Sermons on Generating:

Godly Zip And You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2011

A grouchy, closed-minded, stingy mentality works against you. A cheerful, open-minded, generous mentality will bring you many blessings in this life and in eternity.

Godly Zip and You (Proverbs 18:14-16) 1. Jean Paul, a Cajun, moved to Texas and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, but I got some bad news. The donkey died.” “Well then, just give me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

2 principles of Biblical giving: We should be giving generously in response to god’s generosity towards us and we should give according to our means.

I want to talk today about one of those taboo subjects of our age. Money. Well, money itself isn’t a taboo. We’re all happy to talk about money as a general concept, usually related to how little we have or how much more we need. But try asking someone how much they earn, or how much they have in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Blessing Of Giving Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Because the Philippian church was a giving church God wss going to bless them in many ways. If we learn to be generous givers God will also beless us.

The Blessing of Giving Introduction; 1) The cheap husband who went Christmas shopping; A wealthy man went Christmas shopping for his wife. He was looking around the ladies perfume area of a store when when a sales clerk ask if she could help. He replied that he was looking for something for his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Irrefutable Law Of Gardening

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 17, 2008

Your God-given time, talents and treasures all fall under one general rule in life - You get out what you put in!

The Irrefutable Law of Gardening Griffith Baptist Church – 4/20/08 A.M. Service Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (Proverbs 3:9-10) Key verse: 2 Corinthians 9:6 - But this I say, He which sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

Staying Married Is Not About Staying In Love, Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, gargantuan.

Between our more substantial sermon series I am taking up a few subjects that seem to me to be urgent. Marriage is always urgent. There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2007

This ’most misunderstood’ parable is one of the most telling ones for our generation today. The parallels are powerful to consider! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Leaven Matthew 13:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Leaven.html Just one verse is all it takes tonite to have a big spiritual spread to feast upon. How many have ever made homemade bread? What do you put in the dough to make it rise? Yeast. And what is the Bible word for yeast? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Prosperity Of God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

...there have been some who have gone off the deep end with the teaching of prosperity. This is probably one of the most exaggerated (supposed) moves of God in this generation of believers.

THE PROSPERITY OF GOD Sometimes in the Charismatic and/or Pentecostal movements, there have been some extremes. There have been those that have made the mistake of trying to exaggerate what God is actually doing. God doesn’t really want us to become some kind of an extremist in how we live our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

the Covenant Future: A Defense Of Postmillennialism Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

Christ’s kingdom is victorious in the gospel age because He promised his covenantal mercies will extend to a thousand generations.

INTRODUCTION - Hymns of the victory of the gospel: JESUS SHALL REIGN WHERE’ER THE SUN DOES HIS SUCCESSIVE JOURNEY’S RUN; HIS KINGDOM STRETCH FROM SHORE TO SHORE, TILL MOONS SHALL WAX AND WANE NO MORE, FOR HIM SHALL ENDLESS PRAYER BE MADE, AND PRAISES THRONG TO CROWN HIS HEAD; HIS NAME, LIKE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Fresh Anointing

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003

God has always required His people to advance, generally it is easier to retreat! God is calling Neighborhood Church to advance!

A FRESH ANOINTING God has always required His people to advance, generally it is easier to retreat! God is calling Neighborhood Church to advance! i.e. Remember the children of Israel at the Red Sea, the Egyptians were breathing down their backs, mountains on both sides and the sea before ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithfulness To The Faith Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 3, 2003

We are only one generation from extinction. It is vitally important to pass along our faith to the next leaders of the church.

March 2, 2003 23In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. 24As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people. 25So I contended with them and cursed ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Leave A Legacy (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

It is no question that God will provide leaders for the next generation - The question is, will you have a part in raising up those leaders?

Leaving A Legacy – Adapted from The Search For God’s Own Heart by Andy Cook (Ch. 15) (Part 4, Building a Stronger Family) Text: II Samuel 21:15-22 (pg. 232 in pew bible) God gives each generation the opportunity to raise up new leaders for God’s people. Since we know that God will have leaders ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Kiss The Baby

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

When Jesus said "Suffer the Little Children to come unto Me" there was more to it than just ministering to the younger generation.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Condition Of Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 23, 2003

Prayer meeting Bible study on Andrew Murray’s book, The Prayer Life. General comments of the lack of continual prayer.

Prayer Meeting – July 16 and 22, 2003 The Condition of Prayerlessness – Prayerlessness #1 (Taken from Andrew Murray’s The Prayer Life) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Without time for prayer, nothing can be accomplished. - Scroggie - He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

La Prière De Moise

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

One of the leaders of the word, of the greatest number of people which was entrusted by God him even! A a whole prayer for the generation of leaders!

LA PRIÈRE DE MOISE Lecture : Exode 33/12-23. INTRODUCTION :Ceux qui sont appelés de Dieu, comme Moise, à être ambassadeurs pour lui dans cette génération dure, et qui a tant de besoin, comme Moïse, ils doivent les plus doux des hommes. Surtout rappelons nous bien le contexte de travail de cet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Pentecostal