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It Was Pentecost Sunday. As The Congregation ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 23, 2004

IT WAS PENTECOST SUNDAY. As the congregation filed into church, the ushers handed each person a bright red carnation to symbolize the festive spirit of the day. The people listened attentively to the reading of the Pentecost story from the Book of Acts about how the disciples had heard “what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Philippians 4:19, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1

Tags: Gifts Giving, Giving General, Stewardship, Tithes, Tithing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Story Is Told Of A Boy Whose Dad Took Him To ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

The story is told of a boy whose Dad took him to a play one Saturday night and spent a lot for the tickets. Afterwards the Dad talked about how good the play was an how it was worth every penny. The next morning coming home from Church the mother asked the Father what he thought of church. And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15

Tags: Mothers, Gifts Giving, Giving Yourself, Wait, Time  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

An Epiphany On Generosity

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jun 23, 2023

I recently drove my adult son to the airport for a trip he was taking with some friends. He lives in Arkansas but was flying out of DFW, so he drove to our home in Denison to spend a little time with us. While he was gone I drove his car a few times just to make sure it was running well. I guess ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, James 1:17

Tags: Generous, Steward, Giving, Stewardship, Give, Generosity, Selflessness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Day To Diet?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 18, 2003

A DAY TO DIET? Do you diet on Turkey day, or do you hide your food journal for fear you will fill all its pages on this one day? Here’s what Jeanne McManus of the Washington Post says about the tradition of eating on Thanksgiving day: "I believe in tradition. I believe in Thanksgiving. I ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Thanksgiving Holiday

The Second Pilgrim Winter

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2011

THE SECOND PILGRIM WINTER After the first Thanksgiving with Massosiat and the Indians, the Pilgrims were excited that another ship arrived with 35 new colonists. Quoting again from William Bradford, “they were all landed; but there was not so much as bisket-cake or any other victialls [AO] for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring A Bigger Basket!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 12, 2022

"A missionary in Africa had a farm some miles from the mission station. The season had been very favorable, and he had a large crop of corn on the mission farm. When the crop was ready to harvest, he made a public appeal to the Africans, asking them to help him carry his corn from the farm to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Tags: Harvest, Giving, Basket, Receiving

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Poor Young Boy!", Thought The Older ...  PRO

Contributed by Joshua Moran on Jan 31, 2005

"That poor young boy!", thought the older gentleman. The sanctuary was somewhat inactive as music was playing quietly, and the building seemed to be sheltering the people from the bitter cold of a New England winter. A young boy had just walked in with only a tattered sweatshirt, dirty jeans, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Tags: Giving General, Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Sons Left Home, Started Careers And ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

Three sons left home, started careers and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts that they were able to give their elderly mother for her 70th birthday. The first said, “I built a huge house for Mom.” The second said, “I sent her a Mercedes with a driver.” The third smiled ...read more

Tags: Love, Family, Acceptance, Giving

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Beginning Of Lent. Most People Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 24, 2004

This is the beginning of Lent. Most people are looking for things to give up for Lent. It you haven’t made up your mind maybe these will help. GIVE UP grumbling! Instead, "In everything give thanks." Constructive criticism is OK, but "moaning, groaning, and complaining" are not ...read more

Tags: Criticism

What Does Hope Do For Mankind?  PRO

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

What Does Hope Do For Mankind? Hope shines brightest when the hour is darkest. Hope motivates when discouragement comes. Hope energizes when the body is tired. Hope sweetens while bitterness bites. Hope sings when all melodies are gone. Hope believes when evidence is eliminated. Hope listens for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Romans 8:12-25, Daniel 3:1-28, Colossians 1:5, Romans 15:13, 1 John 2:4-5, Psalm 42:5, Luke 11:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Glory, God Brings Hope, Hope, Living Hope, Mountain, Obstacles, Praise, Compassion, Care, Faith, Encouragement, Qualify, Sun, Victim, Victory, Thankfulness, Thanks  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

I Know God Won't Give Me Anything I Can't Handle. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me so ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Peace

Tony Campolo Tells Of Being Invited To Speak At A ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

Tony Campolo tells of being invited to speak at a ladies meeting. There were 300 women there. Before he spoke the president of the organization read a letter from a missionary. It was a very moving letter. In the letter the missionary expressed a need for $4,000 to take care of an ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Giving General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Only A General, But He's A Son!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 30, 2022

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. grew up under the shadow of a large man. His father was the hero of San Juan Hill and the President of the United States. The pressure to excel often caused him problems, but Teddy, Jr. went on to be a highly decorated Brigadier General during World War II, receiving the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Tags: Children Of God, Authority, Sons, Mothers

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Of You Might Be Familiar With The Song, ...

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 13, 2002

Some of you might be familiar with the song, "Cat’s in the Cradle": (A father retracing the growing up of his son) My child arrived just the other day; He came to the world in the usual way, But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay, He learned to walk while I was away. And he was talkin’ ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Workplace Balance

Denomination: *other

Warren Wiersbe Said In His Autobiography, Be ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Fordham on Oct 29, 2002

Warren Wiersbe said in his autobiography, Be Myself, “If life is to have meaning, and if God’s will is to be done, all of us have to accept who we are and what we are, give it back to God, and thank Him for the way He ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Gifts General, Faith

Denomination: Methodist

Think It Was C H Spurgeon Who Had A Lady Come To ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

think it was C H Spurgeon who had a lady come to him saying that she felt called to the ministry. Spurgeon asked about her home and family and when he heard she had 13 children he exclaimed, "Well, praise God, not only ...read more

Tags: Servanthood, Christian Disciplines, Gift, Give, Giving, Present, Parenting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

On Top Of The Fencepost  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 12, 2002

ON TOP OF THE FENCEPOST Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-12, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 8:1

Tags: Joy, Help, Gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving, God's Provision  (view more)  (view less)

Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice. Easier Said Than Done.

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 23, 2024

Do you ever find it hard to be happy for people when good things happen to them? I do. Someone gets a promotion and instead of being happy for them I’m envious. A friend’s child gets an award and jealousy is my first reaction instead of joy. Why can’t I just be happy when good things happen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15

Tags: Gratefulness, Rejoicing, Thanksgiving, Celebrate, Joy, Thanks, Rejoice, Baseball, Grace  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Couple Of Weeks Ago I Was Listening As My Dad ...  PRO

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

A couple of weeks ago I was listening as my Dad talked about what it is like to live on a fixed income, now that he is retired. "Fixed income," I said, "I’d love for my ...read more

Tags: Poverty, Money, Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

The Billionaire, H. Bunker Hunt, Said, "A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 1, 2001

The billionaire, H. Bunker Hunt, said, "A billion dollars ain’t what it used to be. You can lose it no matter how much you make. No matter what kind job you’ve got, you could break a leg, get sick, the economy can turn around, the place can burn down. In order to ...read more

Tags: Parable General, Giving General