Sermons about Happiness In Giving

Giving As Our Father Gives

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Feb 2, 2004

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Giving should come easy to Christians, we just give like our Father gives.

There has been a lot of Talk at Our church recently About Giving [And that is to be Expected] After All We Did Vote to Build A Family Life Center-to Hire an Architect-to Seek Permission from the ciy to build. So Let’s Start Building!! But Wait—We Need Money to Build—Where Do We Get the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Like God Gives Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007

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God has given us Himself in Christ. As Christians, we are called to offer ourselves. We are to be a gift to God and a gift for others.

We are catching into this spirit of giving at Christmas - the world says it’s the season of giving. • And it means of buying too, because without buying there won’t be any giving. • You see that all around you. When I opened my mailbox a few days ago after my trip, it was jam-packed with mails. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace Giving Or Living Giving

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

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Maybe it is time to go past the tithe and the concept of grace giving to giving till it hurts.

Luke 21:1-6 Proposition: You must give to it hurts! From time to time there arises a debate over giving a tithe or give as grace encourages you to give. I believe the tithe is the minimum so if by grace you can and want to give ninety percent like R. G. LeTourneau go right ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-6, Acts 2:44-47, Exodus 35:4-5, Exodus 36:3-6, Luke 17:10, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 13:7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Give Up Giving Up Series

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 20, 2015

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Ash Wednesday (B). Too often we focus on our outward behavior, our sins. But the root of our problem is not sins, but sin, our sinful nature. Joel urges us to "Turn to God and live."

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Give up giving up” What are you giving up for Lent? Anything? Some people give up something for lent. Not with the purpose of earning ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-19, Psalm 51:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tip For Our Peace And Happiness (Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 28, 2020

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In spite of Covid-19, the pandemic, we have a reason to be peaceful and happy in our lives and i am going to give a tip for our peace and happiness.

A Tip for Our Peace and Happiness (Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time) Matthew 18:15-20, Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:8-10. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, This Sunday, we have a meaningful text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 18:15-20): “If your brother sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Other

Happiness Through - A Pure Heart (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

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Take all the good things you do. You help others, you give to those in need, you bring a coat for our coat drive, you deliver meals, you serve. That’s so important, but it’s not the most important aspect of your righteous-life. What’s most important? WHY YOU DO IT!

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 25, 2020 Matthew 5:8 Pure In Heart OUTLINE “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Vs. 8) Pure in Heart: “righteous inward & outward” Jesus: happiness comes when you are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Other

Do We Really Need A Little Christmas?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2009

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The promise of Christmas is a promise of happiness, but on God’s terms, not ours.

Third Sunday of Advent 2009 climb down the chimney; Put up the brightest string of lights I’ve ever seen. Slice up the fruitcake; It’s time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough. For we need a little music, Need a little laughter, Need a little singing Ringing through the rafter, And we need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Give Life And You Get It More! Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 1, 2003

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We are called to remember that beyond the demands that we make, battles we fight, our urge to retaliate and the violence we offer, the gospel (Lk.2.22-32) calls us to self-giving, commitment and self-sacrifice for the happiness and wellbeing of the other.

The german newspaper „Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung“ carried on 29. January 2003 an article on Mr. George W. Bush, the President of USA. I was really surprised to find out that he is a very active member of the United Methodist Church. It seems, every day he begins the work in the White House with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Born To Die, Born To Give Life

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 27, 2017

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Most nativity scenes portray a cute scene of a happy little family, & friendly visitors. That's the way we like to think of it, but it's hardly realistic. When we pause at the manger with this image, we maybe forget that this infant was born to die.

Every year, at about this time, my dad has this tradition of getting out old home movies. A lot of families have a tradition of watching their favorite Christmas movie: “Home Alone,” or “Elf,” or “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” or “It’s a Wonderful Life,” or what have you. But for my dad, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2012

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Money is a major challenge for anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus and a child of God.

The Feast of Great Joy Too many of us worship at the “Shrine of the Golden Arches” In Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg writes: When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Giving Tree

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 19, 2002

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A Sermon on the Second Sunday of Lent The Cross the Giving Tree

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 Giving Tree Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Saviour Jesus, the Christ. This morning I would like to look at just 3 verses in our gospel lesson. I would like to reread them: 14* And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Giving Of The Cross

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 14, 2005

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A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent It is about the cross of Christ

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The Giving of the Cross" "Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Till It Feels Good

Contributed by John Mcmillan on Mar 12, 2003

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LEARN THE RIGHT WAY TO GIVE,AND LEARN THE JOYS AND BLESSINGS OF GOD

I’m sure you’ve all heard the old saying "GIVE TILL IT HURTS", well this old saying, that you and I have heard all our life’s goes againts everything God stands for. I have yet to run across one story in the bible or of anyone I’ve ever met that got hurt because of giving, I can’t think of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hilarious Giving"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 17, 2009

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A sermon on stewardship.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 “Hilarious Giving” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “God loves a cheerful giver,” writes Paul to the Church in Corinth. What a concept… …That giving will make us happy! But it’s the truth! Anyone who’s ever dug down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Four Paths To Happiness--Two Are Dead-Ends

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2014

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Of the four roads supposed to lead to happiness, two are dead-ends--the pursuit of pleasure and the pursuit of honor and power--but the paths of service and union with God actually get us there.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2014 Our family has for several years tried each February 2, or thereabouts, to watch the Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the movie follows Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weather forecaster for a 2nd rank TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

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