Sermons on Charitable Giving:

The Fruit Of Your Giving

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 17, 2006

Part 2 of 3: Eight results of sacrificial and generous giving.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 The Fruit of Your Giving Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church January 15, 2006 Introduction Have you ever wondered how much of your finances you ought to give to God? A man once asked his pastor how much he should be giving to the Lord. The wise pastor replied, “How much do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Joyful Giving Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004

Most of us when we think about joy in connection with money, think about the joy that it will bring when we get it, but the greatest joy of money is when we give it away for a greater purpose.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 13 “The Secret of Joyful Giving” Philippians 4:10, 14-19 Today we are going to finish a series that we have been calling “Restoring the Joy.” This ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19, Philippians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Deal On Giving Series

Contributed by David Hill on Aug 17, 2004

The attitude & heart that God desires when giving.

The real deal on giving. 1 Kings 17:10-16 J. Paul Getty oil fortune made him one of the world’s first billionaires in the 1900’s (back when a billion was really a billion). But even with all that money, he was notoriously cheap. For example, he’d never be the first to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To God Wholeheartedly

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 14, 2004

JESUS PUT HIS STAMP OF APPROVAL ON THE POOR WIDOW’S WHOLEHEARTED GIVING TO GOD

JESUS PUT HIS STAMP OF APPROVAL ON THE POOR WIDOW’S WHOLEHEARTED GIVING TO GOD I. THE POOR WIDOW SHOWS HER COMMITMENT TO GOD (V.42) A.She was not hindered to come to God by her present situation (v.42a) “And the poor widow came” a. Willingly b. Boldly B. She was not ashamed to give her few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Give To God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 17, 2006

Our giving should meet certain conditions before it becomes acceptable to God.

HOW TO GIVE TO GOD Genesis 4:1-10 What kind of gift did you give to loved ones yesterday - Valentine’s Day? Sometimes special events bother me because I have to be careful in finding the right gift for a person. Because it speaks of whom we are and what we think about the recipient ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Sep 5, 2007

This message is to encourage the church to never give up on the mission. Regardless of the circimstances that may arise, we should hang on to God’s unchanging hand and to take that much needed step to recieve our promised blessing.

NEVER GIVE UP Acts 14:1-7 One thing we have to learn as Christians is, regardless of how hard things get or how disheartening they may become, we must not give up. I’ve discovered in this vocation as a pastor, is that every pat on the back is not for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stirred And Willing On Giving Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 23, 2007

Giving offerings for the tabernacle in Exodus 35

I recently fished in a Cowboy Church bass tournament on a Saturday morning. I went with my friend Bubba who has a decked out fishing boat with all the gear. Bubba loaned me one of his poles along with the pole I brought. I had to poles in the water, one had a rattletrap lure the other had a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 7, 2007

Considering the thanksgiving of saints in Heaven assists us to give thanks on earth.

REVELATION 11:15-18 GIVING THANKS IN HEAVEN “The seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.’ And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship, Tithing & Giving

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 13, 2007

This solid Biblical teaching on finances covers everything from stewardship, tithing and giving to reasons why people don’t give, and reasons why we should give.

STEWARDSHIP, TITHING & GIVING OPENING: This morning I want to talk to you about the topic of Stewardship, Tithing and Giving. • This is a challenging topic because some people say, “The church just wants your money!” not to mention all of the abuses seen in TV preachers who manipulate people to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: *other

Give Back Christmas

Contributed by Doug Bolles on Oct 20, 2007

Our celebrations of Christmas should be an extension of our celebration of Christ every other day of the year. If we give special attention to his birth and use the focus of the world on this adopted holiday to show and share the love of Christ and the t

Give Back Christmas This message may strike some as controversial and others as stating the obvious. I have to confess that for me, Christmas, as we know it today, has largely become something to survive, not celebrate. And before you judge me too severely, I would suggest I may be in good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give’em A Brake

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Mar 30, 2007

We suffer relational wrecks when we drive carelessly. Highway safety tips provide spiritual parallels for navigating relationships. One of my guys with the public works department set up some signs on the platform for this one.

“Give ‘em a Brake” Colossians 3:1-15 A news story out of St. Louis last year began… "He was a loving father and loved his grandkids," Linda Heath never imagined Wednesday would mark the first time she referred to her husband of 31 years in the past tense.” On April 26, 2006 Henry Heath was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007

The crowd cried for Jesus to be crucified and put to death but requested the killer, Barabbas be released in the streets. The truth was put to death but sin and death was released to the streets.

“Give Us Barabbas” Intro: As we study God’s Word we find particular people who are mentioned briefly and we soon pass over their record without fully gleaning the full significance of their rolls nor their application for us today. We should be very careful to remember that God has chosen to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stewardship Of Giving To God Series

Contributed by John Wright on Jun 28, 2007

An outline emphasizing the responsibility of giving as worship and service to God.

THE STEWARDSHIP OF GIVING TO GOD - The Responsibility of being faithful in material things 2 Corinthians 8 … 8 Lessons: 2-3 - GIVING IS NOT A FINANCIAL DECISION 4 - GIVING IS A SPIRITUAL DECISION 5 - GIVING IS THE VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF AN INVISIBLE COMMITMENT 7 - GIVING IS A NECESSARY PART ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jul 6, 2007

Your situation should never determine your joy.

In Everything Give Thanks 1 Thess. 5 The book of 1 Thess. was likely the 2nd of Paul’s letters, written @ 52AD, after Timothy had returned to Paul at Corinth, relating to him the state of the church at Thessalonica. This church is believed to have been made up of primarily Gentile people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Up To Gain Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2007

In order to find true salvation we will need to give up on the things that we thought would get us to heaven and claim our place in heaven through Jesus Christ and be blessed by His presence.

Giving Up to Gain Philippians 3:4-11 Intro As we travel down the pathway of life, we all have at one time or another lose sight of reality. Times will come when we have to take a step back in order to see the whole picture before moving forward. Saul of Tarsus, believed in his heart that he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist