Sermons on Compensation Giver:

Love & Justice (Joshua 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2025

If God is the giver of life, is He alone just if He takes it? Let's begin in Joshua 12.

Does a loving God punish unjustly, or do we trust Him and His eternal perspective, that He has provided in some mysterious manner, in love and justice for all who have died innocent or guilty? Let’s begin in Joshua 12. As we read over this memorial list of conquered kings east of the Jordan River, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Which Is Which

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 12, 2007

The hired man that Jesus is speaking of is the unfaithful minister of God’s Word that has either sought out the office or has been appointed over the ministry of the Word of God but only looks to it as a source of income or some other form of compensation

Title: Which is Which? Scripture: John 10:11-13 Introduction: Have you ever met those people that are constantly looking for shortcuts in every area of their life? Any time they do anything, Every time anything is done, or anywhere they drive, they are always looking for the shortcut. Quality ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Care For Pastors And Elders In The Church

Contributed by Nathan Lozada on Sep 22, 2010

In a shared ministry in the church, the “elders who direct the affairs of the church… especially those whose work is teaching and preaching” deserve to be compensated. Leaders who are justly and properly accused and found guilty of any misconduct are to b

How to Care for Elders / Pastors in the Church (1 Timothy 5:17-25) In a shared ministry in the church, the “elders who direct the affairs of the church… especially those whose work is teaching and preaching” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Commended Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 26, 2009

Of all 7 churches of Asia Minor, here’s the one we want to emulate -- Philadelphia: 1. Highly commended 2. Deeply challenged 3. Greatly compensated - Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL PHILADELPHIA, the Commended Church Revelation 3:7-13   http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Philadelphia.html Yazoo, MS…in the 1930’s…the Great Depression.  People didn’t have extra money / children especially had no extra money for candy / people would go to general store and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Dec 16, 2005

Grace has symptoms. When we have genuinely experienced God’s grace in Christ we become generous givers.

“The Grace of Giving” II Corinthians 8:1-15 Mililani Community Church September 18, 2005 Pastor Rick Bartosik OUTLINE When the subject of stewardship is mentioned, some people immediately think of tithing. There is nothing wrong with tithing. Tithing was the Old Testament way of giving. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Thank You Letter Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

In writing this thank you letter to the Philippians, Paul taught us about contentment, and about the relationship in the church between givers and receivers.

Paul’s Thank You Note TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 3 October 21, 2007 In a cemetery stands a grave marker with this inscription: SHE DIED FOR WANT OF THINGS. Alongside that marker is another which reads: HE DIED TRYING TO GIVE THEM TO HER. The lady mentioned on the tombstone died for want of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 28, 2006

Generosity isn’t something religious fanatics do; it’s a lifestyle of sharing Christ’s love that enriches the giver.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes ”Generosity” Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I worked for a Colonel who wasn’t very generous with advice. I’d go to his office, seeking guidance, only to leave empty-handed. You ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Recipe For Generosity

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008

As Christians we are called to be generous. Sharing God’s love generously. This sermon explores what helps us be generous givers.

Last week we heard the following text from 2 Corinthians 8 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Graveyard Of Bones

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 28, 2010

God is able to restore dead and dried up bones. He is also able to give hope to the hopeless. He is the giver of life.

A graveyard of dry bones Ezekiel chapter 37:1-14 Introduction- Turn to Ezekiel chapter 37:1-14. Old Testament between Lamentations and Daniel. I want to talk to you about the dry bones of Israel. Before you think you know where I am going with this, I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Godly Financial Management Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2013

This message focuses on being a cheerful giver and our right to choose how much and how often we choose to give to the Lord.

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 5 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 9:7; 1 Timothy 6:18-19; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Introduction: Previously I have shared with you that under the New Testament covenant you are not required to tithe and you will not bypass heaven and be sent straight to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s All About Jesus!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 15, 2011

1. Jesus is our Preacher. 2. Jesus is our Healer. 3. Jesus is our Comforter. 4. Jesus is our Giver.

It’s All about Jesus! Isaiah 61:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 29, 2010 *What is the heart of our vision as a church? -- I like the way Ed Turnage says it when he goes out visiting Saturday mornings: “It’s all about Jesus.” *The heart of our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 61:3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Provider!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 12, 2014

Jesus withdrew back to that place with a heavy heart because the people had filled their stomach but failed to know who the Giver was!

Jesus withdrew again to the mountain! John 6:15:Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.” The words ‘Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by Himself’ captured my attention and I started ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2021

Hope is essential in the day we live. What are you expecting? In difficult times we need. hope. Are you a hope giver?

GROWING HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOPE: GOD’S PROMISE, is an optimistic state of mind, YET HOPE IS MORE THAN WISH OR OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDES, wish to strengthen a desire, DESIRE WITH EXPECTATION, feeling of desire that something will happen, a feeling of ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:18, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give And Take

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.

Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Transformative Power Of Hospitality PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance and transformative power of hospitality in our Christian walk, as it blesses both the giver and receiver and brings people closer to God.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the message and implications found within Matthew 10. As we delve into the themes of The Blessing of Offering Hospitality, The Impact of Receiving Hospitality, and The Power of Hospitality to Transform Lives, let us remember the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Topics: Hospitality