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Motive

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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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

How To Be Content

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Nov 12, 2006

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God will supply all our needs.

HOW TO BE CONTENT Philippians 4:10-19 November 12, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Few things get a persons attention quicker than a downward shift in their finances. . Churches are no different. As a church, as long as our expenses are less than our income we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Givers

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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This sermon looks at three different approaches to giving....with Jesus being the ultimate giver to us.

(Prior to this sermon we presented a children’s talk with some optical illusion images that can be seen in two different ways....eg. indian face/eskimo, polar bear/seal, old woman/young woman, saxaphone player/women’s face.... then we talked about things not being all that they seem.... like in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Little Drummer Boy

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 14, 2006

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The tithe is a hot ticket item in today’s churches – particularly in those churches that preach a connection between wealth and God’s blessing. The tithe, in their view, is the investment strategy of heaven. Is this an accurate portrayal of the tithe?

The Little Drummer Boy Leviticus 27:20-32 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI September 21, 2003 We see their smiling faces on the television. Silky smooth voice, great digs, hair just so, offering the promise of health and wealth. The key? The tithe. Offer your tithe unto the Lord – that is, to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:20-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shop 'til You Drop Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Mark 2:13-17 Sermon #3 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the third sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Image is Everything” from Mark 1:32-39. We discovered the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Money, Money, Money

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2006

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All those churches want is your money right? This one is about bringing in the tithes and offerings.

Dakota Community Church November 26, 2006 All About the Bordens (Canadian Benjamins) Introduction: Last week we had a good crowd, again we had first time visitors - the offering was embarassingly low. We have some faithful tithers in this congregation. We have a lot more casual supporters. It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

You're Setting On Your Heart

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 6, 2005

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THIS IS A CONTINUATION FROM THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL. JESUS TELLS US, WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE IS HEART AS WELL.

MUB 3-6-05 LUKE 12;22-34 22Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2005

based on 65 ratings

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God’s law concerning sowing and reaping.

Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. The Living Bible says it like this… Galatians 6:7 Don’t be misled; remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows! Through out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Might Of The Widow's Mite"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 14, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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I love people who overcome excuses. If anyone had a reason not to “give,” it was this woman. The widow’s might… she shuts down everyone else’s excuse!

Title: “The Widow’s Might” Introduction: Jesus had just warned the people about the leaven of the Pharisees. They looked religious on outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart of a man. Thus our text begins. Here the widow woman is used by Christ to illustrate the kind of Christian that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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Jesus warned: 1. Don’t store up treasure. 2. Guard your heart. 3. Focus your eye. 4. Have only one Master

I read a recent magazine article about a pastor and his encounter with some unbelievers while having breakfast. Here is how he tells the story: “My wife and I were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and had breakfast in a coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

296 – Dozen Reasons For Compassion

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

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Why care? What was Christ’s ministry about? What were the pillars of the church concerned about? What was Paul eager to do?

Illustrate Humor: Homer, a handsome dude, walks into a sports bar around 9:58 PM. He sits down next to this blonde at the bar and stares up at the TV. The 10:00 news was on. The news crew was covering a story of a man on a ledge of a large building preparing to jump. The blonde looks at Homer and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

An Arrogance Of Wealth Or A Wealth Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 15, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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3 of 4 on 1 Timothy 6. This message explains the purpose of wealth.

An Arrogance of Wealth or a Wealth of Generosity The Apprentice There was a TV show a number of years ago called "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous". In this presentation we were given a glimpse (just a quick peek - mind you) of the kind of life wealth can provide. It was ostentatious, opulent, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bringing The King Back

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

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We need to bring the King back to HIS house in our 1. Commitment 2. Prayer 3. Praise 4. Worship

Bringing the King Back 2 Sam. 19 Just to bring a little light of history to this passage… Absalom, David’s son had done his best to destroy his father, securing the Kingdom and killing all those who were on David’s side. And so David had to fight against his own flesh and blood, his very own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring Mom

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

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Mom is a special part of every family

Pr 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Pr 31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. Pr 31:12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Pr 31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Holiness

Sowing And Reaping, To The Bank Series

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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The Sowing And Reaping Principles Of Money

Disclaimer: The following sermon is offered for your edification and spiritual enlightenment. However, there may be some present… being immature in the faith… may find it offensive, and at times disruptive, to their comfort zone. Although seeded with much Scripture, and thoroughly prayed over, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

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