Sermons on Happiness In Giving:

Give Ear, O Shepherd Of Israel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

No matter what the world throws at us, we will persevere in the LORD.

GIVE EAR, O SHEPHERD OF ISRAEL. Psalm 80:1-7; Psalm 80:17-19. Belief in the God of Israel is not blind faith, but an informed trust. One expression of our confidence that the LORD is in control of all things is to make our complaints known to Him. In Psalm 80 the writer bemoans the plight of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:17-19, Psalm 80:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Doesn't Give Up Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 5, 2013

We will not always agree on everything, but in this story we see four characters who show us that we are STILL called to work together in unity. (Acts 15:36-41).

God Doesn't Give Up Acts 15:36-41 Prayers asked for staff – leading well in making future decisions for TCAPL -- Dinner on Sat night to discuss several upcoming things; praying through choices -- Pray for us to hear from God and seek Him in everything we do Introduction The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sell Your Stuff And Give To The Poor

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Jesus said some things that were radical then, and now. He said things like, "Sell your stuff and give to the poor."

Your soul -- not to mention your budget -- is in mortal danger as you approach the grocery store checkout lane. You say, "How?" You've carefully filled your cart with the needed items outlined on your list. You patiently wait in line, always seeming to pick the one that's slowest. Yet somehow, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Our Children Back To God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 18, 2014

A sermon for a Child Dedication Sunday

Giving Our Children Back to God Child Dedication sermon Chuck Sligh May 18, 2014 (Basic outline adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley.) (A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

“giving Up On Perfect” Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

2nd sermon in series in which I challenge people to evaluate how they typically observe Christmas with the hope they will seek to make it more about Jesus and less about us. I draw some thoughts from Mike Slaughter's book "Christmas is not your birthday"

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 8, 2013 A Different Kind of Christmas sermon series Message 2 “Giving Up on Perfect” Christmas. For most of us the word, “Christmas,” overflows with meaning and memories. The thought, “Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Give Up, Never Quit

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 15, 2014

This message emphasizes the importance of persistence and of never giving up when God gives you and assignment.

STANDING AGAINST THE WORLD - Read Genesis 6:5-7:24 I hope you have been reading through your Bible with us, if so, you will recognize this as some of what we read this past week. Chapter 6 tells us that after the time of Cain and Abel and Seth, that the world and all mankind in it, kept getting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thankfulness With A Grateful Heart; Why?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here comes from the Greek word “Eucharist”.

Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-9 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Summary: The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

God's Not Dead: Prepare To Give An Answer Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 18, 2014

Convincing unbelievers that God is not dead starts with an intimate relationship with God and a passion in wanting to share that relationship with anyone who will listen.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: PREPARE TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you have ever had to DEFEND your FAITH in COMMENT: Maybe you had a co-worker who challenged your belief in God? Or had a classmate in school who made fun of you because you went to church? Perhaps the one who you have to defend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tested Giving? Vs Divine Timing.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2014

Untried faith is normally a weaker faith... Giving reveals the heart. God has a plan, do we trust His plan... Never forget God moves in DUE SEASON...

TESTED GIVING? AN APPOINTED TIME --- DIVINE TIMING --- DUE SEASON MIGHTY IS OUR GOD --- HE HAS EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL --- YOU CAN TRUST HIM AND HIS PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE WE EVER GAVE SOMETHING WE HOLD DEAR? GIVING ON PURPOSE? A. Years ago I was sitting ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

7 Blessings That The Lord Gives To The Children

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 10, 2014

1.PHYSICAL GROWTH 2.SPIRITUAL STRENGTH 3.WISDOM 4.THE GRACE OF GOD 5 THE FAVOUR OF MEN 6.THE HAND OF THE LORD 7.THE HOLY SPIRIT

7 BLESSINGS THAT THE LORD GIVES TO THE CHILDREN 1.PHYSICAL GROWTH The Lord blesses the children with good physical growth as well as good health and strength. The Lord wants the children to have good food and exercise and grow strong physically. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 2:40,52 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are Your Treasures? Love Gives...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2014

CONSIDER GIVING? Where are your treasures? You can give without love, but you can not love without giving... Jesus is the greatest gift ever given...

WHERE ARE YOUR TREASURES? GOD GIVES... LOVE GIVES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A GIFT IS A REAL DEMONSTRATION OF WHAT LOVE REALLY IS... I. WHAT DO I TREASURE THE MOST? MY TREASURE TROVE? IS MY VALUE SYSTEM AND GOD'S VALUE SYSTEM THE SAME? DEFINE: Treasure: what you value, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving In God’s Economy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 26, 2012

Giving is an act of worship, trust, and obedience.

Giving in God’s Economy March 25, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Giving is an act of worship, trust, and obedience. Focus Passage: Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: I. Giving as worship a. Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Up Little To Gain Much

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2010

Jesus taught that if we give up our pride, problems and personal agenda we will gain His power, perspective and promises.

Giving up Little to Gain Much (Luke 9:23-26) Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever saves (holds on to his rights) will lose them, but whoever loses (gives up his personal rights)his life for my sake will save it." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Rewarded By God For Your Giving Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2010

How to give in a way that will invite reward from God.

When It Comes To Giving, What Is The “Reward In Full” That We’re Hoping For? Either less private guilt or more public praise. - Let’s look at two of the biggest “rewards”: a. Less private guilt. - Sometime we give out of sense of guilt: the homeless man at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter Kills But The Spirit Gives Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 17, 2010

In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but grac

The Letter kills but the Spirit gives Life! In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17