Sermons on Give Joyfully:

Never Give In

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 11, 2024

Churchill famously urged, "Never give in," a vital attitude for Christians. In Phil 3:12-16, Paul gives us the key to never giving up in our pursuit of the resurrection. That key is that we properly deal with the past, the future, and the present in our lives.

I. Introduction A. It took Winston Churchill 3 years to get through 8th grade because he had trouble learning Latin and consistently finished at the very bottom of his class. Ironically, years later, in the midst of WW2, he was asked to speak at the Oxford University commencement exercises. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificial Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 23, 2023

These two are pleasing sacrifices to God. The fruit of the lips, the fruit of the hands. Both are outward expressions of the inner heart. The words of the lips and the deeds of the hands have come from the bottom. Your inner heart is expressed through your outer face.

Text: Hebrews 13:15-21 Theme: Sacrificial Giving Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration: Today, I would like to leave with you three spiritual principles based on Hebrews 13:15-21. The pleasing sacrifices, pleasing lives, and pleasing works of a believer in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Fearless Giving Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2023

The first sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on earth stewardship.

October 1, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week One Genesis 1:24-31; Matthew 6:25-34 Fearless Living Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fall is such a beautiful season in our region of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2022

The only way money can buy happiness is when you give it away. How can we do that and why does God think that we need to learn that practice in our lives?

(This sermon series is based on a book by Randy Alcorn entitled "The Treasure Principle) OPEN: Years ago, there was a comedian named Joan Rivers that said: “People say that money isn’t the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.” A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Giving Game.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2022

The son of a Baptist preacher, J.C Penney was motivated by the golden rule. His first store was named, Golden Rule store, and he titled his autobiography 50 years with the Golden Rule.

The Giving Game. 2 Corinthians 8:7NASB I read a biography about the life and legacy of JC Penney, the founder of the department store by the same name. The C in J.C stood for cash, no kidding. But that wasn’t the motivation behind his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Generously Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2023

When we give with thanksgiving in our hearts and with faith that the Lord will provide us with our basic needs such an act is truly a sweet aroma unto the Lord!

Generous Giving Philippians 4:10-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Sitting in a dark dreary prison for five years, chained to a Praetorian Guard, totally reliant on others for the necessities of life and yet still have an attitude of unspeakable joy, would require an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Give And Take

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.

Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

Psalm 100 is an excellent guide for entering the presence of God. "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise: Be thankful unto him, and bless His name." Unthankfulness and silence curses God’s name. It brings him shame.

Series: Intercessory Prayer Training - Topic : Give Thanks Last week we began a spiritual journey on intercession. The objective of this lesson is to enable us to be more effective in our prayer lives Today we want look at lesson number 3 give thanks. Hebrews 12;28 therefore since we ...read more

Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Giving Thanks

Psalm 92:1-15 Giving Thanks I. The Responsibility in Praise. It's Pleasure - 1 It is a good thing It's Praise - to give thanks unto the LORD It's Profit - and to sing praises unto thy name, It's Prudence - O most High II. The Reliability in Praise. For His Favour in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Generous In Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2021

'Generous In Giving ' 2 Corinthians chapters 8&9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Principle #1: Generous Giving Begins With Surrender To The Lord (8:1-7). Principle #2: Generous Giving Is Motivated By Grace (8:8-9) Principle #3: Generous Giving Involves Faith (8:10-15) Principle #4: Generous Giving Is a Testimony To Others (9:1-5) Principle #5: Generous Giving ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Christian Giving

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022

Many have asked, "How should I give to the Lord?" I thought I would share.

I. An Individual Matter a. Not prescribed for a few to provide for all. b. Every member proposition. c. Church is a group of individuals. II. It Should be Proportionate a. As God has prospered. b. Distribution of obligation, 2 Corinthians 8:13-14 1) Faith method 2) Businesslike, no need of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 8, 2022

'The Joy of Giving' - 2 Corinthians chapter 9 verses 6-11 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Generous Sowing (vs 6) (2). Cheerful Giving (vs 7) (3). Abundant Blessing (vs 8-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Inuit people live in the northern part of Alaska, • When missionaries first tried to translate the Bible into their language, • They found they had a problem with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Brethren

Giving By Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 8, 2023

Our giving, when in the right attitude brings us closer to God. We worship when we give our gifts to God.

God desires us to give our best. This is called giving the first fruits. This means the first agricultural produce of a season, especially when given as an offering to God. It applies to more than agriculture but giving our first and best to God. The idea that God wants us to give Him our best ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Hebrews 11:4, Matthew 23:25, Luke 11:51, Jude 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 21, 2023

How people respond to Jesus whether they accept of reject Christ is the most important thing of all. When the eyes of our heart are enlightened, we care about the eternal destiny of the lost without Christ.

Baker James Cauthen is most famous for serving in China and then being president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. When he was 25 years old, he became pastor of Polytechnic Baptist Church one of the largest churches in Ft Worth. The year was 1933 and the country ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19, Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Generously Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 14, 2023

You cannot out give God. You will never be able to match his matchless giving. But we can respond to his perfect gift of salvation in Jesus Christ by generous giving.

How do we transform our lives in the area of prayer and spiritual awakening? Well, the answer is found from a thorough study of revival in the Bible. When you do this study, you will find a connection between spiritual awaking of God’s people and giving. I want to point to examples in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:2, Exodus 36:3-7

Denomination: Baptist