know, I just went to the Members section and saw that there are 1251 who claim membership to sermonindex.net currently.If we were to each donate a solitary US dollar, Greg would be able to run this site for over a year without much problem.
Is there an address to send a donation by post? I don't have a credit card.DanielJ
Good Morning Daniel!Go to the main forum page under:"About SermonIndex"then "Becoming a Partner with this Ministry!"Look for Greg's message, the address is there.Have a great day with the Lord.
Got it! Thanks!I'll send something as soon as I have means.Much grace!DanielJ
Is there an address to send a donation by post? I don't have a credit card.If you are sending a cheque please make it payable to: Greg Gordon. I have been praying about making SermonIndex non-profit status. Please pray that God will show me if this is the way I should go. I am currently putting in many more hours and monies than I am getting out of donations :-o
Updated Cost of 159401 sermons at $3.00 ea at OnePlace.com =$478,203.00Cost of 159401 sermons at SermonIndex.net = FREECost of, or value placed on integrity, character, and being a servant of the Most High = Priceless[font=Arial]Please note, in No way is this to be taken as a knock on OnePlace.com as they are a fine and valueable ministry. It was only used as an illustration as to what could be generated financially using this criteria.[/font]Please donate as the Lord leads. Also, let us all who are benefiting from this fine and much needed ministry lift up God's servant, Greg, in prayer and supplication.Pray for the Lords leading in his life, in this ministry. Pray that the Lord would stir the hearts of those with means to provide support.And pray that he be filled with "The peace that passes all understanding".Thank you.
Yet again updated and editedThere are 2,869 sermons currently available on this site. 169,540 have been downloaded since it was first put up.OnePlace.com charges $3.00 per downloaded sermon.If Greg charged that amount, he would have made $508,620 by now. If I wanted to download each sermon, I would have to pay a total of $8,607.I think we can stand to become a partner in ministry with him and contribute $5/month, if we're able to. He provides so much for us, and God uses him so greatly to minister to us and God feeds us through these resources he provides. A good portion of his day is spent updating and adding to SermonIndex. Let's help him out, too.
Cost of 211024 sermons at $3.00 ea at OnePlace.com =$633,072.00Cost of 211024 sermons at SermonIndex.net = FREE[font=Arial]Please note, in No way is this to be taken as a knock on OnePlace.com as they are a fine and valueable ministry. It was only used as an illustration as to what could be generated financially using this criteria.[/font]*Can't wait till 1 Million dollars worth of sermons are given away :-D Praise God. keep downloading... !!Matthew 10:8b (kjv) - Freely ye have received, freely give.
*Can't wait till 1 Million dollars worth of sermons are given away Praise God. keep downloading... !!Agreed!I can't wait till I see that "Help Support"clicker turn to "Partners: 50"To be honest, I am disappointed to see that it is stalled at 12. What is it about ministries that have to go through all these gyrations to get Christians to part with 'their' money?Stewardship.Mammon."Lay up your treasures..."I don't think we need any more teaching on the subject. We need some conviction!I am speaking on my own behalf here.It's tiring to lament the same old thing over and over again. To the unbelieving world it is no wonder that the mindset is "They just wan't your money" surely there are more than a few that have brought this poison into the body. But are we not to be known for our love? I feel pretty confident that the Lord doesn't wan't 'your' money, He want's You!I's funny, nowadays a lot of ministry's have gone the route of giving you a book for your help in supporting them. Which is nice, but isn't it embarrassing? The 'ol give to get...Here, it's all free and you can 'get to give'!I am just getting started.In a spirit of love, I ask what has gone wrong in the hearts of Christians?It's not just here.Missions, your local church, the poor..What about Bible's? The situation in China for instance is appalling, what is it, one Bible for every 40 believers?...We have grown too comfortable, too 'here and now' minded while our brother's and sister's are laying down their very lives in torture and persecution for the Gospel.We need some heart surgery.Tired of talking about it.Shame on us.
Brethren,Want to address something here that hasn't been touched on in awhile.Support for this ministry.For some that are new, just a bit of history.Greg Gordon who by Gods grace runs this site has done a tremendous thing for us all who enjoy the fruits of these labors. Our dear brother is a humble man, even after all this time I know that he has not told me everything that has gone into starting and maintaining this 'church' as I have become fond of calling it.Besides the time, effort and money that he has himself poured into launching this incredible ministry there are costs involved to continue to keep this site up and running. I know that Greg totally relies on God to supply all his needs and I also know that the Lords people are usually His agents by which He accomplishes this. Our brother receives a lot of flack for pouring out his life into this ministry.Can we help him?That is all I am asking, just to prayerfully consider what you can do to help.Let us be as generous to him as he has been to us.ThanksMike
I haven't calculated this in a few months.. so here we go.. WOW Praise God!!Cost of 549,068 sermons at $3.00 ea at OnePlace.com =$1,647,204.00Cost of 549,068 sermons at SermonIndex.net = FREE[font=Arial]Please note, in No way is this to be taken as a knock on OnePlace.com as they are a fine and valueable ministry. It was only used as an illustration as to what could be generated financially using this criteria.[/font]Matthew 10:8b (kjv) - Freely ye have received, freely give.
Actually, was looking at that the other day and it appears they are now $4.00...
Freely ye have received, freely give.Greg, you are a saint! And I mean this honestly. I have thought many times about this job you do and the Lord's hand in it, your age, etc... It is all a wonderful miracle and testimony.My family is very honored to help support you. You may never know how many lives you are effecting.p.s. Don't ever lose this purity and innocence about the faith. It seems to happen to so many Christians as they get older. Many blessings to you!!!y.s.i.C.~ Chanin
I'd like to see an update on this thread..I will get around to donating as soon as possible.