Sermons on Giving Thanks To God:

Names Of God: El Shaddai, The God Who Gives From His Own Abundance Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

Do you believe that God is faithful? Do you believe that he will work all things out? Because he certainly will. He is our provider. And from his bounty, we are fed. But many times in life we try to feed ourselves from our own bounty, as we wait on God’s promises to come true.

"Roger Simms, hitchhiking his way home, would never forget the date--May 7. His heavy suitcase made Roger tired. He was anxious to take off his army uniform once and for all. Flashing the hitchhiking sign to the oncoming car, he lost hope when he saw it was a black, sleek, new Cadillac. To his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

If You Give The Church A Penny...

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 15, 2008

This stewardship sermon is a play on the children’s book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." Main idea of the sermon is tithing our TIME.

If You Give the Church a Penny… 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Laura Joffe Numeroff is the author of a beloved pre-school classic entitled, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” Now, some of us may be quite familiar with the book, but others may not… So, let me begin this morning by reading this classic to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Tap Water Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” means God in the flesh. So we are going to lo

Streams of Living Water More Than Tap Water Exodus 31:1-5 October 24, 2004 Mark Eberly This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship Is... Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

What do we have to be thankful for, and how do we go about expressing thankfulness to God?

Anybody have anything special planned for the weekend? Anybody having a big Thanksgiving dinner? What’s on the menu? PARTICIPATION We’re going to be heading to Halifax this afternoon, coming back Tuesday morning. So we’ll have our Thanksgiving dinner there with Shera’s family. Thanksgiving with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Encouragement To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2007

In today’s sermon, the last of four messages in the series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we see the underlying principle of all giving as well as five benefits of grace-oriented giving.

Scripture Today is the last in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. Today, I want to look at “An Encouragement to Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Let’s read it: 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving Leads To A Life Of Thanksliving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of gratitude towards God's blessings, using the story of the ten lepers as a reminder to always give thanks.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today in the warm embrace of our shared faith. A faith that is our beacon in the storm, our comfort in sorrow, and our joy in celebration. We come together to share, to learn, to grow. Our hearts are open. Our spirits are eager. We are ready to receive the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Joy, Thanksgiving

Getting (And Giving) The Message

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 12, 2015

Boys and girls, Jesus calls on all of us to deliver the same message. Some of us might take it to people in a land far away, and others might take it to a neighbour or friend. The important thing to remember though is to carry the message.

Good morning boys and girls! Let’s play a game that most of you probably know. I’m going to give the first person in the pew a message and then I’ll ask him/her to pass it on. The last person in the line then has to tell the congregation what the message was. Are you ready? Cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Lifestyle Of A Biblical Steward

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

The life style of a biblical steward is one who acknowledges that God owns everything in their life and they in turn seek to manage all that they have for Him.

The Lifestyle of a Biblical Steward Thesis: The life style of a biblical steward is one who acknowledges that God owns everything in their life and they in turn seek to manage all that they have for Him. There goal is multiply what God has given them for the Kingdom of God. This means a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Owner Of It All

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 11, 2004

God is the owner of all things and we are just the stewards of what He has entrusted us with! This is a newsletter devotional for stewardship month

The Owner of it All 2 Corinthians 9:8 Newsletter Devotional Is all of that stuff that you have really yours? Does it really belong to you or is there something else at work in this life? I think that for the most part, the church as a whole does not understand the concept of stewardship because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Let's Be A "Liberal" Church Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004

Are you Giving God what is Left or what is Right? Let us explore the three R’s of giving; the Requirement, the Reason, and the Reward.

Let’s Be A "Liberal" Church 1 Corinthians 16:1—3 INTRODUCTION Burt Reynolds starred in an old movie entitled The End. In this film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. After going under he is looking at the surface from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Need To Tithe?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004

Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit pens for us obedience to God in the matter of stewardship from 1 Corinthians 16:1-2.

“Why Do We Need To Tithe?” 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 A. The PURPOSE of Giving. (v.1) Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye Acts 11:28-30; 24:17; Romans 15:25-27; Galatians 2:10; Romans 12:13; 2 Corinthians 9:12-15; Philemon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Your Check Book

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 9, 2018

Our money really belongs to God and is only a test of our character, in preparation for greater responsibilites during the 1,000 Reign and in Eternity.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO YOUR CHECK BOOK INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PRAY BEFORE EATING 1. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When little Logan received his plate, he started eating right away. 2. "Logan, wait until we say our prayer," his mother reminded him. "I don't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by David Zetterberg on Feb 6, 2012

We as Christians are at our best when we are personally growing in our intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders. (Special thanks to North Point Community Church for the 3 Vital Relationships concept.)

Three Vital Relationships: Intimacy with God This morning I want to start a short series on a subject I have covered a half-dozen times over the past 10-12 years: Three Vital Relationships. I have covered it so often because I believe it is crucial that we fully understand how important these ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Thanklessness

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 12, 2006

Possibly the greatest sin of the church in America in this generation is the failure to be grateful for the blessings that we have. The Scripture commands us to have thankful hearts, but it is the Spirit that gives us the perspective whereby we experience

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA June 11, 2006 The Sin of Thanklessness 1 Thess 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Rom 1:21-22 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Eyes To See

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 28, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 3: 1 – 29

Deuteronomy 3: 1 – 29 Give Me Eyes To See 3 “Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan; and Og king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei. 2 And the LORD said to me, ‘Do not fear him, for I have delivered him and all his people and his land into your hand; ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel