Sermons on Giving In To Sin:

The Generous Servant

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

In these verses Paul was talking to the Corinthian church about taking an offering for the suffering saints in famine stricken Jerusalem. He was urging them to give...not grudgingly but generously, like the Macedonians who had given an offering out of the

THE GENEROUS SERVANT 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6 11 Illustration #103 Larson READ 2 COR 9:6 11 In these verses Paul was talking to the Corinthian church about taking an offering for the suffering saints in famine stricken Jerusalem. He was urging them to give...not grudgingly but generously, like the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Tithing, Is It For Today

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 8, 2005

Many preachers demand that the members of their church tithes whether they are poor or rich. What does the Scriptures teach?

Tithing - Is If For Today As I have presented this to people before they got totally the wrong impression of what my intentions are so I am going to begin this paper explaining a little bit of what I intend. This paper isn’t written to come down on anyone who is tithing because they are led of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Way Of Thinking Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 15, 2004

In this first message I want to us all to begin thinking about money in a new way. (Money Matter pt 1)

A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Play Pink Floyd, “Money” with the word Money on the screen In regards to money, Pink Floyd said (31 years ago on the dark Side Of The Moon Album – who feels old… march 24, 1973) Money, get away. Get a good job with good pay and you’re okay. Money, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Windows Of Heaven

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 14, 2002

Trust, honesty, love, giving. Christians should apply all of these words to their personal relationship with God in Christ Jesus. Father God wants to pour out blessings upon us; to those of us who trust, are honest, who love God, and who give to His work

"The Windows of Heaven" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Malachi 3:7-18, KJV Purpose: Trust, honesty, love, giving. Christians should apply all of these words to their personal relationship with God in Christ Jesus. Father God wants to pour out blessings upon us; to those of us who trust, are honest, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-18

Denomination: Holiness

Building Families That Will Last Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 31, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon focuses on the building of a Christian home.

Sunday Morning February 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#5] BUILDING FAMILIES THAT WILL LAST Genesis 24 Introduction: 1. In this series, we have identified the stewardship of life, the stewardship of prayer, the stewardship of the Bible, and the stewardship of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Looking Forward To Rewarding Your Life Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Nov 4, 2003

Why Everything You Do Today Matters Forever

Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14, 1 Timothy 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Survivor: A Matter Of Finishing Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part four in Television series, looks at how we need to start, continue and finish.

So, who’s it going to be? The dentist, the bartender or the deputy? We know it won’t be the postal worker as she was the first person voted off this Thursday. When Survivor Two began in Australia last winter the smart money was on Kel Gleason, the US Army intelligence officer who graduated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Purposed Donation To Life, Or Running With No Purpose

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 31, 2003

What donation are you making to the Kingdom? Many have not purposefully planned on giving, you should, you can!

A PURPOSED DONATION TO LIFE OR RUNNING WITH NO PURPOSE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part series, or can be done as one part if you move points very quickly! I take a bow and a quiver of arrows, and hold them in my hands as a point of visual contact. TEXT: 1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Corinthians 14:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perspectives, Priorities And Personal Choices

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jun 1, 2004

I used this as a subtle stewardship sermon to get people thinking about how they look at "stuff," what they make as priority in their lives and how their choices affect them, their world and even the church.

I think there are three things that will determine the way we live and the way that we give: Our perspective – how we not only look at things but how we see them. Our priorities – what we place as of utmost importance in our lives (and, often, in our world). Our personal choices – what we hang to, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Partners In Ministry

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2005

God created each of us for a purpose. God endowed us with certain gifts, unique to us alone. We can use these gifts for the building up of the Body of Christ or use them for selfish ends.

Partners in Ministry Philippians 2:1-4 – People matter to God and should matter to you. I Peter 4:10 - “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” I Corinthians 3:9 “We work together as partners who belong to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Better Life

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 18, 2005

We Americans have made it our goal to seek "The Good Life". We do that by earning and spending. But God would rather give us "The Better Life" that comes from earning and giving.

One of the main things I think that we and all other people in America are searching for is the good life. Am I right? I mean, we all want to have a good home, a good car or two, good vacations, good children, good friends, good food, and so on. Who wouldn’t want such a good life? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Adventures In Life Management

Contributed by John King on Nov 9, 2006

What the world sees as financial success Jesus sees as "foolish."

ADVENTURES IN LIFE MANAGEMENT (stewardship) John L King, Taconic Christian Church, Shrub Oak, New York Introduction (sarcasm) •Jesus told a parable about A Rich Man in Luke 12 This guy was Rich and famous. (Tell parable in own words) •This rich man had evidently been very successful and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eye On Eternity Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 12, 2006

3 of 5 messages on the treasure principles. Live by faith not by sight. Living by faith changes everything about the present as you prepare for the future.

Treasure Principles Eyes on Eternity What are you looking at? What is your focus on in life? When you walk down a nature path into the deep wood you see the trees, the forest, or maybe the one who created it all. Living by Faith Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 30, 2006

When Bartimaeus received his sight from Jesus, he wanted nothing more than to see Christ, love Christ, and follow Christ.

What Do You Want? Mark 10:46-52 October 29, 2006 If you could have anything on earth, what would it be? What do you want most of all. What is your dream? What would make you incredibly happy? Do you know what I want? When I retire, I want a green metal-flake “Champion Elite” Bass boat with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Best Gift ---Teach Me How To Fish!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2006

Often we find in the church a heart searching for handouts. We must not just give away fish, we must teach the new generation how to fish. The best gift will keep on giving.

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING. ARE WE INVESTING IN THE EFFORT TO PASS THE MANTLE TO OTHERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson! I LOVE THE THOUGHT DON’T GIVE ME A FISH, I WILL NEED ANOTHER FISH TOMORROW. TEACH ME HOW TO FISH, AND I CAN CATCH MY OWN! I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God