Sermons on Joyful Giving:

Why Stop At The Door

Contributed by Jacob Ricker on Sep 6, 2011

We have to get to a point in life where we don’t stop at the door so we can see what God has for us!

I.Introduction - Illustration On July 4, 1952, at the age of 34, Floerence May Chadwick attempted to become the first woman to swim 21 miles across the Catalina Channel, from Catalina Island to Palos Verde on the California coast. The weather that day was very poor. The ocean was ice cold, the fog ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Disgusted Or Delighted? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

A stark contrast between religious hypocrites and a faithful woman. The religious show-offs were mostly interested in what they could GET out of life. And the poor widow as interested in all she could GIVE.

INTRODUCTION My younger brother, Dan, and I are a lot alike. He serves as a Minister of Education and Senior Adults at a church in Conway, Arkansas. One thing we have in common is that we both have a sense of humor leaning toward puns and groaners. You’ve endured plenty of my groaners through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Love That Cast Out Fear

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2012

We must know the love of God for us.

THE LOVE THAT CAST OUT FEAR 1st John 1:4 1. The source of this love 1st John 4: 7Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 2. The standard of love 1st John 4: 11Beloved, if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The First Priority Principle Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2015

The "First Priority principle", the principle that if we put God FIRST and God will bless us, is found throughout the Bible. This sermons show 3 Bible passages this principle played out, and 3 ways we can put this principle into practice in our lives.

The First Priority Principle Series: Stewardship Chuck Sligh February 22, 2015 TEXT: Matthew 6:33 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. INTRODUCTION I’m sure you’ve heard sage advice to, Always put first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Nissi

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 4, 2013

Many have lost the race in life and have either committed suicide or have failed in life, because they have failed to know about Jehovah, who is our strength.

Jehovah Nissi! Genesis 49:23”The archers have bitterly grieved him, Shot at him and hated him. 24 But his bow remained in strength…” Strength! I know all of you need heaps and heaps of them! Come on, I am not talking about physical strength, I’m talking about spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust & Wealth Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2019

There is a difference between believing in God and trusting Him with all your heart. & I believe God blesses with material wealth so we’ll have more to give. This is two devotionals compiled together-one for Proverbs 3:5-9 (Faith) & the other for 3:9-10 (Wealth)

Proverbs 3:5-8 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding for support. 6 In all your habits acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight 7 Don’t look at yourself as wise—fear God and leave evil 8 It will bring health to your umbilical cord and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: *other

The Dangers Of Hypocrisy

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 13, 2020

The fear of God will help us be faithful to God.

The Dangers of Hypocrisy Acts 5:1-11 Rev. Brian Bill January 11-12, 2020 Our family had a blast over Christmas as we all gathered in Virginia for a few days. We laughed a lot, ate a lot, and held our grandkids a lot. One morning our son-in-law Matt (the one who had heart surgery and the father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Leviticus 10:1-2, Jeremiah 32:40, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Ii: Love Found A Way Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians choose to follow the New Testament model of giving and sharing as practiced by first century disciples of Christ.

LOVE FOUND A WAY TO REDEEM OUR SOULS, MAKE US WHOLE, BIND US TOGETHER My doctor reminded me that it’s about time for me to undergo my wellness checkup. At our age and stage in life, it’s a good idea to do this on a regular basis, is it not, in keeping with the axiom, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Jesus On Two Mountains Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2023

It's hardly possible to contemplate Mt. Tabor without thinking of Mt. Calvary.

Second Sunday of Lent 2023 After St. Aelred I don’t know if it is possible to hear the Gospel accounts–any of them–of the Transfiguration of Christ on Mt. Tabor without thinking of another elevation a few miles away. I mean the holy hill we call Mt. Calvary, where Jesus, the Son of Man and Son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon # 31- God Rewards - God Restores Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 21, 2023

What happens when someone honors God, honors His anointed, holds on to their faith and implicitly obeys God? Read to know all that the Lord did in the life of someone who did this.

We read in Psalms 77:11, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.”(GNB) We recall the wonders of God from the past, so as to understand the manifold nature of our Almighty God. As we meditate on all that is recorded in the Bible, especially in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11, 2 Kings 4:8, 2 Kings 4:10, 2 Kings 4:13-14, 2 Kings 4:16-17, Matthew 10:41, 2 Kings 4:21, 2 Kings 4:26, 2 Kings 4:32, 2 Kings 4:35, 2 Kings 8:1-4, 2 Kings 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Sacrificial Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 21, 2023

A Christian’s heart is a sacrificial heart. It’s a heart that offers God the whole of who we are because of Jesus’s sacrifice, giving His life as a sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, we are to be those living sacrifices for God, which is the most reasonable thing we can do. CHECK OUT SPECIAL ENDING

A Christian’s Heart “A Sacrificial Heart” Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l76yVqg4XnE Today’s Message in our series on a Christian’s Heart is entitled “A Sacrificial Heart,” and it’s a perfect follow up to the message on building worship-filled hearts. A newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Kingdom Principles For Financial Breakthrough

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022

This message explores the unlimited possibilities available to believers who practice the principle of sowing and reaping, especially those who will partner with God from whom all blessings flow.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 4:5-6) (5) "Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth." (6) "Forsake her not, and she ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:5-9, Proverbs 8:20-21, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 4:19, Luke 6:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worrying About Money Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Plainly, most of us worry about money. If we don’t have enough, we worry about getting more and if have money, we worry about keeping what we have. But the worry for a believer is a signal of a deeper issue.

Today, we continue our series Keeping Up With the Jones and I am eager to share with you how God has used today’s passage in my family’s life. And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. 23 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Of Human Leadership Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2019

Can human political systems save us? We elect national leaders, and are quickly disappointed. Let’s learn that only God’s government can truly bless humanity. Let’s contrast human governments and Christ’s government in Luke 23:33-43.

Can human political systems save us? We elect national leaders, and are quickly disappointed. Let’s learn that only God’s government can truly bless humanity. Let’s contrast human governments and Christ’s government in Luke 23:33-43. Forgive Them Luke 23:33-34 And when they had come to the place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, disciplined Christian living comes naturally to kingdom dwellers who truly desire to follow in the steps of Jesus and therefore give priority to giving, praying, doing.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VII: DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN LIVING Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18