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Giving

Contributed by James Powell on Jan 21, 2007

Giving to God

January 14, 2007 G. Manning – My five-year-old son was proud that he had graduated from bow ties to a necktie just like Dad’s. But one Sunday morning, with his hand clutching the tie tightly, I heard this panicked whisper: “Dad, why did the pastor say they’re going to collect the ties and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Holiness

Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. We don’t go to church... we are the church... what we do is gather...and grow...and go. Not just to gather together... but to grow together. Grow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

The test, treasure and truth of giving

GIVING I heard the story of a young man who was hired as a switchman on the tracks. As part of his training a supervisor took him to the area of the track that he would be working. The supervisor asked him if he understood the switch and knew how it worked and he assured him that he did. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Giving Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 15, 2005

Giving is a gift. A troubled church at Corinth heard a word on it at the end of their first letter. Giving brings healing, because it brings us closer to God.

Can you believe it? We come now to the end of this letter to the Corinthians. You know, we’ve been reading someone else’s mail here… There are a lot of personal problems in this church that this letter talks about. I’m not sure, if I were a member of the Corinthian church, how I would feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023

This sermon encourages us to embrace generosity, trust in God's promise of heavenly blessings, and seek spiritual growth through giving.

Good morning, dear church family. We gather today under the sheltering love of our Heavenly Father, and in the redeeming grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Together, we will turn the pages of the Holy Scriptures and let the wisdom of our Lord illuminate our hearts and minds. Our focus today is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Topics: Giving

Showing Our Love For Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2013

1. Our love for Jesus must be motivated (vs. 36-42). 2. Our love for Jesus must be demonstrated (vs. 37-47). 3. Our love for Jesus must be communicated (vs. 48-50).

Showing our Love for Jesus Luke 7:36-50 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 14, 2013 *Our baby, Katie, is 26 years old now, but I still keep this note from her in my wallet. Katie gave it to me 18 years ago, when she was 8. On the outside it says: "Keep forever." And on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

This is the first in a four part series on a disciplined Christian.

The GPFS Factor (part 1) Giving-Prayer-Fasting-Storing (Mark 12:38-44 NASB) In His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, (39) and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 1, 2005

This sermon describes the ways in which Christians are to give, and the motivation behind Christians’ giving.

(Note to the reader: In preparing this sermon, I based my work in part on a chapter in Charles Swindoll’s book "Improving Your Serve" (Word Publishing 1981) called "The Servant As A Giver". ) Today, I want to talk about the subject of giving, as a characteristic that Christians need to have. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

In this passage, Paul answers a question the Corinthian believers had asked about a collection he was taking for the poor and then shares his personal travel plans. The Corinthians had apparently heard from the Galatian churches that he was taking an offe

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On the way home from church the father was complaining, "That church service, the sermon was too long, the music was too loud and the building was too hot." His son in the back seat replied, "I don’’t know, Dad, I thought it was a pretty good show for a buck." (Source ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving

Contributed by James Powell on Jan 25, 2008

Our Ability and our attitude are important parts in our giving.

(Stand for the reading of the word and turn to Malachi 3:6-12 While you are turning….let me tell you I appreciate this church and every person in it. You are a very giving church, there is no doubt about it and I have battled with even speaking on the subject of money. This church has shown it ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Holiness

Giving

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

GIVING

MALACHI 3:7-12 A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. The preacher asked the patient what he would do if he inherited a million dollars. “I think I would give half of it to the church.” ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Holiness

Giving

Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 22, 2008

To answer the age-old question of how much I should give, we need to look at the 4 principles for giving that are laid out in this passage.

A young pastor was absorbed in trying to generate more money for a new building project. He had scheduled his passionate appeal for the Sunday morning service because he knew that the most people would be in attendance. He had planned to have the musician play an appropriate song to be played at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Clears The Temple Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus clears the Temple

Jesus Clears the Temple John 2:12-25 12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. 13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Giving

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 25, 2025

Giving is more than the amount given, it is a matter of the heart. Jesus watches how we live and how we live.

“The Heart of Giving" Mark 12:41-44 A small church in Virginia: ­ needed to have a new roof in the worst of ways, but ­ There was no money in their account. Most of the congregation was very poor except for the local banker: ­ He was an ornery old cuss, and ­ he would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Mark 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Opportunity Of Giving Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 21, 2008

This is week three of our annual stewardship emphasis series. This week looking at what Jesus can do with our giving.

The Opportunity of Giving It was a beautiful day. Christ had crossed over the sea of Galilee and the crowd discovering where he was going followed on foot, covering a distance of approximately 9 miles and Luke tells us in chapter 9:10 that they finally caught up with him in Bethsaida. And it was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-11

Denomination: Wesleyan