Sermons on Giving Generous:

Commitment

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Why is it that Christians often need to be motivated to give when God has given us so much? God had provided for the Corinthians in such a wonderful way and yet they were hesitant to share what they had with others.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week and tithing $4.00. In a few years his income increased and he was tithing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

In these verses Paul points out principles found in the Word of God as well as those drawn from experience to show why and how we are to give.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: L. Kraft, head of the Kraft Cheese Corp., who had given approximately 25% of his enormous income to Christian causes for many years, said, “The only investment I ever made which has paid consistently increasing dividends is the money I have given to the Lord.” (W. A. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Motive

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Apparently the false teachers in Corinth were suggesting that Paul’s unwillingness to accept support from the church was simply a coverup. They thought that he really had a love for money, and the offering he claimed to be taking for the suffering saints

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: H. L. Gee somewhere tells of a tramp who came begging to a good woman’s door. She went to get something to give him and found that she had no change in the house. She went to him and said, “I have not a penny of small change. I need a loaf of bread. Here is a pound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Real Wealth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 4, 2005

A sermon on giving.

Matthew 6:19-34 “Real Wealth” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The Bible is the church’s book. It was written and preserved by the people of God. Through the Spirit, the Bible speaks a living Word to the people of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord Requires Your Tithe!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 6, 2005

Jesus says; If you want to be called great in the Kingdom Of God you must practice and teach His commandments, including the tithe.

Matthew 5:17-19 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give It Up - First Things First

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 5, 2008

There is a principle in the scriptures of keeping the first things first. That which is first in our life is important to God. Is God first in our finances? Relationships? Time? Marriage? Etc.? )Thoughts taken from a sermon series entitled Give It Up by P

Introduction Today- talk about giving- important topic in the Bible. Many of Jesus’ parables have to do with money. Attitude towards money-barometer-spiritual condition More important- money- principle- First Things First. Begin by watching this video- First things First As we talk about giving- I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

"Growth In Giving Means Church Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

If a church is going to grow as God has commanded us to, by making disciples, the people must give to support the ministry of the church.

In Exodus 35 & 36, we read about the construction of the Tabernacle. The details of that construction are laid out in these two chapters. It is conservatively estimated that the Tabernacle would cost approximately ten million dollars if it were constructed in the US today. The construction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Knew You Were Hard! Don't Withhold The Little?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 6, 2008

Often we will withhold little things because we don’t see the potential value of our little gift. 5 talents, 2 talents, or 1 talent give your best effort!

I KNEW YOU WERE HARD! Don’t withhold the little! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FAITH CAN ALWAYS BE SEEN BY LITTLE DEEDS AND ACTIONS OF LOVE! I. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEDICATION AND TOTAL COMMITMENT? A. INTRODUCTION: 1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath received the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give It Up - Love Made Me Do It Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 12, 2008

A look at how the love of God affects every area of our lives, including how we give of our time and our money. What does love do? Love by nature gives freely. (Thoughts taken from a sermon series entitled Give It Up by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurc

Introduction This week- 2nd and final part of a series on money. As w/last week- talking about money within bigger context-making God first in every area of our lives Review from last week Last week looked at principle- First Things First. First things are important to God. Looked at what can we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Economic Plan Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 13, 2008

The message is the 5th in the series... this message centers on helping beleivers move towards God’s goal of a 10% tithe. People are encouaged to begin at 4 or 5 % and every year add 1 or 2% helping them see the "process’ of growth, just as imitating Jes

In Jesus Holy Name February 10, 2008 Lent I Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 5th in the series: “God’s Economic Plan” Our congregational mission statement is: “Connecting People to Jesus and To One Another.” Yesterday, 60 plus women ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Law Of Harvest

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 15, 2008

Beware of what you are sowing because it will determine what you will reap

THE LAW OF HARVEST There are several laws governing several situations in the universe: - The law of gravity:- whatever goes up must come down - The law of mathematics:- two parallel line do not meet - The law of housekeeping:- as you lay your bed so you will sleep on it - The law of the prophets- ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Growth In Giving Means Kingdom Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 18, 2008

As the believer grows in the discipline of giving, he helps build up the kingdom of God on earth.

“For we are God’s fellow workers” - 1 Corinthians 3:9 a (NIV) Former head of the California Baptist Foundation, Cecil Pearson relates the story of how one morning, he was standing near a construction shack in a new subdivision in Sacramento, California, where the California Baptist Foundation had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Word We Hate The Most

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The word we hate the most is "no" and yet practicing Lenten disciples of fasting, praying, and giving can enrich us when we say "no" to the world and "yes" to God.

Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, and Giving. You will hear each one described. Tonight we’re going to discuss how to practice those disciplines. Hear now the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 25, 2008

In this last lesson from the series we look at some princples of giving found in Paul’s correspondence with the Corinthian church, and I try to inspire us with the joy of giving.

Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dar Para Recibir

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 5, 2008

¿Para qué ofrendar? ¿Cómo ofrendar? ¿Hay algún beneficio para el que dá?

DAR PARA RECIBIR 2 Cor. 9:6-15 Cuando era joven yo pensaba que el dinero era lo más importante en la vida, ahora sé que lo es. Dinero… la gente lo obtiene de dos, tres maneras; y lo gasta de muchas maneras. ¿Por qué la gente hace con su dinero lo que hacen? Por ejemplo, por qué la gente da ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed