Sermons on Giving Out Of Need:

"Christmas Is For-Giving”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 8, 2024

We need to forgive for our own health and wellbeing. Like thanksgiving, forgiveness is one of the healthiest things we can do. Medical science has found that unforgiveness upsets our body’s chemical makeup taking us from heights of euphoria to depths of depression.

The Giving of Christmas “Christmas is For-Giving” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvb6if8Lh9Q Last week we looked at the first giving of Christmas, which was “Thanks-Giving,” and that’s because even the holiday of Thanksgiving comes before Christmas. Today I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:35, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 6:12, Luke 23:34, Matthew 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Five Fools To Watch Out For

Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Mar 15, 2005

What kind of person should Christ-based people need to be on guard for? Dr. Whitt comes on hard in this thought from Word.

Title: The Five Fools to Watch Out For Contributor: Dr. Derrick Whitt Jehovah is no longer pulling any punches when describing certain types of individuals His people should avoid; and the biggest group God cannot tolerate is fools. Unlike a simple person (a person who is need of moral guidance, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Out Some Giants

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This sermon deals with the need to face our problems and take them out in the same way David faced Goliath and took him out.

Take Out Some Giants in 94 2/9/94 1 Sam 17:1-30 Ephe 6:10-18 1 Samuel 17:1-50 In our Old Testament reading, we met a young ordinary fellow who had a giant of a problem standing between him, and what God intended for him to come. Up to this point, he was just a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is It Time To Build?

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

This Sermon is to help the Church understand and discern the need to build

Text: Luke 5:1-7 Title: Is It Time To Build? October 27, 2002 Illustration: Church Building experts say that its time to build when you’re church has reached 80% of your max capacity. They also say that if you don’t build, you may reach 100%, but statistics prove that you will begin to lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready, Set, Wait! Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We need to take care of oursleves as well as others.

In April this past year, some of you may have seen on the news, pictures of this horrific train crash in Japan. “The seven-car commuter train was carrying 580 passengers when it jumped the tracks, wrecking an automobile in its path before slamming into a nine-story apartment complex just yards ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cut Out The Light Pollution!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 7, 2024

At Christmas, Christians need to cut out the light pollution - the many things which can prevent us from focusing on the Light of the World.

INTRODUCTION WHILE THE CHILDREN ARE WITH US: ‘HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!’ Somewhere around about the beginning of 1957, Dr Seuss started to write the story, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ It was published later that year. That was almost 70 years ago! Today, ‘How the Grinch Stole ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship, A Personal Testimony

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 27, 2007

A personal stewardship testimony emphasizing the need for balance in life.

Before I start, I need to define one important term. The device on the table is not a scale. You can find scales in the bathroom, the doctor’s office, the meat market the truck stop etc. I personally don’t like scales -- the last time I used one I weighed 160 pounds. The correct term for this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:5-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship : The Catalyst For Eternal Life!

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Feb 26, 2004

Christians need to be aware of the meaning,epression and reason for worship.

"Worship: THE catalyst for eternal life." 1 Chronicles 16:26-29 REV. B. J. SIMS, JR The meaning of Worship: Etymology: worthiness, respect, reverence paid to a divine being, 1 : reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power; also : an act of expressing such reverence 2 : a form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking And Leaping Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 12, 2016

The Gate may be called Beautiful, but the scene was anything but. What can we learn about helping those in need from Peter's decision to give?

We’ve been studying the book of Acts and have reached a series of events that covers two chapters consisting of three scenes: at the Beautiful Gate, in front of the council, and gathered together with the believers. We’ll examine one scene each week because I know no one wants me to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Easiest Way To Miss Out On Heaven

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

This message addresses common reasons unbelievers give of why they will not trust Christ. It also explores the difference between a "good reason" and an "excuse," and we find that most of these "good reasons" non-believers give are just "excuses."

I am well aware that one of the problems people have with speakers like me is that they often wonder if they are actually real human beings. I once read of a little girl who was taken to church for the first time ever. The child was struck by the solemness of the occasion. And after several moments ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Things God Needs Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 18, 2009

What does God need from each and every Christian. Really nothing at all, but God is gracious enough to allow us to be his helpers in the Great Commission. So what two things are we too give.

Two Things God Needs Matthew 28:18-20 Intro The Great Commission is a New Testament statement of God’s great eternal plan of redemption. It has always been his purpose and always will be. Jesus issued the proclamation: “All authority is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” This authority is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me That Old Time Religion Series

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 2, 2008

What we need back in the Pentecostal churches is a taste of that Old Time Religion. We need the Holy Ghost and fire that our ancestors had.

Give Me That Old Time Religion Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; 2 While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Need Hair For The New Year Series

Contributed by Rick Mays on Jan 9, 2008

Deals with four main areas (H.A.I.R.) that we need growth in and areas we need to cut out.

WE NEED H.A.I.R. FOR THE NEW YEAR Matthew 10:27-31 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In December 2005, I’ve made a choice concerning a hair style that I still wear today, shaven! Many in this room have changed the style and color of their hair a dozen times or more since I went with the style that I’m still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:27-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 29, 2014

Now this brings out a basic principle in giving and here it is. People will give to the things that they love.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “5 Characteristics of a Generous Church” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 13 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sold Out Or A Sell Out - Judas

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 30, 2004

The first of 3 messages that will deal with the Passion of Christ. Judas looked like the rest of the disciples, what went wrong... and how can we avoid the same trap?

Sold Out or a Sell Out? Pastor Glenn Newton March 28, 2004 A Little Quiz for you this morning… Listen to these Characteristics, and then you will be able to answer my question. 1. This person believed in Jesus 2. This person worshiped with Jesus 3. This person followed Jesus 4. This person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-50

Denomination: Nazarene