Sermons on Differing Gifts In Body:

Grace Of Giving Part 2 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Part 2 showing Paul’s reasons for giving in II Corinthians.

Stewardship Series Part 2 The Grace of Giving I Corinthians 16, II Corinthians 8 & 9 SCRIPTURE READING: II Corinthians 9:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Last week and this week, we’re talking about The Grace Of Giving. Stewardship is a topic that we should probably address more often, because --- ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Good Steward Of My Treasure Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 25, 2007

God expects me to be a good steward of my treasure.

In Ephesians 4:24, Paul speaks that every Christian should endeavor to "put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." He then describes the kind of changes that should be seen in the life of a growing Christian. One of those changes is that a Christian who is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

Predestined Adoption Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

third sermon in a series talking about spiritual blessings

Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 3 Predestined Adoption Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:5-6 Intro: We have been looking for the past couple of weeks at spiritual blessings - these are blessings that we overlook many times - that we have a tendency to take for granted - the reason it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom & Understanding Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is sermon 5 in a series talking about spiritual blessings we overlook many times

Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 5 Wisdom & Understanding Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:8 Intro: We have been looking for the past couple of weeks at spiritual blessings - these are blessings that we overlook many times - the reason it is so important for us to recognize and apply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take It Back!

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006

Unbelievable pain, incredible hurt. Why God? Why? Answers don’t come easily; sometimes they never come. But God wants us to know HIM and our pain drives us to him.

TAKE IT BACK! One of my all-time favorite movies is Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first film in the Indiana Jones trilogy. I think it’s Steven Spielberg’s greatest work. In the film Hitler’s Nazis have stolen the newly recovered Ark of the Covenant and placed it aboard a German submarine. The Ark ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Begins With Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Prayer transforms worry into peace, gratitude turns scarcity into joy, and intentional generosity creates lasting impact when we bring everything to God with open hearts.

Some days it feels like life is lived in the space between sighs. Between the doctor’s call and the next appointment. Between a stack of bills and a thin bank account. Between what we hoped for and what is here. In those spaces, God is nearer than breath. He leans over the rail of heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Topics: Prayer, Gifts

Part 7 - Your Great Giving To God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2007

Most people don’t understand this thing about giving to the Lord and His church. We have to learn to be givers -- And Mary can help us, because she was a great giver.

Your Great Giving to God Mark 14:1-9 (2007 Series - Giving to Grow) (Part 7) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 28, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Mark 14. We are just two days before the cross when we get to this story of magnificent giving. It’s a story so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Investing Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 7, 2007

Authentic faith is generous towards God, while artificial faith is greedy.

Foolproof – A Study of James INVESTING Faith – James 5:1-6 Insert: I want the ushers to come to the front w/ the offering plates and I want you to pull out your wallets/purses. This is a stick up! I don’t want anyone to get hurt. So if you’ll calmly drop all your money and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Prepare For A Miracle

Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003

How to prepare for a miracle? Have a Vision to see it, be Obedient to go for it, ask for Faith to believe it, and stir up the Courage to do it by being a part of His plan for you.

How to prepare for a miracle? Mark 6:34-44 How to prepare for a miracle? Notice I did not ask a question like this: “How to ASK for a miracle?” Asking God for a miracle may indicate a lack of faith. Our faith should not have to survive with a regular supply of the miraculous. There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

What role does wisdom play in the everyday life of a believer, and what exactly is wisdom?

As I was writing the sermon this week, a memory came to the forefront of my mind. It had been hidden somewhere in my psyche for many years, but I believe that the Holy Spirit brought it to my attention for Gods purposes. I did a little research to confirm my foggy memory and indeed it was true. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

It Is Better Not To Rob God Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This message is taken from author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP.

IT IS BETTER NOT TO ROB GOD Malachi 3:6-12 Introduction: The question is asked in Malachi chapter 3, "Will a man rob God?" I could understand a "yes" answer to this question if it was being asked to a lost man, but I cannot understand why a saved man ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

2nd message on James. Troubles and trials are part of the core curriculum of life. James shows us how to deal with them.

Lucy offers one of her unsolicited observations about life in a “Peanuts” cartoon. “Life,” she muses to Charlie Brown, “is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:16-18

"Three Gifts That You Will Never Return”

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 31, 2007

This is a salvation message that shows you three gifts that you will never return...

“THREE GIFTS THAT YOU WILL NEVER RETURN” Text: Matthew 2:1-11 James 1:17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Our Text indicates that the wise men are presenting their gifts to the “Gift of all Gifts”. John 3:16 teaches us this… During the Christmas season, we emphasize the giving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Pay The Bills Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

If you are living under financial bondage & stress, you’re missing God’s will for you: to enjoy and live life more abundantly…

Everyone has trouble with finances at some point in life. (In his book, “How to Succeed in Money,” George Bowman says, "About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures." He means people in general fail to manage our money wisely. 40% of Americans borrow more money than ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Avoid A Financial Crash Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

Part 2 of series Getting a grip on my Finances focuses on how to avoid a financial crash.

(powerpoint available) SLIDE 1 SLIDE 2 A recent poll revealed that only 26% of the people surveyed are satisfied with their finances. That means 74% of the people are not satisfied with their finances. It seems that no matter how much you make it’s never enough. Gallup released a poll recently ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Luke 16:11

Denomination: Methodist