Sermons on Foundation Of Generosity:

Against The Flow Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2012

Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals we nourish our faith and shine brightly in a world of darkness.

Romans 8:31-39 “Against the Flow” INTRODUCTION For the past four weeks, we have talked about (what I like to call) wholistic stewardship. The proposition I have presented is that Biblical stewardship involves more than what we drop in the offering basket. Stewardship is more than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Treasuring God's Provisions Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012

What do you do with all that God has givn you? How do you treasure God's provisions?

“Treasuring God’s Provisions” Acts 4:32-37; 2 Cor. 9:1-15 There’s little that is more deflating than giving someone a precious gift and having them say, “Oh, I was really hoping for…” and they mention something else. There is little that is more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Religion Gone Bad

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012

Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Generous?

Contributed by Robert Joseph on May 10, 2014

This is a small group topic about being generous and looks at some of the reasons people aren't generous.

ICE BREAKER Question: What kind of tip do you usually leave when you eat at a restaurant? KEY VERSE: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” [2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV ] LESSON: In Matthew 10:8, Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving - #6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

GIVING Authentic Christianity – #6 of 7 Jerry Watts Luke 6:38 * In the ‘hay-day’ years of the train a young man from the country got hired as a switchman on the train. We’ll call him, Leo. As part of Leo’s training, he was taken to a switch by his supervisor. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Will Be First And The First Will Be Last.

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Sep 20, 2014

THE WAY IN WHICH WE BEHAVE TOWARDS OTHERS IS IMPORTANT FOR OUWN LIVES. THIS PARABLE INDEED REPRESENTS THIS.

Proper 20 by: Seminarian Reginald Knight Sunday September 21, 2014. St. Mary’s Anglican Church (The Diocese Of Barbados) Matthew 20: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Grace Of All-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 16, 2015

God's grace enables us to have all-sufficiency so we can abound in giving. God's is able to give us complete sufficiency so that we can abound in every good work

2 CORINTHIANS 9: 8 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE GRACE OF ALL-SUFFICIENCY [Ephesians 2:20-21 / Matthew 6:33] Grace giving is a wonderful liberation from things and from circumstances. Instead of things possessing you, you start to possess them. Instead of money and things controlling you, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Blessings

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right

I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right: Americans lose more money than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 10, 2012

It's easy to say, "I love," but Paul challenges the Corinthian Christians to live out their love by giving freely and generously to those in need.

2 Corinthians 8:1-15 “Genuine Love” INTRODUCTION Most of the world knows that Facebook recently went public and that it’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg shortly after the Facebook event was married to Priscilla Chan. At $19 billion, many media personalities speculated about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Poverty Is Better Than Dishonesty Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 31, 2017

Part 8 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life" (Prov. 19:16a). "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord and he will repay him for his deed" (Prov. 19:17). "A poor man is better than a liar" (Prov. 19:22b). "The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:16-17, Proverbs 19:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

True Treasure Derives From God's Good Pleasure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

Earthly pleasure is temporary and important to God in terms of legality and morality, but true pleasure comes from God our Father who has gifted His children with the True Treasure that is SO important in terms of eternity.

“My pleasure” is an idiom I sometimes use in response to a “thank you” . . . sort of like a special way of saying “you’re welcome” but reserved for gratifying, delightful experiences which rise above the customary courtesy level . . . of just being polite. Actually to discover true pleasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24, Luke 12:32, Ephesians 1:9, Philippians 2:13

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 26, 2018

Do all you can with all you have.

I enjoy smelling things…well, most things. When Beth and I end up in a store that has perfume and cologne testers, I like to try out the different aromas. When our girls were younger I’d often spray the back of their necks with the grossest smell I could find and then run before they could spray ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mammon Made Righteous

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 12, 2018

To restore all things in Christ, we need the mammon, made righteous by your giving generously, to do it.

8th Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Today we come face to face with what we might title Divine Economics 101. It owes nothing to Adam Smith, or Friedrich Hayek or even G.K. Chesterton. It requires a special care in reading because the Gospel might convince us that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17, Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

To Be Like Him!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 25, 2021

Was John talking only about our appearance when he said, “We shall be like Him” - especially when the Bible urges us to become more & more like Jesus in the ways that we think, talk & behave?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 John 3:2; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3; John 13:35 A month or so ago someone put a request into the offering box asking me to preach a sermon on the 13th ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, John 13:35, Ephesians 4:2, Hebrews 12:14, Galatians 5:6, Philippians 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even In A Catastrophe, We Should Glorify The Lord By Our Lives Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2020

In heaven, then, when we succeed in becoming like Christ as His servants and siblings, the Father will give us honors beyond anything we could hope for.

Monday of the 19th Week in Course: St. Lawrence One of the directions we deacons can give at the end of Holy Mass says “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.” The idea is to go out from the Eucharistic celebration and bear fruit, bringing the Gospel to your friends and colleagues. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Catholic