Sermons on Giving Generous:

All I Want For Christmas ...myrrh!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 16, 2008

Why would you bring myrrh as a baby present? Myrrh may actually be the perfect gift for Jesus!

All I Want for Christmas is Myrrh Matthew 2:1-11 Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Que Abres El Regalo

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 24, 2008

No deja el regalo mas valioso envuelto. Unos quieren negarlo o ignorarlo. Un mensaje navideño.

El Regalo Inesperado, Negado, y No Abierto Hay regalos que fueron presentados a Cristo, y debemos ofrecer lo que es de valor a Cristo hoy día también. Mt. 2:11 Cuando entraron en la casa, vieron al niño con María su madre, y postrándose le adoraron. Entonces abrieron sus tesoros y le ofrecieron ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Step Up And Serve The Lord With What You Have"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 10, 2008

The Lord gives abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts to serve him. To not serve the Lord is to dry up spiritually.

“Step Up and Serve the Lord With What You Have" I Samuel 17:40-50 One of my favorite Old Testament stories is about David and Goliath. I tend to be for the under dog. Even in the business world when a small business takes on a corporation they talk about David taking on Goliath. This morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 4 The Next Step Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Take the Next step it is mostly likely your ministry for now You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

MBMB 4 Discovering you Ministry/Service is about Getting a dream/desire/vision/mission. Without one you’ll perish, even here you’ll perish God’s Calling may come out of your Moan/Complaint God’s Calling may come as a direct Word to your life. Prophecy… God’s calling may come cause your Life is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Principles To Build Upon: Involvement Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

The involvment of every member is vital to the church’s success.

Principles to Build Upon: Involvement Introduction: I heard about an elderly man who went to his doctor for a physical. The doctor checked him out thoroughly. He told the elderly fellow that he was basically in good health for his age, but also gave him some guidelines concerning his lifestyle. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gifts

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 27, 2017

Sharing your God given gifts

The Gifts 1Peter 4: 7-11 By Jesse Crooks Southern Baptist Revivalist (Evangelist) Introduction: I usually end my testimony by challenging people to give their loaves and fish or their gifts. I never have time to really explain what I mean by giving one’s five loaves and two fish. I want to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Failing The Test?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2017

Many situations in life are but testing zones...Philip faced a test? Andrew faced a test? You will face situations that will test your faith.

FAILING THE TEST? HINDER MY MIRACLE? THIS IS BIGGER THAN I AM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL MY OWN LIMITATIONS DEFINE WHAT GOD CAN DO? Do I tend to focus on THE PROBLEMS and not GOD SOLUTIONS? Are we so blind that the facts define our faith? Facts that can kill our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-12, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Barnabas Person

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

Barnabas we will see was a giving person and cared about other people. How can we live a life like that in a society that says it is all about You?

Being a Barnabas Person Acts chapter 5:29-39 Introduction- my time away in Wisconsin I want to talk to you about being a Barnabas or being a part of a church that has a Barnabas mentality. Most people today wither they admit it or not have a selfish attitude about things that they have. (Tight ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Giver Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 4, 2018

This is the intro to our Stewardship Series "Giving to the Giver" and this begins by defining Jesus as the giver in our lives.

Things change, they don't always stay the same. And today you are part of change. For sixteen years April has been "Stewardship Emphasize" month at Cornerstone, or as many like to call it "Money Month." And you may have noticed that this isn't April, it's March and yet here Denn is getting ready ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fresh Start With Money Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Fresh Start with Money

Fresh Start with Money Malachi 3:7-12 “Since the days of your fathers, you have turned from My statutes; you have not kept them. Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord of Hosts. But you ask: “How can we return?” 8 “Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me!” You ask: “How do we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Own Love. (Hi)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 15, 2018

God showed His love on the cross, His love cost Him everything He had in this life.....His life!

Romans 5:6-For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7-For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8-But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

He'll Take Care Of The Rest Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Feb 18, 2016

King David's example of extravagant giving challenges New Testament believers.

Introduction: David is nearing the end of his reign as king. He is an old man, but he has a mission. He wanted to build the temple, but God would not allow it. Instead, David had Solomon crowned king. David then gave Solomon the plans and the materials for the new temple. God did not allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Length Of Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 17, 2016

We leave a legacy through our giving, but some of those legacies last longer than others.

Length of Your Legacy How long will you be remembered? I remember my Grandfather Guptill, we called him Da. He passed away when I was 11. I vaguely remember my mother’s grandfather, he passed away when I was seven, but we had moved overseas when I was five so those were my last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer: The Channel To Abundant Life Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 29, 2021

Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy, Overflowing Generosity - Week One, Giving God Our Day

September 26, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy Overflowing Generosity Mark 1:35-39 Prayer: The Channel to Abundant Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every day, rivers carry tons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Much More Than Collecting Food

Contributed by Jeferson Tavares on Nov 8, 2020

There are countless examples of people who have been altruistic throughout human history.

Much More Than Collecting Food Text: Psalm 41: 1-4; Lev. 25: 35-38; Deut. 15: 7-11 Introduction: There are countless examples of people who have been altruistic throughout human history. Think of some acquaintances. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Princess Diana Diana, Princess of Wales (Diana Frances, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-4, Leviticus 25:35-38