Sermons on Give Always:

Priority Mail Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

Return To Sender Pt. 3 - Priority Mail I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962, the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tithes And Offerings Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2025

I believe that giving is essential to the Christian walk. Giving shows the true nature of our heart. Also there are principles that is applied when we give.

Title: Tithe’s and Offerings: Our DNA Theme: To show how giving in tithes and offerings are part of a Christians DNA. Text: Malichi 6:19 - 21 Opening Scriptures Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:22-24, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Church Of God

How Good Is Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Encouragement Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 7, 2011

There is always a common bond between those who faithfully serve Christ. Their sharing in grace-gifted service for the Gospel of Christ, gives mutual encouragement be it by distant learning or close fellowship.

ROMANS 1: 8-13 THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE FAITHFUL [Ephesians 4: 1-16] Having introduced himself, Paul now gives a general introduction common in his letters. He was writing to the Church at Rome because he had for a long time been touched -fortified- by their deep commitment to Jesus and high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Recommissioned By A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 6, 2020

In God’s economy failure is never a defining outcome because God never gives up on anybody – therefore we should always expect the miracle of transformation to take place.

Message Jonah 3:1-10 Recommissioned By A Merciful God. Do you remember the first time you tried to ride a bike? It’s such a tranquil and joyful occasion isn’t it. But that is only after a lot of other things have happened. Eventually your bike riding efforts look like this. But usually ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundance Of Jesus

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jul 3, 2023

Whether it be the provision of manna in the wilderness, the feeding of the multitudes or catching of fishes by the disciples, the Lord’s all-sufficiency is always there. He wants to give us life and that more abundantly.

THE ABUNDANCE OF JESUS (by brother Tarran Dookie) THE MANNA IN THE WILDERNESS Exod 16:16-21 This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an omer for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Futures At Record High - 1 Peter 1:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 28, 2024

Probably the most worn-out prayer there is, is that one-word reaction we always have when we suffer, “Why? Why is this happening?” Peter gives us the answer.

1 Peter 1:6 In which you rejoice, a little while, if necessary, you may be grieved in multifaceted trials, 7 in order that the proof of your faith (more precious than gold, the perishing through fire, but proved), it may be found toward praise and glory and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-9

It’s Off To Work I Go!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 28, 2013

God gives us all we need, so we can give to those in need!

Ephesians 4:27-nor give place to the devil. When we lie, or get angry and not deal with it in the correct manner, we are leaving a place for the devil to use us, to his advantage! When salesmen use to go door to door, many of them would stick their foot in the door, so people couldn’t close ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

Temptations Of Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 12, 2011

Jesus being tempted in three important areas of life 1. Our need for food 2. Our need for identity and 3. Our need to worship The choice is how we respond

Introduction Leo Tolstoy tells this story: A young Russian inherits his father’s small farm. He immediately starts dreaming of how to expand his property when one morning a well-dressed stranger visits him and makes him an offer that is too good to be true. He could have free of charge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Getting Life Right: Righteousness Has Its Rewards Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

The rewards of serving God are a righteous life with him. God rewards prayer, giving, and seeking him (fasting). Seeking rewards without seeking God misses God's best.

Getting Life Right: RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS ITS REWARDS—Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18 ***In a commercial for a credit card, a young man and woman are sitting at a table in a restaurant. The man is handing his credit card to the server, who looks soberly at the young lady, saying, “You know, he’s using you. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

A Christian need not fear anything or anyone, Our Lord overcame the world

Please read the entire passage prior to the sermon presentation to set the stage. This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17-21, Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:20, 1 Corinthians 10:1, 1 John 2:18, John 16:33, Psalm 138:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Doesn't Rescue- He's Always Up To Something.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 7, 2020

You cry, “Why doesn’t God rescue me?” you cry, and the question echoes back. “Why?” I believe there are at least nine reasons why God sometimes chooses not to rescue us.

When God Doesn’t Rescue—He’s Always Up To Something. 2 Corinthians 7:5TPT I’m going to begin by telling you what’s behind the scenes of this one verse that sums-up the apostle Paul’s fears and troubles. Here we read about the uncertainty of the Apostle Paul, his mind was filled with the deepest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:13, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Same God. Will Do It Again (Part 2) Trouble’s Don’t Last Always.

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 29, 2025

There are seasons in life when trouble seems to sit on our doorsteps like an unwanted visitor that refuses to leave.

There are seasons in life when trouble seems to sit on our doorsteps like an unwanted visitor that refuses to leave. Some storms don’t blow through quickly, some storms take their time. Some nights seem as though they last longer, or longer than we could stand. But the Spirit of the Lord sent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, Micah 7:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 26, 2020

Jesus teaches us here that true happiness: 1. comes from having a pure heart (vs. 8). 2. comes from being a peacemaker (vs. 9). 3. can even come from being persecuted (vs. 10-12).

Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:8-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2013 (Revised December 26, 2020) MESSAGE: *Tonight, we will take another look at the happiness the Lord wants all of us to have. And the word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Stewardship involves more than your money; and certainly more than “tithing”.

Focus Passage: Mark 12:41-44 Supplemental Passage: If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist