Sermons on Give Understanding:

Why Would Someone Plead For A Chance To Give? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2019

The Macedonians plead with Paul for a chance to share financially. What creates that kind of a heart?

- Skit: Guy shows up who has traveled back in time. Offers second guy a chance to buy Apple stock the day before the company starts. Play up the time period and maybe some jokes off the company name. A MYSTERY: Why would someone plead for a chance to give? - 2 Corinthians 8:4. - Think of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Give God For Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 25, 2003

The season is upon us, but what do we give God? A different type of sermon, but one that needs to be heard.

What Do you give God for Christmas? Matthew 1:23-1:23 The first Christmas gift was given by God to us, so what do we give Him? Matthew 1: 23, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Principles Of Firstfruit 1 Series

Contributed by Reginald Perry on Mar 7, 2010

The descretion of the firstfruit offering

Principle of First Fruit Offering Prov. 3:9 II Cor. 9:7 (AMP) amp: In order to walk in any spiritual truth you need four things Revelation- understanding at the level of my comprehension Role Model- see the principle lived out in someone else Regimented Faith-systematic way of applying the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9

Denomination: *other

Share Your Fries

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2008

A stewardship message based on David’s prayer of thanksgiving after he and the leaders of the 12 tribes gave so generously to the temple project (1 Chronicles 29)

Share your Fries CHCC: April 20, 2008 I Chronicles 29:9-18 INTRODUCTION: I want to start by sharing a little story, but let me ask for a show of hands first. How many of you like French Fries? Okay, this ought to be a good story to tell…. And just for this story can we please suspend all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teaching To Tithe

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

How to Teach People to Tithe and Why Some Will Resent It

How to Teach People to Tithe (and Why Some Will Resent It) Teaching To Tithe “Give and it shall be given unto you” (Luke 6:38). “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). A cartoon shows a fellow in the cemetery holding flowers. The epitaph on the stone ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Foursquare

How Jesus Gives Us Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 14, 2024

This sermon explores how trust in Jesus transforms troubles, promises peace in perplexity, and bestows benefits through belief, encouraging openness to God's transformative truth.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers, and sisters in Christ, we gather here today to be nourished by the Word of God, to be reminded of His love and mercy, and to be stirred by His Spirit. We gather in the presence of God, in the fellowship of saints, and in the joy of shared faith. We are here not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:1, Acts 10:43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jeus Gives His Disciples Further Instructions Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The promises Jesus made to His disciples and us before the cross.

Jesus gives His disciples further instructions John 14: 7-14 It was Friday in the grade one class and the teacher said, “I want you all to think of something that happens this week-end and be prepared to share it with the class on Monday.” All the kids were thinking about what they could ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Provisions For The Sanctuary

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 5, 2015

God has established principles for His people to guide their giving. The principles are outlined even as Israel journeyed on the exodus.

“The LORD said to Moses, ‘Speak to the people of Israel, that they take for me a contribution. From every man whose heart moves him you shall receive the contribution for me. And this is the contribution that you shall receive from them: gold, silver, and bronze, blue and purple and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Behind The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 6, 2001

The Tower of Babel is not merely an explanation of language changes, but there are four key areas we learn from this account that applies to our Christian culture today.

Tower of Babel Genesis 11: 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Closing Words, Important Truths Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008

This sermon completes the series on 1 Corinthians. It addresses some issues of discipleship.

Introduction: A. If you were Paul, how would you close this letter you had written to the Corinthian church? 1. As we have seen, it was a troubled and struggling church. 2. There were doctrinal problems and glaring moral failures. 3. And even though it appears that this was Paul’s second attempt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Give What We Have Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

In light of Mother's Day, we must depend on God to do what only God can do, but we also must give what we have if we are to truly join in the process.

Intro On this Mother‟s Day we are reminded of the profound role of a parent. I believe that a mother is nothing less than a mediator of God‟s love. A mother is role that is by nature giving… sacrificially giving of life. They give nourishment from their own resources… and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Righteousness Part Iii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

Jesus redefines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card - The Gospel of Identity, P. 57)

Title: A New Righteousness Part III Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Thesis: Jesus redefines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card, Matthew – The Gospel of Identity, P. 57) Jesus said, “Unless your righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Mite Not Mean What You Think It Means (Mark 12:38-13:2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 29, 2020

What was the point of the famous story of the “Widow’s Mite?” We are familiar with the story. Today, we’ll look at the context, and see how it could change everything you think you know about this story..

This week I get curious about what was considered “the most quotable movie of all time.” Because there are certain movie quotes that work their way into our regular vocabulary, and we find ourselves applying them to all sorts of different situations. “Houston, we have a problem” is like that. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stirred To Work

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This message looks at the account of Moses and the construction of the tabernacle when God stirred the hearts and equipped the people to work.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Stirred to Work” Introduction The Bible records many building projects inspired by the Lord. Since the beginning of matter and space and time in the universe, God has blended the physical world with the immaterial spiritual world. Adam enjoyed perfect ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"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