Sermons on Giving Spirit:

To Win Give Up Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010

Surrendering to God.

Series: It’s Backwards! To Win Give Up John 12:24-26 In our living room we are starting a project of investment for future growth which we believe will be very profitable. It begins with at properly amount of investment in a fertile market….. actually we are growing tomato ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving Up To Gain

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We should value what God wants above all to the point of giving up everything to gain it.

One time, Brother Jun was walking on the streets of Binondo. He then saw a ring on the sidewalk. But, it looked like an imitation jewelry. Nonetheless, he picked it up, brought it home and gave it to his wife, Sister Yvette. It remained in her jewelry box for about two years. Later on, she had it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Something's Gotta Give!

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Nov 3, 2009

Something’s gotta give in three areas of the church: in our circumstances, in our worship, and in our outreach.

Genesis 32:28 (AMP) 28And He said, Your name shall be called no more Jacob [supplanter], but Israel [contender with God]; for you have contended and have power with God and with men and have prevailed. The phrase, “something’s gotta give” has its basis in an older phrase ’give and take’ which is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2008

This sermon examines giving in the Old Testament.

Introduction I would like to spend the next two Sundays looking at “God’s Guide for Giving.” Today I would like to examine “Giving in the Old Testament.” Next Sunday I would like to examine “Giving in the New Testament.” There are two reasons why I want to spend the next two Sundays preaching ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 22, 2008

This sermon examines giving in the New Testament.

Introduction Last week I started a new series titled, “God’s Guide for Giving,” and I examined “Giving in the Old Testament.” Today I would like to examine “Giving in the New Testament.” There are two reasons why I want to spend two Sundays preaching on “God’s Guide for Giving.” First, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Give Thanks?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

With so much going on in our world, what reason do we have to give thanks this Thanksgiving

Samuel Scull farms in the Arizona desert with his wife and children. One night a fierce desert storm struck with rain, hail, and high wind. At daybreak, feeling sick and fearing what he might find, Samuel went out to look things over and survey the loss. The hail had beaten the garden into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Methodist

Give Them Jesus! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 18, 2008

Jesus makes some exclusive claims…but He has the right to do so because He offers what NO ONE else can! In our efforts to reach the lost, let’s make sure we give them what they can’t get anywhere else…let’s give them Jesus!

TEXT: John 14:6-8 TITLE: “Give them something they can’t get anywhere else!” SERIES: The Growing Church Part 2 TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church PROP.: Jesus makes some exclusive claims…but He has the right to do so because He offers what NO ONE else can! In our efforts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me Liberty Series

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Jul 7, 2009

Paul’s defense against legalism.

Give Me Liberty(Outline from Matthew McKellar, used by permission) Gal 1:1-10 Peerless Jun 27, 2009 Introduction • “If we wish to be free we must fight!....I repeat it, sir we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us. It is vain, sir, to extenuate the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts That Jesus Gives ...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2007

You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving! This is a series where we discuss the gifts that Jesus gives.

THE GIFTS THAT JESUS GIVES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. IF I WERE SANTA CLAUS? YOU CAN GIVE AND NOT LOVE, BUT YOU CAN NEVER LOVE WITHOUT GIVING! IT IS NEVER THE VALUE OF THE GIFT --- IT IS ALWAYS THE VALUE OF THE GIVER! A. LET US UNDERSTAND ONE WORD BEFORE WE READ ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary - Give Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Bob Gears on Dec 6, 2007

Like Mary we can have an unforgettable Christmas if we learn to give of oursleves to othres for God.

An unforgettable Christmas Give of yourself This Christmas 1 of 3 things will happen. You will either be ahead of schedule, on the ball, or fall behind. We all have our own way of doing things. Fortunately we have someone in our family that keep things moving, mainly my wife. Just last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of Financial Giving

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

The motivation for giving is love.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Ministry of Financial Giving OPENING ILLUSTRATION: What did you get for Christmas? Of course someone gave you something for Christmas. You gave someone else a gift for Christmas. We accept the fact that we exchanged gifts with one another. Let me tell you what I got for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

What The Father Gives

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006

1- Hidden wisdom 2- Chosen relationship 3- Comforting rest

INTRO.- ILL.- A father and his son were having a conversation one day. The son said, “Dad, here’s my report card and here’s one of your old report cards that I found.” The father replied, “Well, son you’re right. This old report card of mine you found isn’t any better than yours. I guess the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving That Feels Good Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 5, 2007

Giving is a topic that most preachers would rather avoid. Most often we are reluctant to preach on "giving" because of our measly offerings. It’s understanding the "God-principle" behind our giving that helps make preaching on "giving" much easier.

GIVING THAT FEELS GOOD (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: "Take Got At His Word") A. I was given a FREE BOOK written by Dr. Kregg Hood three years ago entitled: Take God At His Word. 1. I opened it up and read the FORWARD and quickly realized that it was about "GIVING." a. I did what ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Mission Giving

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2007

Why you will have joy by giving to missions

2 Co. 8:2 You have no doubt seen the acrostic JOY. You can have joy when you put Jesus first, others second and yourselves last. Let’s apply that to mission giving. Why will you have joy when you give to missions? Because Jesus is glorified. 1. Eph. 3:23 2. 2 Co. 9:6ff - the people glorified ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared To Give An Answer

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

If we are living the life of Christ before others, people will ask why our life is so different from the rest of the worlds. We must be ready to give an answer.

BE PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you know someone who is not a Christian? (RAISE YOUR HAND) 1. We all do, don’t we—FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CO-WORKER, CLASS-MATES. COMMENT: We want more than anything for these people to OBEY the Gospel? But what do we do? How do we bring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ