Sermons on Generosity:

Go! And Ask For Wisdom - James 1:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2025

We live in a world full of opinions, assumptions, and self-help philosophies. But God offers something far more powerful than guesswork or worldly wisdom. He offers His wisdom — divine insight, heavenly understanding, godly guidance.

Go! And Ask for Wisdom James 1:5 (NLT): “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” Introduction: The Simplicity and Power of Asking We live in a world full of opinions, assumptions, and self-help philosophies. Social media offers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, James 1:2, Proverbs 2:6, Matthew 7:7-11, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:24, Proverbs 9:10, Colossians 1:9-10, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Colossians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Theology Of Wealth

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2015

The manner in which we handle the goods entrusted to us reveals our understanding of God.

You must remember the LORD your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day. [1], [2] Events leading me to commit my life to Christ included a singular experience. Whilst ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Tell The Truth

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 3, 2005

We are to be open and honest.

TELL THE TRUTH Acts 4:32 – 5:11 S: Integrity Th: Community Pr: WE ARE TO BE OPEN AND HONEST. KW: Section TS: We will find in Acts 4:32 – 5:11 a community that is growing in faith and fear. Type: Inductive The ____ section of the narrative describes… I. UNITY (32-33) II. GENEROSITY ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Biblical Ownership

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 16, 2004

What do I own? And how do I relate to the Bible demand that God owns. The Life of William Borden can help us answer this question.

THE LAW OF BIBLICAL OWNERSHIP Dr.DavidHaun Hope Christian Church February 15, 2004 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Most Uncomfortable Subject

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 2, 2007

Stewarship - tihe - YOUR Money What should we give and what does God want?

The second most uncomfortable subject Deuteronomy 14:22-39 Two Weeks ago we talked about the membership pledge and how it is only through the person of the church…“the body of Jesus Christ” that we will ever come close to the appearance of perfection. It is through the church that Christ lives ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-39

Denomination: Congregational

Live It Up! Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

Our church’s theme for the year.

Live It Up! 2006 Theme 1-29-06 John 10:10 Intro. If you got the news that you only had 6 months to live…what would you do? Well, after the initial shock wore off you’d probably do what most of us would do. You’d start looking at life from ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Specifically Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 16, 2006

Part 1 of a five-part series on the Trinity, this message deals with why it’s important to have specific beliefs about who God is and what he does, and how the Trinity provides us with that framework.

Believing Specifically Part 1 of series, God in Five Weeks Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Sept. 17, 2006 Ever heard someone say, “I’m spiritual and everything, I just have a problem with organized religion.” Remember these folks from last week? So the first woman says if you want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Starting Steps To Significance

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Today is father’s day, but our Gospel lesson according to the Common Lectionary focuses mostly on women ... I guess this morning God wants us men learn from the women.

Luke 7:36-8:3 One of the Pharisees asked Jesusj to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37 And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. 38 She stood behind ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Ruckus In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Christians, and perhaps particularly evangelicals in particular, are undergoing what seems to me to be a bit of an identity crisis. What word fits us? o “Christian” – Unfortunately, that’s a loose term, a bit of a “catch-all” which is used to encompass anyone professing allegiance to Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Wholehearted Contribution Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2009

In our lesson today Jesus teaches us about how to have a right view about wealth.

Scripture Three weeks ago I began a four-week series of messages titled, Wholehearted Generosity. Wholehearted generosity refers to a person who is completely, sincerely and authentically generous. In the past three weeks we have said that wholehearted generosity involves wholehearted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 27, 2017

The Our Father in Matthew 6 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. Jesus' longest recorded prayer has much to say and there's much to gain.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION: The Our Father of Matthew 6:9-13 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, it is the disciple's prayer given to them by the Lord. Here, in John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

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

Now What? Responding To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2015

The work of the Holy Spirit created a huge response to the gospel on the original Pentecost. It could have gone very differently but for the fact that God was at work, creating the nascent Church.

CATM Sermon - May 17, 2015 - Acts Chapter 2:36-47 We ended last week’s message by considering how the many people gathered responded to Peter's message of the Gospel, and to the fact that Jesus had died for them, even as they orchestrated His murder. And one of the things that makes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"your Miracle Is In Your Seed."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 2, 2024

Just as farmers confidently expect a bountiful harvest from the seeds they plant, believers should result from their faith, whether speaking life-giving words or generously supporting God’s work. While seeds may take time to grow, patience is crucial in witnessing the abundant fruits of our labor.

SRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 12:33-34) (33) “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (34) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Luke 12:33-34, 2 Samuel 24:24, Luke 6:45, 2 Corinthians 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal