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  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022
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    Thanksgiving is not a quiet game. It’s not us sitting on the sidelines. It’s not sitting on the back row. It’s actively participating.

    Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! - 100:1 How would you describe our worship to the Lord? Worship is to be joyful and expressive. “Make a joyful noise to the Lord; shout joyfully to the Lord.” As we come into this Thanksgiving week, we look at what is one of the most beloved and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of Giving

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 25, 2025
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Faithful In Giving Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
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    To be faithful in giving includes giving systematically, generously, cheerfully and expectantly.

    Introduction: A. The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. 1. The billionaire made a pledge of $5,000. 2. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to new hospital." 3. The irate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
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    Thanksgiving message

    Giving Thanks Thursday is Thanksgiving, a time when we come together with friends and family and enjoy the blessings of God. We fix large family meals, sit around and eat until we are full, stuffed actually and continue in conversation, laughter and relaxation. This is the atmosphere for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 28, 2010
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    In all things, whether good or bad, we are to be thankful for what God has given us OR what God can make of our bad situation.

    Scripture Reading: Psalm 107 Basic Sermon Outline: --- "Give Thanks!" Introduction I. Good Times -----A. Times of Blessing -----B. Times of the Miraculous -----C. Times of Realization of God’s Character II. Bad Times -----A. Times of Discipline -----B. Times of Trial -----C. Times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give And Take

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023
     | 1,391 views

    Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.

    Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Agriculture Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012
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    Our primary calling is to agriculture (Genesis 2:15) No wonder then that understanding agricultural principles is at the heart of Kingdom precepts

    Topic: The Agriculture of Giving Text Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Introduction to Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 4, 2015
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     | 7,834 views

    God has moved mightily and lovingly in our lives. We have much for which to be thankful

    Psalm 40:1-10 "Giving Thanks" INTRODUCTION I'm a "Star Wars" fan. In addition to the special effects and the good versus evil plot, I really like the relationship between Yoda and Luke Skywalker. We have the personification of wisdom and the struggle of a student to become wise. In essence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Living To Give

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
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    Giving is just twenty five percent of what Jesus touches on in this text, but many times it’s all we hear.

    Living to Give Text: Luke 6:37-38 37 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Godly Giving

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 25, 2013
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    Principles on Giving. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Illustrations of Godly Giving (vs 1-9): #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) (2). Hindrances to Godly Giving (vs 10-15): #1: Procrastination (vs 10-11a) #2: Hesitation (vs 11b-12) #3: Overreaction (vs 12) #4: Exception (vs 13-15) (3). Principles Regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Swensen avatar

    Grace Gives

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    We were created to reach out to others. We are commanded in Scripture to give generously of our time, talents and finances in ministry. But what is or should be our modivation for giving and serving?

    In his book Run with the Horses, Eugene Peterson tells how he saw some birds teaching their young to fly.Three young swallows were perched on a dead branch that stretched out over a lake. “One adult swallow got alongside the chicks and started shoving them out toward the end of the branch – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
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    Help my congregation see the benefits of Gratitude.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, we are called to reflect upon a theme that is as timeless as it is transformative. It is a theme that is woven into the very fabric of our faith, a ...read more

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  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Giving To God

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    Explaining the concept of faith in "giving" to God

    Giving to God Got some goodies here for the kids • Everyone gets one each – no opening or eating them yet • Now I’m going to ask you to do something very strange • I’m going to ask you to give them back to me • Is everyone happy with that? • How about if I say to you, If you give it back, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Robert Coats avatar

    Give It To God!!

    Contributed by Robert Coats on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,602 views

    Cast your worries and cares upon God

    Give it to God!! 1 Peter 5:6-7 Introduction: Once there was a man laying down with his ear pressed against the sidewalk, he was there a long time and many people walked by him…they would stop for a moment and stare and then move on….then a crowd started to gather…wondering what he was doing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,815 views

    Giving to God is so much more than just writing a check or giving our tithe, here Paul speaks to the very spirit of giving that each believer must exude in their walk with Christ...

    Additional Verses 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Date Written: August 10, 2006 Date Preached: August 13, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM Service) Series Title: The Grace of God Sermon Title: The Grace of Giving Sermon Text: 2 Cor 8:1-7; 9:6-8 Introduction: The Grace of Giving In Scripture Jesus revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist