Sermons on Giving Generous:

Living In A Fallen World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2006

In this sermon God gives us three truths about how are to live in a fallen world.

Scripture This is the fourth message in my series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 2:4-20: 4 “See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous will live by his faith— 5 indeed, wine betrays him; he is arrogant and never at rest. Because he is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Give Up! Ever!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2007

If you care deeply about somethng, keep praying and trusting.

Title: Never give up! Ever! Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: If you care deeply about something, keep praying and trusting. Introduction Larry Crabb, writing in the November/December issue of Pray! Magazine told this story. When he was ten years old, he first heard Matthew 21:22, where Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Away Our Hearts

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 12, 2008

Discover the joys and demands of giving our hearts in service to others.

Someone has said “There are two kinds of people: givers and takers; the takers eat better but the givers sleep better.” How are you sleeping at night? In my last church there was a young man named Chris who gave a testimony one Sunday. In his testimony he said “All my life I have been a taker. From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

When The Bear Is Giving Chase Series

Contributed by John Sears on Sep 28, 2011

We all experience conflict in life. Often times conflict happens with people we are closest to. Somtimes, the relationship we thought would last forever is blown apart by it. How do we handle this conflict when it happens or repair the relationship?

Introduction: Two long time friends decide to go camping in the woods for the weekend. They pack up their gear and head out. As they hike to their favorite campsite, a large grizzly bear ambles onto the path about 100 yards in front of them. Both friends freeze in their tracks hoping the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

A Lesson On Giving From Hezekiah

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2011

A great scripture that shows God's people responding to the call to tithe.

Hezekiah Well that was edifying. We used that video a couple of years ago but thought we could drag it out again. This is week four of our Treasures of the Heart series. If you haven’t been with us during that time or if you are new to Cornerstone I will bring you up to speed. I decided ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:3-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving Our Testimony For God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 19, 2018

We should: 1. Attempt to connect with listeners (vs. 1-3). 2. Admit our faults (vs. 4-5). 3. Tell how we became aware of Jesus (vs. 6-8). 4. Tell what actions we needed to take (vs. 9-10). 5. Tell how we were assisted (vs. 11-16).

Giving Our Testimony for God The Book of Acts - Part 78 Acts 22:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 15, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul and his mission team have finished Paul's third missionary journey, and they have arrived in Jerusalem. Paul had traveled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 23, 2023

Learn how God’s unfailing love can inspire us to love others persistently, hopefully, and powerfully, even in the midst of challenges and hardships.

Introduction: Dear friends and families, "Love and Family" - are two concepts that often go hand in hand. We often hear phrases like "blood is thicker than water" or "family is not defined by blood." These sayings remind us that love is at the core of any family, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Romans 15:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, Ephesians 6:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Matthew 8:1-4, Luke 15:1-2, John 8:1-11, Colossians 3:13, Romans 15:7, John 13:34, 1 Peter 5:10, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 5:7, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 30:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Gives To Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 5, 2026

Working through 2 Peter and Jude using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

“What God Gives to Us” 2 Peter 1:1-4 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “1 Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, Matthew 16:17-18, Matthew 16:23, Acts 10:44-46, Ephesians 2:8, 2 Peter 3:17-18, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 3:9, 1 Peter 5:10, Acts 1:6-11, Philippians 2:7-9, Psalm 110:1, Romans 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God Gives Me Freedom Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Aug 15, 2006

God promises He can give us freedom. What does He gives us freedom from? We’ll see 3 things God gives us freedom from.

Intro: (Show On Star/On Board Video) -There’s something really cool and yet really frightening @ “On Star.” But it’s really neat to think that help is only a button away when you’re in your car. It’s my hope that thru the month of July you’ll discover that Jesus is even better than “On ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

And I Will Give You Rest Series

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

This is the third and final sermon in a series of sermons unpacking the scripture in Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest"

Scripture: Matthew 11: 28 Hebrews 4: 1-10 John 10: 27 -30 Sermon: "And I Will Give You Rest" Good Morning…Well, today we come to the last part of this scripture in Matthew that has been our focus over the last few weeks. “Come unto Me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Gift Giving Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016

Part one of a two part series on spiritual gifts. This focuses on the speaking gifts looking at 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and Romans 12:6-8

Gift Giving Part 1 Speaking Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Which is better, receiving gifts or giving gifts? The old saying goes “It is better to give than to receive” Try and teach that to your kids What makes Christmas so great for the kids? Is it going to the toy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Supplying Our Need

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Good to be back in the house of the Lord Gratitude to Jimmy

Today’s key verse is Phil 4:19, This is Paul’s epistle to the Philippians written around 60 A.D. Philippi was a city in Macedonia (mass-uh-doe-nee-uh) Paul established this church on his 2nd missionary journey. This was the first church established on the European continent, located in northern ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

God Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

Because of His relentless love, God does not give up on us even when we give up on Him

ENGAGE Show clip from “Taken”. This gripping scene is from the 2008 film “Taken”. In that movie, retired CIA agent Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, has only 96 hours to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped. Early in the movie we learn that Mills’ relationship with his daughter hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

5 Reasons To Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2011

It is fitting to give thanks for: 1) God Himself (Psalm 103:1), 2) God’s Benefits (Psalm 103:2), 3) God’s Forgiveness and Healing (Psalm 103:3), 4) God’s Redemption, love & Mercy (Psalm 103:4), and 5) God’s Satisfaction & Renewal (Psalm 103:5)

"5 Reasons to Give Thanks": Psalm 103:1-5 Thanksgiving. October 9, 2011. Everton Community Church. This week the world mourned the death of Apple founder Steve Jobs. At 56 – he was considered the World’s Leading Technology Innovator. Millions of people around the globe are thankful to Steve Jobs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

What Is Your Calling? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 9, 2009

Not only does God give to each of us spiritual gifts by which the body of Christ is supported and sustained, He also gives us all that is needed to carry out those functions vital to the health and ministry of His body, the church. With those gifts, God g

Opening illustration: In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational