Sermons on Generosity Begins In The Heart:

Generosity

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jan 7, 2019

Generosity is a fruit (gift) of the Holy Spirit and we all have some of this gift dwelling within us. We should work it out and start giving to worthy persons or causes.

GENEROSITY What is generosity? the quality of being kind and generous. Generosity: giving your attention, time, abilities, money, and compassion freely to others. We often think of generosity as the decision to donate money to a worthy cause or buy a meal for someone on the street. Those are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Begins In The Heart

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2006

Missions-ish sermon about how being effective in sharing the gospel.

It Begins in the Heart 1 Peter 3:15-16 November 12, 2006 Introduction I can’t tell you how honored I am that you let me come back. That doesn’t happen very often after I speak at other churches… Today I was able to bring my family, and I hope you’ll get the chance to get to know them a bit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Begins In The Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 14, 2016

This sermon, "It Begins In The Heart," is part of the Sermon on the Mount series and deals with how God looks at the attitude of our heart as much as he looks at our actions.

Sermon on the Mount “It Begins in the Heart” Matthew 5:21-30 Before we begin it’s important we review Jesus’ last statement, and what we learned is that Jesus didn’t come to abolish or invalidate the Law, but to fulfill it, that is, to bring it to completion. And what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Foursquare

The Secret To Generosity

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Oct 12, 2013

People give for many different reasons, but the key to joyful giving is love.

It was in the fall of 1968... I interviewed for a job with the Iowa Commission for the Blind. I was sitting across the desk from Kenneth Jernigan, Director of the Commision and President of the National Federation of the Blind. "How much do you want?" he asked, and I said, "$6800." It was strange ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy In Generosity Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jul 21, 2025

The joy of living with open hands and hearts

Introduction Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring how we can “enjoy life” — not just survive it. We’ve talked about the joy of relationships, new life, and last week we looked at the joy of contentment. We discovered that contentment isn’t about having everything we want — it’s about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Growing Generosity Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on Dec 12, 2007

Open your heart and grow greater generosity.

Giving the gift of “me:” Growing Generosity, Open Before Christmas series, Message #1, December 2, 2007. Did you shop on black Friday? Over 130 million of us hit the stores on the day after thanksgiving (dubbed “Black Friday”). Would you rate your experience a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Generosity can flow from a heart that has been transformed by God

Developing a culture of generosity doesn’t happen overnight. It happens over the long haul with consistent attention toward growing through faith which requires commitment and discipline. One way we can grow is through our giving. The generous life is something God desires for us. Giving is God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Deuteronomy 8:18, Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Generosity Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 12, 2020

Acting out of love is the heart and soul of stewardship. Love is by nature generous.

October 11, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 112:1-9; Philippians 4:4-9 Loving Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme for our stewardship emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Hearts, Open Hands Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

A discussion about what we can do to become people of generosity like our Father in heaven.

Open Hearts, Open Hands Deuteronomy 15:1-15 1 At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. 2 This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel the loan he has made to his fellow Israelite. He shall not require payment from his fellow Israelite or brother, because the LORD's ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Righteousness Begins In The Heart Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 13, 2013

Making clear His attitude toward the Old Law, Jesus challenged the religious leaders teaching and raised the bar when it came to righteous living.

Righteousness Begins in the Heart Matthew 5:17-20 To some who were confident of their own righteousness (don’t miss that statement) and looked down on every¬one else, Jesus told this parable: Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Phari¬see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Begins With A Changed Heart Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

A look at the life of Jude and how he changed from an enemy of Jesus, to a bond-servant of Jesus.

Sermon 1 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend It Begins With a Changed Heart Jude 1 Introduction Jude is 3rd shortest book of the New Testament. It was probably written in the between 60 and 70 A.D. We are unclear on the specific church this letter was written to. Message of Jude is very similar to 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Purposeful Generosity Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 18, 2005

Tithing is a touchy subject in churches, but the reason for tithing is it is commanded in scripture, it reflects the values of your heart, and the work of the church requires money.

Purposeful Generosity May 22,2005 Intro: Today we are going to be talking about a subject that makes many people uncomfortable. We are not talking about sex or divorce or gossip. Instead, we are talking about the issue of money. For many people, the thought is the church is always after money. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Generosity Of The Book Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2015

Sometimes people think that that there is no place for talk of money from the pulpit but the Scriptures speak about money, giving and generosity from beginning to end. This message looks at thoughts on generosity from the Book.

This is week two or three of Money Month at Cornerstone, depending on how you count. Two weeks ago we at least gave a nod to the fact that this is the month that we deal with Money at Cornerstone when I preached on A Generous Easter, and then last week was our 20th Anniversary and I preached on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Generosity #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Generosity is commitment to the Lord that represents your oath. It’s a heart issue, a trust issue, a love issue, a faith issue and a power issue.

It’s the story of God’s generosity as shared throughout the Bible. We have been calling this story 247365. A story of different types of generosity told through the widow’s mite (who gave out of her poverty), Zaccheaus (who gave all he and so called him “all in”) and today, we will talk about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Generous Builders Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 4, 2013

God's call to invest generously in the Kingdom.

The Heart of Generous Builders Series: The Generosity that Builds a Future June 2, 2013 - Brad Bailey INTRO: All of us want to build something with our lives...to invest in that which has a lasting nature. One of those opportunities came with the planting and establishing of this church on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational