Sermons on Gift Giving:

Tithe, Offering And First Fruit

Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 7, 2011

TITHE, OFFERING AND FIRST FRUIT

1. TITHE a.) What is Tithe? Tithe is the tenth percent of our total income, which include basic salary, allowances and any other extra money you receive, such as tips, honorarium, or any source of fund that increases your income, etc. 2Chro. 31:5-6, Deut 14:22-25, Number 18:28-30, Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12, Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anointing Of Multiplication

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 5, 2011

In John 10:10, this kind of life is referred to in the Greek as zoe life. Zoe life is life on a higher dimension. It is eternal, victorious, powerful and rich. To have the God-kind of life, you must abide in the anointing. Learning to utilize the anoi

Title: The Anointing of Multiplication Text: John 10:10 Most of us here today are not truly living the abundant life that God wants us to live. Most of us are barely surviving. It is a shame and a tragedy that very few Christians have experienced the abundant life that Jesus came to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewartship And Life Management 2 Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012

Who owns what, what can we give to Go. God owns everything, it all belongs to Him, including our skills and our capabilites. We are to use them to bring glory to Him. I acknowledge the work of Dr Harry Wendt. He wrote the material that I am trying to e

Stewardship and Life Management 2 [This material is to be used in cinjuc=tion with Dr Harry Wendt’s material “In Heavens Name, Why on Earth.” The 1970’s Bob Dylan on his Slow Train Coming Album, sang a song entitled. “Gotta Serve Somebody” The song chorus goes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 25, 2010

We've looked at the little things and the big things, this message looks at the main thing.

It’s almost over, can you feel it in the air? Almost an electricity as people wait expectantly for April to be over. They don’t care what Denn will be preaching next week or the week after that they just know it won’t be about Money. By the way next week I will be preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2010

What is the true spirit of Christmas? To do good, be rich in good works, and to give generously to others.

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS (December 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: I love Christmas – it truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Discuss: Family memories, favourite Christmases. Looking forward to my family coming for Christmas this year. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: *other

Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - Tithing Without A Gun Held To My Head Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 16, 2010

"Paying tithes? That's UNDER THE OLD TESTAMENT LAW. It just doesn't apply today." Someone draws out Genesis 14:17-24 from it's holster like a Colt Peacemaker six-gun and recites "ABRAHAM PAID TITHES 500 YEARS BEFORE THE LAW!" but was it an imaginary gun?

Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - TITHING WITHOUT A GUN HELD TO MY HEAD Most Television Preachers and many well known and Respected Pastors would all agree that TITHING IS FOR TODAY. After all Malachi 3:10 says, "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 19, 2010

A New look into what thanksgiving means.

This season of thanksgiving is often overshadowed by a violent history, or the biggest shopping day of the year, or an overcooked turkey. I want to take this time not to ask you what your thankful for but what tangible and intangible product are you giving to someone else. How are you being used as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:30-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Ordinary Time, Ordinary People" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011

We know the newsworthy, the extraordinary and the flamboyant. But serving Christ is a day to day commitment in ordinary time, in our ordinary lives.

Peter, Peter’s Brother Andrew, John the Gospel writer, James – John’s brother, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the Gospel writer, the other James, Thaddeus, Simon & Judas. Ordinary men that God used in a very extraordinary way. 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John 28 chapters in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Christian Church

True Barnabi

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 21, 2011

Barnabas is one of the best examples we have of the Christian walk, then there's Ananias/Sapphira, who testify to the desires of the world. Who will our walk be more like?

Introduction An average man, his wife, and a boat named Tinkerbelle! (an illustration by Charles R. Swindoll in Leadership, Vol. 8, no. 4.) READ ACTS 4:36-5:10 I. Barnabas the Encourager (4:36-37) A. His name meant Son of Encouragement 1. His given name was Joseph (meaning Jehovah ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cheerfully Bringing To The Storehouse Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2010

Giving is a tough topic to speak about. It is also one that God addresses as part of our faith walk. Giving is a heart attitude and is a indicator of where we are spiritually.

Cheerfully bringing to the storehouse Malachi chapter 3:6-18 Introduction- I will be here 5 years in July and this is the first message I will give on giving or tithing. What it means to give an offering. Noone can ever accuse me of always asking for money. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Do God's Will, Give Thanks In Jesus's Name

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD wills us to thank Him always and in every circumstances in our lives in JESUS's Name.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always giving thanks to GOD? Yes in CHRIST JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD wills us to thank Him always and in every circumstances in our lives in JESUS's Name. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Amplified Bible) Thank ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep It In Your Heart Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It Starts In The Heart’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

23Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23; NRSV) Let us remember to prepare our hearts each week in our service to the Lord. Please invest time in prayer, to seek the mind of Christ, on how you can best give of your resources and yourself in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Having Good Deeds Towards The Poor

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. - Hebrews 13:16 Doing good was something always spoken of in the early Church. Believers were commended to in practical ways do good deeds. Requirements f ..

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. - Hebrews 13:16 Doing good was something always spoken of in the early Church. Believers were commended to in practical ways do good deeds. Requirements for Presbyters, Deacons, those in leadership, was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Of Service (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 21, 2013

You can't have evangelism without service and you can't have service without evangelism!

Mark 9:30-37 God's purpose to Seek and Save that which is Lost. The purpose of evangelism is to tell other about Christ, as someone told you. Don’t wait till you are standing by someone’s casket and wondering if they are saved or not….Found out today, asked them today!! The Purpose Of Service ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist