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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Give To Poor Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2021
     | 2,701 views

    The significance of giving to the poor, and its relationship with being thankful to God is found in Matthew 6:1-4.

    GIVE TO POOR - Matthew 6:1-4 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This evening, I would like to share the significance of giving to the poor, and its relationship with being thankful to God. We would meditate from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Inspired Giving Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2021
     | 3,194 views

    This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and experts in various fields. Giving is inspired. The Lord inspired the contributors and labourers for his ministry. He prompts and performs through people.

    Theme: Inspired Giving Text: Exodus 35: 4-29 Greetings: Dearly beloved in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Give Grace

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2020
     | 4,283 views

    We are to Give Grace in 1) Truth (Ephesians 4:25), when dealing with 2) Anger (Ephesians 4:26–27), 3) Possessions (Ephesians 4:28), 4) Words (Ephesians 4:29-30), and 5) Virtue (Ephesians 4:31-32).

    Ephesians 4:25-32 [25] Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. [26] Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, [27]and give no opportunity to the devil. [28] Let the thief no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Giving In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011
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     | 11,411 views

    Giving in the kingdom of God is an act of worship that demonstrates how much we value God and His kingdom.

    Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make $100,000 a week and tithe faithfully to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 2, 2014
     | 6,438 views

    Paul's enthusiasm for giving is only matched by the Macedonians...who had the right spirit toward giving.

    The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1–14 Introduction While on his third missionary journey, the apostle Paul planned to receive a collection for the poor of Jerusalem—the offering to be received from churches he had planted (Romans 15:25–32; 1 Corinthians 16:1–4). It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Give Prayerfully" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 10, 2016
     | 5,310 views

    If we are to grow in the grace of giving, we need to give prayerfully.

    In 2 Corinthians 8:7, Paul tells us: “But since you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you - see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” - 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV) In our text for today, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 17, 2016
     | 6,029 views

    God is the owner and we are the managers.

     “Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.” - 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT) In an article in Relevant magazine, writer Mike Holmes shares the following statistics about giving in the American church:  Only 10-25% a normal congregation practice tithing. The average ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 29, 2023
     | 2,329 views

    The book of Philippians is, to a large extent, a thank you note from Paul to the church for their financial gift. We find that it is not only the one who receives the gift who is blessed, but the ones who gives the gift are greatly blessed.

    Philippians is considered the epistle of joy. That is because there are so many references to joy and rejoicing (over 15). There are so many references that are so prominent that Joy is considered the theme of the letter. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice. (Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 1,283 views

    Paul is clearly talking about unity in the church. He is talking about the kind of harmony that should exist among those people who really love the Lord, among those people in whom the Holy Spirit is living.

    Opening illustration: Our power is shut off, and suddenly we become thankful for electricity. Our garbage is not picked up, and suddenly we become thankful for the garbage collector’s weekly stop. A good friend dies, and suddenly we discover how much he meant to us. Our water becomes too polluted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freely Give

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 9,730 views

    We have been given freely out of Christ’s rich grace. How we respond to that grace will be seen in how freely we give to others.

    Freely Give Matthew 10:1-15 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Spirit Of Giving

    Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,411 views

    This sermon is presented to teach that God is not just concerned about what we give but in how we give it.

    The Spirit of Giving January 22, 2006 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Intro: Have you ever met someone that had a hard time parting with their money? Someone who found it painful to pay money let alone give it? My Grandma used to say that my Grandpa was so tight that he squeaked when he walked. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,700 views

    thanksGIVING is an action word! it shows what is really going on in your heart! Are you more than the sum of your appetites?

    thanksGIVING! Luke 10:25-37 Did you ever see “Sesame Street”? There are only a little over 4,000 episodes broadcast thus far. Remember the muppet animal characters: Big Bird, Snuffleupagus, Oscar, the grouch, Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster? While Big Bird was big, feathery, and comforting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Treasure Giving

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    This sermon shows how our giving is received and honored by the Lord...

    TREASURE GIVING TEXT: Matthew 6:16-33 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: By examining the gospels, we learn that the secret to success is threefold: (1) if we want to be successful in the eyes of God, we must first answer Christ’s call for our lives. (2) Because of what God has given us, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Thanks-Giving

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015
     | 5,738 views

    Thanksgiving is a reminder of the great things that God has already done for us.

    Thanks-Giving Selected Scriptures Introduction- This morning we are only a few days away from a lot of people suffering from over-eating and blaming the turkey we ate as the reason we had to take an all day nap on Thanksgiving. Really, that is a myth. Turkey does contain Tryptophan, an amino ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prosperity Giving Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,523 views

    This message was taken from the author’s book, CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP

    PROSPERITY GIVING Text: I Corinthians 16:1-3; Philippians 4:10-19 Introduction: May I say at the beginning that my definition of prosperity theology or prosperity giving may be much different than some of the TV religious charlatans, who are scheming to get your money, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist