Sermons on Giving General:

Make A Buck? Or Make A Difference!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2007

You can give without love, but you can never love without giving!

MAKING A BUCK? VS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! WHAT HAVE I REAPED? WHAT HAVE I SOWN TODAY? WHO HAVE I BLESSED TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Never forget: Often hurting people will hurt others! Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

... Running Over

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 2, 2007

If we have not experienced God’s blessings of security and abundance, maybe we need to examine our giving.

... Running Over Malachi 3:6-12 We are fond of telling our Children "It is more blessed to give than to receive." We try to teach them that generosity is an important value and as long as they can, they should be free handed with their own blessings from God and pass them on to others. We try ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Mennonite

The Joy Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007

Giving God’s way creates joy and peace, not guilt and fear.

THE JOY OF GENEROSITY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God At His Word) A. I Chronicles 29:12-14 (READ and COMMENT) LLUSTRATION: Arthur DeMoss, a gifted and godly BUSINESSMAN, built one of the most successful businesses of its kind in America and in the process gained a fortune of an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unselfish Ambition

Contributed by Fred Lab on Feb 6, 2007

This is a sermon I put together for our 100% Sunday. Helping our church to realize our amazing potential.

ICCC 2-4-07 “An Unselfish ambition” Philippians 2 & Acts 2 Ralph L. Woods: An ambitious farmer, unhappy about the yield of his crops, heard of a highly recommended new seed corn. He bought some and produced a crop that was so abundant his astonished neighbors asked him to sell them a portion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Living Life At Its Fullest Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007

DOES GOD DESIRE THAT I HAVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE, THAT I LIVE LIFE AT ITS FULLEST?

Sermon Outline and Notes Bridgewater United Methodist Church October 15, 2006 John 10:9-11 …. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” DOES GOD DESIRE THAT I HAVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE, THAT I LIVE LIFE AT ITS ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven's Windows Opened

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 9, 2007

Charge - Challenge - Change.

Malachi 3:10 - "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it". 1. THE CHARGE "Bring ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Stewardship

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 15, 2007

A brief outline on Stewardship

Stewardship 1 Corinthians 4:2 Intro: When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter at hand was how to span the river w/ the suspension cables. Launching a simple kite, the builders were able to get a thin string across. Using the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Good Steward

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005

Annual stewardship sermon. Tithing and giving

SBC Philippi 10/23/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Being a Good Steward Malachi 3:8-12 Primary Purpose: Encouraging people to give their tithe and offerings as an act of obedience Background: This is one of those passages where a basic understanding of the situation the reader was in is helpful in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Heist

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Oct 26, 2005

Ever timid of preaching about tithing? Don’t be! Malachi 3:6-18 brings a strong word of exhortation to all believers. We ought not to rob God by holding back our giving any more than we would put on a ski mask and rob a bank!

The Great Heist. By Matthew Everhard. An expository sermon from Malachi 3:12-18 originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church on October 28th and 29th. Every seminary student who wants to be a pastor can tell you that there are two things that we are afraid to preach about. Two biblical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abounding Inthis Grace Also Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Oct 27, 2005

Giving what God desires.

FBC "Abounding in this Grace also !!" II Cor. 8: 2-7,11 10/30/05 Intro. I. Formula for successful giving. II Cor. 8:1-2 A. Giving is extending God’s grace. V 1 (2 Corinthians 8:1) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; Wed. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prodigal Responding

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

The example of prodigal responding is given to us in the Father’s example.

Prodigal Responding Cornwall/Montreal February 19, 2005 We all know the story of ‘the Prodigal Son’. Today, I’d like you to put yourself in the position of the younger son, in this story and consider the response to the openhearted and openhearted response of your father. You know the story- you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Problems Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. then they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints. Every night the maintenance man would remove them and the next day the girls would put them back. Several memos were posted about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Different Attitudes Of People From The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by S. A. Devasahayam on Dec 5, 2005

This sermon looks the Good Samaritan parable in a different perspective. It describes the three different attitudes of the people who were in the parable. Some people live a life living, 1) Yours is Mine 2) Mine is Mine 3) Mine is yours.

Three different attitudes from the Parable of The Good Samaritan Introduction Not only our truthful speech, our attitude also matters for a sound Christian life. As we know, people have different attitudes. Some want to receive from others, others want to live for themselves, while some live for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Give God Your (His) Donkey"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 12, 2006

God cannot steal. Here are five reasons why you need to give God your donkey!

Title: “Give God your (His) Donkey” Introduction: Why should I? Has God ever asked you for anything? The truth is God has asked you for everything. Everything that you have belongs to God already, so simply need to acknowlege that truth and let go! Let me share with you five reasons why you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Riches Vs. Uncertain Riches

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 12, 2006

It is so easy to "mess up" with money, but the Scriptures give us clear instructions on how to guard our stewardship.

TRUE RICHES Vs. UNCERTAIN RICHES TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: America has a standard for comparing the relative value of those things that are in the material realm. We use what we refer to as the Gold Standard. For ages people of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist