Sermons on Giving Pleases God:

God Forsaking God

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012

What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Faith Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

Stewardship is not an issue of money as much as it is an issue of faith

Introduction: We come to the end of our stewardship series today. Over the past 3 weeks we have looked at the topic of stewardship and how it relates to ones spiritual health. Today as we bring this series of messages to a close I want us to look at the topic of Faith. Faith is not just a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2023

If you want to move from darkness into light, just walk in the light of the cross, walk in the light of Christ, and walk in the light of His commands.

Several years ago (1995), a middle-aged man robbed two Pittsburgh banks in broad daylight. He didn’t wear a mask or any sort of disguise. And he smiled at surveillance cameras before walking out of each bank. Later that night, police arrested a surprised McArthur Wheeler. When they showed him the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50, Isaiah 6:1-3, Isaiah 6:10, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Choose Who You Cheat Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

2 of 4 on Time. This message is about prioritizing your life.

It’s About Time Choose Who You Cheat Big idea: There is only a limited amount of time in a day, week, month, and year. Everytime you choose how you are going to spend your time you choose to cheat someone… it’s important to choose who you cheat carefully. January 07, 2007 Redeem the time you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Selfish And Loving It!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006

We will have one of two mindsets in life either we will be selfish and loving it or we will be servants and love it. Which mindset best describes yours?

“Selfish and loving it!” On the Lighter side of life: See funny power point pictures. Thesis: We will have one of two mindsets in life either we will be selfish and loving it or we will be servants and love it. Which mindset best describes yours? Introduction: I titled my sermon today selfish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2010

Good stewardship is more than just giving of money, time or things to God. It is about the HEART of stewardship - a heart of worship (love for God), a heart of faith (trust in God) and a heart of generosity (gladness).

This is the last of a series of 5 messages on stewardship, and probably the most important. Good stewardship is more than just giving of money, time or things to God. It is about the HEART of stewardship. • In order words, good stewardship is a matter of ATTITUDE. The attitude behind our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 2: Responding To Lordship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

A.INTRODUCTION: LUKE 19:11-27 1. A master went away and entrusted his wealth to his servants. When he returned, those with different degrees of success were rewarded. The one who did nothing lost everything. This is a story of business stewardship, profitably OPM-using other people’s money. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Make Prevailing Power A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2003

Last in series on Prevailing Power. Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions...

Churches are like people. They have attitudes, reputations, and pre-dispositions. Some are good and some are not so good. There are some churches known for their good works and some know for their awesome battles. There is a town in Texas where a church got into a disagreement over if it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Generosity Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

True generosity is seen not in the amount one gives but in the attitude of the giver

Introduction: Video Clip – It is a wonderful life. Why is it that it takes a crisis to inspire generosity? When our hero, George Bailey is in trouble, the town of Bedford Falls goes out of their way to help him in his time of need. Meeting needs is not just the stuff of Hollywood, it seems ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Stewardship

Contributed by Lonnie Huett on Jan 23, 2008

We are stewards of many assets, this sermon deal with the most significant of all.

The greatest Stewardship—the good news 1. STEWARDSHIP REQUIRED STEWARD—the proper administration of al the value that is placed in our hands. G3623 oy-kon-om’-os · a house distributor (that is, manager), · or overseer, employed by another to oversee · by extension a fiscal agent (treasurer); ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stewardship (3 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

Again we would like to turn our attention to those passages in the Bible that deal with our being stewards of the money God has blessed us with.

I would like to remind you that stewardship is taught in both the OLD and the NEW TESTAMENTS. In Matthew 23, Jesus rebuked the scribes and Pharisees for what they were NOT DOING, while recognizing what THEY WERE DOING. He noted that they were careful to tithe of every plant that produced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

True Generosity

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon deals with why be generous and the results of being generous. All of us have been blessed by the generosity of others.

I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon TRUE GENEROSITY February 17, 2008 Jay Davis Robison Philippians 4:12-20 Today talking about True Generosity, word Generosity means marked by abundance or ample proportions above & beyond All of us have benefited from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Planned On Purpose (Nov.)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2002

This is a lesson for the last week of November, on planned giving for Christmas

Planned on PURPOSE, last week of November By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Cor. 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. Matthew 26:15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 26:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

Contributed by Willie Richard, Jr on Jan 3, 2006

A different look at the parable of the good Samaritan.

I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!! Luke 10:29-37 How often do you take the time to think about the life that you’ve lived, and how close you have come to experiencing the fate of the man in our text today. If I were to guess, I believe many of us would have to say “it could have been me”. Our text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Jesus With Us

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 25, 2023

Jesus said we would have a helper so that we always pleased the LORD.

The Essence of Jesus with Us Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 14:15-24 John 14:15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: United Methodist