Sermons on Appreciate Giving:

Never Give Up!

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 12, 2014

Many of us are too quick to throw in he towel and give up on God; when we do that we are doing exactly what the devil wants us to do. We are to persevere and trust God to do the impossible.

This morning I want to talk a little about the rewards of never giving up on God. Today’s gospel story is about a persistent woman and a disinterested God. It is also about a mother who would not take “no” as an answer. The woman was a Canaanite which meant she was a gentile. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2015

The gift of "giving" is perhaps closest to God's heart. What is it about this gift that makes it so special, and how can we know if we have this particular gift?

OPEN: One preacher told of the time he found himself in a situation where he truly needed to announce publicly what he was giving to a special church offering. “This wasn’t for the purpose of boastfulness, for I was only giving $25, although, at that time, that was significant to me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 8, 2012

The approachibility of Jesus Christ

“The Gift that Keeps On Giving” John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. ********** I. The Activity of the Spirit – “All that the Father giveth…” a. The latitude – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me This Mountain

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 25, 2013

Requesting a Ministry from God! What would God have me do? When can I ask for a Ministry?

GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN (Joshua 14:6-15) 1. HEBRON IS THE MOUNTAIN (Hebron: Society or Friendship) 2. CALEB IS THE MAN (Caleb: Dog, Crow, Basket) 3. GOD WILL MAKE MANIFEST Caleb's request is, "Give me this mountain," or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Giving Reproof Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 17, 2012

Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Rebuke is not pleasant to our fallen nature but we learn to value it for the results it brings. The best and wisest of us falls short and has much to learn &

PROVERBS 15: 31-32 LIFE-GIVING REPROOF Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Reproof though can be a difficult pill to swallow, but godly reproof is precious to the soul. It can be bitter to the taste but like medicine, it aids ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving. Give Thanks

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

What are you most thankful for? We often answer that question with family, our living status, our life, our abilities, but the thing to be most thankful for, is often forgotten.

Sermon- Thanksgiving day 2019 - As part of our Thanksgiving Day service, I want to begin with asking, Q- What are you most thankful for? - We often answer that question with family, our living status, our life, our abilities, but the thing to be most thankful for, is often ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks For All Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 26, 2019

Psalm 136 is a beautiful Psalm to read at the year-end and think of our own life and praise the Lord. Reasons are given why we need to praise Him and say that the Lord is Good.

Psalm 136 “Give Thanks” Introduction: This Psalm was probably composed by David and given to the Levites to sing every day (1 Chronicles 16:41) in the temple as a responsive Hymn. “Great Hallel” (Great Psalm of Praise): A solemn prayer of thanksgiving, it was sung traditionally at the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Give Thanks Always?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

When will you give thanks? Our thankfulness is so often dependent upon the circumstances of our lives. Find a continual source of gratefulness in God and what he has and continues to do for you in Christ Jesus.

What do you see? Is the glass half empty or is the glass half full? The answer is, “Yes” since both are true. But we sometimes use that expression to describe a person’s outlook on life. Are you a glass-half-full kind of person – the optimist, OR are you a glass-half-empty kind of person, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving As An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Giving to God is an act of worship and faith in Him

I. Our Giving is to God (vs. 22-23) A. Giving to God vs. Giving to the church - When we give to the church we retain some ownership of our giving - When we give to God we would not dare try to own it any longer - Giving is a sacred Holy act not an obligation to be fulfilled B. Giving also affects ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Life Giving Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 24 from 1 John dealing with the prayer that God promises to give life to the one sinning.

Life Giving Prayer 1John 5:13-17 Last week we talked about the power of faith. This is the victory that overcomes the world ¡V our faith. Faith and prayer go hand in hand. We trust God to hear and answer our prayer. Prayer demonstrates our dependence on God. Another one of the marvelous marks ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Give Me Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 22, 2015

Life Verse: Scriptures that guide your life

life verse| Give Me Jesus A few years back I was volunteering at a Christian music festival in New Hampshire called Soulfest. I had been a couple of times before but that had been when I was in high school. Now I was living in an apartment, working a part time job and going to school full time. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Birth To An Ishmael Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 17, 2019

How God Works the Messes of our own making into a beautiful tapestry

Giving Birth to an Ishmael PPT 1 Title This is a message about how God responds to the messes in life that are self inflicted. PT 2 Text Ge 3:17 Then to Adam He said, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree about which I commanded you, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-18, Genesis 37:23, Genesis 49:23, Psalm 105:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Is An Act Of Worship

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 1, 2019

Clara Null of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma told of living in a small town with one bank and three churches. Early one Monday morning, the bank called all three churches with the same request. “Could you bring in Sunday’s collection right away?” We’re out of one-dollar bills.”

Giving Is An Act Of Worship Proverbs 3:5-10 NASB Giving can be a very touchy subject for many people. The reputation of the Church has been damaged by folks who have abused others for their own selfish gain. But the excesses of a few wicked folks do not absolve you from your responsibilities. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Give Me A Drink

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 10, 2019

POST DESIRE FOR JESUS - REVELATION, REVOLUTION, REFORMATION & RESTORATION LOOMS!

Give me a drink John 4:7”There *came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus *said to her, "Give Me a drink." The above topic is not about drinking water, though Jesus was tired and hungry, He was discussing about Living Water. The language of the world is different from the language ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning How To Give Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

The Corinthians were materially rich but miserly in their giving. All of us need to learn that “God love a cheerful giver!”

LEARNING HOW TO GIVE II CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Call on a Methodist to pray and he’ll say, “Here’s $50.” Call on a Baptist for $50 and he’ll say “Let’s pray!” Our action toward giving is good but we, also, need a right attitude when we give. The Corinthians were materially rich but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist