Sermons on giving by faith: showing 181-195 of 198,624

Give Up Giving Up Series

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 20, 2015

Ash Wednesday (B). Too often we focus on our outward behavior, our sins. But the root of our problem is not sins, but sin, our sinful nature. Joel urges us to "Turn to God and live."

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Give up giving up” What are you giving up for Lent? Anything? Some people give up something for lent. Not with the purpose of earning ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-19, Psalm 51:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace Giving Or Living Giving

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

Maybe it is time to go past the tithe and the concept of grace giving to giving till it hurts.

Luke 21:1-6 Proposition: You must give to it hurts! From time to time there arises a debate over giving a tithe or give as grace encourages you to give. I believe the tithe is the minimum so if by grace you can and want to give ninety percent like R. G. LeTourneau go right ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-6, Acts 2:44-47, Exodus 35:4-5, Exodus 36:3-6, Luke 17:10, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Eucharist And Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2014

The sacrament of Holy Eucharist nourishes our faith and gives us a context in which to express that faith.

Thursday of 2nd Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei Where did He get all this? Isn’t He just a carpenter’s son? There’s a reality in human life that is not animated by the Holy Spirit. Any tree that is taller than the trees around it attracts attention and is likely to get cut ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Catholic

Conviction Gives Hope To The Bereaved

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE GIVES HOPE FOR THE BEREAVED GOD'S FORMULA OF COMPASSION: KNOWLEDGE + FAITH GIVES HOPE KNOWLEDGE + FAITH = CONVICTION CONVICTION GIVES HOPE Introd.: Two different groups of believers in view: 1) those who are alive and remain until the coming of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Our Best To God

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 26, 2003

Our giving to God reveals our faith, spiritual intelligence and love.

<PRE> Giving is a wonderful expression of one’s love to others; a visible and outward manifestation of care. Giving is a natural act and a sign of life. It is obvious that God is the author of giving. He is the greatest giver and provider of all our needs. God is love and His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Generous In Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2021

'Generous In Giving ' 2 Corinthians chapters 8&9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Principle #1: Generous Giving Begins With Surrender To The Lord (8:1-7). Principle #2: Generous Giving Is Motivated By Grace (8:8-9) Principle #3: Generous Giving Involves Faith (8:10-15) Principle #4: Generous Giving Is a Testimony To Others (9:1-5) Principle #5: Generous Giving ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Testing God

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 21, 2021

Based on Malachi 3:7-10 - Sermon helps listeners understand that tithing & giving strengthen faith in God's provision.

“TESTING GOD” Malachi 3:7-10 FBCF – 9/19/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s most outrageous thing you’d do to win $10k? Chicago radio station contest several years ago. Winner – Guy from Indiana who ate an entire 11-ft birch tree, leaves, roots, bark, & all. Wore a tux, sat @ elegant table w/ ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-10, Genesis 14:17-20, Leviticus 27:30-34, Deuteronomy 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Give Me This Mountain

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2010

We ask so much of God and many times we are not ready for th gift he has for us.

LORD GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN Joshua 14:6Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea. 7Forty years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of Our Finances Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Feb 16, 2005

This is message #2 in the Faith and Finance Series - IN GOD WE TRUST. It deals with the witness of faithful finances.

“IN GOD WE TRUST” Faith & Finance Series The Witness of Faithful Finances Part 1 INTRODUCTION: Two weeks ago, we began a new series on Faith & Finance titled IN GOD WE TRUST. We learned that before we can be prosperous and truly successful in anything including our finances ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 7, 2004

God will bring us a harvest, if we will be full of faith and faithfulness in our sowing for His harvest.

Introduction Sir Robert Watson Watt, the inventor of the radar was arrested himself for speeding. He had been caught in a radar trap. Shortly after his irony, he wrote this poem: "Pity Sir Robert Watson Watt Strange target of his radar plot, And this, with others I could mention, A victim of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, Galatians 6:7, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Faith Journey - 1 Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 23, 2017

Part 5 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

The cluster of miracles of Elijah and Elisha serve several purposes. One is to show Israel that Yahweh remains faithful to Israel even after her exile to Babylon. The other is to show Israel that despite the godlessness of her kings, Yahweh remains gracious and merciful in difficult times. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, 1 Timothy 5:17, 2 Kings 8:1, Luke 12:15, Luke 16:13, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Mark 9:22, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Never Ever Give Up! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God answers prayers so that we might express and encourage our faith.

Scripture Introduction Jesus teaches us today by parable, “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” Our English word derives from the Greek, para-bolae,, which itself consists of two words, para- meaning “beside” and -ballo meaning “throw or cast.” A parable is, literally, a story thrown or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful With Much Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 10, 2022

The third in a four-part sermon series for a fall stewardship emphasis. This sermon centers on the stewardship of our financial giving.

October 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Matthew 13:44-46 Faithful with Much Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Each week the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow takes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Reasons For Faithfulness And Gratitude Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2016

Every person is worthy of our giving.

Thursday of 9th Week in Course St. Marcellinus We see today the convergence of these two readings with the commemoration of Ss. Marcellinus and Peter, who were martyred under Diocletian, but only after they had converted to Christ both their jailer and their executioner. They were considered so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 13, 2021

Baptism has been identified as: "Giving the faithful a parallel to Jesus's death for man."

William Stringfellow, an American lay theologian once remarked: "Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13