Sermons on Do Not Give Up:

Give Peace A Chance!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Aug 9, 2010

The peace of God shines brightest in the darkness of man.

Introduction: Peace is a precious but rare commodity that many of the nations of the world are chasing after. But it is probably the most elusive one. I for one, it is. Most countries are suffering due to the absence of it. Peace treaties, peace pacts, agreements have been signed; and many of such ...read more

Scripture: John 16:28-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Giving Thanks Is Normal"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 24, 2012

Daily from the media we hear about America driving off the Fiscal Cliff. Trillion Dollar Deficits spiraling out of control * More taxes just approved for tax burdened Californians * More layoffs looming on the horizon * More Murders * More States

Cornerstone Church November 18, 2012 “Giving Thanks Is Normal!” Ephesians 5:20 We live in interesting and difficult ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Give, Forgive, And Live

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Keys to living for Jesus

GIVE, FORGIVE, AND LIVE IS 58 VS 6-14 TODAY MY HEART TRULY BREAKS FOR SAVED PEOPLE THAT INDEED ARE STRUGGLING BECAUSE THEY SIMPLY NEGLECT THE BASICS OF WHAT LIVING IS TRULY ABOUT. I BELIEVE THAT OUR GENERATION IS SEEKING FOR SOMETHING MONUMENTAL AND COMPLEX THAT WE SHOULD DO OR NOT DO TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-14

Denomination: *other

Abc's Of Giving - Consecration Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2002

Are our offerings to God "sweet smelling aromas" to Him? Or are they something less?

The following sermon was used in conjunction with the book "Take God at His Word, Book 2: Expect a Harvest" written by Dr. Kregg Hood, Sweet Publishing (5750 Stratum Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137) Dr. Hood has an excellent packet to go with this sermon series that would be well worth your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Us Bread Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Praying for God's Provision

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #6 TITLE: Give Us Bread TEXT: Matthew 6:1-11 INTRO: The first part of the Lord's prayer is about God: “Thy Name...”, “Thy kingdom...”, and “Thy will...” Today we begin with the second part, where we turn from praying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Reasons We Give

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 19, 2004

To discuss the reasons that we should give to God. We should give our very best

SBC Philippi am 9/19/04 The Reasons We Give 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Primary Purpose: To emphasize why we give to the Lord and how we should give. When I worked in the nursing home, there was a fellow there named Mr.Tull. I was amazed to learn that Mr.Tull was 90 years old. He had Alzheimer’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Invisible Christian PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to fearlessly live out and proclaim their faith in Christ, despite any opposition or fear, understanding that God is the ultimate authority.

Good morning, family. I trust that the Lord has kept you all well. Remember these profound words by A.W. Tozer, "A scared world needs a fearless church." We're going to dive into the Word today and explore what it means to truly stand up for Christ, even when it's not popular, even when it's not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:2-5

Topics: Stand Up, Christ

Giving Birth To An Ishmael Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 17, 2019

How God Works the Messes of our own making into a beautiful tapestry

Giving Birth to an Ishmael PPT 1 Title This is a message about how God responds to the messes in life that are self inflicted. PT 2 Text Ge 3:17 Then to Adam He said, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree about which I commanded you, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-18, Genesis 37:23, Genesis 49:23, Psalm 105:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Generous Giving

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 6, 2003

Have you ever witnessed a Christian becoming jealous because another Christian received a financial blessing and they didn’t? Everyone has a responsibility to be generous in their giving without expecting anything back and this sermon speaks about what th

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, Georgia May 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, My God above, thank You once again for a day in Your kingdom and the memories of days gone by . Lord I know my life is in Your hands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Gives Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

The Christmas narrative is in danger of being relegated to a sweet story that is just read once a year. Some of us have heard it so much that we’re no longer moved by the magnitude of the Majesty becoming a man. We must never forget that this is holy hi

A God Who Gives As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. We’ve sterilized the spiritual and been inoculated by the familiarity of the nativity. “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” Have you noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:26-38, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Drop And Give Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 6, 2012

Asking for forgiveness.

Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving 2 “Stop, Drop, and Give” Topics: Forgiveness, Worship, Jesus, Church, Hurt, Pain, Asking for Forgiveness Text: Matthew 5:23-25 Date: January 15, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath INTRODUCTION Today we begin message 2 in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Give To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 27, 2015

What we give to God and how we give it shows just how much we really love him, and it shows how grateful we are for the love and blessings we receive from him. We are accountable to God for how we use the gifts he has given us.

Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Anglican

Why Give To God? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 2, 2015

Part 3 of a 3 part series on Stewardship

Why Give to God? Series: Stewardship Chuck Sligh March 2, 2015 TEXT: 2 Corinthians 8 INTRODUCTION Joke: Today we’re going to talk about giving, and it reminded me of a story I once heard: Two men were shipwrecked on an island and the minute they got there one of them started frantically ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Enriched Through Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2005

People give most when they see how they will be enriched by contributing to a vision that will last for eternity. Paul wrote, "You will be enriched in every way so you can give even more generously." Ten principles

How to Be Enriched By Giving (2 Cor 9:1-15) Most people like to give to a dynamic vision. Contributors do not like having to just give regularly to just meet needs. People want to give to something that is significant that will give them a sense of eternal enrichment. Jesus promised those who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Peace A Chance

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

During Christmas in 1914 the German and Western armies made an unofficial cease fire unsanctioned by the command staff of the armies.

During Christmas in 1914 the German and Western armies made an unofficial cease fire unsanctioned by the command staff of the armies. This came about because of a request from Pope Benedict XV who earlier suggested a ceasing of warfare during Christmas. The move Joyeux Noel or Merry Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed