Sermons on Foundation Of Generosity:

What Giving Produces Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

Giving leads to praise, partnership and profit

WHAT GIVING PRODUCES I remember hearing Pastor Rick Warren once talk about a time years ago when people had bumper stickers that read “honk if you love Jesus.” He once saw a bumper sticker with this message, “Tithe if you love Jesus, any idiot can honk.” Imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Can I Be Happy

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Happiness is an illusive quality, unless our search is based on what Christ offers us on his cross.

THE SEVEN SERVICE JUNE 16, 2002 John 10:10 “How Can I Be Happy?” INTRODUCTION We were just recovering from the shock of Black Friday, at the same time we were deep in the “Me” syndrome of the late twentieth century. What do you do when you are self absorbed, but also surprised by the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Character Study Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Abraham's life teaches us that faith and obedience are key to walking with God. His covenant with God brought blessings to generations.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ABRAHAM (ABRAM) – FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:1-3 "Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Romans 4:16-22, Hebrews 11:8-10, Galatians 3:6-9, Isaiah 51:2, James 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rest And Build: Live Freely, Lightly And Fully PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

Explores living freely in God's kingdom, building our lives with grace and ease, and the essential role of rest in spiritual growth.

Hello, Church family! It's so wonderful to see all of you here today, ready and eager to dig into God's Word together. Before we get started, let's take a moment to center ourselves with a passage from the book of Matthew. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, but I think it's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Topics: Rest, Build

Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 25, 2008

In this last lesson from the series we look at some princples of giving found in Paul’s correspondence with the Corinthian church, and I try to inspire us with the joy of giving.

Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2015

In this sermon, we learn four principles about giving found in God's word.

Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 11, 2020

Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. We can reject the very thing that would be the best help for us - make the biggest difference - but we convince ourselves we do not need it. What about Jesus?

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Mark 12:1-17 Introduction Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. “This is typical Berlin hot air. The product is worthless.” Rejection letter sent to Felix Hoffmann who invented aspirin. Heinrich Dreser was standing by his ‘star’ painkiller - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Favours Us All Equally Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 30, 2003

God show no partiality--we are all equals before God.

Sermon for 13 Pent Yr B, 7/09/2003 Prov 22:1-2,8-9,22-23 & James 2:1-10,14-17 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Those who are generous are blessed…” says our passage from Proverbs. A woman stopped by the pastor’s office with some good news. She ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:12-22, James 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Econ 101

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 1, 2006

The incentive to share our resources has little to do with monetary return; however, ther are obvious personal benenfits.

Title: Econ 101 Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: The economic incentive to share of our resources has little to do with monetary return; however, there are obvious personal benefits. Steven Levitt argues, in his book Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Looks at the Hidden Side of Everything, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Matters PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

This sermon explores our attitudes towards wealth, challenging us to serve God over money, resist materialism's illusions, and maintain a balanced, godly perspective on finances.

Good morning, church family. It's a joy to be sharing God's Word with you today. Our focus today is on the critical, yet often overlooked issue of wealth, money, and our attitude towards them. It's an issue that affects us all, regardless of our financial status. Whether we have much or little, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Ecclesiastes 5:10

Topics: Money

The Power Of Tithes And Offering Series

Contributed by Dennise Ogalesco on Apr 22, 2015

The secret of blessing lies in our obedience to the laws of God. there were times that we are good to some instructions in the Bible but failed to obey some important commandments especially in finances. God wants to bless us only if we can be obedient.

THE POWER OF TITHES AND OFFERING Proverbs 3:9-10 New International Version (NIV) 9 HONOR the Lord with your WEALTH, with the FIRSTFRUITS of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. • HONOR GOD WITH OUR ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Christian Character Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

Christian character is not developed in a day but through a daily walk with God. It requires commitment, surrender, obedience, and patience.

DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN CHARACTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14, Philippians 2:5, Titus 2:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Christian character is the visible expression of Christ in the life of a believer. It is the sum total ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yuck!! Not Another Sermon On Giving

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

A refreshing look at the touchy subject of giving.

How would you respond to a God whose lightest touch nearly shook a mountain off its foundation? Whose approach was announced by a loud trumpet blast? Whose very voice sound like the thunder of a rushing river? Most likely you would be extremely nervous just like the Israelites. Literally scared ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience Grace Giving 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 17, 2007

How to experience the grace of giving to the Lord.

One time a pastor preached to his congregation, “If we are going to serve God, we need to get down on our knees and crawl!” The church responded, “Yes, we will crawl, Pastor! We will crawl!” Then the pastor shouted, “Once we learn to crawl, it’s time to get up on our feet and walk!” The church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

#5: We Reap In Proportion As We Sow Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

Can a farmer plant one acre of crop and reap 100 acres worth? Quote: "If the farmer only cultivates one acre, he can only reap what one acre can produce." Today we examine the 5th law of the harvest to the aspect of our "doing." "We reap in proportion as

Can a farmer plant one acre of crop and reap 100 acres worth? Quote: "If the farmer only cultivates one acre, he can only reap what one acre can produce." Today we examine the 5th law of the harvest to the aspect of our "doing." "We reap in proportion as we sow." This law identifies the quantity ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ