Sermons on Give All:

Heartily And Orderly

Contributed by Grady Henley on Dec 31, 2004

Take your ministry seriously. Do it heartily and orderly

Heartily and Orderly Grady (Doc) Henley 4 Jan. 2002 INTRODUCTION: Prov. 10:26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. Have you ever worked with or attempted to work an employee that was a sluggard by nature? Such a soul will indeed set your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps You From Being Involved

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 19, 2004

Looking at three things found in various text in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved.

Today we are going to look at three things found in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved. The first is being a.... 1. Slacker (Proverbs 10:4) Pro 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. A.) Pro 10:4a - He becometh poor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Firstfruits

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

Firstfruits are the first and best portion that is set aside and given to the Lord as a sign that the remaining harvest, yet to come, is holy and blessed of the Lord. Firstfruits are a sacrificial faith offering of the first and best fruit of any increas

Introduction: God established a principle in His Word for blessing and increase for his people and that was the giving of ‘firstfruits’. Today we often do not understand this principle and hence fail to get the full increase that God has promised. Firstfruits are the first and best portion that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Would Jesus Drive A Bmw Series

Contributed by Michael Treston on Dec 22, 2000

based around an Tony Campolo article, used to talk about good use of money

TWO DOLLAR GOD Story. When it comes to money we live in a world of contrasts on the one hand we are totally extravagant, spending money on labels, with inflated prices. While on the other one of the fastest growing shopping chains is the $2:00 shop. It would seem were happy to spend money on some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reaping God's Joy

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004

Becoming involved with God’s agenda sets the stage for us to become joyful

La Accademia is where four unfinished sculptures of Michelangelo reside. They are called “The Prisoners”. Originally intended to for the tomb of Pope Julius the project was downsized and they were never completed. They depict, as you may have seen prior to worship, forms struggling to be free from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sowing And Reaping, To The Bank Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

The Sowing And Reaping Principles Of Money

Disclaimer: The following sermon is offered for your edification and spiritual enlightenment. However, there may be some present… being immature in the faith… may find it offensive, and at times disruptive, to their comfort zone. Although seeded with much Scripture, and thoroughly prayed over, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Generosity Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on Dec 12, 2007

Open your heart and grow greater generosity.

Giving the gift of “me:” Growing Generosity, Open Before Christmas series, Message #1, December 2, 2007. Did you shop on black Friday? Over 130 million of us hit the stores on the day after thanksgiving (dubbed “Black Friday”). Would you rate your experience a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Generosity

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Apr 2, 2007

I attended a conference sponsored by the Generous Giving organization and our Baptist General Conference. This is the second message I delivered after that conference, this one based on 2 Corinthians 9. I borrowed the significantly from Jim Cunningham’s

Trinity Baptist Church April 1, 2007 Experiencing Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (the introduction and part of first segment was borrowed from Jim Cunningham’s message: "Not in Polite Company") In our culture, there are some things we just don’t discuss with others -- at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

George Or Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

Money is perhaps the most powerful tool, other than our tongue, that God has given to us to use for furthering His mission here on earth.

George or Jesus? Money – one of our greatest treasures. We can’t do with it and we can’t do without it. Money affects all sorts of things:It affects relations between countries for example: “A visiting American textile-buyer told a long but amusing story at a luncheon in Seoul, South ...read more

Scripture: Mark 17:17-31, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Investing For Eternity

Contributed by David Limiero on Jul 30, 2002

The Dow is Down! What would have happened if your had invested in the "Naperville Christian Church Spiritual Index" instead? A fun stewardship message that focuses on the value of eternal investments.

Investing for Eternity Naperville Christian Church David Limiero, Lead Minister July 28, 2002 *How Are Your Investments Doing? (Part 1)* Remember the old hymn "All to Jesus I Surrender"? (sing/speak the words of verse 1) Well I’ve taken the liberty to re-write the words from the standpoint of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing A Good Work For Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 19, 2003

“But Jesus said, ‘Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me. She has done what she could’” Mark 14:6, 8a.

Theme: Doing a good work for Christ Text: 1 Chron. 29:10-18; Romans 12:1-8; Mark 14:3-9 Thanksgiving is a very important aspect of our lives and always results in blessing. Every one of us has a reason to be thankful because every one of us has been blessed. Today we want to remember our many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Attitude And Your Assets Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Oct 27, 2005

We look at how our giving habits ought to reveal How the Gospel has gripped our hearts and our wallets.

• This May I will mark the beginning of my fifth year of ministry at NBBC • That means I have preached four years worth of sermons. And as I have looked at what to preach about in the next few months, trying to discern the needs of the congregation and what counter cultural perspective might be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon is about the stewardship of life and the most important decision one can make.

Sunday Morning January 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#1] TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Matthew 19:16-26 Introduction: 1. When I say the word stewardship what is the first thing that comes to mind? Now you can be honest. I’m sure your first thought is money, but money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Shakin' Ourslelves Out In The World Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2003

Fourth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

SALT SHAKIN’ OURSELVES OUT IN THE WORLD MATTHEW 28:19-20 ACTS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: From the beginning of this series on SALT -- we have attempted to emphasis that salt is only effective if applied. "Shake or Cake" are the options available to us. Left too long to itself, salt transforms from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Issues Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

A very small part of stewardship involves our money; it is about every aspect of our life!

THE ISSUES OF STEWARDSHIP I Corinthians 4:2 Introduction: 1. For the next several weeks, we will be looking at the subject of stewardship. 2. The word of God speaks often about the concept of “stewardship.” 3. But it seems that though stewardship is often misunderstood. 4. To most, it means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist