Sermons on Charitable Giving:

Giving And Taking

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply as well as the supplier), a very present help in time of trouble.

GIVING AND TAKING I Kings 17:1-7 Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply as well as the supplier), a very present help in time of trouble. (Psalm 46:1) I. GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Give It Up

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

Give up the things that keep you from following God.

Give It Up May 18, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Give up the things that keep you from following God. Focus Passage: Luke 9:22-27 Introduction: Jim Elliott, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Paul teaches us that giving in an act of grace. God’s grace motivates a heart to give.

THE GRACE OF GIVING II CORINTHIANS 8:1-24 INTRODUCTION: When it comes to giving, some people stop at nothing! Is your pocketbook converted? You can tell a lot about a person just by the way they handle their money. It is grace that births giving. How’s grace working in you? The Corinthian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Extravagantly

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2019

How extravagantly do we give? Do we give God our best or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8.

One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) It’s a simple gauge as to how blessed we are. Are we generous? How extravagantly do we give? Do we give God our best or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To Others Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 4, 2019

Giving always connected with money, materials, and properties. There are some more things we can give to others such as, love, compassion, mercy, tender care, thanks, forgiveness, time and fellowship. We can invest our talents and knowledge on others. The knowledge grows when we share with others.

Luke 6:38 “Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38). Give: Giving always connected with money, materials, and properties. There are some more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Methodist

"Give Prayerfully" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 10, 2016

If we are to grow in the grace of giving, we need to give prayerfully.

In 2 Corinthians 8:7, Paul tells us: “But since you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you - see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” - 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV) In our text for today, we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Give And It Will Be Given

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 13, 2016

A message about the law of Reciprocity found in giving. Giving is a blessing in itself, so to give is to receive.

Give and It will be Given Introduction: You know that I am no “Prosperity preacher” and I am certainly no “name it claim it” preacher either, in fact, if you have been here long enough you ought to know that I very seldom preach about money. I make the same whether you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Faithfully Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 17, 2016

God is the owner and we are the managers.

 “Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.” - 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT) In an article in Relevant magazine, writer Mike Holmes shares the following statistics about giving in the American church:  Only 10-25% a normal congregation practice tithing. The average ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Give Sacrificially Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 22, 2016

Obedience always requires sacrifice.

In a Psychology Today article called, “The Myth of Multitasking,” Dr. Nancy Napier shares a test delivered by the Potential Project, a group based out of Denmark that proves that multitasking, the idea that we can focus on two things at the same time, is a myth. I am going to time you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Give And Take Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

To maintain healthy relationships, don't take from the relationship; instead, work to give to that relationship.

Three college freshman and three seniors were traveling home for Spring break. At the station, the three freshmen bought tickets for themselves and watched as the seniors bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the freshmen. “Watch and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving Basics

Contributed by Gary Holt on Mar 6, 2021

The widow gave all she had to God and we need to follow that example.

“Giving basics” Mark 12:41-44 Mrs. Boman was a 6th grade Sunday School class teacher: One morning she brought a pan of brownies to our class. As the goodies sat tantalizingly over by her chair she gave each child a slip of paper marked with a household expense: house payment, phone bill, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Motives For Giving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Jesus says generosity toward the poor will be rewarded in eternity. This means that everything we give for the needs of others is like putting money in the bank of heaven.

All of us would certainly agree that it was a good thing that Columbus was given the money he needed to sail to the discovery of America. What we do not realize, however, is the evil method by which the money was gotten. In 1492 Tomas de Torquemada, the chief architect of the Spanish Inquisition, ...read more

A Culture Of Giving

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 20, 2021

A sermon about the importance of giving, specifically the characteristics of a giving church as modeled by the Macedonian churches.

OUTLINE ANCIENT CONTEXT – CORINTHIANS • PAUL IS ADDRESSING A LOT OF CHURCH ISSUES • PAUL ALSO ADDRESSING FAMINE • HE TAKES UP AN OFFERING AMONG CHURCHES TO HELP THE JERUSALEM CHURCH • MACEDONIAN CHURCHES ARE VERY GENEROUS • PAUL USES THE MACEDONIAN CHURCH AN EXAMPLE OF GENEROUS GIVING MODERN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God puts a really interesting proposition in front of us. He says, “Put me to the test” when it comes to your money. “Try it my way,” God says, “and see if my way works.”

We are doing a yearlong challenge in our church in 2020. We are challenging you to share the story of Christ’s love with friends, co-workers, and family members who don’t know Christ. When you do, we invite you to drop a ping-pong ball into the container, if you will. Our church hopes to see 5,000 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12, Leviticus 27:30-33, Deuteronomy 14:22-29, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks And Giving

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 23, 2020

A message about thankgiving and how that we are to give thanks with the action of giving.

Thanksgiving and Action (giving) - Thanks Giving Theme: To show the connection between thanksgiving and action. Text: Luke 17:11 – 19, 2 Corinthians 9:10 - 15 Luke 17:11-19 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. (12) Then as He entered a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: Church Of God