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    Are We Nuts To Give Away Our Finances?

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
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     | 5,538 views

    A message on biblical principles of giving.

    OPEN: I want to start today by introducing you to a man named Amedeo Obici. Anybody familiar with him? Well, you might not know who he is but I'd bet you know about the company he founded. Let me tell you a little about him. He was born in 1876 in a small village near Venice, Italy. His widowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don’t Be A Spiritual Packrat

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 22, 2020
     | 4,300 views

    Here are practical steps on how to cooperate with Jesus and the Holy Spirit in changing your life to be more Kingdom centered. We must unclutter our lives and make changes that will reduce the obstacles to our transformation.

    DON’T BE A SPIRITUAL PACKRAT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jerome Dasso of Georgetown, Texas was visiting the great naval academy of Annapolis (in Rochester, New York). He saw several freshmen crawling around the main courtyard on their hands and knees with pencils and clip boards. He asked his tour ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Giving Game.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2022
     | 1,215 views

    The son of a Baptist preacher, J.C Penney was motivated by the golden rule. His first store was named, Golden Rule store, and he titled his autobiography 50 years with the Golden Rule.

    The Giving Game. 2 Corinthians 8:7NASB I read a biography about the life and legacy of JC Penney, the founder of the department store by the same name. The C in J.C stood for cash, no kidding. But that wasn’t the motivation behind his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What The Church Could Learn From Chick-Fil-A

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 21, 2011
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    I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doin

    I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doing a better job of applying the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tithing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Tithing is not just about giving money to the church, but it's about trust, obedience, and joy, and God promises to bless us abundantly when we trust Him with our finances.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into a topic that hits close to home for most of us: tithing. Now, I know what you're thinking—tithing, really? Isn't that just about giving money to the church? Well, yes and no. It's about so much more than just handing over a portion of your ...read more

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    Giving: Obligation Or Opportunity?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 16, 2010
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    We grow into the grace of giving...by giving! Giving is a means of grace; in giving generously, we position ourselves to experience grace.

    GIVING: OBLIGATION OR OPPORTUNITY? Isaac Butterworth October 17, 2010 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 (NIV) 1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    One Plus One = ? Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 45,621 views

    I begin this message with a story of the man I believe was used more than any other person in the 19th century for God. He was a layman, not an ordained clergyman. His name was D.L. Moody.

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING One Plus One = ? Acts 3:1-10 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: If you’ll open your sermon section to where the puzzle is, I conclude today the series of messages on: “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” We opened this month by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Habit Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,356 views

    This sermon discusses the need to tithe, and the difference between tithing and giving.

    The Habit of Giving 1 Corinthians 16:2, 2 Corinthians 8:7, John 3:16, Matthew 6:21, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Proverbs 3:5, Prov 3:9-10, Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:19 - 20, Proverbs 11:25. 22:9, Deuteronomy 14:22, Matthew 23:23, Deuteronomy 14:23, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Psa 116:12, Deuteronomy 16:17, Malachi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Strength By Knowing The True Identity Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Tim Yelchaninov on Dec 21, 2013
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     | 4,905 views

    Often times, we struggle through our walk with God. We got tired, loose motivation, or fall into a habit for sin. We struggle when we loose sight of the true identity of Jesus, who He is and what He has accomplished for humanity, rediscover Jesus.

    Christology sermon Introduction: Has anyone here been a track runner? I once ran for Heritage H.S and remember the rigorous training we went through as we prepared to run in competitions. We ran miles each day, and when it came time to compete, we would arrive and warm up, we would have our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Generosity #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019
     | 2,552 views

    Jesus is more valuable than money, power, position and fame.

    In preparing for this time together today I was doing a little internet trolling to keep current with what’s happening in the world around us. When I ran across a series of articles, blogs and even a couple of Youtube videos about the 2014 Grammy’s award show. Now, I am not an awards show person ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Rule Do You Live By?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
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     | 3,380 views

    Do unto others as they do unto you? So they will do unto you? Or as you would have them do unto you?

    What Rule Do You Live By? Text: Luke 6:31-35 Intro: “My relationship with God is part of my relationship with men. Failure in one will cause failure in the other.” (Andrew Murray) “The most important thing my dad taught me is that there are more important things than me.” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have A Submissive Wife

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    Focuses on some of the qualities of love women are looking for.

    Ephesians 5:25-33 "How to Have a Submissive Wife" God commanded husbands and wives to do something that is really difficult for each of us to do. He commanded that women be submissive to their own husbands. They aren’t required to be submissive to all men, just their husbands. It’s hard for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Providence

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 2, 2017
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     | 7,793 views

    When all we have is a few loaves and fishes, God can help us feed a multitude.

    Intro, Goal and Plan What can we do with meager human resources? Is there an answer in the Gospels? Let’s understand the invisible dimension of life, Jesus. Let’s examine Matthew 14:13-21, the miracle of feeding the 5,000 and see how it applies to us today. Matthew 14:13-14 He was Moved with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Hope

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
     | 3,759 views

    The coming of Christ brings hope for me and for everyone I encounter.

    The Coming of Christ Brings Me Hope John 1:1-18 OPENING SONG: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” SLIDE #1 – Title Slide We are coming into the time of the year, which is called “Advent” in the Christian calendar. For most Americans, that does not register with us. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The World Out Of Control?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,018 views

    I need not be afraid though all hell should break loose. Why? Because “God’s Spirit doesn’t make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7, CEV).

    In today’s gospel reading Jesus says to a frightened group of friends: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." It’s from the story of Jesus walking on water. Some people have interpreted the story as giving us a lesson about needing to take risks in life. One preacher made that the topic of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist