Sermons on Generosity:

Who's Coming To Dinner PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Explore the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22, emphasizing the radical hospitality of God's invitation, the consequences of rejecting it, and the joy that comes from accepting it.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into an intriguing parable in Matthew 22, verses 1 through 14. It's a story about invitations, hospitality, rejection, and joy. We'll be looking at the three facets: the invitation to radical hospitality, the cost of rejecting the invitation, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Radical Hospitality

Can I Get A Second Chance

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 13, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 15: 1 – 23

Deuteronomy 15: 1 – 23 Can I get a ‘second chance 15 “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release of debts. 2 And this is the form of the release: Every creditor who has lent anything to his neighbor shall release it; he shall not require it of his neighbor or his brother, because it ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

For Your Eyes Only

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 1: 1 – 22

Esther 1: 1 – 22 For your eyes only 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the citadel, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Want To Still Stick To Your Prior Testimony? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11

Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11 Want to still stick to your prior testimony? 32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. This sense of indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. Spiritual indebtedness drives God’s messenger to...

The Driving Force of Spiritual Debt-I—Romans 1:8-17 Need: Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. A keen sense of spiritual indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. To What does a keen sense of spiritual indebtedness drive the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

"I've Got To Have One Of Those!" - Facing Our Greedy Hearts

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2006

This message looks at Jesus’ words about materialism, possessions, and greed in one section of the Sermon on the Mount.

Facing Our Greedy Hearts: 1. Insecure investments make for worried minds. - v. 19. - 1 Peter 1:3-6; 1 Corinthians 3:12-15. - We’re not just talking about a situation like hiding your cash under the mattress. Even when you put it in a bank with FDIC insurance, currency value can still plummet. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Goodness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 31, 2006

There is more to goodness than meets the eye.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 THIS IS A CLIP IN POWERPOINT • SLIDE #2 • What do you think of when you think of goodness? • I would imagine that each one of us would have a different idea as to what it is. • Today, I want us to examine the fruit of goodness. • Whenever the subject of being good comes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Focus Of The Giver Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004

The Focus of the Giver

1st Peter 4:10-11, "10God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you. 11Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Where does one begin when it comes to making their family a Christian family?

In 1947, Dr. Carl Zimmerman wrote a very important book called, "Family and Civilization" The book was a result of research he had done on 3000 years of family life. This Harvard Professor made a powerful case for traditional family structure. The conclusion of his book could be summed up like ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Levitical Feasts Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2005

God has a plan, a long-range plan. He is a Big God. He does not improvise as things move along, for every detail is taken into account beforehand.

Digging Deeply into the Levitical Festivals (Leviticus 23) 1. Ginny and I were talking about something she heard on Moody Radio this week. 2. The speaker related that he was sitting on a plain leaving from China, and to his surprise the woman next to him spoke perfect English. 3. The began ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hezekiah's Heaps

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 8, 2005

All of the things that Hezekiah did were to help his people return to God. Part of what he reinstated and restored was the giving of tithes. It was the final piece of the picture he was trying to restore.

HEZEKIAH’S HEAPS 2 CHRONICLES 31:5-10 INTRODUCTION... 3 Sermons (http://elbourne.org/sermons/index.mv?illustration+1136) One sunny Sunday morning a shrewd minister who desperately needed funds for his struggling church stood up in the pulpit and announced: ‘Brothers and sisters, I have before me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But It's A Mother's Job To Worry About Her Kids

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2003

This sermon looks at the sin of worry by looking at three key passages that point to God’s higher vision for our lives - a life of peace.

“I’m worried about my kids.” Worry just seems to be a natural part of parenthood. How many Moms have said, “It’s a mother’s job to worry about her kids”? As easy as it is to worry about your kids and as quick as we are to excuse our worry as being a natural part of parenthood, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

Character Development

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jul 27, 2003

Christian Character is formed through a lifelong process that begins at the new birth experience. When a person gives their life to Christ, the Holy Spirit begins a process of developing His character traits within the soul of the individual. It’s not an

By: Donna J. Kazenske "Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny." According to the above statement, our character has something to do with our destiny. Since our destiny is of such great importance, shouldn’t we be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, Deuteronomy 8:1-2

Denomination: *other

What We Believe...about Adoption

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 16, 2003

When we get saved, we are adopted by God to be a part of His family.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About Adoption Text: Romans 8:15-17; Galatians 4:4-7 Introduction We have been studying the Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene. Article 9 contains 3 things that happen simultaneously when we get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Game Plan For The Church

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 18, 2001

Notice how God in Trinity is community and how He plans the church to reflect that same community.

The Game Plan for the church In office this afternoon – I heard one of my sons calling out “Come and see somebody’s brains” Next thing I hear is boom! boom! man did they ever come running? And next I hear: E---u gross, arrgh…. Tonight we gonna look at God’s brains – i.e. his game plan for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free