Sermons on Give Me Oil For My Lamp:

Give Up On Yourself

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001

A devotional for young believers

“JESUS CAME AND TOOK THE BREAD, AND GAVE THEM, AND THE FISH LIKEWISE. 14 THIS IS NOW THE THIRD TIME THAT JESUS WAS MANIFESTED TO THE DISCIPLES, AFTER HE WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD. 15 SO WHEN THEY HAD FINISHED BREAKFAST, JESUS SAID TO SIMON PETER, ‘SIMON, SON OF JOHN, DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN ...read more

Scripture: John 21:13-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Give Thanks And Remember Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 17, 2013

1- Give thanks and remember His wonders 2- Give thanks and remember His covenant 2- Give thanks and remember His people

INTRO.- ILL.- "Grandpa, I'm really proud of you," said his granddaughter. "What's to be proud of?" asked the old man. She replied, "I noticed that when you sneeze, you've learned to put your hand in front of your mouth." "Of course," explained Grandpa. "How else can I catch my teeth???" ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Loves To Give

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2025

God proves his love to humanity by GIVING THE BEST THING IN HEAVEN. Something is wrong when people say they love but they are unkind and disrespectful. For God so loved HE GAVE!

LOVE LOVES TO GIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Years ago I heard PAUL BRANNON a lifelong missionary: WHERE THERE IS LOVE GIVING IS NEVER A SACRIFICE. I heard Lloyd Arnold say: IN ALL MY LOVE GIVING I HAVE NEVER MISSED IT OR REGRETTED IT. GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:16, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 8, 2012

The approachibility of Jesus Christ

“The Gift that Keeps On Giving” John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. ********** I. The Activity of the Spirit – “All that the Father giveth…” a. The latitude – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

If It's Going To Be, It's Up To Me.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2018

My life took a giant leap forward when I got the revelation of personal responsibility. Noah didn't expect God to build his ark. God is the master planner, but he has left the building up to us.

Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil to you to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Around the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Light

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

God’s unchanging presence and guiding light free us from fear, empowering confident prayer, joyful worship, and courageous hope in every season of life.

Opening Illustration – Confidence in Turbulence An airliner was making its way from New York to San Francisco. Midway across the country, one of the engines caught fire. The captain came on the intercom and calmly reassured the passengers, > “Don’t worry. The fire will be out soon. This ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Power Of Consistent Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

Consistent giving is a spiritual principle that activates divine abundance and supernatural favour. It is not a one-time act, but a lifestyle that honours God and blesses humanity.

THE POWER OF CONSISTENT GIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Supporting Texts: Luke 6:38; Proverbs 11:24-25; Galatians 6:9; Malachi 3:10-12; Acts 10:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Consistent giving is a spiritual principle that activates divine abundance and supernatural favour. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of Your Giving

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 17, 2006

Part 2 of 3: Eight results of sacrificial and generous giving.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15 The Fruit of Your Giving Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church January 15, 2006 Introduction Have you ever wondered how much of your finances you ought to give to God? A man once asked his pastor how much he should be giving to the Lord. The wise pastor replied, “How much do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Give Up! Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001

The purpose of discipleship is to turn us from being served to server.

I want to begin this morning by briefly reviewing where we have been in this series "The Five Purposes of The Church. " We have already examined three purposes - worship, outreach, and fellowship. Today we are going to look at the purpose of discipleship and next week conclude with service or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Nov 16, 2018

Thanksgiving message

In Everything Give Thanks INTRO. The 102 Pilgrims were crammed into the Mayflower’s hold (which was about the size of a volleyball court). Compound the misery of such cramped quarters by a lack of light and fresh air (all the hatches were battened down because of foul weather). Add a diet of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Begins With Me

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 10, 2012

Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

REVIVAL BEGINS WITH ME Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10 One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. The young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

Pausing To Give Thanks

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004

Reasons Christians have to be thankful.

THANKSGIVING 2004 PAUSING TO GIVE THANKS When the New England colonies started, the settlers endured many hardships and difficulties. They were pious and religious people, so they prayed and fasted a lot to get through the difficult times. They thought so much about their problems and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Greg Smart on Nov 24, 2002

We should not only give thanks to God at Thanksgiving, but everyday. Let’s look at just a few things we can thank God for.

GIVING THANKS AT THANKSGIVING PS 92:1-4 1. WE SHOULD GIVE THANKS FOR JESUS – A. For His devotion to the Father – Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. B. For His finished Work – John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Giving It Up For Jesus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 22, 2022

Jesus gave His life for us. What are you giving up for Him? A look at the time in Gethsemane before the arrest.

Giving it up for Jesus Mark 14:32-42 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 32 They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed." 33 And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled. 34 And He *said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith That Gives Up

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 8, 2009

Faith is exercised best when we give up what is most precious to us and rely on God.

Faith That Gives Up Griffith Baptist Church – 1/11/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:23-26 (Exodus 2:1-15) Key verse: Hebrews 11:25-26 - 25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist