Sermons on Giving Tithe Obedience:

Casting Our Mites

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 7, 2024

Jesus shows the power of sacrificial giving through the two coins placed in the offering by a poor widow.

PENNIES! ONE OF MY FAVORITE SAYINGS FROM GEORGE CARLIN IS ABOUT THE PENNY. HE WHIMSICALLY ASKED, “WHEN SOMEONE ASKS YOU, A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, AND YOU PUT YOUR TWO CENTS IN, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE OTHER PENNY?” WE PROBABLY DON’T PUT A LOT OF VALUE IN THE ONE-CENT COPPER COIN AS WE SEE THEM ON ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 6:8, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Encouragement For The Present Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 28, 2010

These people were only a few years out of the despair that failure brings but they were repentant & becoming obedient. So God gives them the assurance that He has responded to their repentance & obedience & has purposed a time of blessing.

ZECHARIAH 8: 9-17 ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PRESENT Although the previous prophecies in Zechariah 8:1-8 will only find their fulfillment in the establishment of Christ’s kingdom on earth the prophet does have an accompanying word of encouragement for the people of his generation. And from these ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Signs That I Am Entering The Debt Zone Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

Part 3 of the series Getting a Grip on My Finances focuses on warning signs over overextending one’s finances.

(Power point available) SLIDE 1 A recent government report with a boatload of statistics reveals people owe for a lot of big things other than houses. These debts all need to be repaid, and meanwhile finance companies are pulling in a lot of interest payments from the loans, which total well over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-28, Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Methodist

Give Your Busy Schedule A Break With Jesus.

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 21, 2004

How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem to get it? Then this message is for you!

Text Galatians 1:11-24 Title: Give your busy schedule a break with Jesus. Rev. Douglas W. Koehler Bethlehem Lutheran Church How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Generous Life Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

Are you tight with your treasure? You’ll be tight with your heart as well. It’s the age old battle that we all fight… the battle between selfishness and generosity. Truly, it is more blessed to give generously than it is to receive.

The Generous Life John 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Melchisedec Met Levi In Abraham

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2014

To show that we have now faith that can be combined in tithes and offering.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you met JESUS CHRIST personally? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have now faith that can be combined in tithes and offering. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 7:10 For he was still in the loins of his forefather [Abraham] when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Believe

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

Some foundational principles of money.

INTRO: This past January the pastors were at a retreat in Duluth and the speaker told of a missionary friend who was trying to reach this group of people in Mexico. They had a difficult time because these villagers had what he phrased “a scarcity mentality.” The missionary said their belief ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed With Abundance

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2021

What's our motivation to give generously to the church? Paul outlines four reasons to give in 2 Cor. 8.

Blessed With Abundance lanny smith 2021 Summer Series / Stewardship; Giving; Generosity / 2 Corinthians 8:3–15   • [VIDEO] • Current giving statistics. • Context: Paul is talking to the Corinthian church about the practical matter of sending financial support to the Jerusalem church. • He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Know For Certain That I Am Saved?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 18, 2019

The Apostle John tells us that we can know we are saved, and then in this epistle gives us three criteria from the Word of God that allow us to know this with certainty.

CAN I KNOW FOR CERTAIN THAT I AM SAVED? 1 John 5:13 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 17, 2019 You may listen to an MP3 recording of this message by going to the following Link: http://chirb.it/z48hL4 INTRODUCTION: 1) Is it possible to know that we are saved? A.) To put ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 2:3, 1 John 4:13, 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasuring The Master Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 7, 2025

Treasuring the Master means trusting him with everything, even when what you have seems small.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Mark chapter 12. How do you eat an Oreo cookie? There are three classic approaches. One is to just bite right into it — top wafer, creamy middle, bottom wafer — all in one go. Raise your hand if you’re a biter. The other is the “twist and lick” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Trust Fund Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 15, 2012

Following the instruction of the Lord is better than sacrifices.

GOD’S TRUST FUND [PART TWO] “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health to your navel, and marrow ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: *other

How To Respond To God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012

After his victory in battle, Abraham's faith is tested to see if he will respond to blessing as well as adversity. This story asks us to evaluate how will we respond to God's blessings.

Genesis 14:17–24 "After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). " "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiah's View On Taxes Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2011

We owe God to keep his commands because we owe him our very lives.

A Messiah's View of Taxes Text: Matt. 22:15-22 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 22:15-22 2. Illustration: "As a taxpayer, you are required to be fully in compliance with the United States Tax Code, which is currently the size and weight of the Budweiser Clydesdales" (Unknown). 3. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Should You Give Your Last 2 Pennies? - Mark 12:41-13:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 7, 2024

Is the widow who gave everything an example we should follow? If so, why are we not all giving everything in the offering?

Mark 12:41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But one poor widow came and put in two leptas, worth only a quadrans. 43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-6

"What If I Give All I Have?" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011

Giving all we have to God through Jesus Christ. We should give everything because it all belongs to God. And we should give gladly.

I read an alarming statistic. Annually, Americans spend more on dog food than on church contributions. We may want to review some priorities. I also read, “It’s not how much of my money will I give to God, but how much of God’s money will I keep for myself.” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian Church