Sermons on Festival Tithe:

Bumper Crop Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 11, 2018

Why does God put such an emphasis on giving? He makes you promises of what He'll do if you give cheerfully and generously... but why would He do that?

OPEN: A preacher told his church this story about an airplane trip he’d recently taken from Chicago to California: "I was on the plane when they ran into some very severe turbulence. The plane began to shake terribly and the passengers were getting alarmed. Even the flight attendants were looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creating New Strongholds - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2019

Most teachings about “strongholds” tend to focus on how it hinders spiritual growth. But strongholds can also be the stabilizing force in spiritual maturity.

A number of years ago the founder of a well-known Christian organization responded to a question about tithing in his blog. The man asking the question was married with three young children. The family had no savings and about $75,000 in debt. They had been tithing, but said if they stopped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:17, John 1:17, 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-6, Romans 8:32, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deepening Your Faith Through Giving Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006

A challenge to give generously to the Lord.

The apostle Peter writes, But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day” (2 Peter 3:8 NRSV). An economist who read this verse was quite amazed and talked to God about it. “Lord, is it true that a thousand years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God's Harvest Feast Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 9, 2008

Re-examining the Harvest Feast (Feast of Weeks, Pentecost)and it’s continued importance to us today and our stewardship.

GOD’S HARVEST FEAST Series: First Fruits, Fresh Spirit Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sun. November 9, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: We often think of this time of the year as the “Harvest Season.” In reality, most harvests are long completed, but it is the time we traditionally count ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

First Fruit Offering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

Explores the spiritual significance of offering firstfruits to God, and how this act of faith can lead to blessings and spiritual protection.

Beloved, I am thrilled to be standing before you today, to share with you a message that I believe will inspire, motivate, and challenge us all to reevaluate our relationship with God and the way we honor Him with our lives. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to the book of Exodus, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:14-16

Topics: Overwhelming Blessing

What Shall A Man Give? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2022

If I can't "buy" my way into heaven, why would Jesus ask "What shall a man give in return for his soul?"

(This sermon is part of series is loosely based on a book by Randy Alcorn – “The Treasure Principle”) OPEN: King Tutankhamen (King Tut) was only 17 years old when he died. Thousands of years later, in 1922, his tomb was discovered and became one of the most famous and wealthy burial places in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

30th Sunday-- The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 26, 2022

Dorotheos said that the Pharisee was doing the right thing when he thanked God for giving him the ability to do good—as should they (the monks) themselves. The Pharisee only did one thing wrong: he passed judgment on the tax collector.

Our Gospel today begins with some challenging words, “to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else.” There’s an old joke about a psychiatrist who is seeing a new patient for the first time. The psychiatrist says, “I’m not aware of your issue, so maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Home Baked Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 6, 2004

1st of 4 at Christmas. The basic outline and some illustrations were adapted from a message by Melvin Newland entitled "Home Baked Happiness"

Home Baked Christmas Depression at Christmas is a real problem for a lot of people. Depression at Christmas - survey results by Christine Webber and Dr David Delvin. The NetDoctor survey on Depression at Christmas shows quite clearly what many of us have long suspected - that Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Truths Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 20, 2022

It has been pointed out by many that “Thanksgiving” is the offering of thanks, and it is not complete until there is giving.

Thanksgiving Truths Harvest Festival of Thanksgiving Psalm 100 is the grand finale of that cluster of psalms that begin in Psalm 94. The psalmist calls on all the earth to come to God and shout for joy. Nations are to recognize who the Lord is and ascribe to Him the glory due His Name. (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Your Money Own You? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2013

No man can serve two masters. And the allure of wealth has destroyed the faith of many. So, how can I make sure that my money doesn’t own me? That it doesn’t become my "god"?

OPEN: In 1347, the Black Plague was raging through Europe and thousands of people died. Many people saw it as judgment of God. And so, hoping to appease God’s wrath, the citizens of Lubeck, Germany surrounded the churches and monasteries of their city and offered them enormous amounts of money and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Off The Tap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013

How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sold Out Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 12, 2014

Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. Do I have to give away everything to follow Christ? Do I have to sell all that I have in order to please Him?

Ravi Zacharias tells the story about a boy that loved collecting marbles. He lived next door to a little girl who had a lot of candy. She said to him: “If you’ll give me all of your marbles, I’ll give you all of my candy.” He said he’d think about it. The next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feasts Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 29, 2025

The thing we cannot do was accomplished on our behalf by Christ, through his sacrifice. Through our faith in that sacrifice and the transformational relationship that occurs as a result, we become holy and set-apart in the eyes of God.

May 31, 2025 Today we are wrapping up the book of Leviticus and we begin with the Feasts/Festivals of chapter 23. Yahweh begins by restating the Sabbath Commandment – once again setting the 7th day apart from all other special days or events. Next, He designated 6 feasts/festivals that Israel ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29, Luke 22:7-20, John 6:51, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, Matthew 27:52-53, Ephesians 4:8, Romans 6:4-5, John 4:35, Acts 2:1-5, Acts 2:41, John 1:14, Zechariah 14:16, Revelation 7:9-10, Revelation 21:3, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

All Uses Of The Word New

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 29, 2025

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Now may God give you of the dew of heaven, And of the fatness of the earth, And an abundance of grain and new wine; Gen 27:37 But Isaac replied to Esau, “Behold, I have made him your master, and all his [fn]relatives I have given to him [fn]as servants; and with grain and new wine I have ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Rules For Farming, Work, Rest, Worship, And Cooking (Exodus 23:10-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 17, 2022

Animals, servants, and the land need a break. Don't come before God empty-handed. When you celebrate harvest, celebrate God.

Today, we work our way through Exodus 23:10-19. This is another one of those passages where we will find ourselves being pulled in lots of different directions. God sort of hops around, from one topic to another. And we will have to do our best to hop with him, and keep up. Part of me wonders ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19, Matthew 6:11, Leviticus 25:18-22, Exodus 31:15-17, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:18, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)