Sermons on Giving To Meet Needs:

When Not To Give Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 24, 2003

Ananias & Sapphira died because of the way in which they gave their offering... what did they do wrong?

OPEN: (I opened with an old Camp Song which I sang at the beginning of the sermon) Ananias and Sapphira got together and conspired a plot to cheat the church and get ahead They knew God’s will but didn’t do it tried to cheat the Holy Spirit Peter prophesied and then they both dropped ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Giving

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 6, 2011

There is power released from God through our willingness to give

The Power of Giving John 6:1-15 August 14, 2011 Morning Service "A man was packing a shipment of food contributed by a school for the poor people of Appalachia. He was separating beans from powdered milk, and canned vegetables from canned meats. Reaching into a box filled with various cans, he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Four Love Needs Of Men & Women Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002

The message is one of three in a family growth series.

Growing Godly Families The Four Love Needs of Men & Women, Part 1 Three Part Series February 10, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When you grow a garden you use the best of what is out there to insure good growth. a Good seeds, good soil, good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Talent Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 24, 2001

Each one of us are divinely crafted and intricately interwoven together. God made you to be you, just the way you are.

"Talent Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 3 of 3 Text: 1Peter 4:7-11; Mt. 25:14-30 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 25, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Receiving And Giving

Contributed by Lester Merklin on Nov 10, 2000

We Give because we are in love with the One who has given to us.

Jesus and His friends had been invited to a feast .......at Simon’s house and so had many of the prominent people of Bethany Jesus was seated (I presume purposely) right there between two people that they all knew Simon and Lazarus Lazarus of course was the talk of the town Its ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-15

Denomination: Adventist

A Giving Church Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

A giving church is filled with people who have fully given their lives to God.

- I once read of a farmer who went to the office of a televangelist and asked if he could see "the Head Hog of the Trough." The receptionist was offended and said in response, "Sir, if you're talking about our beloved minister, you may call him Reverend or Pastor, but I don't think it would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Joy Isn’t Gone — It Just Needs Restoring PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures; true repentance brings cleansing, renewal, and restored joy for those who honestly turn to Him.

Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a stone in the soul. We know the sound of shame. It whispers in the quiet moments, it shouts in the sleepless hours. Guilt that gnaws. Regret that repeats. Failure that fogs the heart. If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling and wondered, Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Confession, Repentance

Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

A thankful spirit is a distinguishing feature of a Christian.

Thanksgiving is coming up, as you all know. When you think of Thanksgiving, what do you think of? Well, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey. At least, that’s what most people think of. But in the past few years, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Giving Father

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

A father’s Day message geared towards seeing how generous and ready to bless is our Father in Heaven.

A Giving Father Matthew 7:7-11 There is a crisis of Fatherhood in America today. There is a whole generation of children who are growing up in one parent families (often with a mother) who do not have a good relationship with their father’s even if they know them at all. We have dead-beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

Kingdom Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 21, 2023

How people respond to Jesus whether they accept of reject Christ is the most important thing of all. When the eyes of our heart are enlightened, we care about the eternal destiny of the lost without Christ.

Baker James Cauthen is most famous for serving in China and then being president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. When he was 25 years old, he became pastor of Polytechnic Baptist Church one of the largest churches in Ft Worth. The year was 1933 and the country ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19, Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Giving

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022

Many have asked, "How should I give to the Lord?" I thought I would share.

I. An Individual Matter a. Not prescribed for a few to provide for all. b. Every member proposition. c. Church is a group of individuals. II. It Should be Proportionate a. As God has prospered. b. Distribution of obligation, 2 Corinthians 8:13-14 1) Faith method 2) Businesslike, no need of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Giving

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 21, 2006

Worship and giving are kindred spirits that inspire God to move on our behalf. Paul shared this example through the Macedonian believers. Let’s examine it together.

Preached at Dinsmore Baptist Church 106500 Old Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32219 (free audio tape upon request) Introduction How you think about money reveals how you think about life. Paul’s intructions to every believer was plain and simple through this faith formula. He says our giving is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Freely Give

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

We have been given freely out of Christ’s rich grace. How we respond to that grace will be seen in how freely we give to others.

Freely Give Matthew 10:1-15 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 10:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Generous Giving

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

How can we learn to be generous givers.

2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Generous Giving Do you remember 1972? Why 1972? That’s when I went to high school. A gallon of gas cost 36¢. A gallon of milk cost $1.20. By the time I graduated high school, the cost of gasoline increased an astronomical 64%, to 59¢ per gallon. Imagine, that? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Giving Game.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2022

The son of a Baptist preacher, J.C Penney was motivated by the golden rule. His first store was named, Golden Rule store, and he titled his autobiography 50 years with the Golden Rule.

The Giving Game. 2 Corinthians 8:7NASB I read a biography about the life and legacy of JC Penney, the founder of the department store by the same name. The C in J.C stood for cash, no kidding. But that wasn’t the motivation behind his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal