Sermons on Gift Of Giving:

Christmas Gifts: What Do You Get For The God Who Has Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2002

What do you get for the person who has everything? It is the nagging question everyone faces when buying gifts. But, God has told us what kind of gifts He would be pleased with.

OPEN: Tom and Joe had been high school buddies, but when they grew up, Joe left town to find his fortune. He became a very successful salesman, but never married. One day, he returned to his hometown and met Joe in a local restaurant. They exchanged stories of how their lives had changed over the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 15, 2011

Our 4th sermon in our Action in Acts series, we look at how our giving and the heart behind it determines our capacity for being part of the Action of God

Action – A Generous heart Acts is a book where one of the underlying questions is what is this new community, this new nation, on about? What kind of community is God wanting to create? Do you guys remember a few years ago, the world news was focused on modern day piracy? It was off the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer: Connections In Ministry Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 15, 2004

Discover how prayer is absolutely necessary in fruitful ministry.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) We continue our message series on prayer this morning. Someone tells about a new trainee in a large company. To befriend his colleagues, he offered to buy a pizza lunch for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Measure You Use Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 1, 2015

God anticipates that His people will be generous. His generosity toward us is to be reflected in our generosity toward others and toward His work.

“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” [1] I am certain that every Canadian is able to recite the biblical injunction prohibiting judging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

"your Miracle Is In Your Seed."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 1, 2024

Just as farmers confidently expect a bountiful harvest from the seeds they plant, believers should result from their faith, whether speaking life-giving words or generously supporting God’s work. While seeds may take time to grow, patience is crucial in witnessing the abundant fruits of our labor.

SRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 12:33-34) (33) “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (34) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Luke 12:33-34, 2 Samuel 24:24, Luke 6:45, 2 Corinthians 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Be A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 20, 2021

This was a topical message on giving.

Title: “Learning to Be A Cheerful Giver” Scripture: II Cor. 9:7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 11-21-21 Intro: When I was in HS one of my best friend’s mother was driving their new car. A warning light came on the dash board: CHECK ENGINE. Now my friend’s mother was a brilliant woman. Professor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Neglected Principle

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2014

A study of generosity as taught from the Old Testament.

“I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts. But you say, ‘How shall we return?’ ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Money Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2024

If you want to be a happy giver, give willingly from your heart, and give generously from your hoard.

Bob Russell, retired pastor of the Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, recalls a sermon he preached years ago on hoarding. In that sermon, Pastor Bob pointed out the foolishness of waiting until we die to give our children their inheritance. He explained, “When we die, our children ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29, Exodus 36:2-7, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Swaddling Clothes

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Is the gift with the best wrapper, the best gift? Or, is it the gift which carries the most love which is the best gift?

SWADDLING CLOTHES TEXT: Luke 2:7 INTRODUCTION: A. HOW DO YOU EXPECT YOUR GIFTS TO BE WRAPPED? 1. Do you expect them to be wrapped in shiny paper and ribbons? 2. What if you got one wrapped in newspapers? 3. What if you got one wrapped in old rags? B. WHICH IS THE BEST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

The God Who Gives - James 1:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2021

Why are there so many times when we pray for wisdom and then end up making unwise choices?

Introduction Review I hope these last few weeks that we have spent together in James 1 have been as helpful to you as they have for me. God has really spoken to me in some powerful ways through this text. I was gone last week so I’ll just refresh your memory a bit. When you face hardship in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

A Theology Of Wealth

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2015

The manner in which we handle the goods entrusted to us reveals our understanding of God.

You must remember the LORD your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day. [1], [2] Events leading me to commit my life to Christ included a singular experience. Whilst ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering + Joy + Poverty = Wealth

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025

Sermon about giving based on the example of the Macedonians

Background to passage: this is the beginning of a section composed of two chapters that deal heavily with giving. The two things we have to know is that the offering was supposed to go to the church in Jerusalem for relief from poverty, persecution, and famine; also that many Mediterranean churches ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

One-Handed Giving - Matthew 6:3-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

Jesus spends so much time in Matthew 6 and other places trying to get us to be motivated by eternal rewards. Why are so few Christians still not motivated by reward?

Matthew 6:1-18 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:3-4

The Recipe For Generosity

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008

As Christians we are called to be generous. Sharing God’s love generously. This sermon explores what helps us be generous givers.

Last week we heard the following text from 2 Corinthians 8 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Home Baked Happiness Giving Christmas To Your Family

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009

We look forward to Christmas with anticipation

Home baked happiness- Giving Christmas to Your Family Luke 2:8-2:14 ILL. It’s Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. `Tis the season of peace on earth & good will toward men. Therefore, I suggest we forget all our differences & ...read more

Scripture: John 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God