Sermons on giver:

True Worship Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 7 from John covering the powerful lessons on worship taught to the woman at the well.

Chico Alliance Church “True Worship” Introduction For several weeks now we have joined the disciples in a most intriguing journey journaled by the Apostle John. In this account of their travels, John first introduced all of the themes he would illustrate from his journeys with Jesus. John revealed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-33, John 4:21-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lord Have Mercy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2001

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost

19th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 17:11-19 "Lord Have Mercy" Traveling one day along the border between Galilee and Samaria, on His way to Jerusalem, the Lord Jesus approached a village where ten seriously ill men came out to meet Him. Ten lepers met Jesus, ten men afflicted by the worst disease ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Hilarious Giving Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013

Looking at giving can be an exciting way for people to see in God's word that giving is a part of sowing and reaping. Seeing that generosity is more than money, and giving originates from the heart of God

Hilarious giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-9:15 Introduction- We are in our third week of the series “Lessons learned from Apostle Paul.” We have looked at the importance of (1 ) Unity in the body of Christ (2)The comfort ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Will You Be Missed? Acts 20:36-38

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

Adapted from a message by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

Will you be missed when you are gone? I’m not talking about missing a Sunday or two. If you left here today and never came back would anyone notice? World EBC notice? The Apostle Paul spent 3 years with the believers’ in Ephesus, and he and the members there grew very close. Paul’s leaving was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Stinginess Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This is a sermon that deals with destructive behavior of Greed in the Christian life.

How to Deal with Stinginess This morning I want to talk with you about a destructive behavior that is not mentioned much in churches. Over the past few weeks we have been talking about destructive behavior that affects the Christian. We have not been talking about lying, stealing, or cheating. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel According To Oprah

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004

The idea and title came from a message preached by Dr. Ergun Caner which deals with the world’s view of Jesus

“The Gospel According to Oprah” Acts 23-31 8-15-2004 The 7/98 Vantage Point quoted Oprah: "There couldn’t possible be only one way...Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?", "[Claiming exclusive Divinity] would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived.", and "You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Giving In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 27, 2013

God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial blessings

Giving In The Local Church "The last part of the person to convert is the wallet." - Herbert Kane. God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Be The Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2018

If we have received the indescribable gift of Jesus and are thankful for this gift then we should want to choose to be the gift to others this Christmas season.

Video Illustration: Mr. Hollands Opus is a story about a man who invested in other people with music and in the scene he is discouraged – feels like a failure because his program is cut and he soon discovers how he had become the gift to so many people. Series: Be the Gift! Thesis: If we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, John 6:7-11, Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God So Loved That He Gave

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

Because God gave so freely to us, in turn we give lovingly, generously, and sacrificially. A Christmas message with a stewardship emphasis.

God so Loved that He Gave Christmas Sermon John 3:16; Ephesians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: Merry Christmas! How many of you have finished your Christmas shopping? Gift-giving is probably the first thing we think about as we see Christmas coming. Some folks think its lots of fun … others, not so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Sowing and Reaping is permanently and proportionately connected.

Are You Ready for Some Fun in the Son! 1 Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, 2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. 2 Corinthians 9:1-2 This is the time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving With Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

God not only required a tithe in the Old Testament, He challenged His people to respond to Him when He says, “Test me in this.” This is the only time in the Bible when God tells us to test Him.

Giving With Grace That drama really captures the different attitudes that people have about giving. Some feel pressured or guilty, while others of us find a lot of joy when we give ­ if we remember to bring our wallets! That reminds me of a man and his son who went to church together. On their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Principles In Financial Giving To The Church

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

This is a review of some Scriptural principles that apply to our participation in the Church Offering or Collection.

Of all the items of worship, the one that gets the least of attention is the Offering. I think that is the case for a couple reasons - First, we do not place much emphasis on the Offering because we do not want to be grouped together with other churches and religious ministries that focus a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ: Our Response To His Gift

Contributed by Greg Robinson on Feb 13, 2005

How have you responded to the gift that is Jesus Christ?

“Jesus Christ: Our Response to His Gift” Matthew 26:6-13 Intro: “Who of you has ever said to someone, “I owe you one”? Most of us have been in that position. Someone, a close friend or family member, helped you out of a tight spot and you felt grateful for the help and let them know that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Thankful Heart

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Aug 9, 2012

Thankfulness is far more important to your experience of life than most people realize; it will revolutionize your relationship with God.

1. A thankful heart is far more important to your experience of life than most people realize. Most folks know they should be thankful, but do not put a premium on proactively cultivating a thankful heart. 2. Psalm 50:5 says, “Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Secret

Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jul 3, 2006

Here is a brief but powerful revelation, on secret giving which brings a dimmer on the popular method of extorting money and alms from people in the Church setting.

The Power of Secret By Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Nassau, Bahamas “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of the: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal