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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
We need to distinguish between needs and wants. Poverty can help us decide what we truly need; then we become eager to make happen what we truly want. Our relationship to God determines our priorities. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church
Some things I need, it is true. But many of the things I think I need I do not truly need. I only want them, but persuade myself I need them. They are not needs; they are wants. And, deeper than that, many of the things I think I want I do not truly want. I just hope they will make me feel ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
Denomination: Baptist
Our level of concern for the Lord’s work, our contentment, and our joy in giving, are all a part of what we can give, not just what we put into the offering plate
After all the trials of study, a little girl finally experienced the major breakthrough in her life of learning to tie her own shoes. You’d think she’d be thrilled. Instead, she was overcome by tears. Her dad asked her, "Why are you crying?" "I have to tie my shoes," she said. ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God’s grace empowers joyful generosity, enabling believers to give willingly and abundantly, even in hardship, as an expression of trust and partnership in God’s work.
Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in today with a full heart and a thin wallet. Others with a strong budget and a weary soul. God sees both. And right in the middle of our ordinary lives—with bills to pay, kids to raise, parents to care for, and newsfeeds that rattle the nerves—God offers a grace ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-4
Topics: Generosity, Giving
Following Jesus will cause us to feel overwhemled because we will want to meet other people’s needs, but when we give Jesus what we have, God multiplies its effect far beyond our expectations.
I know what some of you are thinking today. Some of you are thinking, "Only 17 shopping days left before Christmas." Others of you are wondering just how you’re going to get that Christmas letter out in time. You’re thinking, "Perhaps it should be a New Year’s letter instead." Let’s face it: This ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:31-44
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The principle of the tithe was established in the Garden of Eden
STEWARDSHIP SERIES # 1 “The Garden” Introduction A steward is one who is entrusted to be the keeper of another’s goods and interests. Since the steward is given a great deal of control over the interests of the owner, there is a ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:9
Denomination: Independent/Bible
From the widow of Zarephath, we can learn important lessons about stewardship.
September 14, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1. The most famous American memorial for unidentified soldiers killed in combat is located at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. 2. Though it was never officially named, the memorial has come to be known as the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Malachi 3:9-12
Denomination: Adventist
This message focuses on giving as outline by Jesus Himself. It was a part of a series I preached on the parables.
“Making Sense Out of Dollars” Luke 16:1-15 Last week we began a new teaching series I have titled Tell me the Stories of Jesus. We are looking at some of the stories Jesus told through the use of parables. One of the ways we could describe a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:1-15
This sermon challenges the attitudes of most congregations in America towards material possessions in the light of the parable of the rich fool.
Sermon on Luke 12.13-21 Preached at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church August 1, 2004 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:13-22
Denomination: United Methodist
Here is a brief but powerful revelation, on secret giving which brings a dimmer on the popular method of extorting money and alms from people in the Church setting.
The Power of Secret By Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Nassau, Bahamas “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of the: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-12
Denomination: Pentecostal
A sermonette that ties in with OWSOMS, One week's salary on missionary service.
In The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to the work of the kingdom of God by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals giving of their time and resources so that others might be able to be fed and sheltered. ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:30-34
Denomination: Salvation Army
This is the final key to unlocking the door to revival in our lives and in the church. But it is the least used key in the Body of Christ because it’s the hardest to pick up and use in the lock.
Key 7 to Revival – Sermon 7 “Godly Stewardship” Summary of the other 6 sermons in the series the 7 keys to Revival. Prayer and Fasting, Taming the Tongue, Unity in the Community, Reverence for Communion, Authentic Worship, and Teamwork. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List Oskar Shindler ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12, Hebrews 13:5
God wants us to share our resources generously with those who need them and for us to give in a manner that demonstrates faith.
INTRO: “The church is always talking about money.” “the minister just wants my money.” “they don’t care about me – just that I give my offering.” Such things are often said about churches – and sometimes, unfortunately, it is true. I heard of a church recently that has a little mini-sermon EVERY ...read more
Often times we look at the value of the gift as to how we shall receive it. You can not buy love. Do we value the giver of the gift?
THE VALUE OF THE GIVER? EVALUATE YOUR ATTITUDE OF GIVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Have you ever heard the story of DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA? Don Quixote was called the KNIGHT OF THE SORROWFUL COUNTENANCE! Don Quixote was a knight, he had a horse, he had full armor, and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:37-38
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Having a right attitude toward our possessions/being to give generously sets the soul free to grow and love.
True Spirituality Series Freedom for Your Soul Matthew 6:1-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A couple of months ago, the AARP magazine carried an interesting interview with Katie Couric. You know her as the host of the NBC Today Show. In 1998 Katie ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4
What is our approach to Christian giving and What are the Scriptural Principles about Giving?
A better example – Tithes & Blessings Heb 7:2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all ….4 Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils. 5 And indeed those who are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 7:2
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