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Gift Giving Should Be Personal And Relational

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 11, 2011

GIFT GIVING SHOULD BE PERSONAL AND RELATIONAL Have you ever seen the episode of "Friends" where Joey and Chandler wait too long to buy Christmas gifts? They end up having to buy gifts from a gas station. They give Rachael wiper blades and an air freshener. When Rachel ...read more

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Denomination: Nazarene

The Use Of God's Gifts

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009

THE USE OF GOD'S GIFTS How much did Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys spend on the New Texas Stadium? 1.15 billion dollars. They joke that there is a hole in the top of the stadium so that God can watch his favorite team play. I’m not so sure Mr. Jones doesn’t believe that. We look at ...read more

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Reported Giving To The Local Church By Barna ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003

Reported giving to the local church by Barna Research group • Six out of ten adults (61%) gave money to one or more churches in 2000, a small decline from 1999 (66%). • The average church donor contributed a mean of $649 to churches in 2000, down from the $806 in 1999. • Nearly one-quarter of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10, Malachi 3:8-10

Tags: Gifts Giving

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity Is Giving More Than You ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Generosity is giving more ...read more

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Don't Hoard Water Or Giving

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 4, 2010

DON'T HOARD WATER OR GIVING Years back I heard someone talk about the faucet principle … and I’ve discovered that it really works. If I turn on a faucet at my house, I have the entire contents of the Edwards Aquifer at my disposal. I don’t need to worry that if I run the water I’ll end up with a ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Giving To Others

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Ann Voskamp writes, “It’s almost a dozen years now, nothing under the Christmas tree here. Strange, the way children teach adults. It started at bedtime one year, I do remember that. Smoothing back hair, kissing foreheads, pulling up the blankets over my kids. Tucking them in. Prayers said all in a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4

Tags: Christmas, Gift Giving

Denomination: Methodist

People Buy Gifts To Enhance Their Emotional ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

People Buy Gifts to enhance their emotional connection with another, says Pam Danziger, president of Unity Marketing. Since the focus of gift giving is emotional, gifts that connect embody a feeling, rather than being something practical, the very best gifts are life’s little luxuries and ...read more

Tags: Giving General, Unity

Thats What I Consider True Generosity. You Give ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Thats what I consider true generosity. You give your all and yet you always feel ...read more

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He Who Gives What He Would As Readily Throw ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"He who gives what he would as readily throw away gives without generosity, for the essence of ...read more

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Reformed Bible Scholar Dr. Bruce Lockerbie Urges ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2003

Reformed Bible scholar Dr. Bruce Lockerbie urges ministers to “stop saying ‘I’m OK, you’re OK’ and start ...read more

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Denomination: Congregational

I Remember Hearing Of A Man Who Was Deeply In ...  PRO

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 6, 2003

I remember hearing of a man who was deeply in debt. The bill collectors called constantly. One in particular was extremely harassing. The man finally told the bill collector: “When I cash my pay check, I put the name of all my creditors in my hat. I shake the hat. Then I reach in and randomly ...read more

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Denomination: Nazarene

Fifteen Years Ago, I Was Serving As Pastor In ...  PRO

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Fifteen years ago, I was serving as pastor in Alabama and our church was in a capital stewardship campaign to raise money to build a new building. There was one particular lady in our church who was a widow. Her husband had left her a lot of money, and she had a lot more than she really needed. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

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Denomination: Baptist

Old Country Preacher Was Met One Day By A Member ...  PRO

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2003

Old country preacher was met one day by a member of his congregation who asked, “Preacher if salvation is free, how come you’re always asking for money?” Good question, maybe one you’ve asked yourself. The preacher responded by saying “Salvation is free, as free as the water ...read more

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Denomination: Wesleyan

Martha Berry Was A Lady With A Vision To Help ...  PRO

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

Martha Berry was a lady with a vision to help children. She began a school for poor children. She had no books, no building and no money. But she had a dream. She went to Henry Ford to ask for a donation. Mr. Ford reached into his pocket gave Martha Berry a dime. Most people would have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Tags: Gifts Giving

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A College Student Had The Following Message On ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

A College student had the following message on his dorm answering machine: "Hi! This is Fred. If it's the phone company, I sent the money. If it's Mom or Dad, please send money. If it's the financial office, you didn't loan me enough money. If ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

R.g. Letourneau Said "I Shovel Money Out, And ...  PRO

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2004

R.G. LeTourneau said “I shovel money out, and God shovels it back ... ...read more

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Denomination: Wesleyan

From Stories For Preachers: The Pastor Of A ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2005

From Stories for Preachers: The pastor of a local church decided to take drastic action on stewardship: he hired an electrician to wire the pews. The next Sunday he said, "Today is Stewardship Day. We will be making our pledges publicly, in church, this morning. Who will pledge $50 a week?" As he ...read more

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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Your Heart Is  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

St Augustine wrote Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure. Where your treasure is, there is your heart. Where you heart is, there is your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Proverbs 4:23

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Denomination: Baptist

A Man Had A Heart Attack And Was Rushed To The ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was to avoid excitement. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was decided to ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

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Denomination: Baptist

John Was A Very Lonely, Wealthy Old Man. He Had ...  PRO

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church where he heard wonderful, joyous music. It was a spiritual ...read more

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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed