Sermons on Giving General:

Malachi: A Legacy Of Financial Integrity Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

Why does God make such a big deal about tithing? The story of Malachi and the people of Israel.

Legacy Malachi: A legacy of Financial Integrity Malachi 3:6-15 Part Ten Intro: Story of the context – 433; sinning like Judges; Malachi is raised up; lots of issues but it focuses on tithing and stewardship; The temple was completed under the leadership of Zerubbabel, Haggai, and Zechariah in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not In Polite Company! Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Jan 21, 2006

A sermon in a series on 2 Corinthians, on principles of giving.

Not in Polite Company! – 2 Corinthians 9 There are some things you just don’t talk about in our culture. At least not in polite company. Picture yourself at a party or in a gathering of folks who you don’t know well. What kinds of things do folks chat about? You can talk about the weather, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opportunity Is Waiting

Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on Jan 21, 2006

There is no lack in God.In order to have great opportunities you must sow seed. A seed is a tiny beginning with a huge future.

Opportunity is Waiting Philippians 3:13 Brethren do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind & reaching forward to those things which are ahead, Today everybody has a fresh new start in every area of your life. God offers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Motivated Churches To Give

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

Discusses the various ways Paul motivated Christians to give.

HOW PAUL MOTIVATED CHURCHES TO GIVE 1. He thanked them when they did give. (Phil 1:3 NIV) I thank my God every time I remember you. (Phil 1:4 NIV) In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy (Phil 1:5 NIV) because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 22, 2006

Sermon 3 of 3: Three things that should characterize our giving and why.

2 Corinthians 9:7 God Loves A Cheerful Giver Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church January 22, 2006 Introduction Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. He was nominated by President Teddy Roosevelt. It has been said that his mind, wit and work earned him the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Planning For The Overflow

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

Many thanks to my good friend, Pastor David Carter of The Rock Falls Church in Boiling Springs, SC for the thoughts in this sermon. When you practice Luke 6:38, go ahead and plan for the overflow!

LUKE 6:38 “PLANNING FOR THE OVERFLOW” A) I think it is time we started emphasizing GIVING, instead of someone’s income! * We live in a world where our social standing is based on our income. * God is not interested in how much you make – He is interested in how much you give. * No one will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of The Giver? Evaluate Your Attitude Toward Giving!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2006

Often times we look at the value of the gift as to how we shall receive it. You can not buy love. Do we value the giver of the gift?

THE VALUE OF THE GIVER? EVALUATE YOUR ATTITUDE OF GIVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Have you ever heard the story of DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA? Don Quixote was called the KNIGHT OF THE SORROWFUL COUNTENANCE! Don Quixote was a knight, he had a horse, he had full armor, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watering The Seed With The Tithe

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Feb 17, 2007

In this sermon I went deep into Malachi 3 to explain all aspects of the tithe. The good (what we all like to preach about) and the bad. This isn’t about guilt, but it;s to point out the whole truth.

Watering The Seed With The Tithe Malachi 3:10 Every seed we plant needs water to grow, if there is no water, the plant, the flower, whatever it is that you plant will not survive. You have to plant, than you have to water, and water, so you will get results. Well with the kingdom of God it’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship The Lord With Offerings" Not "Surrenderings"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 25, 2007

Worship the Lord with "Offerings" not "Surrenderings" 1) Because He chose us; 2) Because He saved us; 3) Because He blesses us

Last Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, marked the beginning of Lent. It’s traditional in many circles to give up something during these forty days before Easter. Some people give up coffee. Others give up meat. Catholics in Germany are being urged to give up driving this Lent. What have you given up? ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Their Need Your Need

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

American’s Need Nothing!!! We need to ignore our wants and use the blessings we have to further the Gospel - WORLD MISSIONS MESSAGE

MAKING THEIR NEED YOUR NEED Phil. 4:19 I believe the greatest discovery that one can make after salvation is that Jesus not only wants to be our Saviour HE WANTS TO BE OUR SUPPLIER “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Psalm 50:10-15 For every ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

A Higher Standard

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Throughout the years, God has released great blessings when his children whole-heartedly followed him. Proverbs 3:5-10. What a great promise from Scripture! Do you realize that this promise still applies to us today?

A Higher Standard; Malachi 3:8-10 Throughout the years, God has released great blessings when his children whole-heartedly followed him. Proverbs 3:5-10. What a great promise from Scripture! Do you realize that this promise still applies to us today? The book of Malachi reveals how important the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Jesus On Money

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007

Tithing is not just an Old Testament idea, it is one of the ways we as Christians should show our love for the Lord.

Introduction: I heard about a farmer who called the office of famous Televangelist asking to see “The Head Hog at the trough.” The receptionist was shocked and said, “Sir, if you’re talking about our Pastor, you may refer to him as Doctor or Reverend, but I don’t think it would be proper for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Hilarious Givers? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 1, 2007

How we deal with and give money is often a litmus test of our discipleship- as it is one of those things we do that no one knows about but God. We do it to please and be rewarded by Him alone.

WBC- Hilarious givers 2 Cor 9:6-15. WBC 1.04.07am I have a vision for us being a church of hilarious givers = really an important area of our discipleship - many are held back because of it Because it’s all done in secret (or should be) - so really tests where we are at with the one who sees ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Robbing God Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007

The principle of tithing shows our trust of God. It shows if He (in your mind) is big enough to handle your life. His promise is that He will not only take care of us but that He will fill the barns with blessing - if we trust Him!

INTRODUCTION A. Why Now? 1. Began a Series “How do we Accomplish the Vision” a. “Whether on Temple and even More So if on Bullsboro” b. Part I – Last week was the importance of the Journey in that “We Must Offer God Our Best” from the example of Mary. We considered the statement, “God does not ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Everything We've Got Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 5, 2007

Continuing our conversation about taking in daily nutrition we turn our attention towards giving. How should that play a part in our every day lives?

Tonight we are going to continue our conversation about taking in Daily Nutrients as we jump deeper and deeper into a relationship with God. Since coming back for the Winter Retreat we have been talking about the importance of hanging out at the feet of Jesus and what that looks like. A few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational