Sermons on Charitable Donations:

Dead Works Vs. Godly Service

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Jun 7, 2003

Nine ways we can distinguish between Dead Works and Godly Service.

Introduction: During World War II, England needed to increase its production of coal if it was going to have any hope of winning the war. Winston Churchill called together labor leaders to enlist their support. And at the end of his presentation he asked them to stand with him and picture in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-36

Denomination: Free Methodist

Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

2 Corinthians Series: Charity Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2025

The Apostle Paul uses the charity of the Macedonian churches to impress on the Corinthians their need to be generous in their giving. The pattern he sets up for them is the same for us.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Charity 2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-24 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-24 “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 21, 2026

5 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

Christmas/ MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-V— —Philippians 2:5-8[Part-2--7b-8 of :5-8](2:1-18) God’s people are EXPECTED to minister WITH the mind of Christ Jesus, our Savior & Lord!.... Whereas, those who are merely ‘sentimentally religious’, ‘play church’ WITHOUT the power of God! In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-8, Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Walk

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 12, 2011

Our daily walk as Christians is so extremely vital because it is our witness to the world. We need to learn to walk in such a way that we please God and are a witness to the world of Christ’s redeeming love.

Learning How to Walk 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 “Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God.” Introduction: Throughout the New Testament the daily life we lead is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Giving Blood

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 13, 2009

Jesus tells His disciples that anyone who eats His flesh and drinks His blood has eternal life. Why did they doubt? Jesus says, "This is my body" and "This is my blood". Why do we doubt His word?

-Obviously, blood is absolutely essential to life. No human can live without blood. -For those who have experienced massive blood loss due to great trauma, a blood transfusion can be the difference between life and death -For those with anemia, low red blood cell count, or thrombocytopenia, low ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon V: Let Us Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Thanksgiving changes life for the better as we remember God our Creator and others who cared enough to meet our needs - both material and spiritual. So, let us say as we pray: "Thanks be to God!"

LET US GIVE THANKS Psalm 118:1 “O give thanks unto the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Giving In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 27, 2013

God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial blessings

Giving In The Local Church "The last part of the person to convert is the wallet." - Herbert Kane. God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

A Blood Donor Saved My Life!

Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jul 2, 2006

Why don’t more people give to this noble cause? Could it be that we think more of the pain and suffering of the needle in our arms than the we think of the lives we could save. What if Christ had looked the cross in the same manner?

Sermon by Rev. Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III A Blood Donor Saved My Life! Isaiah 53:1-12 Published: 03.26.2004 Arizona Star Dear Abby: Blood donors save lives BY JEANNE PHILLIPS UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE ̊ DEAR ABBY: For a grandmother fighting leukemia, a child battling ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Given By Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of spiritual gifts, their role in equipping believers for ministry, and how to discover, understand, and utilize them for God's glory.

Good morning, dear friends! How blessed we are to gather together in the house of the Lord, to soak in His Word and to seek His wisdom. We have before us a topic of profound significance, a topic that is as essential to our Christian walk as the very air we breathe. We are here to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Topics: Spiritual Gifts

To God Be The Glory Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 10, 2021

Power and glory belong only to God. He himself calls his Church, and rules, sanctifies and preserves it through his Word and his Spirit. Therefore, in return for the goodness bestowed upon us, we ought to thank and praise God, directing all our efforts to the recognition and glory of his name.

Our Prayers, Our Passions & Our Praise The position is that the end of all things is at hand. The miserable destruction of the nation foretold by our Saviour is now very near; consequently, the time of their persecution and our sufferings is but very short. The world itself will not continue ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that goodness is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

-Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at love, joy, peace, patience and kindness -Tonight we are going to look at goodness -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Love was symbolized by the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Many Words For Love? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 8, 2006

Part 1 - What is Love Series for Teens. Looks at 166 Greek and Hebrew words for love and what they mean as well as thir usage in the scriptures to better understand the limitations of our english language and understanding of what love truly means.

SERIES: What is Love? Part 1 - How Many Words for Love? Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org • Make a list of a few things you love. Greek & Hebrew words for LOVE 1. âhab – to have affection. Amos 5:15 2. ahăbâh – ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:15

Denomination: Bible Church

Love Of A Believer

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008

How is a believer supposed to love others?

Let Christ Be Your Example Offer Yourselves Sacrificially Value Everyone Else More Than Yourself Embrace The Cross Read 1 Corinthians 13 Let Christ Be Your Example: Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Beautiful Feet"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2017

Beautiful Feet do work for the Kingdom they are creative, they offer help, and they are humble enough to do it.

Here's the true story of Bill Barnes, a creative Miami, Florida, pastor who resolved to stop staring at the homeless in Dade County and do something about them. Bill Barnes had an idea! Since other people were giving them sandwiches, he decided to give them shoes or socks. Few sneakers or socks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Denomination: Methodist