Sermons on Giving Generously:

You Were Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004

This sermon gives instruction and teaching on our up coming Solemn Assembly (week of repentance)

You were Shaped For Serving God February 15, 2004 Ephesians 2 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-19

Denomination: *other

Parable Of The Tares - 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 2, 2005

What is the source of Evil in the world? Jesus gives His answer in the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares

Living Under Grace – 4 – Parable of the Tares - 2 Recently visiting my mother’s congregation • I was asked this question about the tsunami tragedy by an older member of the congregation • Do you think because of the high number of casualties in Ache that God had singled out the Moslems for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Hearts To Share, And A Desire To Bear

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

The secret to be fully blessed is this, Give to others what Jesus has given you.

Hearts to Share, and a Desire to Bear Luke 6:38 Jesus was surrounded by crowds who were eager to touch Him. The people who followed Jesus were, for the most part, poor people who lived from hand to mouth, a day at a time. He was celebrated, and His touch brought healing. But when Jesus began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:8-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Teach Your Children Well - Impacting The Next Generation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2011

The church must choose to reach the next generation for Christ.

May 22, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-12 Subject: Teaching Children Title: Teach Your Children Well – Impacting the Next Generation I would like for you all to take the time to look around you this morning, and as you do I want you to pay special attention to anyone who is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Your Best To God Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

From Hebrews 11 as well Abel teaches us, Giving is a part of our relationship with God, Your giving gives you away, giving bears witness.

With appreciation, I acknowledge using sermon central as one of many sources for this message. PORTRAITS OF FAITH: GIVING YOUR BEST TO GOD November 12, 2006 Jay Robison Gen 4:1-5 and Heb 11:4 What does being faithful to God look like? Need to ask regularly This week in Bible study read ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Israel’s Greatest General (1of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022

In our text we read of Israel’s greatest general. His name is Joshua. In Joshua 23, Joshua had reached the golden years of his life.

Look at verse 1. We read, “...Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.” When we consider Joshua’s age, we need to consider TWO things. (1) Look at the phrase, “...stricken in age.” Today it seems many folks are fighting a battle with old age. Illus: One man in Missouri said, “It is rough ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Make A Difference In Our Generation! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 16, 2022

Four keys to a life that makes a difference for God: 1. The faith we must embrace (vs. 38-40). 2. The future we must face (vs. 41-42). 3. A fight we must win (vs. 43-45). 4. The family we must belong to (vs. 46-50).

God Wants Us to Make a Difference in Our Generation! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:38-50 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 16, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish our study of Matthew 12. By this time, Jesus had fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies, worked thousands of miracles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-50

Denomination: Baptist

Raise A New Generation Of Eagle Believers ( Prayer Points)

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Sep 10, 2013

The heart cry of God to the church today is to raise a new generation of born again Christians. This generation of Christians are like post- Joshua generation Christians who knew not the Lord.We need a brand new generation.

Judges 2:10-15 NIV "After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel. 11 Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord and served the Baals. 12 They forsook the Lord, the God of their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Your Children To God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 1, 2005

Abraham’s offering Isaac as a sacrifice teaches us to offer our children to God as a living sacrifice in accord with rom. 12:1

Giving Your Children to God Heb. 11:17-19 INTRO.: Tell the story of Abraham’s test from Gen. 22:1-12 this seems like a strange story. It must have been a time of great growth for Abraham and his son. This occurred during a time God was preparing a nation through which He would send a Savior for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010

Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 25, 2025

True thanksgiving does not depend on circumstances. It flows from a heart that recognizes who God is, not just what God gives.

GIVING THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 26, 2025 Hebrews 13:15, “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” In this message, we will learn what it truly means to have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

The God Who Gives - James 1:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2021

Why are there so many times when we pray for wisdom and then end up making unwise choices?

Introduction Review I hope these last few weeks that we have spent together in James 1 have been as helpful to you as they have for me. God has really spoken to me in some powerful ways through this text. I was gone last week so I’ll just refresh your memory a bit. When you face hardship in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Give Thanks To The Lord Always

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 19, 2001

As we count the blessings our Lord has given us we are moved to thank him every single day.

O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good His mercy endures forever! How many times have you uttered those words? If you’re like me you find yourself speaking those phrases right around mealtime. Unfortunately there are times that I’ve caught myself ripping through those words, not thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Generation Of Christian Leaders Riding Into Sunset Spark Reevaluation

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 2, 2009

With the passing of Jerry Falwell and D. James Kennedy along with the dissolution of the Center for Reclaiming America and the Center for Christian Statesmanship, the issue has arisen once again as to whether or not conservative Evangelicals should partic

With the passing of Jerry Falwell and D. James Kennedy along with the dissolution of the Center for Reclaiming America and the Center for Christian Statesmanship, the issue has arisen once again as to whether or not conservative Evangelicals should participate in political activity. Since things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith That Refuses To Give Up

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025

Faith is not just belief—it is a persistent, humble, bold, and expectant attitude that refuses to give up. The Canaanite woman’s story shows that even when you're not qualified, faith can qualify you.

FAITH THAT REFUSES TO GIVE UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:24, Luke 18:1–8, James 1:6, Romans 4:20–21 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when everything seems to be working against us. In those times, our faith is tested—not by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God