Sermons on Give Thanks:

The Righteous Never Forsaken

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2006

What is to be the attitude of the righteous towards money and what are the underlying principles that should govern our giving?

Based on sermon by Rob Bell- pastor in Michigan. Talk about money- difficult topic- scandals- church, government, businesses- institutional integrity. However- root cause is not the institution but the people in the institution- personal moral issue. None the less money is an important part of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

He's Still Standing

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Oct 28, 2004

Sermon preached @ Dr. A. J. Malone’s 39th anniversary banquet in Seguin, Texas October 2004.

Rev. Malone is still Standing Psalms 1 Introduction: this message was preached @ St. James Baptist Church, the 39th Pastor’s anniversary banquet in October 2004. There are a number of places, businesses, institutions that were opened and thriving in Seguin Texas when the St. James Baptist Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Generosity Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All I Want For Christmas ...myrrh!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 16, 2008

Why would you bring myrrh as a baby present? Myrrh may actually be the perfect gift for Jesus!

All I Want for Christmas is Myrrh Matthew 2:1-11 Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Que Abres El Regalo

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 24, 2008

No deja el regalo mas valioso envuelto. Unos quieren negarlo o ignorarlo. Un mensaje navideño.

El Regalo Inesperado, Negado, y No Abierto Hay regalos que fueron presentados a Cristo, y debemos ofrecer lo que es de valor a Cristo hoy día también. Mt. 2:11 Cuando entraron en la casa, vieron al niño con María su madre, y postrándose le adoraron. Entonces abrieron sus tesoros y le ofrecieron ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Financial Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

First of three messages on giving out flowing our of a broader teaching on sacrifice.

“Financial Sacrifice” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. I.What is sacrifice? Sacrifice is a willingness and sometimes even eagerness to give up something valuable for something or someone we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"The Way God Works” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2009

How does God go about doing His work in our world?

God works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform. No doubt the working of God in our world is mysterious. However, the Scripture gives us some revelation into the mystery of the way God works. Let’s note some things we discover about God’s working from the Bible: 1. God is at work. “But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Spend Or To Invest

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 7, 2007

Time is the most inportant asset we have, we can spend it or invest it.

To Spend or TO Invest Opening Hymn Scripture Reading : Matt 6:33 Closing Hymn The Elusive The rich man in his castle The poor man at his gate They all wanted one thing But for them, it was far too late The Lawyer in his chambers The Maiden in her room Both sought the same gift each time But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Adventist

How To Leave A Christian Legacy Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 27, 2008

Message looks at the parable Jesus gives as a warning that storing up treasures on earth is foolish. Christians are to store up treasures in heaven.

Series – Managing Well Message one ‘How to leave a Christian legacy’ Luke 12:13-21 (NIV) Opening Story On the website www.askmen.com participants were asked to rank in their opinion the most influential men in 2007. Their rankings were: 1. David Beckham. David is a soccer player for the Los ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Act Your Own Wage! Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 3, 2008

Sermon looks at what the Bible says about debt and how to become debt free

Managing Well Series – Part 2 – November 2, 2008 Act your own wage! We live in a culture of instant gratification. Buy it now and pay later. Now this causes enormous complications both personally, as couples, and for our households. The Bank of Canada reports that ‘for every dollar of disposable ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Poverty Of Spirit: Selfishness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue to l

Confronting Our Poverty of Spirit Luke 16:19-31 It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

"Step Up And Serve The Lord With What You Have"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 10, 2008

The Lord gives abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts to serve him. To not serve the Lord is to dry up spiritually.

“Step Up and Serve the Lord With What You Have" I Samuel 17:40-50 One of my favorite Old Testament stories is about David and Goliath. I tend to be for the under dog. Even in the business world when a small business takes on a corporation they talk about David taking on Goliath. This morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 4 The Next Step Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Take the Next step it is mostly likely your ministry for now You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

MBMB 4 Discovering you Ministry/Service is about Getting a dream/desire/vision/mission. Without one you’ll perish, even here you’ll perish God’s Calling may come out of your Moan/Complaint God’s Calling may come as a direct Word to your life. Prophecy… God’s calling may come cause your Life is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Principles Of Tithing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 22, 2008

Sermon on the principles of tithing with excerpts from "The Blessed Life" by Robert Morris

I am so grateful for the book "The Blessed Life" by Robert Morris. I have many quotes and excerpts from the book. Great book on giving and tithing. Living the Blessed Life: The Principle of Tithing Theme: To teach people the proper attitude and view of tithing. Text: Introduction As we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

First Things First Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

Part two - a message showing how when we give God the first part of our finances he is able to bless the rest.

Introduction: A lot of you missed last week – and let me tell you – when you missed last week you missed out on a blessing! The Holy Spirit was here in a powerful way. One person trusted Christ as we introduced this series on Recession Proofing Your Finances. You also missed out on a fasting and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational