Sermons on Giving Joy To God:

The Mark Of True Devotion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010

By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Banquet 2010

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 5, 2010

This sermon is given to encourage the leaders of the church to come on board for our 2 year Building Campaign, "Excelling In Giving." My wife and I preached together as a team.

Leadership Banquet Toby In every church, God places a key component thats critical to its success. The success of Glenville New Life Community PCUSA is found gathered in this room. Our key component is the willingness of the leadership of this church to submit itself first to Jesus Christ, and then ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Support Gbc Through Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 13, 2013

The local church cannot function without the tithes and offerings of its members. This sermon, part 2 of a series on local church issues, deals with the blessings of giving both for a local church and for those who give.

Support GBC Through Stewardship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 13, 2013 TEXT: Turn with me to Matthew 6 INTRODUCTION This is the second sermon in a series titled, “Get on the Ship” that focuses on important local church issues and our responses to them. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Limits Of Expectation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 12, 2011

Understanding the discipline of 1) Managing Your Action 2) Guarding Your Attitude 3) Giving Your Assets

Beyond the Limits of Expectation Philippians 4: 11-13, 19 Introduction Paul is in prison in Rome and speaks ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is A Test

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Giving of tithe and offerings is a test of who we thank and worship.

I remember walking into class and the teacher saying it was time to take the test more than 1 time I said what test? Every time we get paid we take a test. The test is who do we thank who do we worship Mal 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Mal ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Me.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Dec 22, 2011

This is a Christmas Eve message that talk about giving the gift of ourselves to the Lord.

THE GIFT OF ME. LUKE 1:26-38. The scripture that I have read is not new to us. I would imagine that most of us could tell the story of the birth of Jesus from our hearts. We all know about Mary that she is the mother of the Lord Jesus and we all know about the angel Gabriel who came to Mary to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Freedom From A Money Dominated World

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 8, 2008

A sermon on giving from the heart and freedom from relying on money.

Have you seen the movie “Brave Heart?” If you have, do you remember the scene at the very end of the movie? They have finally captured Mel Gibson and have begun torturing him so that he will renounce his will to fight the king and stop leading the people in revolts. As it nears the end, they ask ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 26, 2009

Challenges people to be generous with time, talents and treasure.

This Sermon and series based on sermon series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Generosity Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek Community Church. We are glad that you are here today. We hope that because of your being here, God would speak to you through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did Jesus Do About Money? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 21, 2009

Jesus drew attention to the faith, trust and sacrificial giving of a poor widow who gave all she had to support the temple ministry.

I stand before you as a former Bank Manager, well aware that some types of ‘Banker’ are not especially popular at the moment; but I think it is the banker in me calculating that in the last 7 years I have probably preached less than 1% of my sermons on the subject of money. A very poor return - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Anglican

Part 8 - Matthew 10:8-10 - I Am Not Worthy.... Or Am I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 8, 2010

Should we have to pay to use music which was written as a worship song to the Lord? I guess I could equally ask should Pastors be paid money to preach and minister in their Church or should they do that free of charge, as unto the Lord?

Part 8 - Matthew 10:8-10 - I AM NOT WORTHY.... OR AM I? My wife once worked for a Christian Copyrighting organisation called CCLI (CHRISTIAN COPYRIGHT LICENSING INTERNATIONAL). It was established in Australia to provide churches with an easy and affordable solution to complex copyright issues. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Financial Management Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2013

This message focuses on the rich man who asked Jesus what must he do to inherit eternal life and the widow's mite.

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 4 Scriptures: Luke 18:18-25; 21:1-4; 2 Corinthians 9:7 Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you two situations Paul addressed as it related to the Gentiles and their relationship to the Law (which they did not have) and how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cheerful Giver!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 15, 2014

Don’t give Him grudgingly, don’t give Him sloppily, pull out that which is special in your wallet and give Him right away.

Cheerful giver! 2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” We have fasting prayer on Saturdays, the school children and teachers also attend the meeting; however, I have to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Smart With My Money Pt 3 What Cost Me The Most

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 15, 2012

This sermon involves tithing on one hand and on the pressures we put on ourselves to purchase things at a discount that actually cost us more in the long run. We need to count the full cost before making a decision.

Being Smart With My Money—What Costs Me The Most Glenville 10/14/2012 Haggai 1:2-11 Luke 14:25-35 We are in part 3 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Pastor Kellie started us with What Do I Need, Pastor Toby preached last week on What To Avoid, Next Week Pastor Kellie will ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Because We Love And We Care

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This is a message I preached when our church was facing a large deficit ending the year and we were going to have to let go of some staff. We had spent time in prayer the week before. We ended with our largest giving month in our history and wiped out ou

Because We Love & We Care, Ecclesiastes 5:1-16 Romans 12:9-21 Glenville 12/18/2011 Our theme at Glenville for the past two decades has been, “we love and we care. “ This is the underlying theme that holds all that we do together. We love God and we care about people. We ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sermon On The Amount Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

Should I tithe and why?

Stewardship Series #6 Stewardship of God’s Tithe -or- The Sermon on the Amount! Malachi 3:10-12 Introduction: 1. There’s an old saying; "Money talks. Mostly it says to many people, ’Goodbye.’" And I am sure there is some truth in that statement, especially when we are settling our monthly ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist