Sermons on Giving God Glory:

My Struggles Are All About God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2022

Do our struggles and suffering have a reason or a purpose? God can use our struggles and suffering to bring Him glory. But we must make our struggles all about God, and not about us.

A. As I meditated on suffering and struggles this week, these ideas came forth in my mind: Suffering is paradoxical. Suffering is bad and good. Suffering is painful and helpful. Suffering is confusing and enlightening. Suffering isolates and builds community. Suffering may lead to death or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Psalm 50:15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowledge Without Love Who Get's The Glory?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 29, 2009

What would happen to our world if we had knowledge but no love to guide us? What happens to us when we focus on Godly knowledge but love does not motivate us to share our wisdom?

Knowledge without love? WHO GETS THE GLORY? Where would we be if we had great knowledge but no love? Imagine if our entire generation decided that knowledge was all that mattered. What would be the result? We would know how to operate using all our medical skill but, we would not care enough about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I-Give Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2009

The early church sold their lands to help the poor and needy amongst them. Were they setting the pattern for a communist commune? Were they socialists? Or was there something more basic going on here?

OPEN: The past two weeks we’ve been talking about iPods. Ever since Apple Computers began marketing these miniature music machines in 2001 they’ve been a popular item with both adults and kids alike. iPods have been marketed in various shapes and sizes and colors, and there are all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

Give And Take Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

To maintain healthy relationships, don't take from the relationship; instead, work to give to that relationship.

Three college freshman and three seniors were traveling home for Spring break. At the station, the three freshmen bought tickets for themselves and watched as the seniors bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the freshmen. “Watch and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Staff Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2002

From the moment God asked Moses, "What’s in your hand," the life of Moses was never to be the same again. That simple shepherd’s staff was the tool by which God shook the foundations of mighty empire, but there was something Moses needed to do first. What

This past week I got to wondering about a few things… for instance: 1. If you throw a cat out a car window, does it become cat litter? 2. When a cow laughs, does milk come out its nose? 3. Since a fool and his money are soon parted, how did that fool and his money get together in the first ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Up And Go

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Three things we must give up in order to grow up in God.

7, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Give Up & Go! Introduction: What you are willing to walk away from often determines what God will be able to lead you to. Question: Are you holding onto weights? - Un-believing boy/girl friend. - Church tradition. (We don’t lift our hands in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19, Numbers 11:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 24, 2002

The key to a distinctively Christian Thanksgiving celebration is giving thanks for the right things.

This morning, I’d like to begin with a question. Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? The word "holiday," after all, comes from the phrase "holy day". And so, is Thanksgiving a holy day for those who serve and worship Jesus Christ? Does the twenty-eighth of November have any special spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Giver On Giving Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 11, 2018

This message looks at what we can learn from Jesus about Giving.

If there's anything more annoying than a preacher who is always bringing money into the mix, it's one who sneaks money into his messages. One minute he's talking about love and prayer and then wham the next minute he's talking about what people give and don't give and then he has the audacity to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Genereous: Discovering The Generous Character Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 4, 2011

If you examine the Bible from Genesis to Revelation we find that again and again God is giving. He is generous in creation, salvation, and sanctification. If His character is so generous shouldn't ours be? God is lavishly generous as we identifiy with

Intro: What is it that will cause us as Christians, followers of Christ to give in a manner that glorifies God? It will not be capital campaigns, it will not be gimmicks. Instead it will be when we understand the depths of God’s character and His goal to spread His kingdom by seeking and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks Is Not Normal

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 21, 2006

A Thanksgiving Sermon for Series B lectionary, indicating that through the power of God’s Spirit, we are able to be truly thankful

Thanksgiving Eve, November22,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you this night to give thanks for your many blessings upon us – for the gift of life, for all that sustains us ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Me This Mountain

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 25, 2013

Requesting a Ministry from God! What would God have me do? When can I ask for a Ministry?

GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN (Joshua 14:6-15) 1. HEBRON IS THE MOUNTAIN (Hebron: Society or Friendship) 2. CALEB IS THE MAN (Caleb: Dog, Crow, Basket) 3. GOD WILL MAKE MANIFEST Caleb's request is, "Give me this mountain," or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness Though Giving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 20, 2020

Give generously to God and his purposes. We gain happiness by giving if our heart is right.

Happiness Through Giving Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Giving / Philippians 4:10–20 Give generously to God and his purposes. We gain happiness by giving if our heart is right. INTRODUCTION • Can you believe that Thanksgiving is almost here? I must say that as with everything that takes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Giving Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #6

Grace Giving Malachi 3:6-12 One day a man called his church and said, “Can I speak to the head hog at the trough?” The secretary thought she heard right but asked, “I’m sorry. Who would you like to speak with?” The caller repeated, “Can I speak to the head hog at the trough?” The secretary ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants To Make You Rich! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 3, 2012

God supplies all our needs, but He wants to give us abundantly more. That eternal wealth is offered to us all. Will we receive it?

Philippians 4 Thanks for Their Gifts 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ