Sermons on Giving:

Stewardship (2of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

Today we want to look again at the scriptures to see what is required of us if we are to be good stewards.

Our text says, “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” EVERYONE here today is a steward. That is, everyone here has been entrusted by God with certain things. We have... • Been entrusted with the gospel. • Been entrusted with talents. (Some more than others.) • Been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

He Chose... Poorly

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2024

We chose poorly when we do not tell, when we do not share (Preached for Faith Promise Rally promoting missions) (Adapted from a book called, "See, Here is Water" by Oneta Gentry, pg. 76 and following)

HoHum: In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, when they finally get to the old knight guarding the Holy Grail, Donavon, with the help of Elsa, choses a cup from which to drink. Elsa chooses the cup -- a solid gold, emerald encrusted goblet. Donovan instantly takes it from her. Donovan looks at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-16, Isaiah 55:1-2, Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Quarter Every Sunday Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 14, 2024

Based on Malachi 3:6-10 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of tithing & giving.

“A QUARTER EVERY SUNDAY” Malachi 3:6-10 FBCF – 10/13/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Some churches are really serious when it comes to getting their tithes & offerings collected. Business mtg minutes - Baptist Church, March 23, 1907: “On motion all male members of the church who neglect or refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bake The Flour And Pour Out The Oil

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2024

A stewardship message about trusting God with what we have.

I Kings 17 Introduction If you missed Wednesday night you missed Sister Rhonda Holland craft a powerful message from 2 Kings 4. I was listened intently as she shared with us 1) a reminder that there is famine in the land. This was a famine in the story. Famines were mainly built on lack of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-16, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

"she Gave Her Whole Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 6, 2024

A Stewardship Sermon.

“She Gave Her Whole Life” Mark 12:38-44 What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to say to us: “Would you like to have the most satisfying life possible during your short stay on earth?” I think most all of us would say, “Yes, yes I would.” And if this “someone” asked us if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

#2 The Omission Of Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 9, 2024

We often discuss the sins of commission and omission, let us discuss the omission of HOPE. Are we hope givers?

THE OMISSION OF HOPE? HOPELESS, HELPLESS, DOOMED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) SEEMS MANY LOVE PIGS MOORE THAN THEY LOVE LOST PEOPLE. JESUS HAD A LESSON TO TEACH THE DEVILS AND DEMONS. SOON EVIL WOULD LEARN JESUS SHALL REIGN IN THE REALM IN GREAT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:15-18, Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live A Life Of Startling Generosity

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 26, 2024

We need perpetual reminders of God's undeserved love (his grace) for us. The Apostle Paul shows us how we as individuals and we as a congregation can then excel in the grace of giving.

A 6th grade Sunday school teacher was struggling with a lesson. She was preparing to teach a lesson on how Christians manage their material blessings. She knew that when her students were in confirmation class the pastor would share what the Bible says about stewardship of time, talents, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Generous People

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 5, 2024

We give our first and best because we’re thankful. We give our first and best because we’re trusting.

Church in the City – 1st Corinthians 16 A Generous People December 8, 2024 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 NIV Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Proverbs 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Corinthians 16:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Working To Get And To Give

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

The commands given to walk worthy (4-6) are based on what God has already done in us (1-3). So, let’s see how Paul applies this to work in 4:28.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Working to Get and To Give Ephesians 4:28 May 17, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said before, Ephesians can be divided into two, chapters one through three describe what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supplying Our Need

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Good to be back in the house of the Lord Gratitude to Jimmy

Today’s key verse is Phil 4:19, This is Paul’s epistle to the Philippians written around 60 A.D. Philippi was a city in Macedonia (mass-uh-doe-nee-uh) Paul established this church on his 2nd missionary journey. This was the first church established on the European continent, located in northern ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Joy In Generosity Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jul 21, 2025

The joy of living with open hands and hearts

Introduction Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring how we can “enjoy life” — not just survive it. We’ve talked about the joy of relationships, new life, and last week we looked at the joy of contentment. We discovered that contentment isn’t about having everything we want — it’s about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

And Still, She Gives: Mark 12:41-44

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 29, 2025

Jesus praises the widow not to excuse injustice—but to highlight sacrificial giving and inspire resilient faithfulness in a world that desperately needs it.

A poor widow stands in the temple, clutching two small coins in her hand. The coins amount to only a quarter of a day’s wage, and though they are all she has, she still intends to give them as her offering. She may feel exposed—perhaps even small—surrounded by others with far greater wealth to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Exodus 22:22, Deuteronomy 10:18, Mark 12:40, Isaiah 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 3, 2025

God’s economy runs on joy, not guilt. Paul reminds us that giving isn’t a tax, it’s a treasure—a chance to reflect the heart of a generous God. The Lord isn’t tallying how much you give; He’s looking at the attitude behind it.

: The Joy of Generosity: Part One Text: Malichi 3:10, 2 Cor. 9:7 Introduction: God’s economy runs on joy, not guilt. Paul reminds us that giving isn’t a tax, it’s a treasure—a chance to reflect the heart of a generous God. The Lord isn’t tallying how much you give; He’s looking at the attitude ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cultivating A Generous Heart

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 11, 2025

A sermon in a stewardship series.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Cultivating a Generous Heart “God loves a cheerful giver,” writes Paul to the Church in Corinth. What a concept… …that giving will make us happy, put us in a good mood, and is connected to cheerfulness. But it’s the truth. Anyone who’s ever dug down deep enough to give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: United Methodist

An Unusual Robbery

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2025

Everything belongs to God and we are stewards of what God entrusts to us. God requires we give back to Him a tenth of all our income. God tells us that to fail to pay tithes is to rob Him of what's His. If we do tithe we receive a seventh-fold blessing.

AN UNUSUAL ROBBERY Mal. 3:8-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor of a country church was talking to one of his church members about tithing. He asked him, “Jim, if you had 100 horses, would you give 10 of them to the Lord?” The farmer answered, “Yes Pastor, I’d give 10 of them to the Lord.” ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God