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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The first of 3 sermons that formed our Stewardship (Giving) Campaign for 2015, this sermon starts by celebrating the huge amounts of God-inspired generosity that are already going on in our church.
So - I have two sermons here, and i wonder which one you would like me to preach? Here I have a really creative one (hold it up) - I promise you none of you will ever have heard a sermon on giving like this. The other one (hold it up) it is a bit more boring and ordinary. Which would you like? You ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:17-24
Denomination: Anglican
Jesus says generosity toward the poor will be rewarded in eternity. This means that everything we give for the needs of others is like putting money in the bank of heaven.
All of us would certainly agree that it was a good thing that Columbus was given the money he needed to sail to the discovery of America. What we do not realize, however, is the evil method by which the money was gotten. In 1492 Tomas de Torquemada, the chief architect of the Spanish Inquisition, ...read more
We were created to reach out to others. We are commanded in Scripture to give generously of our time, talents and finances in ministry. But what is or should be our modivation for giving and serving?
In his book Run with the Horses, Eugene Peterson tells how he saw some birds teaching their young to fly.Three young swallows were perched on a dead branch that stretched out over a lake. “One adult swallow got alongside the chicks and started shoving them out toward the end of the branch – ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Denomination: Baptist
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
Full sermon preached at https://faithandvictory.com/cheerfully/. A sermon about tithing and giving to God.
*Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Malachi 3:10, Numbers 18:26, Matthew 5:17-19, Luke 11:42, Romans 3:28, Proverbs 3:9 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The gift of God’s Son is our Christmas gift.
December 2 ,2007 Matthew 2:1-12 Gift Giving There are only 23 days left before Christmas, so I hope you have your Christmas list set. Normally it works this way in our house, Debbie asks me what I want for Christmas and I always give her the same answer, “You’re all I need baby.” Actually, I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Giving to God is so much more than just writing a check or giving our tithe, here Paul speaks to the very spirit of giving that each believer must exude in their walk with Christ...
Additional Verses 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Date Written: August 10, 2006 Date Preached: August 13, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM Service) Series Title: The Grace of God Sermon Title: The Grace of Giving Sermon Text: 2 Cor 8:1-7; 9:6-8 Introduction: The Grace of Giving In Scripture Jesus revealed ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7
Guilt is a terrible motivator, because it works from the outside in. But grace works from the inside out. If you want to increase giving in your church, don't preach about tithing. Preach the gospel.
We are in the second week of a series we’re calling “Overflow: Living the Generous life.” As I told you last week, I want to be transparent with why we are doing this series at this time. This afternoon, we are going to present the largest budget in Glynwood’s history to the Church Leadership ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, Deuteronomy 14:22-29
How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.
"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:32-37
Denomination: Holiness
The early church sold their lands to help the poor and needy amongst them. Were they setting the pattern for a communist commune? Were they socialists? Or was there something more basic going on here?
OPEN: The past two weeks we’ve been talking about iPods. Ever since Apple Computers began marketing these miniature music machines in 2001 they’ve been a popular item with both adults and kids alike. iPods have been marketed in various shapes and sizes and colors, and there are all kinds of ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:15-37
Grace has symptoms. When we have genuinely experienced God’s grace in Christ we become generous givers.
“The Grace of Giving” II Corinthians 8:1-15 Mililani Community Church September 18, 2005 Pastor Rick Bartosik OUTLINE When the subject of stewardship is mentioned, some people immediately think of tithing. There is nothing wrong with tithing. Tithing was the Old Testament way of giving. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
To maintain healthy relationships, don't take from the relationship; instead, work to give to that relationship.
Three college freshman and three seniors were traveling home for Spring break. At the station, the three freshmen bought tickets for themselves and watched as the seniors bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the freshmen. “Watch and ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28
Denomination: Evangelical Free
The Temple maintained a public fund for charity, out of which money was available for helping the poor. People would bring their gift and place it in one of the thirteen trumpet-shaped containers. Each was labeled for a specific use.
Jerusalem A Lesson on Giving Mark 12:41-44(Focal Passage), Luke 21:1-4, (Lev. 27:30) Mark 12:41-44 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:41-44
We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!
Return To Sender Pt. 1 - Special D I. Introduction Written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott wrote the song Return To Sender in 1962 and was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962 the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11, 1 Samuel 1:24-28, 1 Samuel 2:1-2
Denomination: Pentecostal
The key to a distinctively Christian Thanksgiving celebration is giving thanks for the right things.
This morning, I’d like to begin with a question. Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? The word "holiday," after all, comes from the phrase "holy day". And so, is Thanksgiving a holy day for those who serve and worship Jesus Christ? Does the twenty-eighth of November have any special spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 118:1
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