Sermons on generosity: showing 61-75 of 5,735

Extravagant Generosity

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

 The poor widow, would have had no source of income after her husband's death.  Therefore the two small copper coins were all she had - and yet she offered them to God.

1. GOD SEES HOW WE GIVE. Mark 12:41a Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Generosity That Transforms Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 27, 2024

Our generosity mirrors God's heart and counters the self-interest prevalent in today's political climate. Generosity fosters gratitude, deepens trust in God, and heals social divides. Through acts of kindness impacting ourselves and our communities.

### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: I Like College by I Like Giving In a time when political platforms focus on personal gain, Jesus calls us to live with a radically different mindset—one of charity and generosity that transforms both the giver and the receiver.   It was this generosity that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Generosity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Generosity is more than just giving material possessions, it's about giving all we are and have in the Spirit to glorify God. This attitude of giving brings greater glory to God.

Giving is not limited to monetary contributions; it is an attitude that encompasses all aspects of our lives. When we give, we offer everything we have and possess in the Holy Spirit, bringing greater glory to God. Jesus taught us the importance of giving, and in Luke 6:38, He said, "Give, and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Topics: Generosity, Jesus Teachings

The Joy Of Generosity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores the joy and benefits that come from being generous within the Kingdom of God.

Today, I want to share a message that I believe the Lord has placed on my heart. It's about the benefits of giving in the Kingdom of God. We all could use a financial miracle, and this message will show us how giving can lead to that. Our church has been experiencing great things, such as changed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Topics: Generosity, Kingdom Of God

The Journey To Generosity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To explore the importance of giving with a generous heart, emphasizing that it's not just the act of giving but the intention behind it that matters, as our treasures should be stored in heaven, not on earth.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Gospel of Matthew, specifically Matthew 6:19-21, and explore the themes of God's Command to Give, The Benefits of Giving, and The Priority of Giving. Opening Scripture Reading – Let's read the scripture passage together, shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Topics: Giving, Church

The Fine Art Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message looks at the Christians need for Generosity.

The test for many Christians becomes evident in the reaction they display when the topic turns from being Christ-like with our morals to being Christ-like with our money. Living in a society that is saturated with a materialistic mentality definitely does not help matters. Our culture portrays ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of Discipleship -- Generosity Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2004

Generosity does not come naturally. It takes PRACTICE.

You can tell that it is time for the presidential campaigns. There are polls in every issue of every paper, every day. I thought I’d start this morning’s sermon with a poll. Just a simple show of hands will do. How many of you here today would like to be remembered as a skin flint who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defeating Greed With Generosity

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 29, 2013

Generosity is not a matter of the wallet, it is an open heart and hand to others.

AVOIDING GREED THROUGH GENEROSITY LUKE 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” P.S. Generosity is more than the state of your bank account, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Extravagant Generosity Of God Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Our Salvation is Based on One Thing..... The Extravagant Generosity of God

February 13, 2021 The Context: Our next story comes on the heels of Jesus’ conversation with the rich young ruler who went away sad because what Jesus asked him to do was too difficult…. “sell all your stuff, give to the poor, then come and follow me.” {Matthew 19:16-22} The rich and well to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

284 - God's Generosity

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 6, 2004

God is able to do MUCH more!

Humor: Osama’s Valentine Little David comes home from first grade and tells his father that they learned about the history of Valentine’s Day. The boy asks, "Since Valentine’s Day is for a Christian saint and we’re Jewish, will God get mad at me for giving someone a valentine?" David’s father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity & Holding Back Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004

These verses are an encouragement to see how a Church can behave together when its members are committed to one another as fellow members of the body of Christ and to be generous with our possessions. But they’re also a warning not to hold back what we’ve

We’ve seen a fascinating thing in Australian politics in the past few weeks. John Howard has gone from being the man of steel to being more like a quick change artist. Suddenly he’s on the back foot trying to maintain his popularity against the threat of Mark Latham. And what was the issue that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Stewardship And Outrageous Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the sermon series on the building block necessary for a church to grow.

Wayne Smith tells about a farmer who called the office of Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY where he was senior minister for 40 years. The farmer asked to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. The receptionist said, “If you’re referring to our senior minister, you may call him Brother, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of A Christian: Generosity Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

Learning to be generous as a child of God

The Marks of a Christian: Generosity Acts 20:35 Paul said, "...I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus." Of course he was talking about the physical marks of suffering and persecution which identified him with his Lord. But tonight I want us to once again consider the fact that our lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity Expressed In The Tithe Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

My message today is about a spiritual discipline that helps us to grasp Heaven’s values, that will help us to clarify our understanding of those things that are really just so much dog doo and those things that are like diamonds of Heaven. I want to talk

Last month I started a series of sermons which is built around this assertion - “God loves to bless His children!” We defined blessings, not so much in terms of the normal measures of worldly success - being wealth, fame, or beauty. These are certainly desirable, but God loves to bless us with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Quality Characteristics – Generosity Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 21, 2008

This sermon gives five ways to build Generosity. 1. Respond to NEEDS. 2. Respond with COMPASSION. 3. Respond with PRACTICAL help. 4. Respond with FOLLOW UP help. 5. Model Your MAKER.

Quality Characteristics – Generosity Let us begin this morning by reading our text. It is found in Luke chapter ten: "Who is my neighbor?" Then Jesus answered and said: "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational