Sermons on Generosity Of God:

The Stuff Is Enough

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

God’s presence makes hearts willing and turns our ordinary “stuff” into more-than-enough for His holy work.

Introduction – One Offering Picture this scene. It’s Sabbath morning. The church board has just finished breakfast and gathers for a quick finance meeting. The pastor walks in with a smile and says: “Friends, I have the new church-building plan God gave me. And here’s the budget strategy: we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9, Exodus 36:2-7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, John 1:14, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Can You Live With Grace?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 20, 2011

Can you really live with grace?

“Can You Live with Grace?” Matthew 20:1-16 On the first day of class the professor says, “I have this very complicated Math problem, the solution of which shall constitute you grade for the entire semester. I’m giving you the problem now so you can start working immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Lack In The Middle Of Abundance

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 4, 2025

As Christians, if we are called to live in the abundance of God’s provision, love, and grace, why are so many of us living in a mindset of lack—spiritually, emotionally, and even materially? Why do we say that we serve a God of abundance, and settle for scarcity?

John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Introduction: As Christians, if we are called to live in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 4:19, Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 23:1, Matthew 6:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Interrupted Jesus- A Sermon On Greed And Generosity

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011

Story of the man who interrupted Jesus- The Parable of the Rich Fool

• The Man Who Interrupted Jesus. • I like Generous People- they are fun to be around- getting gifts, getting meals paid for • Do you know what I love even more? Being the one giving gifts, paying for meals, doing nice things for people • Crystal and I went out to lunch this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Gives: Discipleship, Generosity, And The Overflow Of Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2026

One of the clearest indicators of true discipleship is not how loudly we sing or how much Bible knowledge we carry—but how freely we give. In a world obsessed with holding on, Jesus calls His followers to live with open hands.

Faith That Gives: Discipleship, Generosity, and the Overflow of Life in Christ Introduction: Following Jesus with Open Hands Church, one of the clearest indicators of true discipleship is not how loudly we sing or how much Bible knowledge we carry—but how freely we give. In a world obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6, James 2:17, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 6:21, Acts 2:44-45, Romans 4:25, Romans 10:9, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Small Idea To Help Make You Big In Generosity

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2006

Paul’s call here for the Corinthians to give generously provides a great idea for us to expand our giving.

A Small Idea: “Set up a Generosity Fund.” - v. 2. - This passage is not about tithing to your church. It’s about a specific need in a specific church and the Corinthians choosing to give to help meet that need. Obviously, they were taking care of the needs of their own people as well, so this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

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

Go! And… Refresh Others - Proverbs 11:25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2025

In a spiritually thirsty world, God calls His people to be a refreshing presence.

Go! And… Refresh Others - Proverbs 11:25 (NLT) “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” INTRODUCTION — A THIRSTY WORLD NEEDS A REFRESHED CHURCH Church, every generation tries to satisfy its thirst in different ways. Some chase success, others chase ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25, 2 Corinthians 8:9, John 7:38, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"give Till It Feels Good" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

Paul names 7 of these spiritual gifts and I like to refer to them as motivational gifts. They are what motivates you; what drives you and makes you who you are and if you use these gifts throughout your lifetime you will be very effective in God’s work.

UNWRAPPING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS” “Give Till it feels Good” Romans 12:3-8 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 So in our series titled “Unwrapping your Spiritual Gifts” we are talking about 7 spiritual gifts that Paul mentions in Romans 12. Listen now. Now in that list we have already covered the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-9, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Meaningful Sharing With The Needy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 6, 2025

Sharing with the needy is an expression of true Christian love, a testimony of stewardship, and a key to divine reward.

MEANINGFUL SHARING WITH THE NEEDY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:32-37 Key Verse: “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” (Proverbs 19:17) Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:35-40, James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:16-18, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Grace Was Upon Them All

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 22, 2021

Three characteristics of the first Christian congregation

I want to begin by saying what a privilege I consider it, to be invited into this pulpit on the occasion of your anniversary. Karen and I have just been attending over the last five weeks and it are clear to both of us that God is doing great things in and through this church. Thirty-three years! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Episcopal

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

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

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

God Will Do What He Promises

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Peter quotes Joel on the promises of God

God's Promises fullfilled Hello, I'm Pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and today for Father's Day. We are going to be looking at Acts chapter two. We have been having a series on teachings about Pentecost and this is the fourth week next week. We are going to be looking at Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed