Sermons on Give Thanks:

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 15, 2011

Our 4th sermon in our Action in Acts series, we look at how our giving and the heart behind it determines our capacity for being part of the Action of God

Action – A Generous heart Acts is a book where one of the underlying questions is what is this new community, this new nation, on about? What kind of community is God wanting to create? Do you guys remember a few years ago, the world news was focused on modern day piracy? It was off the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Financial Woes

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 24, 2011

This sermon will help you evaluate your financial woes, diagnose the problem/problems, and the prescribe the right solution to fix the problem.

Financial Woes Proverbs 18:13 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: A while back we studied through the book of Job in our adult Sunday School class. One over-arching principle we learned in the book of Job was that life consists of complex issues. This poses a real problem for those of us in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:13

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Taker Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 28, 2011

You and I live in a world where each person wants to take and to accumulate. But Jesus came into the world to give, to sacrifice and to provide more than we can ever need.

Introduction: PAGE ONE: TROUBLE IN THE WORD 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Out Of The Mouth Of A Fish

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 24, 2011

Often we wonder where we will get the resources to support God's work, but in many cases we already have it.

Peter just shook his head. That was all they wanted was money. Couldn’t they see the bigger picture? That there was more at stake then just money. They had just arrived back in town and before they could even get settled the church was there with its hand out. Well it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Defeating Greed With Generosity

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 29, 2013

Generosity is not a matter of the wallet, it is an open heart and hand to others.

AVOIDING GREED THROUGH GENEROSITY LUKE 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” P.S. Generosity is more than the state of your bank account, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Richard Cook on Jul 30, 2010

Some basoc principles behind sowing and reaping

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many sources ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Go In The Famine Goes Out

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jul 30, 2010

Doing God's Work Brings Blessing and Breakthrough.

When you go in the famine goes out. 2Ki 7:3 And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? 2Ki 7:4 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewardship -- Tithes And Offerings:

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 13, 2010

A look at what Scripture has to say about Tithes and Offerings

Stewardship: Tithes and Offerings: Last week we set the tone for the series on Stewardship ¡V we defined what stewardship is and we tried to bring home the understanding that stewardship went beyond just the act of giving --- it went to the core of living. It went to the core of who and who¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare

The Heart Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2010

Good stewardship is more than just giving of money, time or things to God. It is about the HEART of stewardship - a heart of worship (love for God), a heart of faith (trust in God) and a heart of generosity (gladness).

This is the last of a series of 5 messages on stewardship, and probably the most important. Good stewardship is more than just giving of money, time or things to God. It is about the HEART of stewardship. • In order words, good stewardship is a matter of ATTITUDE. The attitude behind our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Graveyard Of Bones

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 28, 2010

God is able to restore dead and dried up bones. He is also able to give hope to the hopeless. He is the giver of life.

A graveyard of dry bones Ezekiel chapter 37:1-14 Introduction- Turn to Ezekiel chapter 37:1-14. Old Testament between Lamentations and Daniel. I want to talk to you about the dry bones of Israel. Before you think you know where I am going with this, I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace Vs. Gravity Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) offerings & Christmas-time amplifies that reality...

The Grace of Gift-Giving II Corinthians 9:6-11, 15 * Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) Christmas amplifies that reality * Most unusual Christmas message – while most preachers work at emphasizing Christ, turning our attention away from presents…I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Preach This: The Difference Between Tithes And Offering? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009

Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that.

Preach this: The difference between the Tithe and an Offering? Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that. Scripture Texts: Malachi 3:6-18 6“I the LORD do not change. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Beatitude

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

It’s the 9th beatitude; the Christmas beatitude. We never hear it from Jesus’ lips but from Paul’s pen. What is it? It’s Acts 20:35!

This past week my wife Nicole and I were out finishing some last minute Christmas shopping. I was driving and she was riding in the passenger seat. All of a sudden, out of nowhere my wife blurts out, “It’s more blessed to give than to receive.” She said, “I love giving way more than receiving. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Baptist

Gr3ed Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 22, 2008

When people think about greed, a lot of us picture Scrooge. But this an extreme picture. The truth is none of are immune to the effects of greed that runs rampant in our culture. We look at the manifestation of greed and how to deal with it.

SE7EN: GR3ED 1 Timothy 6:6-12 May 18, 2008 True or false. The bible says that money is the root of all evil. Who votes for true? False? It is false. The bible says (and this is our passage of focus today) that the love of money is the root of evil. The love of money is also known as greed. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Widows Mite.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Widows Mite. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark 12:38-44. This chapter closes with two warnings from the Lord: • A warning against the pride of the teachers of the law or Scribes (Mark 12:38-40) • And a warning against the pride of the rich (vv. 41-44). Quote C.S. Lewis: “A proud man is always looking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Brethren