Sermons on Give Understanding:

Give It All You've Got?

Contributed by Paul Collins on Jul 15, 2003

A sermon on the feeding of the 5000, giving all that you have to God (That will never be enough) but God will make up the shortfall, so in Him we can do amazing things.

I WANT TO START BY ASKING YOU THE SERMON TITLE Do you give it all you’ve got? Story about the soccer team and standing on the ball It made me feel really stupid, as if I couldn’t play to save myself. I just wanted people to see that I could play and had earnt my place on the 2nd 11 and at least ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Giving In God’s Economy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 26, 2012

Giving is an act of worship, trust, and obedience.

Giving in God’s Economy March 25, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Giving is an act of worship, trust, and obedience. Focus Passage: Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: I. Giving as worship a. Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Trading With God

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 24, 2011

We always win when we trade with God.

TRADING WITH GOD One of the delights of my life is trading! It's not that I don't like what I have, it's that I want what YOU have, so I'll offer you a trade. Now, one thing you must realize, of course, is that I probably think that what you have is worth more than what I have ... or, I may ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Transforming Attitudes Toward Money

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 17, 2009

This sermond deals with God’s desire to transform us into generous givers.

Transforming Attitudes Toward Money 7/19/2009 Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Luke 19:1-10 Let’s begin with a short film clip on our attitude toward our blessing. The portions of Scripture in the clip comes from 2 Corinthians 8:7. It says7 But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Through Giving Thanks! Sermon 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 24, 2019

This message explores how God's love is expressed to us in the context of our troubles in the journey of life and how those experiences should birth a heart of thanks and praise.

Transition: Video Testimonies from SOKM - Giving thanks through testimony for God’s faithfulness! Series: Finding Joy in The Journey Sermon 12: Finding Joy in the journey through Giving Thanks! Thesis: This message explores how God's love is expressed to us in the context of our troubles ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Gives His Blessing

Contributed by W F on Aug 17, 2002

This sermon has a mission focus and explains that God blesses his people in order that they may become a blessing to others in his Creation.

INTRODUCTION I need your help. You see, every day I come across people, and every night I see a world of people on the news, who have no good fortune. Nothing seems to go their way. There are so many. Perhaps you’ve met one or two. The frustrated, the depressed, the unfulfilled. The unemployed, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: *other

Give Thankfulness With A Grateful Heart; Why?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here comes from the Greek word “Eucharist”.

Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-9 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Summary: The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

"Are You Giving God Leftovers"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 30, 2011

This lesson is that tithing should be from the heart not the head.

Since the beginning of time man has offered God sacrifices to atone for their sins. The first problem started with Cain and Abel where Cain’s sacrifice was not acceptable unto the Lord. Cain got jealous of Abel and Cain then killed his brother. Today we don’t kill animals and offer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

"Don't Give Up Hope" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 14, 2011

It is never to late to turn back to God. This is a three part series on Jonah.

I love the story of Jonah. Maybe because so many times in my life I have also been like Jonah. Have you ever felt like God was calling you to do something and you didn’t do it? If so you are not alone. I am going to give an outline today of the study for the next few days. But I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 3, 2016

The secret to closeness in marriage is not sparkling conversation, or shared interest or incredible sex. As good as those are, the secret is practicing plain old-fashioned thoughtfulness and kindness. The stuff we learn when we are young and forget when w

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up! Ephesians 4: 29-32NKJB During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Gives Strength To Complete The Assignment Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

Every assignment from God comes with both responsibility and divine support. He does not call us to fail but to finish. Challenges may come, but God’s strength is always available to those who depend on Him.

GOD GIVES STRENGTH TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:20 Supporting Texts: Philippians 1:6; Isaiah 41:10; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Zechariah 4:6; Joshua 1:9 INTRODUCTION: Many believers begin their divine assignment with passion but get weary along the way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace At Home -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2021

If you want God’s grace to transform your marriage, then submit to your wife; understand her; and value her so you can keep talking to God, because you’re going to need all the help you can get.

Mrs. Foster, a teacher at the grade-school in Auburn, Washington, had a frustrating day with one of her first-grade boys. “You've been doing irritating things all day today. These things are some of my pet peeves,” she said sternly. “Do you know what a pet peeve is?” The young boy shook his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, James 3:16, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Give Thanks To The Lord For He Is Good Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 8, 2016

Giving thanks for 1) The divine work of Redemption (Psalm 107:1-9), and 2) The divine work of Restoration (Psalm 107:10-15)

The Pilgrims first celebrated Thanksgiving as we currently know it, with the indigenous peoples of North America. Governor William Bradford in his account of the founding of the Plymouth Plantation explicitly referred to Psalm 107 in his well-known summation of their achievement: “Our fathers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-15

Denomination: Other

Tithing

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 5, 2007

A 4-point sermon about giving. Includes tithing our time, energies, talents, and even our money to the Lord’s kingdom. Full text and MP3 will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

I normally preach twice a year about giving. It is my duty as a pastor to give you all of God’s word, even those parts that we might not like to hear. But why would I choose the month of Christmas, the most expensive month of the year, to talk about giving to the church? Jesus. That is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: *other

First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001

It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Methodist