Sermons on Joyful Giving: showing 3,181-3,195 of 176,391

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Said Pt7 I Give Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jun 16, 2009

Some stuff Jesus has said he has given to us so we don’t need to ask for it just live it and believe. You can also listen to this messages at www.preaching .co.nr

Jesus Said; “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” “Everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Mark 11:24, Luke 11:10) Jesus has not yet given to us what we are asking for or what we are ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Garden Of Eden (God Gives Us A Choice) Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

God provided us with perfection but we chose to go our own way.

“Garden of Eden” (God Gives Us a Choice) (Genesis 2:8 – 2:17) Many of you have beautiful gardens, I have seen some of them. And today we are going to talk about the most famous garden in history, one that we will never be able to recreate, but one that we may again see. Does Eden still exist? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17

Luke Gives Us A Unigue Perspective On The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 5, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, series C

2nd Sunday in Advent - December 10, 2006 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your word, that we might hear it with relevance in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Could You Give Birth To God's Baby?

Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 6, 2007

What Happens whe a Person is open to God doing something beyond their understanding in his or her life.

26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." 29 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Eat Up, Grow Up & Give It Up!

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 29, 2006

Picture an adult in diapers still drinking milk from a bottle – that’s not right! Are you in the same place spiritually that you were a year ago? 5 years ago? These things ought not to be! God wants us to grow up - spiritually speaking that is!

EAT UP, GROW UP, AND GIVE IT UP! (Preached in the Chinese Church) OPENING TEXT: “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: *other

What I Have I Give To You Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 12, 2006

This is a continuation of a series working through the 3"16’s of the New Testament

Introduction I. I heard a neat story at PBU on Wednesday, told by a pastor from Calvary Church at Souderton. A. The pastor told of how nine years ago, as a student in a bible college down south, he had been required to perform a ministry, as all students were. B. He decided that, even though ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Let's Give Them Something To Talk About

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

Love is the hallmark characteristic of the Christian and is the power in reaching out to a lost world.

What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love." "When someone loves you, the way they say your name is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gut That House! Give Your Problems To God Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

To makeover your home, you have to destruct before you can construct.

I’ve never remodeled a house but I have remodeled a church. Ten years ago I served as Minister of Music at my parents’ church in Louisiana. While I was there, we were in the process of relocating to another church facility owned by the congregation. Phase One of the building project involved ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Luke Gives Us A Down To Earth Sermon

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 9, 2007

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany, Series C.

6th Sunday after Epiphany, February 11, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you poured out your saving grace upon us through your Son, Jesus the Christ, who entered into death to destroy the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Jesus Away (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

Principles for Evangelism.

Giving Jesus Away Mat 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. Mat 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks For Everything (Ephesians 5:20)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

A sermon by Angela Smith ...

"Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Ephesians 5: 20) One of the first life skills I learnt from my parents was to say thank you. I’m sure this was the case for most us. It is an important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Giving Thanks For What God Has Done Series

Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 27, 2007

We thank God for many things but do we thank him for the most important thing?

Colossians 1:12 Introduction For several weeks now, we’ve been working our way through Paul’s prayer for the church in Colossae. And thus far, what an awesome prayer it has been. Let’s take a look back at this prayer up to this point. How many people in your life would benefit if you prayed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray, Never Give Up

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

It is good and important that we not give up. God is greatly glorified when we do not give up.

When You Pray, Never Give Up Luke 18:1-8 My goal in this sermon is very simple. I hope to convince you of the importance of persistence in prayer. I want you to see that God is greatly glorified when we continue in prayer over a long period of time. Or to say it another way, I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 16, 2007

When we pray for "daily bread" we pray for all that we need to sustain life, employment, safe and secure government, faithful spouse, faithful neighbors,etc. It is a prayer of dependence, admiting that God is our provider.

In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2007 Text: Matthew 6:11 Easter V - Redeemer “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread….” 4th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” Bill Hybels in his book: “Too Busy Not to Pray” begins with these words: “Prayer is an unnatural activity. From birth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, 3 John 1:2, Jeremiah 2:2

Denomination: Lutheran