Sermons on God Gives The Increase:

Building A Memorial

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Devote your life to building a memorial for God’s kingdom that will allow future generations to see the miracles He has done.

Joshua 5:2-8 – Building a Memorial 2 At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. 3 And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the cause why ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Now Is The Time To Make Time

Contributed by Melvin Rascoe on Jun 10, 2004

This sermon is on stewardship on time. We have time for everything else BUT the things of GOD. This sermon will challenge us to make time for GOD!

“NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE TIME” SCRIPTURE TEXT: (NIV) 2 Corinthians 6:2-2 V: 2 For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. One of the greatest areas of stewardship that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Holiness

A Promise Made Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 13, 2018

A faith promise prioritizes our faith, it is a sign of our trust and faith in God, and it decreases our faith in money and increases our faith in God. When we make our commitments, God doesn’t want us to do so out of guilt, compulsion, or fear from our love for Him, for His people, for His church.

Anyone here remember … or have … a “Magic 8 Ball” when they were growing up? It looked like a giant, black number 8 pool ball only it was filled liquid and had a little window where the “8” would be. You could ask it the deep questions of life and it would give you the answer. Does Cindy like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-7, 2 Corinthians 8:5-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Stewardship Means More Than Dollars And Cents

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 4, 2008

So we come to the truth Stewardship Means more than dollars and cents. Stewardship is recognizing God’s ownership and our position. It is also realizing our responsibility as managers of what God has given us.

Intro: 1 Peter is a wonderful letter written to no one specific person or church. It is instead written to all the churches in Asia Minor or modern day turkey. It is written to churches that are experiencing suffering at the hands of others. So some would say this does not apply to the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Giving, Leading & Mercy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 24, 2012

Each believer has been gifted for service in Christ's earthly body the Church. God has gifted you & expects you to use your gift as a good steward. Though the gifts are diverse each of them & each of us is needed to bring a lost world to Christ.

ROMANS 12: 8b THE GIFTS OF GIVING, LEADING & MERCY A biting wind was blowing as Bill walked home late in the day. Then suddenly he heard them-SCREAMS IN THE DISTANCE, desperate yells, life-threatening cries. With instantaneous reaction he ran faster and faster to the side lake, dove in, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing, An Issue Of The Heart

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 26, 2018

The very idea of giving sets off an internal war in us. Whose money is it? It’s a very personal subject. And the biblical concept of stewardship is God owns everything

TITLE: TITHING, AN ISSUE OF THE HEART SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHAINS 16:1-2 Over the past month it has been noted there has been a decrease in our giving, this usually happens in most Churches during the Summer months when families take Summer Vacations and ordinarily happens again end of the year ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Tabernacle

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2008

God’s plan needs the involvement of people. He wants us to offer what we have, not what we do not have. We are to offer them willingly, and God will accomplish His plan through the Holy Spirit.

[Preached at a Prayer Meeting] Read Exodus 35:1-10 The people are now in the wilderness. • The Lord wants the people to worship Him – set aside a day and place. • The people are to seek God through the Tabernacle. • God has given Moses the instruction how to build it. In Exo 35 Moses gathered ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Dec 8, 2001

Why do we give gifts? I give them to be a blessing to those I love. I know that I’ve succeeded when they use the gifts I give. Clearly, Jesus is the Gift of God. How and in what ways does God intend for us to "use" (or perhaps it’s better to say apply) Hi

Last week we dealt with the prophetic aspect of Christmas + And I hope we have a better appreciation for how amazing that is + For God to give so many specific prophecies about His coming Messiah + And for every single one which has already been fulfilled to be 100 % accurate And how wonderful and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit And The Word Gives Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have real life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that real life came from the Trinity: GOD IV. TEXT: John 6:63 (Amplified Bible) It is the Spirit Who gives life [He is the Life-giver]; the

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have real life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that real life came from the Trinity: GOD IV. TEXT: John 6:63 (Amplified Bible) It is the Spirit Who gives life [He is the Life-giver]; the flesh conveys no benefit whatever [there is no profit in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings: The Resources Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2004

God has blessed his people with gifts. This sermon explores three truths we need to know about our giving God.

Scripture Let me tell you a story that will put today’s message into a picture to which you can relate. Many years ago when my son Jon was very young, I took him to McDonald’s and bought him some French fries. While sitting together enjoying each other’s company, I idly reached over to take some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whom Are We Robbing

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

Why do we tithe and what happens if we do not tithe? A practical approach to the subject of stewardship from God’s Perspective.

“Whom Are We Robbing?” Malachi 3:8-10 A. Robbing GOD. (3:8-9) Psalm 24:1; Leviticus 27:30 i. The CLAIM of God. (3:8) Exodus 9:29; 19:5; Deut 10:14; 1 Chronicles 29:11; Psalm 50:10-12; 89:11; 1 Corinthians 10:26, 28 ii. The CRITICISM of God. (3:9) Proverbs 3:9-10; Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:7; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 11, 2007

God’s practical wisdom for managing money from Proverbs. Used some of Rick Warren’s material on similary titled sermon.

We continue our series looking at God’s wisdom for making the right choices in our everyday living from the book of Proverbs written by the wisest man who ever lived, Solomon. Not only was he the wisest man, he was also the wealthiest. The Bible says God gave Solomon more riches than any before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-28

Denomination: Methodist

When You Can't Pay The Bills Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

If you are living under financial bondage & stress, you’re missing God’s will for you: to enjoy and live life more abundantly…

Everyone has trouble with finances at some point in life. (In his book, “How to Succeed in Money,” George Bowman says, "About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures." He means people in general fail to manage our money wisely. 40% of Americans borrow more money than ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Growth In Giving Means Church Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

If a church is going to grow as God has commanded us to, by making disciples, the people must give to support the ministry of the church.

In Exodus 35 & 36, we read about the construction of the Tabernacle. The details of that construction are laid out in these two chapters. It is conservatively estimated that the Tabernacle would cost approximately ten million dollars if it were constructed in the US today. The construction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Motivation To Give For Small Givers Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 26, 2019

We are called by Paul to be cheerful givers. That seems ridiculous to many! This passage, though, gives us a great starting point for making that generous attitude happen.

IT JUST SEEMS RIDICULOUS: How can anyone be a cheerful giver? - 2 Corinthians 9:7. - Paul tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. That’s all well and good, many of you are thinking, but who exactly is joyful about giving to the offering plate? It’s hard for many to believe that there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist