Sermons on Joyful Giving:

Lord, Are All I Have, And You Give Me All I Need Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 5, 2013

Psalm 16 - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good God (verse 1-2) (2). Good Fellowship (vs 3-4) (3). Good Heritage (vs 5-6) (4). Good Counsel (vs 7-8) (5). Good Hope (vs 9-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There are a number of TV programmes on cable channels called ‘Border Control’; • The show follows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

"Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

(In Everything Give Thanks) 1 Thes. 5:15-18 (Kjv)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 20, 2017

BUT THANKFULNESS IS A WAY OF LIFE FOR A BLOOD BOUGHT SON OR DAUGHTER OF GOD BECAUSE A THANKFUL SPIRIT IS ONE OF THE KEY DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN

1 Thes. 5:15-18 (KJV) See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. [16] Rejoice evermore. [17] Pray without ceasing. [18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gives Sight, To Those Who Want It (John 9:1-41) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 8, 2022

Jesus gives physical sight, and spiritual sight. By chapter's end, the only blind ones left are the Pharisees. Have to be open-minded, and know what you don't know.

At this point in the gospel of John, some of you are maybe feeling a little confused. John is not a very easy book. Jesus' words seem complicated-- they are "from above," as he is from above, and we struggle to climb up, and view things from above, and understand them from ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 9: Never Give Up On God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2023

Never give up on God because... 1. He can break giant barriers down (vs. 30). 2. He can turn sinners into saints (vs. 31). 3. He can turn us into godly heroes (vs. 32-35a). 4. He gives us strength when we suffer (vs. 35b-38). 5. He promises us a perfect ending (vs. 39-40).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 9: Never Give Up on God! Hebrews 11:30-40; Joshua 2:1-13; Joshua 5:13-15; Joshua 6:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through Hebrews 11 to study the faith of our Old Testament heroes. And through them all, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40, Joshua 2:1-13, Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Gifts To Give The Next Generation - Mother's Day 2024

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 9, 2024

Repeatedly, tell them they are loved by their Heavenly Father. Repeatedly, tell your children that every one of God’s commands is an invitation to help yourself to happiness. Repeatedly, tell the next generation that every time the Bible says, “Don’t do this,” He’s saying, “Don’t harm yourself.”

Here are some interesting things I have heard moms say. 1. My kids sure make a lot of plans for someone who can’t drive anywhere. 2. One mom said to another, “That’s it. I’m selling my kid on eBay.” The other mom replied, “Don’t be silly! You made him. Sell him on Etsy.” 3. Nothing is lost until ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-9, Daniel 1:3-4, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing: What God Desperately Wants You To Give Your Children And Grandchildren Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 16, 2023

What do you do with your hands. At the end of Jacob's life he placed his hands on his grandsons to bless them. Can you bless your kids? Grandkids? How does God want you to bless them?

Ashely Covington is a model. Yet, while you’ve seen her many times, you’ve probably never seen her face. Ashely was a child actor and later was trying to make it in theatre while in college getting head shots when suddenly an acting agent looked at her and went crazy over her hands and said: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Reasons Why You Should Give To The Salvation Army This Christmas Season

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for the Salvation Army and have for the past four years. But I'm very careful about where I donate my money.

The views in this article do not necessarily represent the positions or opinions of the Salvation Army, it's partners or affiliates. The statements made belong solely to those making them. The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Preferred Pronouns? - Or - You Shall Not Give False Testimony Against Your Neighbor

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 17, 2022

A look at the Ninth Commandment in a Woke World

In this information age, people know more things yet believe less. The world has lost the concept of absolute truth and information is not a substitute. It is being built on falsehood rather than honesty. “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Isaiah 59:14, Exodus 23:1-3, John 8:44, Matthew 26:59-60, James 1:17, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 121:3, Psalm 84:11, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks As We Grow Olddr Sermon I: Jesus Gave Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

By giving thanks, Jesus made a custom that seemed so ordinary sacred . . . by lifting the level of its meaning beyond the material to the spiritual. Our Lord was aware, as we should be, of Who our Provider is.

JESUS GAVE THANKS – John 6:1-15 Somewhere I read about a woman who boarded a bus and could not find a seat? Every seat was taken. She was tired and carried several packages. Noticing her plight, a gentleman stood up and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

I Know That My Redeemer Lives. What Hope This Sweet Sentence Gives!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 29, 2024

In the midst of being buried alive, we can have hope in the resurrection, as Job declares!

3.31.24 Job 19:23–27 (EHV) 23 Oh how I wish that my words were written down. Oh how I wish that they were inscribed in bronze, 24 that they would be engraved in rock forever with an iron tool and letters filled with lead. 25 As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the end of time ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving. Giving Thanks For All Things. 1st Thessalonians Chapter 5

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2024

At this time of being thankful we need to remember where we came from, what we have gone through, and what is ahead in life.

Giving Thanks for all things, 1st Thessalonians Chapter 5 Stand with me and lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Endure, Part 1

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012

A sermon on James and how God "gives the test first then gives the lesson."

I want to speak to you today about learning to endure. Now this is sort of a re-entry message. And we have learned to endure some things. And I don’t want to act like we endure so much because, really, I want to say with the apostle Paul, “Our light affliction is but for a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Happy

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 28, 2021

• How important is to be joyful in our present time? • The sickness and pandemic that we are facing right now drains our happiness, peace of mind and economic stability. • There is a need for us to stay positive in our perspective.

DEFINITION: • MERRY HEART o Dictionary.com describes it as: ? full of cheerfulness or gaiety. ? Joyous in disposition or spirit. ? Laughingly happy. • Hebrew word “meah” meaning joyful, merry and glad. Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

The Power Of Empathy: Transformed By Compassion Romans 12:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 25, 2024

In Romans 12:15, the apostle Paul exhorts believers to enter into the joys and sorrows of others — to rejoice with the joyful and weep with the sorrowful. This directive embodies the transformative power of empathy rooted in God's love.

The Power of Empathy: Transformed by Compassion Romans 12:15 Romans 12:15 (NLT): "Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep." Introduction: Today, we explore the profound call to empathy and compassion as followers of Christ. In Romans 12:15, the apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Philippians 2:2-4, Job 2:11, John 11:35, Colossians 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal