Sermons on finances: showing 991-1,005 of 7,939

The Lord Will provide. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

From the dawn of creation, God has demonstrated His provision for humanity.

From the dawn of creation, God has demonstrated His provision for humanity. He has created a world teeming with blessings, and the income we receive is one such blessing. As we explore the extent of God's provision, we must ask ourselves, how many blessings will the Lord provide? Our God is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21, 1 Timothy 5:8, Hebrews 13:5

The Power Of Sacrificial Giving SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God's riches to meet our needs.

A little girl once planned to give her father a pair of slippers for his birthday. When asked where she would get the money, she confidently replied, "Father will give it to me." Although it may seem strange for a father to buy his own gift, the father appreciated the gesture and the love behind ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Topics: Giving, Sacrifice

God's Power To Revive And Restore SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Have you ever faced a situation that seemed impossible to fix? In this sermon, we explore how God guided Ezekiel to respond to the seemingly hopeless condition of his nation. We delve into how God can stir our faith into action, and how He can direct us to respond to our impossible situations.

Have you ever faced a situation where you wondered if anything could be done to fix it? God tells Ezekiel what to do about the condition of his nation. God stirs his faith for action, and Ezekiel responds. How would God direct us to respond to our impossible circumstances? In Ezekiel 37:3, God asks ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Topics: Faith, Restoration

24 Reasons Why I Love To Give

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

I brainstormed the reasons why I personally love to give and then used one every Sunday during the Tithes/Offering message.

Here are the reasons why I love giving into a local church and have done for the last 25 years. 1) To put it simply, I want to be obedient to the Word of God and in 2 Corinthians 9:7 it say that each person gives as he purposes in his heart and I want the purpose of my heart to be obedient. 2) I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:21, Luke 6:38, Malachi 3:10, Acts 20:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our First Response Series

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

What do we do when we have a problem? The Scripture is clear, and yet it is our our natural first response. The Bible tells us that our first response should be to pray. Why?

In the film, The Perfect Storm, a true story about an ocean going fishing boat that went off the coast of Massachusetts, way out into a storm. They didn’t go out into a storm but a storm developed in the ocean there, the North Atlantic. And they were trying to get back through the storm. And if ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sermon That Nobody Wants To Hear

Contributed by James May on Oct 25, 2009

This sermon is about Stewardship and the giving of Tithes and Offerings.

The Sermon That Nobody Wants to Hear By Pastor Jim The story is told of a pastor who phoned the home of some recent visitors to his church, and a voice answered very softly and quietly, "Hello?". The pastor said, "Who is this?" There was a whisper on the other end, as the voice said, "This is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acquiring Wisdom For Dummies

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 6, 2011

What are you really relying on today? The wisdom of the world? The wisdom of your understanding? Or the Wisdom of God?

--"Acquiring Wisdom for Dummies" #4 in walking in wisdom series OPEN: So for the past several weeks now we've been talking about walking in wisdom. I've kind of camped on this concept for awhile because, well -- it seemed the wise thing to do. It flows out of Eph. 5:15 Be very careful, then, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does God Care About Me

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 22, 2009

looks at the disciples questioning God’s care in the storm and how the Lord does care for us and how we often experience many emotions during the storms of life and how we can express those to God and how he grows us.

Does God Care About Me? Mark 4:35-40 God cares enough to save you! Mark 4:35a Our Earthly Life is Temporary Our Eternal Life is Permanent God cares enough to grow you! Mark 4:35b-38 God cares enough to comfort you! Mark 4:39-40 Slide The world is sure getting to be a difficult place to live. Job ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Solomon Secrets Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

Solomon really loved the Lord. He wrote accurately and truthfully about all sorts of financial matters long before economics became a credited source of study in universities.

The Solomon Secrets Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 3 DVD: Veggie Tales, Madame Blueberry, Stuff mart In my messages I try to be as honest as I can be in those areas of my life in which God is still working on. This is one of those areas. I don’t always square with what God wants for my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Halfway Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2001

Luke interrupts his story of the missionary journeys to introduce the reader to a man named Apollos.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 32 “When Halfway is not Enough!” Acts 18:24-28 In our last study we saw that, “It is always too soon to Quit!” The apostle Paul found the task before him in Corinth almost overwhelming. The immorality of the city coupled with the fact that he was alone, left ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, Acts 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Stewardship

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

This sermon deals with Christian attitudes about money.

INTRODUCTION None of us would argue that money is a necessity. There is virtually no way we can exist without it, at least not in our economy. Many Americans place a great deal of stock in their money. We feel a certain sense of security when we have money or at least material resources we can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Demands Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 24, 2002

Jesus now turns to a crowd of mixed spiritual commitment and speaks of “The Demands of Discipleship,” words that seem deliberately aimed at thinning their ranks.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 40 “The Demands of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Dr. John R. Hamby When the dinner was over Jesus resumed his journey to Jerusalem. In verse twenty-five we see that when Jesus left the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Positive Under Pressure

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 11, 2002

Learn how to maintain when everything falls apart

Staying Positive under Pressure Exodus 14:13 For the past couple of weeks, the Lord has burdened me with the various needs in the body. I will say again as I have so many other times; I am excited about God’s presence and power being manifested week after week. Let’s continue to dare to dream ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13, Exodus 14:21-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Onesimus"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004

This message deals with the relationship between Paul, Onesimus, and Philemon.

“Onesimus” Philemon Vs. 1-25 INTRODUCTION: Most people never READ the book of Philemon … can’t FIND it. It’s a little book … 1 chapter … 25 verses. BACKGROUND: Philemon was a Christian who lived in Colossae. Paul had led him to the Lord when Philemon was in Ephesus. The church at Colossae ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Believe That With God All Things Are Possible" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003

God Can do something about problems of longstanding.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches February 2, 2003 “Believe that with God All Things Are Possible” How to: Begin Dreaming Again” Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction: Although the Jews completed the temple in 516 B. C., the city walls remained in a shambles for the next 70 years. These walls represented ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist