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Give Thanks!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2008

A sermon for Thanksgiving (outline and several thoughts from an article by Nancy Tester in Pray Magazine)

Sermon for 11/23/2008 HoHum: Ephesians 5:20- always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:18- give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. WBTU: A. Yes, but is God ever going to help us with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2012

Money is a major challenge for anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus and a child of God.

The Feast of Great Joy Too many of us worship at the “Shrine of the Golden Arches” In Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg writes: When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 13, 2006

Giving to God is so much more than just writing a check or giving our tithe, here Paul speaks to the very spirit of giving that each believer must exude in their walk with Christ...

Additional Verses 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Date Written: August 10, 2006 Date Preached: August 13, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM Service) Series Title: The Grace of God Sermon Title: The Grace of Giving Sermon Text: 2 Cor 8:1-7; 9:6-8 Introduction: The Grace of Giving In Scripture Jesus revealed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Compassionate Giving

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 23, 2014

This message explains the necessity of giving to a compassionate ministry so others might be helped. The parable of the Good Samaritan in LUKE 10 is used as the example.

Open your bibles to the book of LUKE, chapter 10. Let us read verses 30-37. One day, as Jesus was teaching, a religious leader stood and, wanting to test Jesus, asked him, “Teacher, what should I do if I want to inherit eternal life?” Jesus responded by asking the religious leader ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: *other

Christian Giving

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

Everyone has something to be thankful for and as Christians we should be Thanks-Givers!

Quotes: "The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest." ~ William Blake "We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good; if bad, because it works in us patience, humility." ~C. S. Lewis "Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Extravagantly

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2019

How extravagantly do we give? Do we give God our best or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8.

One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) It’s a simple gauge as to how blessed we are. Are we generous? How extravagantly do we give? Do we give God our best or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2011

We show "The Grace of Giving" when: 1) Giving Is Proportionate (2 Cor. 8:3a), 2) Giving Is Sacrificial (2 Cor. 8:3b), 3) Giving Is Voluntary (2 Cor. 8:3c), 4) Giving Is a Privilege, Not an Obligation (2 Cor. 8:4), 5) Giving Is an Act of Worship (2 Cor. 8:

U.S. Republican lawmakers are “playing with fire” by contemplating even a brief debt default as a means to force deeper government spending cuts, an adviser to China’s central bank said this week. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:3-8

Denomination: Other

Give Time Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2009

Ephesians 5:16 shows us the 1) Gift of Time and the 2) Grappling with Time

You may not realize it, but your appreciation of time this morning goes well beyond the challenges of adjusting to daylight-savings time. There was a time when time was a relatively simple thing. People were born, grew up, grew old and died. Days, seasons and years past. Then along came Newton and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Other

A Lesson On Giving

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2016

The Temple maintained a public fund for charity, out of which money was available for helping the poor. People would bring their gift and place it in one of the thirteen trumpet-shaped containers. Each was labeled for a specific use.

Jerusalem A Lesson on Giving Mark 12:41-44(Focal Passage), Luke 21:1-4, (Lev. 27:30) Mark 12:41-44 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

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

Time Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2001

God who is almighty and eternal, stands outside the realm of time. You and I look at time in a three dimensional way. We see it as "past, present and future".

"Time Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 2 of 3 Text: Ecc. 3:1-11 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 11, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Eccles. 3:1-11 There is a time for everything, and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:3-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Give It Up Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 8, 2007

God is All-Good, we are not. We can trust God even when we can’t trust anything else. However, we often don’t truly trust God. Since there is no gift that is not at our finger tips, it is hard to trust a God that has more to give than what we already give

Series on the Mount Give It Up Matthew 7:9-11 October 7, 2007 If you son or daughter asks you for a loaf of bread, give it up. If they ask you for a fish, give it up. If you, though you are evil, give it up for your own flesh and blood, how much more will your heavenly Father, who has already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

"Giving Thanks"

Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 25, 2002

Giving thanks is so much more than being thankful for our current circumstances. Thankfulness is a way of life.

How often do we find ourselves prompting our children to say “thank you?” Whenever they’re offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, we find ourselves asking, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 28:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Positive Giving

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2011

What motivates you to give? The Corinthians had an easy time setting unrealistic giving goals that set them up for failure, but a hard time giving in a way that released the gift to God and brought Him glory. In this chapter Paul gives us some valuable le

Giving is one of those subjects that pastors either ignore or really focus on. For us at Calvary Chapel, we teach through the Scriptures so when a chapter comes along on any particular subject then we teach it. Giving should be a part of every growing Christian’s experience, and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel