Sermons on Give Thanks Unto The Lord:

Freely Give

Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008

1) putting ducks in a row 2) fixing misconceptions about evangelism 3) feel the blessing of giving 4) feel like you can give to your hearts content

Does anyone else really like to give gifts? I really love to buy and give gifts to other people because it makes their eyes light up and their face glow. Just seeing a shiny wrapped present is enough to have fun. You may feel this sermon is a little too late but I think it is just in time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Motives For Giving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Jesus says generosity toward the poor will be rewarded in eternity. This means that everything we give for the needs of others is like putting money in the bank of heaven.

All of us would certainly agree that it was a good thing that Columbus was given the money he needed to sail to the discovery of America. What we do not realize, however, is the evil method by which the money was gotten. In 1492 Tomas de Torquemada, the chief architect of the Spanish Inquisition, ...read more

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

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

Dying To Give Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 24, 2016

This message looks at why Ananias and Sapphira had to die after giving half of the price of their field to the early church.

It’s one of those bizarre stories in the Bible that make you scratch your head and say: Huhh? And it’s one of those stories that people sometimes ask me about, it really seems more fitting in the Old Testament than as one of the first stories about the early church in the New ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Give And Take Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

To maintain healthy relationships, don't take from the relationship; instead, work to give to that relationship.

Three college freshman and three seniors were traveling home for Spring break. At the station, the three freshmen bought tickets for themselves and watched as the seniors bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the freshmen. “Watch and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving Up Lent For Lent

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 23, 2015

I am giving up Lent for Lent this year, at least the way the Church typically does Lent. Lord is not interested in what I give up for just 40 days and return to it. He is interested in me giving up the sins in my life which will make Easter more joyous

TITLE: GIVING UP LENT FOR LENT SCRIPTURE: ST LUKE 9:22-24 / II CORINTHIANS 13:5-6 Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Outside The Gate

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 8, 2002

How does the Lord give to us His righteousness? Sanctification. Sanctification is given to us by what Jesus Christ has accomplished, Himself.

OUTSIDE THE GATE “And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood.” —Hebrews 13:12. We live in a day, and in a world that is pulling us all in many directions. We know that with our busy schedules we have to stay on track with what we are doing. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:12, John 19:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, When Did We See You?

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 4, 2002

We miss opportunities everyday to bless Jesus. He is right in front of us, yet we do not see Him. When we minister to the "least of these," we minister unto the Lord.

08/25/2002 Lord, When Did We See You- - The church today misses opportunity to minister to the Lord - to touch the Lord - to bless the Lord - We must open our eyes and see Jesus right in front of us- everyday, everywhere (Matt 25) - The Word of the Lord is clear for our congregation - There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving God Your Attention Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 15, 2021

We’re going to learn how to know the Lord more deeply and to trust who He is. And the Great I AM is He who will watch over you today, tomorrow, and forever more.

Giving God your Attention “So when the Lord saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am” - Exodus 3:4 Let us begin a new series called “The Great I AM.” We’re going to learn how to know the Lord more deeply and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons For Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 18, 2012

Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday celebrated in the U

REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING TO GOD Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday celebrated in the United States ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:16-22

Giving To God

Contributed by Charles Jenkins on Aug 8, 2002

How we give is just as important as what we give.

GIVING TO GOD I. What we give. A. Our hearts B. Our time C. Our talents D. Tithes and offerings 1. Malachi 3:10 2. Luke 6:38 II. How we give A. Luke 21:1-4 1. Size of the gift not most important to God. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covenant Of Giving

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001

A challenge to our congregation to make a covenant with God for next years’ giving.

For those who are guests and visitors this morning, I need to start our by apologizing to you. Every church has to take care of business from time to time, and the next few minutes are our turn. I need to speak to our members and regular attenders. This morning not only are we bringing our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Heart Of Giving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook.

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook. Intro.: 1. Probably no two topics are as connected in the popular mind as churches and money. a. Illust. A Madison Ave. advertising firm surveyed non-churched people a few yrs. ago and asked them their impression of church. "The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

Opportunity To Give Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is the seventh sermon in a sermon series on the life of Elijah.

Elijah series Part 7 VII. Opportunity to give Over the last few weeks we have focused our attention upon the divine opportunities given to the widow of Zarephath. Because of her obedience to Elijah’s God, her family was saved from starvation, and because of this miracle, the widow was given the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist