Sermons on generosity: showing 286-300 of 5,735

Against The Flow Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2012

Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals we nourish our faith and shine brightly in a world of darkness.

Romans 8:31-39 “Against the Flow” INTRODUCTION For the past four weeks, we have talked about (what I like to call) wholistic stewardship. The proposition I have presented is that Biblical stewardship involves more than what we drop in the offering basket. Stewardship is more than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessing Of Tithing

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 22, 2021

It is easy to take the credit for our success. But if we understand where all blessing comes from, we start to realize that this is something that God has granted. Then we rejoice as we give, and we are glad to show him our gratitude.

They say that it’s bad manners to bring up certain topics in public. One of these sensitive issues is money. We could talk about finances in a general way—interest rates, property taxes, the markets—but when it comes to personal finance, it’s a different story. It’s not polite to talk about how ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-19, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funny Money Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

We handle it, exchange it, spend it, invest it, need it and give our life away for it. Does money stain us, change us, make us do things we don’t want to do? We can make money clean!

Money Laundering Pt. 1 - Funny Money I. Introduction Money seems to constantly be on everyone's mind. It is such a central part of our daily life. Whether we are spending it, earning it, investing it there seems to be this constant flow and at times grab for money. About one in four Americans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"thanks Be To God For His Indescribable Gift"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2022

Thanks be to God who provides an increased harvest. Thankfulness results in generous service to God and others.

“THANKS BE TO GOD…” (Outline) October 2, 2022 – Pentecost 17 – 2 CORINTHIANS 9:10-15 INTRO: “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” What an inspirational verse for believers in every age. How does one describe an indescribable gift? Our second reading (1 Timothy 1:15) states: “Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of Being Generous

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Last Will Be First & First Will Be Last PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore and understand the boundless generosity of God, the value of our work in His kingdom, and the transformative power of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's wonderful to see you all here today, ready and eager to dive into God's Word. We're going to be exploring a passage that hits home for many of us, Matthew 20:1-16. This passage serves as a reminder of God's boundless generosity, the value of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Equal Pay

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Vincent Olaer on Oct 2, 2008

Discovering the Secret Of God’s Economy

Blessed To Be A Blessing Malachi 3:10 10Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Forsaken Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2008

Exposition of Isa 58:1-14 about spiritually forsaking the care of the less fortunate by fasting, prayer, and worship and God’s response to that behavior

Text: Isaiah 58:1-14, Title: Spiritually Forsaken, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/29/08, AM A. Opening illustration: some local illustration of trying to help someone, or maybe a generic example of how things usually go with trying to help those who are struggling. B. Background to passage: As we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Generous Giving

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

How can we learn to be generous givers.

2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Generous Giving Do you remember 1972? Why 1972? That’s when I went to high school. A gallon of gas cost 36¢. A gallon of milk cost $1.20. By the time I graduated high school, the cost of gasoline increased an astronomical 64%, to 59¢ per gallon. Imagine, that? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 25, 2013

Principles on Giving. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Illustrations of Godly Giving (vs 1-9): #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) (2). Hindrances to Godly Giving (vs 10-15): #1: Procrastination (vs 10-11a) #2: Hesitation (vs 11b-12) #3: Overreaction (vs 12) #4: Exception (vs 13-15) (3). Principles Regarding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Who Me, What Difference Would I Make?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 19, 2013

everyone of them had the same opportunity to do something extravagant for Jesus, but none of them realized the importance of what was about to happen

Who me, What difference would I make? Many people have asked that very same question down throughout the ages. The accuser would have you think, none at all. And if you have to ask yourself that, every time your asked to do something, that’s bigger than you think that you can handle, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Love?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 6, 2013

How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and others.

Title: Who Do You Love? (Encompasses “what” we love, as in inordinate affections for, devotion to and obsessions with things and/or people. What we love reflects who we love.) Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Our Giving Affects Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 18, 2010

This sermon deals with how our giving affects who we become as a person. It looks at the hidden greed that lurks at times in our hearts.

Excellence In Giving—How It Touches Me 10/17/2010 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Luke 12:13-21 Today we are in the final of 3 messages under Excellence In Giving. Pastor Toby preached on How Our Giving Touches God, Pastor Kellie preached on “How Our Giving Touches Others”, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Live In The Face Of Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2009

19th in a series from Ecclesiastes. How Christians are to respond to uncertainty in the world.

There was once an elderly gentleman who loved playing golf. But he was almost eighty, and his vision was not very good anymore. He always had partners with him when he went out to play so they could watch his ball and tell him where it went. One day his buddies did not show up. It was a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural #4: Lay Money Down And Pick People Up Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 25, 2009

God wants us to love people, not money. Two of the effects of believing in Jesus are that the heart is loosened in relationship to things and tightened in its relationship to people.

SUPERNATURAL #4: LAY MONEY DOWN AND PICK PEOPLE UP (July 2009 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) REVIEW ACTS 1-4: Chapter 1 - Jesus tells the disciples to wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit and power Chapter 2 - Day of Pentecost, Holy Spirit falls, Peter preaches, church is ...read more

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