Sermons on Giving To The Government:

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

Psalm 100 is an excellent guide for entering the presence of God. "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise: Be thankful unto him, and bless His name." Unthankfulness and silence curses God’s name. It brings him shame.

Series: Intercessory Prayer Training - Topic : Give Thanks Last week we began a spiritual journey on intercession. The objective of this lesson is to enable us to be more effective in our prayer lives Today we want look at lesson number 3 give thanks. Hebrews 12;28 therefore since we ...read more

Give It To Him

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Dec 24, 2023

HAVE YOU EVER HAD A DAY THAT YOU THOUGHT WAS GOING TO NEVER END A DAY WHERE YOU FELT LIKE YOU WAS AT WITS END AND YOU DID`NT KNOW IF YOU WAS COMING OR GOING AND YOU ALMOST CONVINCE YOURSELF TO TELL GOD THAT IT I QUIT

1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. TOPIC: GIVE IT TO HIM HAVE YOU EVER HAD A DAY THAT YOU THOUGHT WAS GOING TO NEVER END A DAY WHERE YOU FELT LIKE YOU WAS AT WITS END AND YOU DID`NT KNOW IF YOU WAS COMING OR GOING AND YOU ALMOST CONVINCE YOURSELF TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

It is more than a time to eat. It is a lifestyle of being thankful.

Thanks-Giving Selected Scriptures Introduction- Good morning everyone, glad you joined us. We have just come out of one of the most popular eating holidays. Thanksgiving! Where we all get around the trough…I mean the table and eat till we cannot eat anymore. For some of us, we then go to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Never Give In

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 11, 2024

Churchill famously urged, "Never give in," a vital attitude for Christians. In Phil 3:12-16, Paul gives us the key to never giving up in our pursuit of the resurrection. That key is that we properly deal with the past, the future, and the present in our lives.

I. Introduction A. It took Winston Churchill 3 years to get through 8th grade because he had trouble learning Latin and consistently finished at the very bottom of his class. Ironically, years later, in the midst of WW2, he was asked to speak at the Oxford University commencement exercises. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving To Others Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2024

What would it take to convince you to make time to serve the Lord? What would it take to get you to reprioritize your goals and dreams to no longer be inwardly focused but other focused? In other words what would it take to get you to share the same comfort you have received from Christ with others?

Given John 21:15-25; Luke 24:13-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When the Son of Man returns in His glory who amongst us does not want to be placed at His right side and acknowledged as one of His sheep (Matthew 25:31-46)? Whom amongst us does not dream of one ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25, Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Giving Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2023

The first sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on earth stewardship.

October 1, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week One Genesis 1:24-31; Matthew 6:25-34 Fearless Living Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fall is such a beautiful season in our region of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Fearless Giving Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 16, 2023

The third sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on stewardship of our giving.

October 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Three 1 Kings 17:1-16; Luke 21:1-4 Fearless Giving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our fall stewardship theme is “Fearless Generosity.” As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving And The Prophets Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 15, 2023

If we ask, what is the minimum standard we can give to the Lord and still be OK? then it reveals a problem in our relationship with the Lord. We find joy in giving abundantly.

In many areas of life, we find minimum standards. There are minimum daily requirements of vitamins. There are minimum speed limits on the interstate. You probably remember a time in your student life when a paper was assigned and the first question a student asked was, what is the minimum number ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-5, Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Nov 20, 2023

(Pastor's note: Pastor this is a message to help set the stage of the heart for deeper worship.) Worship only happens when the gratitude inside pours out.

“Give Thanks” How do you put Christ at the center of your worship? One sure way to enjoy worship every time, be it private or the corporate experience, is to make sure that worship is actually happening. Many try to chase connection with God but miss it because they don’t know the key factor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sacrificial Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 23, 2023

These two are pleasing sacrifices to God. The fruit of the lips, the fruit of the hands. Both are outward expressions of the inner heart. The words of the lips and the deeds of the hands have come from the bottom. Your inner heart is expressed through your outer face.

Text: Hebrews 13:15-21 Theme: Sacrificial Giving Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration: Today, I would like to leave with you three spiritual principles based on Hebrews 13:15-21. The pleasing sacrifices, pleasing lives, and pleasing works of a believer in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Giving By Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 8, 2023

Our giving, when in the right attitude brings us closer to God. We worship when we give our gifts to God.

God desires us to give our best. This is called giving the first fruits. This means the first agricultural produce of a season, especially when given as an offering to God. It applies to more than agriculture but giving our first and best to God. The idea that God wants us to give Him our best ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Hebrews 11:4, Matthew 23:25, Luke 11:51, Jude 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Heart Of Giving

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 25, 2025

Giving is more than the amount given, it is a matter of the heart. Jesus watches how we live and how we live.

“The Heart of Giving" Mark 12:41-44 A small church in Virginia: ­ needed to have a new roof in the worst of ways, but ­ There was no money in their account. Most of the congregation was very poor except for the local banker: ­ He was an ornery old cuss, and ­ he would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Mark 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Giving

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Jan 26, 2025

At a very early date in the history of Mankind God made it known that a definite amount of His Followers income should be devoted to Him... When studying carefully the book of Genesis we find clear traces of an early revelation about 3 very Important practices that God required His People to Obey

“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.Matthew 6:20 Lk 12:16-21… And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?And he said, This will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-8, Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2025

Give promptly and freely, because God gave freely to you.

On the day after Christmas, some time ago, Mr. Greene parked his car to pick up the morning paper. He noticed a dirty, poorly dressed boy, staring at his car. Seeing the boy eyeing his car, Mr. Greene reminded himself to be quick or he might be missing a hubcap or two when he returned. He came out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15, John 3:16, Philippians 2:5-8, John 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free