Sermons on Giving Oneself:

Never Give Up!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002

A sermon on striving for excellence from Philippians 3:12-16

Final Sermon for Vinton on 7/21/2002 Philippians 3:12-16 Never give up! Introduction: I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving When It Hurts

Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 4, 2002

To move hearers and readers toward a life of giving, even when giving is uncomfortable or painful.

"Giving When It Hurts" Near Mobile, Alabama there was a railroad bridge that spanned a big bayou. The date was September 22, 1993. It was a foggy morning just before daybreak when a tugboat accidentally pushed a barge into the bayou. The drifting barge slammed into the bridge. In the darkness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Give And It Will Be Given To You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 3, 2003

Giving is an attitude that allows us to give all that we are, have and possess in the Holy Spirit to provide greater glory for God.

Give and It Will Be Given To You (Luke 6:38) We cannot expect our situations to improve unless we learn how to improve our attitude about giving. Giving involves far more than money. Giving is an attitude that allows us to give all that we are, have and possess in the Holy Spirit to provide ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Give And Take

Contributed by Michael Doyle on Apr 14, 2003

Jesus gave his life on the Cross so that we can take His life as ours.

The Great Give and Take Resurrection Sunday 4.20.2003 During this joyous time of the year when we remember the great victory that Jesus gave us on the cross and the empty tomb, we must remember that there was a great give and take that took place that enabled us to live the lives that we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Give Up

Contributed by Brian Barrett on May 5, 2003

This is a very open outline to help incourage people not to give up in their walk with God because he sees our affliction, he hears our cry, and he knows about all our sorrows.

NEVER GIVE UP! Isaiah 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. To you who have been serving God for a long time, never give up To you who are physically tired and to those who are mentally tired from the journey.... To you who are just starting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8, Isaiah 40:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Generous Giving

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 6, 2003

Have you ever witnessed a Christian becoming jealous because another Christian received a financial blessing and they didn’t? Everyone has a responsibility to be generous in their giving without expecting anything back and this sermon speaks about what th

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, Georgia May 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, My God above, thank You once again for a day in Your kingdom and the memories of days gone by . Lord I know my life is in Your hands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us Men

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 11, 2003

This is a Father’s Day Sermon.

Series: Father¡¦s Day 2003 GIVE US MEN Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: 1. There are times as a father that you feel trapped and torn. You don¡¦t know if you are doing what is right for your family. Your job seems to take up more hours. You don¡¦t feel that your family is given enough of your time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Giving #1

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

God wants our best, our all. Mary the sister of Martha was an example of giving our best and our all to the Savior.

Alabaster Giving #1 John 12:1-8 Introduction In a few minutes I’m going to be reading about a home in the Bible. This is the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. In this home we find: Lazarus – who had been raised from the dead. Mary – who was sitting at the feet of Jesus in worship. Martha – who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Giving #2

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

This is the beautiful story of Mary and of the gift that Jesus said would be a memorial to the whole world.

Alabaster Giving #2 Mark 14:3-9 Introduction There is a beautiful story here. A story so important that it is found in three of the Gospels. A story that Jesus said would be told and remembered throughout history. In order to help us understand this event, I want to do it through a series of 5 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To Real Giving

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2002

What real giving is in the Bible

MARK 12:41-44 "COMMITMENT TO REAL GIVING" A) This is a touching story with a powerful message that is often ignored! * It is a story: * That shows how God’s heart reaches out to those in need ....... * He reaches out in tenderness, and compassion, and love! * It’s a story that shows how much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Giving As A Good Thing

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives the top ten reasons why to think of giving as a good thing.

March 25, 2001 2 Corinthians 8-9 “Top ten reasons to think of giving as a good thing” INTRODUCTION 1. It shows your TRUST in God to take CARE of you. (8:2; 9:8) 2. It is a recognition of the fact that God OWNS us. (8:5) 3. It helps to make sure that no one GOES WITHOUT. (8:13-15) cf. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Worth Giving Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The first of a four part series that focuses on the birth of Christ

A GIFT WORTH GIVING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Please turn with me to Matthew, Chapter 2 for the reading of the story. It’s one that we’ve read and heard hundreds of times. And yet true to not only the story of the spirit of Christmas, but to the tradition that I think we’ve had at Skyline for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Give Up! Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001

The purpose of discipleship is to turn us from being served to server.

I want to begin this morning by briefly reviewing where we have been in this series "The Five Purposes of The Church. " We have already examined three purposes - worship, outreach, and fellowship. Today we are going to look at the purpose of discipleship and next week conclude with service or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Always Give Thanks

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 18, 2001

In a time of war and acts of terrorism, is it appropriate time to give thanks? I believe everyday of our lives is a time to give thanks.

Always Give Thanks  This week our nation gives thanks for all our bountiful blessings  This year, some will find it hard to give thank in the midst of such tragedies  In a time of war and acts of terrorism, some would say that it is not a time to give thanks  But I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me Five! Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 27, 2001

This sermon outlines some important life issues and why we should stand on a few spiritual facts. It was written to exort Christians to extend their hand and say "Hey God! Give me five" (Five spiritual Blessing)

Attention Grabber: Write the word Blessings on sheets of paper-one large letter per sheet. Hide the letters in various parts of the room. As students arrive, invite them to figure out the subject of today’s lesson by finding the nine hidden letters and piecing the word together. Have Students ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational