In Sermon Illustrations: "Purpose Of Giving"

Sir John Templeton Chairman Of Templeton Funds ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009

Sir John Templeton Chairman of Templeton Funds that manages over 15,000,000,000 (15 Billion) annually in investments said: "I have watched 100,000 families over my years of investment counseling. I always saw greater ...read more

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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Bunyan's Couplet

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009

John Bunyan's couplet: "There was a man, some called him mad; The more ...read more

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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survey By Premier Radio Yesterday Says, "Most ...

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 14, 2009

Survey by Premier Radio yesterday says, "Most people would rather have ...read more

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Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shovel

Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 24, 2009

THE SHOVEL Captain Levy, a believer from Philadelphia, was once asked how he could give so much to the Lord’s work and still possess great wealth. The Captain replied, "Oh, as I shovel it out, He ...read more

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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Doesn't Want You Giving To His Church Out Of ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

God doesn't want you giving to His Church out of mere obligation or duty...any more than you'd want someone tossing a gift at you with a sneer: "You always give me stuff, so I know if I don't give you something ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich So You Can Be Generous

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

RICH SO YOU CAN BE GENEROUS While I’m not a proponent of the health and wealth gospel, I find verses 8-11 of 2 Cor. 9 to be nothing short of amazing in terms of a Biblical promise. How else would you interpret words like these? "You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because One Gave

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009

BECAUSE ONE GAVE Former seminary and pastor, George Gaston tells the following story that speaks to the value of attitude in giving. Years ago, I pastored a church that decided to build a worship center. The old building had suffered a major fire. Even so, our decision to build a new facility ...read more

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The Only Difference Between A Tax Man And A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the ...read more

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No Taxes Can Be Devised Which Are Not More Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No taxes can be devised which are not more or less ...read more

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When It Comes To Finances, Remember That There ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When it comes to finances, remember that there are no withholding ...read more

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The Irs Has A Special Toll-Free Number For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The IRS has a special toll-free number for persons having problems figuring their tax forms. Its designed especially for ...read more

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Income Tax Returns Are The Most Imaginative ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Income tax returns are the most imaginative fiction ...read more

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If Patrick Henry Thought That Taxation Without ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If Patrick Henry thought that taxation without representation was bad, he should see how ...read more

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The Income Tax Evader Soon Finds It Would Have ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The income tax evader soon finds it would have been better to ...read more

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Death And Taxes Tax His Cow, Tax His Goat, Tax ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Death and Taxes Tax his cow, tax his goat, Tax his pants, tax his coat, Tax his crops, tax his work, Tax his tie, tax his shirt, Tax his chew, tax his smoke; Teach him taxes are no joke.Tax his tractor, tax his mule, Teach him taxes are a rule, Tax his oil, tax his gas, Tax his notes, tax his ...read more

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It Is An Anomaly Of Modern Life That Many Find ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is an anomaly of modern life that many find giving to be a burden. Such persons have omitted a preliminary giving. If one first gives ...read more

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Getters Generally Dont Get Happiness; Givers ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Getters generally dont get happiness; givers get it. You simply give to others a bit of yourself, a thoughtful act, a helpful idea, a word of appreciation, a lift over a rough spot, a sense of understanding, a timely suggestion. You take something out of your mind, ...read more

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You May Give Gifts Without Caring But You Can't ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You may give gifts without caring but you can't ...read more

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The Manner In Which It Is Given Is Worth More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The manner in which it is given is worth ...read more

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God Sees The Heart, Not The Hand; The Giver, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God sees the heart, not the hand; the ...read more

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