Sermons on Dont Give Up:

The Lenten Get Up

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on May 23, 2001

It takes work to give up something for Lent, but before you can give up anything for God, first you have to get up and decide to go to work for Him. Before you can do the Lenten "give-up", you have to get up!

Welcome to the first Sunday of Lent that season of the church year where people who attended church were once traditionally asked to give something up for the season. What have you given up for Lent lately? Often the idea of a making a personal sacrifice for God falls on deaf ears. What does God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Add It Up

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought.

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought. They haven’t changed. I am noticing their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38, 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me That Mountain

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 4, 2013

Caleb was promised a mountain and at 85 he got his mountain. He said, "Give me this mountain", don't let Satan take your mountain.

Joshua 14: 1-15 1. Caleb was Promised a mountain Moses had promised him. • Numbers 14:24But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it. 2. Caleb had gained quite a few years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Giving And Taking

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply as well as the supplier), a very present help in time of trouble.

GIVING AND TAKING I Kings 17:1-7 Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply as well as the supplier), a very present help in time of trouble. (Psalm 46:1) I. GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Dont Run

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

2 John gives us some specific commands on how we should live our lifes. Walk in love and Walk in Truth

2 John 1-13 Walk, Don’t Run Introduction A. One of the least covered events in the Olympics is race walking. I remember watching it once on TV and laughing at it. Well then I tried to do it. I could not. (Demonstrate how to do it). Heather’s Pastor at Houghton was in the trials B. We often ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Giving Is More Important Than Money Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jan 25, 2009

Don’t give to get. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Good Giving vs Bad Giving Good Giving of our Time, Talents, Possessions and Money is a result of being good stewards of what God has already given to us. If we care for our spiritual well being we shall give from a heart that loves God, is obedient to God’s directives on giving and is mature, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Give In

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 11, 2024

Churchill famously urged, "Never give in," a vital attitude for Christians. In Phil 3:12-16, Paul gives us the key to never giving up in our pursuit of the resurrection. That key is that we properly deal with the past, the future, and the present in our lives.

I. Introduction A. It took Winston Churchill 3 years to get through 8th grade because he had trouble learning Latin and consistently finished at the very bottom of his class. Ironically, years later, in the midst of WW2, he was asked to speak at the Oxford University commencement exercises. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Up For God - More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2005

Many times it’s difficult to stand up for God... especially when it comes to the matter of our giving. (Offering was taken after sermon and the offering increased significantly over the Sunday before)

OPEN: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow Up, Christian!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 19, 2006

Grow Up, Christian! 1) Cry more; 2) Rely more Mature children of God don’t run less to God, they run to God more...

“Grow up!” Did anyone say that to you this week? If so, why? My parents often told me to grow up when I became frustrated and started crying about something I should have been able to do by myself like tie my shoes or zip up my jacket. Parents regularly tell their children to grow up because they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Stewardship, Tithing & Giving

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 13, 2007

This solid Biblical teaching on finances covers everything from stewardship, tithing and giving to reasons why people don’t give, and reasons why we should give.

STEWARDSHIP, TITHING & GIVING OPENING: This morning I want to talk to you about the topic of Stewardship, Tithing and Giving. • This is a challenging topic because some people say, “The church just wants your money!” not to mention all of the abuses seen in TV preachers who manipulate people to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: *other

Think Like A Farmer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 1, 2019

5 Things farmer’s don’t forget.

Think Like A Farmer. (5 Things farmer’s don’t forget). 2 Corinthians 9:6-10NASB This morning, I want you to think like a farmer. 1. The first thing you’ll learn about farming is you’ll never see a farmer who refuses to plant seeds, sitting around expecting a harvest. About this farmer: This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Storing Up Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 6, 2016

God wants us to take care of things that he has given us, but he also wants us to take care of other people, especially the poor. Sometimes that means we have to sell what we have and give the money to the poor.

Good morning boys and girls! Do you have a favourite toy or piece of clothing? How do your treat it? Do you take care of it or are you rough with it? All of us have things that we have to take care of especially if we have received it as a gift. Do you know someone else who have given us things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

Giving Thanks In The Storm Of Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Sep 1, 2006

Giving Thanks when you don’t know how things are going to turn out

Tonight…Today… Video Honor Retirement Ceremony… Hawk…Lisa… Vets…Family w/others elsewhere (in harms way)…Families of vets… Open to Daniel 3 Series –Giving thanks in the Storms… Today – The Storm of Uncertainty Read Pray Life is Uncertain Whether we like it or not, negatives are a part ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Out Doesn't Mean Giving In

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Have you ever wanted to just give up? Sometimes, wouldn't it seem easier to simply give in? If you have ever felt this way in life, then this message is for you.

I. Text: Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.” A. God expects us to give of ourselves, give of our time, give of our finances. But one thing He doesn’t require of us, and that is to “give in!” 1. God is not in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Positive Giving

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2011

What motivates you to give? The Corinthians had an easy time setting unrealistic giving goals that set them up for failure, but a hard time giving in a way that released the gift to God and brought Him glory. In this chapter Paul gives us some valuable le

Giving is one of those subjects that pastors either ignore or really focus on. For us at Calvary Chapel, we teach through the Scriptures so when a chapter comes along on any particular subject then we teach it. Giving should be a part of every growing Christian’s experience, and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel