Sermons on Giving Grace:

Please Let God Double Your Money & Your Joy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003

This is a sermon on giving to the work of the Lord.

Please Let God Double Your Money And Your Joy GNLCC 10/19/2003 Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Luke 12:13-21 Today, we’re going to talk about money. Money is one thing that can cause us to lose our minds. Jack Benny was a comedian in years past, and Jack prided himself on what a cheapskate he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Value Of A Seed

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 6, 2003

God requires us to plant a seed of finances, spiritual life, and our entire beings.

The Value of a Seed 2 Cor. 9:6 When we 1st moved here last year, I looked as I drove in the yard and saw in my back yard more corn than I had ever seen before. Then I looked to the other side and saw beans/something. I didn’t realize at that time that I had moved to one of the biggest areas of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Widow's Faith

Contributed by Dennis Fakes on Nov 10, 2003

How trusting in God through tithing brings many correctives and blessings to our lives.

THE WIDOW’S FAITH 41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

It Pays

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

IT PAYS

IT PAYS MALACHI 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: THE PEOPLE WERE SPEAKING AGAINIST GOD, THE PEOPLE WERE SAYING IT DOESN’T PAY TO SERVE THE LORD. THEY SAID, WHAT GOOD DOES IT DO TO SERVE THE LORD? THE PEOPLE CHALLENGED THE LORD, SAYING IT DOESN’T PAY. MALACHI GIVES 3THOUGHTS, 3 TRUTHS, 3 PRINCIPLES ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #9: Give Generously Of God's Resources Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 12, 2003

A healthy church is a giving church. God is the owner. We are just the stewards.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 TITLE: Guideline #9: “GIVE GENEROUSLY OF GOD’S RESOURCES” (Bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church and a sermon on this text also by him) INTRODUCTION: A. Ten Reasons Why I Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Division Of The Land Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 4, 2002

Division of Canaan among Israel

Study 14 Chapters 13-19 Introduction For the past couple of years we as a family have gone to the Opera House in Belfast to see the Pantomime and because we usually book over the telephone and pay by credit card our name and address are on the data base of the Opera Houses’ computer system. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Count My Trophies?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

Winning is the modern goal, count my trophies and you will see how good I am?

What is winning? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 19: 30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Jude 1:22 And some have compassion, making a difference: Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:30, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is A Steward? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 6, 2002

Part 1 of 4 We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. Stewardship is the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

Learning to Lean - Part 1 - What is a Steward? Text: Luke 12:42-43 Intro: This morning I would like to begin a series on Stewardship. Over the past couple of months I have been talking to you about the things that you are leaning on. Specifically are we leaning on God? And if we are, to what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Tithe Series

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 6, 2002

"The Pathway To Fruitfulness," sermon series reveals several keys that will help you maintain a faithful walk with the Lord.

Part 4: God’s Tithe E. Honor God Through Your Giving (vv. 9-10) a. Meaning of tithe = one tenth of total income b. Malachi 3:8-12 c. God’s Disapproval (VV. 8-12) i. “You have robbed Me” ii. People were robbing God because they were taking or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fshs 20.02

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2002

Invest in some long-term stock that will NEVER depreciate

FSHS 20.02 How many of you here invest in the stock market in some form? Bonds? Mutual funds? Own shares of some company? CDs? Okay, now let me ask those of you who have money in some form of investments: How many of you have made money this year? How many of you are pleased ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stop Wasting Your Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Nov 17, 2002

Followers of Christ may waste their lives by failing to invest the resources God has given them. This sermon aims to encourage believers to invest their lives for God.

DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE – INVEST IT INSTEAD Ephesians 5:1-21 Sermon Objective: This message is aimed at preparing the church for the 40 Days of Discovering God’s Purpose patterned after Saddleback Church’s 40 Days of Purpose. God calls those who follow Him to a purposeful life. Be careful how you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Family Giving To God's Family Sermon 1: Family Partnership

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

This Sermon emphasizes partnership giving--the family being good stewards of God’s resources, therefore everyone in the family giving to God’s family, the church.

A. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN STEWARDSHIP? 1. Everything. Stewardship is our management of God-given resources (time, talent and treasure) for God-given goals. 2. All people. “Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear . . . ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:12

Denomination: Baptist

How God Measures Our Giving

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Sets forth the position that God measures our giving not so much as the size of the gift we give but how much we have left after the gift is given.

HOW GOD MEASURES OUR GIVING “Calling His disciples to Him, Jesus said, ‘I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.” Mark 12:43. President John F. Kennedy in his inaugural address said: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:43

Denomination: Baptist

Our Family Giving To God's Family: Lesson 2-Money For The Family

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

Managing God’s resources for God’s purposes.

A. WHAT IS MONEY? Money is power. Money is choice. Money is freedom. Money is happiness. Money is future. Money is life. B. YOUR MONEY AND YOUR FAMILY. 1. You cannot take it with you, because it’s not yours. All money belongs to God. You have custody of money on earth; like a custodian in a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Sermon 1: What You Can Know About Victory

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

Teaching your members to become better stewards.

A. INTRODUCTION The theme for this year’s Stewardship Campaign is - -Stewardship: From Victory To Victory. Last year our church had a financial victory, this year we will have another one. This lesson is designed to help you go from one financial victory this year, to a greater one next year. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist