Sermons on Generosity:

Cheerful Givers Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

Sermon #4 of 6 sermons in a series entitled "I’m in!" which focuses on the ways members of a local congregation will participate in the life of the church. This one deals with stewardship issues. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville,

CHEERFUL GIVERS II Corinthians 9:6-15 CHCC: January 25, 2009 INTRODUCTION: So far in this series we have addressed the issues of worshipping together, studying the Bible together, and serving together. The assumption is that if “I’m in” as a member of CHCC these are the things I will do on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even In A Catastrophe, We Should Glorify The Lord By Our Lives Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2020

In heaven, then, when we succeed in becoming like Christ as His servants and siblings, the Father will give us honors beyond anything we could hope for.

Monday of the 19th Week in Course: St. Lawrence One of the directions we deacons can give at the end of Holy Mass says “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.” The idea is to go out from the Eucharistic celebration and bear fruit, bringing the Gospel to your friends and colleagues. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Catholic

Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - What You See Is What You Get! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 30, 2010

What would it look like if I were to LIVE MY LIFE in such a way that people could see THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN ME? Abraham lived his life like this. At one point a king called Abimelech comes to him and says, "God is obviously with you, helping you in every

Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET! I was talking with a Jewish friend at work the other day. She said "I don’t like evangelicals!" I said that it was unfortunate because I was one, and that she was working for an evangelical organisation. She said "I don’t like people trying ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus On Right Helping Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Aug 29, 2002

Jesus’ teaching on helping others as kingdom people provide radical concepts involving generosity, sincerity, and inviting others to the Kingdom.

Kingdom Life Series #17 August 24-26, 2002 HOW TO HELP THE POOR: JESUS ON RIGHT GIVING Matthew 6:1-4 I. Jesus tells us three things about helping the poor. • Jesus expects kingdom people to help the poor. Jesus says “when you give” not “if you give.” • Jesus warns kingdom people about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Ready To Do Whatever Is Good

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 15, 2006

A short sermon challenging us to think about what it means for us to be model Christian citizens, responding to the generosity of God.

Titus 3: 1-7 These seven verses contain a beautiful summary of the Gospel, the Good News of the Lord Jesus. They also contain a simple summary of what it means to be a model Christian citizen in a non Christian society. It now seems true to say that the UK is no longer a Christian country. We ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Trades

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2025

God, the Most High, has given us everything we own, so generosity in His service is only just.

Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Course 2025 The wisdom book we have in Greek called Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus (since the early churches used it so often) reads like the book of Proverbs. Today’s proverbs regard offerings to God. Our sacrifices to God, in the spirit of the second-Temple Jews, should ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16, Deuteronomy 12:6, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Mark 10:28-31, Exodus 23:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023

This sermon encourages us to embrace generosity, trust in God's promise of heavenly blessings, and seek spiritual growth through giving.

Good morning, dear church family. We gather today under the sheltering love of our Heavenly Father, and in the redeeming grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Together, we will turn the pages of the Holy Scriptures and let the wisdom of our Lord illuminate our hearts and minds. Our focus today is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Topics: Giving

24 Reason Why I Love To Give

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

A list of inspiring reasons to give. A good list for short Tithe/Offerings messages.

There was some discussion on a thread on my Facebook wall regarding Tithing/giving etc. Kind of the same old debate that has been raging for years. Is tithing something under the Old Testament and therefore are churches wrong for preaching it etc? My theology on it, is that yes tithing is Old ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:28-29, Numbers 18:21-32, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 3:8-9, Acts 20:35, Luke 6:38, Malachi 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Widow's Mite (Revised)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2018

God wants us to help those with the fewest of resources, to learn from them and we get blessed.

32B Fr. John Haughey, S.J., notes that Jesus, who spoke Aramaic, has an interesting word for money: mammon, which means “that in which you put your trust." Some people put their trust in their money, others in their looks, others in their muscles, their brains, their careers, house or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

In Giving, Where Is The ‘enough’ Line? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 21, 2019

Paul doesn't just say, "Tithe and you're good." Rather, he encourages the Corinthians to "excel in the grace of giving." What does that mean exactly? And what does grace have to do with giving?

IN GIVING, WHERE IS THE "ENOUGH" LINE? Many Christians would say, “Tithe and you’re good.” - There is a natural tendency in almost all of us to want to know where the line is. It might be so we don’t cross it. It might be so we can cross it. But we want to know where the line is. - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Philippians' Giving

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 28, 2026

The Christians in Philippi were great givers. In this talk, we look at six things we can learn from them as we consider our own giving.

Introduction Today is my fifth and last talk from Philippians. In the passage we’re looking at, Paul reflects on the Philippians’ support for him. He has some slightly complicated things to say, along the lines of, ‘I didn’t actually need your gifts, but I’m rejoicing that you gave them’! I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wholehearted Stewardship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 7, 2009

This sermon examines some foundational principles of wholehearted stewardship.

Scripture Last Sunday I began a four-week series of messages, which I have titled Wholehearted Generosity. I said that “wholehearted generosity” refers to a person who is completely and sincerely generous. Wholehearted generosity begins with wholehearted commitment, which was the topic of last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Giving Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 13, 2010

Act of proving that we love God

Explanation Of Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 We could call this message, "Proof of Love", because that's what our giving is. It is one of many proofs that we love God. You can talk about loving God, but He is looking to see proof, in the way we live, in our priorities of life, in our ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christmas Blessings

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right

I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right: Americans lose more money than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Money Pit Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

6th in a series from 1 Timothy. Which do we love more: God or money? Let’s use the resources God places in our care to honor Christ and aid those in need. “You can have all this world, but Give me Jesus!”

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church: Avoiding the Money Pit 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Introduction: In 1986 Tom Hanks & Shelly Long starred in a movie called "The Money Pit." It’s a film “for everyone who’s ever been deeply in Love or deeply in debt.” One of my favorite lines: “Here lies Walter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ