Sermons on God Gives:

Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - Tithing Without A Gun Held To My Head Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 16, 2010

"Paying tithes? That's UNDER THE OLD TESTAMENT LAW. It just doesn't apply today." Someone draws out Genesis 14:17-24 from it's holster like a Colt Peacemaker six-gun and recites "ABRAHAM PAID TITHES 500 YEARS BEFORE THE LAW!" but was it an imaginary gun?

Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - TITHING WITHOUT A GUN HELD TO MY HEAD Most Television Preachers and many well known and Respected Pastors would all agree that TITHING IS FOR TODAY. After all Malachi 3:10 says, "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Values Life

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jan 17, 2002

Sanctity of Life Sunday sermon that gives God’s view on the issue of life in the midst of all the world views we are bombarded with.

Date: 1-16-2000 Title: God is Pro-Life. Bible Text: Jer. 1:5 and assorted others Subject: What does God say about life? Complement: God is for life in a big way! Main Idea: If the God the Bible is our God then we must be pro-life! Intro: On September 11, 2001 over 4,000 people were killed. They ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Genesis 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

* The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God 101

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Dec 12, 2008

Three solid reasons given in th etext to give God the Praise that is His. Without excuse, we all should Praise the Lord.

Praising God 101 Psalm 150:1-6 KJV Introduction: The first and last of the psalms have both the same number of verses, are both short, and very memorable. But the scope of them is very different: the first psalm is an elaborate instruction in our duty, to prepare us for the comforts of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Either God Or Money Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 13, 2016

In a world where we are pushed to define ourselves on the basis of money - and all that money gives - Jesus calls us to make a stark choice.

Message Matthew 6:19-24 "It Is Either God or Money" Who loves math? Subtraction, addition, multiplication, division. Some of us love it but most of us don’t. Because over time some genius decided that having numbers in math was not enough. So they introduced letters. And then you get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2021

We entered a battle zone the day we were saved. God has given us 6 pieces of armor to fight the good fight of faith. These pieces have real-world applications to give us overcoming power. Message closes with an incredible story of victory.

THE ARMOR OF GOD Eph. 6:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SECRET OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE 1. Noah and Ruth were celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their long lasting and happy marriage was the talk of the community. They were asked the secret of their successful marriage. 2. "Well, it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Reasons Why People Don't Tithe Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Nov 3, 2010

Every wondered why people don't tithe? This sermon explores five reasons people do not tithe.

“Faith and Finances: The Blessing of Tithing” Been teaching a series called “Faith That Works” Today we are going to look at “Faith and Finances: The Blessing of Tithing” Text: 2 Corinthians 9 1There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Your Own Ending

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 29, 2013

An interactive sermon on the theme of Christian giving

Christians give very generously to their churches - certainly to our church and probably to your church too. But even so, the topic of giving is a difficult and sensitive one to talk about. To help people gain ownership I decided to try a two part sermon, the two parts being a month apart. At the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:20

Denomination: Anglican

The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 25, 2010

We've looked at the little things and the big things, this message looks at the main thing.

It’s almost over, can you feel it in the air? Almost an electricity as people wait expectantly for April to be over. They don’t care what Denn will be preaching next week or the week after that they just know it won’t be about Money. By the way next week I will be preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Barnabi

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 21, 2011

Barnabas is one of the best examples we have of the Christian walk, then there's Ananias/Sapphira, who testify to the desires of the world. Who will our walk be more like?

Introduction An average man, his wife, and a boat named Tinkerbelle! (an illustration by Charles R. Swindoll in Leadership, Vol. 8, no. 4.) READ ACTS 4:36-5:10 I. Barnabas the Encourager (4:36-37) A. His name meant Son of Encouragement 1. His given name was Joseph (meaning Jehovah ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extravagant Outflow

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 11, 2008

Luke 6:37-38 Jesus talks about living a lifestyle of extravagance. Jesus calls us to be extravagant in your surrender, extravagant in your compassion and extravagant in your giving.

Extravagant Outflow Luke 6:37-38 Have you in recent years done anything that you would say was “Extravagant?” I had three tennis racquets given to my by family and friends, yet I spent over a hundred dollars on a new fourth tennis racquet that I don’t use because I have an older Prince racquet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Concerning The Collection - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 20, 2012

In this lesson we examine the first of eight principles of giving, which is the purpose of giving.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. For the next four Sundays I plan to preach on the subject of financial stewardship. Although ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Concerning The Collection - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 30, 2011

This sermon examines the last three of eight principles "concerning the collection."

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Four weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Law & Grace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 29, 2003

The Law came thru Moses, Grace and truth thru Jesus. What was the difference?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s the Police Dept. of the State Connecticut had a regulation, a law that after the 1st snowfall each vehicle in squadron had to have chains on its tires. One day after a particularly bad winter storm, a woman called into the police to report an accident where a state Trooper’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Those In Need Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2009

Secret service results in rewards.

Helping Those in Need Matthew 6:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill 5/10/09 Video: “Why She Gets a Day” (www.tangle.com). I know my mom loved me when I was unlovable – actually I think I’m still unlovable. I want to mention at the beginning that this sermon will not be a “typical” Mother’s Day message. Several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist