Sermons on Givers:

Our Turning Point

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

We must determine what our commitment will be financially in a time of scarcity in view of the ministry we seek to have.

Background to passage: The Corinthian church had been corrected for disunity, pride, immorality, suing each other, their understanding of marriage, their understanding of love, their understanding of spiritual gifts, and their understanding of the resurrection. There was also a “severe letter” that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Sight Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father bridges the distance between word and reality—teaching us to believe before we see, then opening our eyes to worship Him fully.

Faith and Sight (John 4 & John 9 — The Nobleman’s Son and the Man Born Blind) --- Introduction — The Longest Distance in the World Someone once said the longest distance in the world is only about eighteen inches — the space between the head and the heart. I think there’s another long ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, John 20:29, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Giving Becomes Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

One way we give thanks to God is through our offerings, but our giving is not necessarily giving thanks. Paul when and how our giving becomes thanksgiving.

Introduction 1. Thanksgiving Day is a day when we celebrate God’s goodness. We thank Him for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. 2. Today we have a thanksgiving day offering. If we give it the right way, we give thanks to God in ever increasing proportions. Teaching 1. Paul has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be A Dud For God

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

How to be ineffective for the Kingdom of God

I Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.” Brought up with fireworks on the 4th of July. Tennessee to buy them Every now and then we would have one that The fuse would light… Smoke would come out… Anticipation would raise…NOTHING!!! It was a dud! Nothing but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Considering God's Claim On Your Life!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 16, 2004

In verse 5, God gives to young Jeremiah four reasons why he had a "claim" on his life. God has a claim on your life too!

“God has a claim on your Life!” Introduction: Jeremiah was only about twenty years old when God called him into the ministry. Most twenty year old people are trying to find enough money to put gas in the car for their next blind date. God told Jeremiah in this text that he was going to "Set ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Change Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Brown on Apr 16, 2004

Change can be scary, but it’s necessary.

Change part 2 Jos 1:6-9 Be strong and courageous, because you will help these people take possession of the land I swore to give their ancestors. (7) "Only be strong and very courageous, faithfully doing everything in the teachings that my servant Moses commanded you. Don’t turn away from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul Among The Barbarians

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 6, 2005

Every new Godly spiritual experience seems to have its counter-balance in suffering.

PAUL AMONG THE BARBARIANS Text: Acts 28:1-10 Introduction: "They all [276 souls] escaped to land." Again Paul suffers shipwreak. He is now a prisoner on his way to Rome because He had appealed to Caesar. Theme: Few have had such glimpses of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

When Jesus Passed By

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

Jesus stopped by on His way to Jericho to change the lives of two men

Introduction: Our greatest need is to see the Lord. Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem to be crucified. However, something happened on His way. I. A Commotion by the Roadside A. His Condition 1. Blind - 2Co 4:4 2. Beggar - Re 3:17 B. His Cry 1. His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep From Falling

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 22, 2008

How to keep from falling away from the faith

Text: Acts 20:25-38 Title; How to keep from falling Introduction 1.The Elders grief was not seeing the face of Paul again(v38) 2.The Apostle Paul’s grief was that some in the church would fall away (v29-31) Why do some in the church fall away? 1.An attack from outside the church (v29) 2.An ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abounding Grace

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 21, 2009

How is the Grace in your life?

ABOUNDING GRACE Text: 2nd Cor: 8 : 9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 1. Abounding Grace Rom: 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A True Christian

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2013

Marks that show a true Christian.

MARKS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN The best authority on marks of a christian would the apostle Paul. The roman beating alone accounts for 195 scars. Not counting 3 beatings with rods at Lystra . These left marks of his faithfulness to the believer untill his death. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 30, 2013

At Calvary, Jesus' three words "It is finished." declared the believers's great independence from Satan and Sin.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST Romans 8:2, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." Galatians 5:1, "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Introduction: Much "to-do" and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Hey, Bro!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

The most macho of men in the world are those with whom a woman can know she is safe, respected, and treasured to be protected from anything that could spoil her. Every sister needs that kind of brother.

Hey, Bro! Text: 1 Timothy 5:2 The Word of God in 1 Timothy 5:2 is God’s roadmap for relationships between young men and women. He says, "Treat the younger women as sisters, with absolute purity." That’s not how our culture tells young men to treat young women. It’s more like "treat the young women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beatitudes 2

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 21, 2018

The study for today is on the teaching of Christ, where HE emphasized on the need for man to have the kind of heart that God has. These are the 4th, 5th and 6th beatitudes:

THE BEATITUDES 2 TEXT : MATTHEW 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION The study for today is on the teaching of Christ, where HE emphasized on the need for man to have the kind of heart that God has. These are the 4th, 5th and 6th beatitudes: 1) Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accepting Praise

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 27, 2021

Sometimes it is easier to accept the negative than the compliment.

When you have lived a long time in a negative environment one of the most difficult things, after you are removed from it, is to accept praise. Often you mistrust it because when people praised you in the past they usually wanted something from you so you doubt the sincerity of the current praise. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist