Sermons on Correct Giving:

He's Just Giving It Away!

Contributed by Batsell Spivy on Jul 1, 2008

God has a gift for all of us, it’s more valuable than anything on earth and it’s free to those who will accept it

He’s just giving it away! Intro: There was a preacher at a small church. He had been preaching there for some time and was discouraged by how disinterested the church was. Finally he had had enough of the unenthusiastic Sundays so he decided to write a sermon that would surely fire the members up. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Example Of Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2007

In our series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we shall notice in this sermon an example of grace-oriented giving.

Scripture For the next few weeks I plan to take a break from my sermon series in Romans. I want to preach a four-week series of sermons titled “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15. There are several reasons for talking about giving. First, I want to refresh our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Give Up! Ever!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2007

If you care deeply about somethng, keep praying and trusting.

Title: Never give up! Ever! Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: If you care deeply about something, keep praying and trusting. Introduction Larry Crabb, writing in the November/December issue of Pray! Magazine told this story. When he was ten years old, he first heard Matthew 21:22, where Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Exhortation To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 20, 2007

In 2 Corinthians 8:6-15 we notice an exhortation to grace-oriented giving by the Apostle Paul.

Scripture Today I would like to continue my four-week series titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. These two chapters give us some of the clearest and most explicit teaching on giving throughout all of Scripture. Last week we looked at “An Example of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Explanation Of Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2007

In this message, we learn from the Apostle Paul how grace-oriented giving works.

Scripture Today is the third in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. The first week we looked at “An Example of Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. The second week we looked at “An Exhortation to Grace-Oriented Giving” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Encouragement To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2007

In today’s sermon, the last of four messages in the series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we see the underlying principle of all giving as well as five benefits of grace-oriented giving.

Scripture Today is the last in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. Today, I want to look at “An Encouragement to Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Let’s read it: 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Until It Feels Good

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 8, 2007

The tithe is not about giving because God needs the money. It is about giving because we need to give.

Give Until It Feels Good Mark 12:41-44 November 4, 2007 There is a risk in telling you this story. It is a risk of sounding like I am bragging. There is a risk of sounding arrogant. I hope you won’t take it that way because I think there are certain things about a pastor that people need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

What If I Give All? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 12, 2007

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!

WHAT IF I GIVE ALL? John 6:1-13 John 6:1-13 1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Keys To Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 13, 2007

This is a sermon of Thanksgiving. My prayer is that God is thanked – with joy and gladness – with thankfulness and gratitude – and with a heart dependent on Him.

Five Keys To Giving Thanks What Do You Think of When You Think of Thanksgiving? Eating, Football, Long Weekend, Shopping, History, or Family? Thanksgiving is much more than any of this. True thanksgiving is not just a day for food, football, and family. It’s not just a holiday every fourth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ready To Give An Answer . . . Of The Hope

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

Sermon on why we have hope and what it means.

Disclaimer: I don’t know where I picked up all these accrostices. I know they are not orginal but I thought they were great. Title: Be ready to give an answer . . . of the hope Theme: Text: 1 Peter 3:15 Stewardship Verse: “"Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Take The Time To Give Thanks

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2007

Ingratitude is perhaps the most frequent and one of the most grievous of all sins that a Christian can commit.

TAKE THE TIME TO GIVE THANKS While He was on the way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee. As He entered a village, ten leprous men who stood at a distance met Him; and they raised their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!" When He saw them, He said to them, "Go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

In All Things Give Thanks

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A Thanksgiving Message.

IN ALL THINGS GIVE THANKS Colossians 2:6-7 INTRO: Thanksgiving is the time of year when we pause and give thanks for the Blessings of that year. Some of us may have more to give thanks for than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

If You Give The Church A Penny...

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 15, 2008

This stewardship sermon is a play on the children’s book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." Main idea of the sermon is tithing our TIME.

If You Give the Church a Penny… 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Laura Joffe Numeroff is the author of a beloved pre-school classic entitled, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” Now, some of us may be quite familiar with the book, but others may not… So, let me begin this morning by reading this classic to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Giving Up On God's Agenda

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 10, 2008

A sermon that looks at the temptation of Jesus and encourages people to see the importance of God’s agenda in their lives.

Someone once said Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Do you find this true? Supermarkets are aware that we are easily tempted. Why do you think they place lollies, soft drinks and magazines at near the cash registers where we have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Give Encouragement Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 18, 2008

Paul not only challenges us to be faithful to Christ, he shows us HOW to do that. How long has it been since you went out of your way to encourage another believer?

How To Give Encouragement Part II II Timothy 4:21a,22 Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: What can Christians do to help change the world? Why have so few of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible