Sermons on Giving Joy To God:

‘the Mighty Widow’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

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 poor widow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Names Of God: El Shaddai, The God Who Gives From His Own Abundance Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

Do you believe that God is faithful? Do you believe that he will work all things out? Because he certainly will. He is our provider. And from his bounty, we are fed. But many times in life we try to feed ourselves from our own bounty, as we wait on God’s promises to come true.

"Roger Simms, hitchhiking his way home, would never forget the date--May 7. His heavy suitcase made Roger tired. He was anxious to take off his army uniform once and for all. Flashing the hitchhiking sign to the oncoming car, he lost hope when he saw it was a black, sleek, new Cadillac. To his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Godly Financial Management Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2013

This message focuses on being a cheerful giver and our right to choose how much and how often we choose to give to the Lord.

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 5 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 9:7; 1 Timothy 6:18-19; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Introduction: Previously I have shared with you that under the New Testament covenant you are not required to tithe and you will not bypass heaven and be sent straight to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe About Stewardship Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jul 19, 2022

We don't give to obey the Law. We give to be obedient to God.

So...how's it going? No, seriously. I mean how is your life really going right now? Pretty good? Could be better? Awful? Don't answer out loud but just think about it. On a scale of one to ten, how is your life? One is depressed and miserable. Ten is living a full and abundant life. If ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have Joy One Day At A Time Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 15, 2020

God wants us to be joyful because He is our Father and because it is a powerful witness to others. We can have joy one day at a time by following some simple directions.

JOYUL LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME (The Christian Life from A to Z) Bob Marcaurelle (meadowbrookbaptist.cc) “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience…” (Galatians 5) A. THE DUTY TO HAVE JOY (Philippians 4:4-6; 1:14 ) “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Robbing Of God And Yourself

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014

God gives us clear direction of what we should be doing with our money. Tithes and offerings is not giving to God, but returning to God what is already His.

The robbing of God and yourself Malachi chapter 3:6-3:18 Introduction- This morning I want you to take out your wallets and pocketbooks and hold them up. (Wave them) I would like the ushers to come and collect them. Just kidding, that would be terrible. That would be unacceptable. If someone ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Giving - Christian Confusion

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Sep 5, 2009

When it comes to Christian Giving we are misinformed, confused, and have mixed emotions. This is a basic look at Christian Giving.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Message: Christian Giving - Christian Confusion Anthony Perry Jr. Every Sunday I grab two little golden plates and I walk to the center aisle as I say, “It is time to receive our tithes and offerings.” What is a tithe? What is an offering? Are we required to give? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

An Encouragement To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2007

In today’s sermon, the last of four messages in the series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we see the underlying principle of all giving as well as five benefits of grace-oriented giving.

Scripture Today is the last in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. Today, I want to look at “An Encouragement to Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Let’s read it: 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Should A Christian Give? Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004

This is the first in a series of four messages that emphasize giving and christian stewardship.

Why Should I Give? Malachi 3:6-12 I. A Christian Should Give Out of Obedience A. Because God is Unchanging 1. He is unchanging in His expectation 2. He is unchanging in His mercy B. Because Our Obedience Improves Our Fellowship 1. Fellowship with God 2. Fellowship with God’s people C. Because ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Yuck!! Not Another Sermon On Giving

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

A refreshing look at the touchy subject of giving.

How would you respond to a God whose lightest touch nearly shook a mountain off its foundation? Whose approach was announced by a loud trumpet blast? Whose very voice sound like the thunder of a rushing river? Most likely you would be extremely nervous just like the Israelites. Literally scared ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Give Up What Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 28, 2013

Jesus instructs all His Believers to never give up certain things.

Let us continue to learn from our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke Chapter 18….. Last week, we noted the main instruction from Jesus Christ to His Disciples: Always pray and never give up! In context, we learned, We are to always talk to God with everything that we do and ask if we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Thanks (Psalm 50)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2026

Why is giving thanks so important?

Do we give God thanks, fulfill promises and honor Him? Let’s look at Psalm 50. Has God summoned all humanity to tell us about something important? A psalm of Asaph. The Lord, the Mighty One, is God, and he has spoken; he has summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets. From ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Beyond Me: Give Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Luke 12:15: “… life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot” (MSG).

Two weeks ago we started our new message series called, “Life Beyond Me” … and we talked about the art of loving … love is a value word … it in some ways has lost its meaning … and we were encouraged to build the 3 greatest loves of our lives … we should love God … Family and Friends … and The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift That Never Stops Giving

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 5, 2003

One internet search engine listed over 200,000 items that included the phrase: “the gift that never stops giving”! No material or earthly gift that man can give will last forever.

The Gift That Never Stops Giving “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17 (NKJV) During the Christmas season most of us give a great deal of thought to the gifts we will give ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

And I Will Give You Rest Series

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

This is the third and final sermon in a series of sermons unpacking the scripture in Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest"

Scripture: Matthew 11: 28 Hebrews 4: 1-10 John 10: 27 -30 Sermon: "And I Will Give You Rest" Good Morning…Well, today we come to the last part of this scripture in Matthew that has been our focus over the last few weeks. “Come unto Me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist