Sermons on Giving To The Poor:

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003

Following "brokenness" (Poor in Spirit) comes the natural response of "mourning."

“Those who Mourn” Matthew 5:4 Review: The Sermon on the Mount is a Constitution -- guidelines. The Beatitudes define TRUE HAPPINESS The term “blessed” literally means “approved.” True Happiness comes when one receives God’s approval. The fundamental question that everyone who reads the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Generous Life Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 22, 2022

Is the amount we contribute the measure of a generous life? Jesus says, "no."

A Generous Life lanny smith 2022 Lent / Generosity; Gift / Luke 21:1–4   • Spring cleaning here in my office & at home. • Maybe you would find as many pennies as we did! • Bag o’ pennies from my desk. • Common theme during the season of Lent is generosity. • Generosity is based on an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure In Heaven Part 1 - Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus told the Rich Young Ruler to sell everything and give it to the poor. Why didn’t he tell anyone else that? What does God want us to do with our wealth?

Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

The True Spirit Of Independence

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2013

We don't need American Exceptionalism as much as Jesus Exceptionalism, that liberates the whole human person.

Over the last few years I have heard a lot of people talking about “American Exceptionalism.” That is a theme of commentators like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, but it is also something that many politicians on the left are drawn to–they want to make America exceptional by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Biblical Attitudes Toward Money

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 2, 2002

How to handle our attitudes re: money

Biblical Attitudes Toward Money Sunday School Lesson Grace International Baptist Church Intro: 1 Tim 6:3-12 (NIV) 3 If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pockets Filled With Potential

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001

One year into a stewardship campaign we can learn from Paul’s advice to the Corinthians. Finish what you started a year previously.

INTRODUCTION An elderly man won $1,000,00 in a lottery. His family was worried about him because he had a bad heart. They were afraid that when they told him he’d won the $1,000,000 he might drop dead of shock. So they went to their minister hoping that he would find the best way to break the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Behind The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 6, 2001

The Tower of Babel is not merely an explanation of language changes, but there are four key areas we learn from this account that applies to our Christian culture today.

Tower of Babel Genesis 11: 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, John 12:24-26

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

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 7, 2003

Jesus taught his disciples three valuable lessons necessary for achieving "greatness" in the eyes of God.

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Matthew 20:20-34 January 5, 2002 If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, that word is “greatest.” In fact, take two people, any people, and you can always stir trouble by using this simple word. For example, ask a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-34, Matthew 20:20

Denomination: Baptist

Little Is Much When God Is In It

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 14, 2002

God can take what little you have to offer Him, if you’ll give it freely, and use it for His honor and glory. He used A REDUCED REGIMINE, A SHEPHERD’S SLING AND A LAD’S LUNCH.

* God isn’t interested in the quantity of our finances, friends or family * This church’s size, sanctuary or staff doesn’t impress him. * He wants to use the little things that we have. He used: 1. A REDUCED REGIMINE—JUDGES 7 A. Midianites had 120,000 men B. Gideon started with 32,000---“Scared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Abel Vs Unable Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Sep 20, 2002

What qualifications would Abel have for being included in the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11)

Able vs. Unable (Genesis 4:1-8) Abel was a shepherd. Cain was a farmer. Cain would end up making Abel the first person martyred for the truth. What led to this extreme act of violence? I. The Offering A. Two different offerings 1. Abel offered fat portions from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

All Yours

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A sermon on stewardship

All Yours For the next few weeks we are going to study the subject of stewardship from a biblical perspective. Some of you will get all nervous because you think I’m going to talk about money. I think the church must be very careful to teach a clear message stewardship that is biblically based ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

#2divine Possibilities: God's Mantle Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

As we search into Divine Possibilities we must consider standing under God’s Mantle!

DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: ACCEPT GOD’S MANTLE FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches forgiveness; 6. Rising above the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He's Still Standing

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Oct 28, 2004

Sermon preached @ Dr. A. J. Malone’s 39th anniversary banquet in Seguin, Texas October 2004.

Rev. Malone is still Standing Psalms 1 Introduction: this message was preached @ St. James Baptist Church, the 39th Pastor’s anniversary banquet in October 2004. There are a number of places, businesses, institutions that were opened and thriving in Seguin Texas when the St. James Baptist Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous Never Forsaken

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2006

What is to be the attitude of the righteous towards money and what are the underlying principles that should govern our giving?

Based on sermon by Rob Bell- pastor in Michigan. Talk about money- difficult topic- scandals- church, government, businesses- institutional integrity. However- root cause is not the institution but the people in the institution- personal moral issue. None the less money is an important part of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic