Sermons on Cheerfulness:

Be Fruitful And Multiply

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Jun 7, 2003

Our Call to fullfill the Great Commision.

Be Fruitful and Multiply Genesis 1:28 – Matthew 28:19 First Adam: And God blessed them, and said to them, “Be fruitful, and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.” Genesis 1:28 Fallen Man: To the woman He said, “I will greatly increase your pains in childbearing; with pain you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Those Dry Bones

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

What man cannot do, God can. He is the ultimate Sovereign.

Those Dry Bones (Ezekiel 36-37) Intro 1. Being human is a privilege, but sometimes its limitations get to us... 2. Sam: lost control in Ohio, I lectured him; next week, me at Purdue... 3. In reality, no one can handle things like God.... 4. The Old Covenant w/Israel---problem not the Covenant, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rotten Tomatoes & Sour Lemons

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jul 6, 2004

Giving the best we got to God

Text: Genesis 4:3-5 (NIV) 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord.4 But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 but on Cain and his offering1 he did not look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Attitude Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A challenge for the church not just to tithe, but to tithe with glad hearts. When we put in our offering, does God get the idea that we’re obeying because of love, or that we’re dragging our feet?

Stewardship IV - The attitude in giving Purpose: To challenge our people to tithe, but to tithe with glad hearts. 1. Our attitude says a lot about our actions. A husband might go to a "chick" movie with his wife, but he might go with a negative attitude, making lots of comments and huffing his way ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Unlocking The Heart Of Extravagant Giving

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004

We are called to be a GIVING people. Few Christian people will give their finance in the right way if they have not discovered the higher call to a life of giving.

Whenever we mention GIVING we immediately think MONEY – it’s natural I suppose. Yet as ‘supernatural’ people we are called to see a broader dimension. We are called to be a GIVING people. Few Christian people will give their finance in the right way if they have not discovered the higher call to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 7, 2006

Building the kingdom of God

Luke 14:28-30 I have a dream (vision) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 25, 2006

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! "It’s the most wonderful time of the year!" Or is it…? What one word describes Christmas for you? It is joyful? Or is it Depressing? Stressful? How do we experience God’s joy?

THOUGH TROUBLE, YET JOY! INTRODUCTION: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Or is it…? What one word describes Christmas for you? Is it joyful? Or is it depressing? Stressful? How do we experience God’s joy? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Time Of Thy Visitation

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

A Palm Sunday message intended to cause us to search our hearts.

The Time of Thy Visitation Text: Luke 19:41-44 Intro: One time Napoleon and his army were moving through Switzerland. And everywhere they went, Napoleon was greeted with thunderous applause: "Long live the King! Viva la France! Hail to the Emperor Napoleon!" But Napoleon didn’t seem too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Holiness

The Language Of The Cross As It Peratains To Giving

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 28, 2008

This is a message that parallels our service and giving to the greatest Gift when Jesus died on the cross...

THE LANGUAGE OF THE CROSS AS IT PERTAINS TO GIVING TEXT: Galatians 6:14 W. Max Alderman But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. INTRODUCTION: When I think of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Possible To Be A Hilarious Giver? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 19, 2009

God said that he loved the cheeful giver, but is it possible to be a hilarious giver?

Is It Possible to be a Hilarious Giver? 2 Cor. 9:7 Intro The word that is translated “cheerful” in our text is the Greek work hilaron. It is the word from which we get our English word hilarious. Paul declared that “God loves the hilarious giver.” Some people seriously question whether it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

"Only One Said, "Thank You!!!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 14, 2006

This message deals with the responsibility that comes from being blessed by God to return a "Thank You!!!" to Him, and to live, in response to His goodness and grace, a life of thanksgiving.

"Only one said ’Thank You!!!’" Text: Luke 18:11-19 Sermon writer-Rev. Danny Moss mssdnny@yahoo.com Introduction- Graditude seems to be a lost virtue in our society today. Many people seem to think that the world owes them a living, and that they should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

In The Army Of Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 27, 2014

what do we need to do in the army of Christ?

Next week we will celebrate Communion and we will finish 1 Thessalonians, hooray! Today we will focus on v14-15 of 1 Thessalonians 5. We noted that this letter was not only for the Thessalonian Christians 2000 years ago but for all Christians till Jesus returns to earth. As we anticipate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Harmony And Peace 2 Corinthians 13:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024

The words of Paul in 2 Corinthians 13:11 are not merely a farewell but a directive for living a life transformed by the truth of the Gospel.

Transformed by Truth: Living in Harmony and Peace 2 Corinthians 13:11 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT): "Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11, James 1:2-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Floodgates Of Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

The concept of the floodgates of heaven is a powerful metaphor for the abundant blessings God promises to those who are faithful in their giving and obedience to Him.

FLOODGATES OF HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:10 – "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Matthew 7:7-8, Luke 6:38, Ephesians 3:20, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Was A Terrible Fight.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Feb 27, 2021

Adam and Eve are told about the battles because of what they did. At the end there is salvation from what Adam and Eve did.

Genesis 17:1-7 NLT 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life. 2 I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants.” 3 At this, Abram fell ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-16, Genesis 17:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible