Sermons on Giving And Receiving:

Comparing And Contrasting Four Approaches To Charitable Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Comparing and Contrasting Four Approaches to Charitable Giving

Matthew 6:20 - Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Illustration: Out of every $10 held by Christians in the world $8 are in the hands of North Americans, according to Neal Pirolo, author of Serving as Senders. The Lord has allowed North American Christians to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will God Provide? Series

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

How God provides for those making sacrifices.

WILL GOD PROVIDE FOR YOU IF YOU GIVE GENEROUSLY TO MISSIONS? Philippians 4:19 I. Abraham gave his son and God provided - Genesis 22:1-14 II. Hannah gave her only son and God provided - 1 Sam. 1:11, 1:20-28, 2:21 III. Widow of Zarepath gave her last meal and God provided - 1 Kings 17:1-16 IV. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

New Generosity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

New Life requires new generosity as shown by the Philippians

I want you put yourself in Paul’s shoes for a moment. Here he is, travelling around the Mediterranean, visiting exotic places; going on sea voyages; meeting interesting people. Sounds great doesn’t it? Well, perhaps not so great when you think about the way he met some of those interesting people, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Anglican

More Than Hatch, Match, And Dispatch Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2000

The church is for far more than empty ceremony on occasions demanded by tradition; it is the steward of new life, with a rich and full experience that employs the diversity of gifts God has given it.

Last week you seemed to get a big charge out of my little story about going to a wedding rehearsal and wasting time waiting for a key person to arrive. When I said that I didn’t know what we’d do on Sunday afternoon if he didn’t show up, you let out a belly laugh. You assumed I was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Stewardship

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Nov 19, 2000

Rahab's giving of herself for a newfound faith.

Today is stewardship Sunday. Today, we remember the truth that all that we have is God’s. To be a steward is to manage property for someone else. And it is our job to make decisions with that property for their best interest. I think we often think of stewardship as the idea of deciding what ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My All Is On The Altar

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Sep 10, 2001

How our offerings are pleasing to the Lord!

MY ALL IS ON THE ALTAR “And the priest is to burn all of it on the altar” (Leviticus 1: 9). The sacrificial system of the Old Testament seems so far removed from us today. We are probably very thankful that the slaughter of bullocks, sheep, goats, doves or pigeons is not part of our worship ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1

Denomination: Holiness

16 Pentecost C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

Jesus invites us to be shrewd in our efforts to spread the gospel, and extravagant in our praise of God.

16 Pentecost C Luke 16:1-13 23 September 2001 Have you ever been suckered by someone shrewd? So shrewd that you can only admire his shrewdness? I once attended a trade fair and entered a whole lot of the draws that are always there. The next week there was a knock at the door with a man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"Care Givers Of The Cure Giver"

Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 18, 2001

An encouragement to serve remembering where the strength to serve comes from.

“Care Givers of the Cure Giver” Luke 9:10-17 October 21st, 2001 Many churches open their worship services with a responsive call to worship that goes like this: The pastor calls to the congregation, “The Lord be with you”, and then the people respond, “and also with you.” Responses such as these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Benefit Package That Comes With Serving The Lord

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 13, 2003

In life everyone seeks benefits. The Psalmist in our text, revealed that God’s benefits are so great until it moved him to ask himself; "What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?"

Introduction: In the job market, everyone is concerned about benefits. We select careers predicated on the benefits that are available. In the words of our text, David asked a tremendous question;"What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?" The question is based on believer’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19, Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Redistributing The Wealth

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 28, 2003

An unapologetic message about tithing!!!!!!

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendship July 27, 2003 A country song some years ago was composed around the theme of a small town in rural Texas being a great sight – in the rear view mirror! Egypt was that ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Stewardship:what A Way To Live!

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003

Stewardship is defined as the servant of God looking at the things he has as not his own, but through the use of time, money, and abilities gives to God’s work and God’s glory.

Stewardship: What A Way To Live! Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6 – 14 Introduction I guess by now you understand that during this sermon series we have been discovering the way God intended for us to live. We have found that He wants us to live as disciples, to live as worshippers, and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Fruits From Faithful Followers

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

Generosity & celebration go hand in hand

Date: 04-8-01 Title: First fruits From Faithful Followers Bible Text: 2Chron. 31:1-12 Subject: How can we say Thank you to God? Complement: By being generous and celebrating all He has done! Main Idea: Generosity and celebration go hand in hand. Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Live A Life

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

Stewardship is about the choices we make because of who we are – our character in other words.

Learning To Live A Life While on a trip to Switzerland, an America businessman was watching a Swiss clockmaker carving the case of an ornate cuckoo clock. As the businessman watched the clockmaker carve out the case, he was astounded at his slow rate of progress. The businessman finally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is My Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

One thing, that I have not really stressed, all that much in my ministry – sure I mention it occasionally – but usually, only in passing – and it is the essential truth, that I want to talk about for the next 3 weeks - >>>>> okay, here it is - steward

“Where Is My Heart?” Recovering A Vital Truth – part one Back in the early 1980’s I was stationed in Yorktown Virginia and would occasionally make the 4 hour trip back home to Maryland. I remember coming back home one time, it was starting to get dark, I was on I-495 bypassing Washington DC – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Place Ourselves In The Lord's Hand This Year! Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

The new Church Year is a time for us to look forward to new opportunities of service in the Lord’s kingdom.

Advent I Isaiah 64:1-8 I guess I should apologize to you all. This is the point of the service where you are expecting to hear a sermon, and I don’t have one to give you. I mean, I figured "what’s one week?" You’ll survive without one, right? Besides, I already had one to do for Thanksgiving Day. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran