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The Temple maintained a public fund for charity, out of which money was available for helping the poor. People would bring their gift and place it in one of the thirteen trumpet-shaped containers. Each was labeled for a specific use.
Jerusalem A Lesson on Giving Mark 12:41-44(Focal Passage), Luke 21:1-4, (Lev. 27:30) Mark 12:41-44 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:41-44
Denomination: Baptist
Generosity with our money is one of the most essential parts of our faith.
First Things Living a Generous Life January 19, 2020 Generosity with our money is one of the most essential parts of our faith. Genesis 14:18-20 NIV hundreds of years before the Law “Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Malachi 3:6-9, Mark 12:41-44, Acts 4:32, Acts 4:34-35, Matthew 6:21 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
the widow gave all she had in faith
We just heard Jesus condemn the officials of the church for being pompous, strutting around like peacocks and preying on the poor and defenseless (Mark 12:38-44). In Jesus’ time, a woman who was widowed was the lowest form of humanity. The men owned everything (even any money and property a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
Denomination: Episcopal
Stewardship is not a mater of quantity but quality. The widow did not have much but Jesus said "she gave her all".
Our text today depicts an event in the live of Jesus when He was just sitting back and observing people. He is not keeping tabs on what the people are putting to the treasury, but He is seeing the attitude of the spiritual heart of those who are bring their gifts to God. What is in our heart is ...read more
This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.
41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow ...read more
Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.
Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Jesus taught us to pray for free and not all is real that you see. James says why we do not receive.
Mat 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 2Th 2:8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:24, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Timothy 6:3-8, Mark 12:38-40, James 4:2-4 (view more) (view less)
We can be rich in what counts even if we are poor financially.
Saturday of the 9th Week in Course 2023 The story of the journey of Tobias, narrated in the deuterocanonical book of Tobit, is one of the most inspirational from the OT period. It reads like an adventure novel, with a diabolical adversary, a heavenly helper named Raphael, two innocent teens ...read more
Denomination: Catholic
Christmas is less than 2 months away, in fact it’s only 56 days from today! I don't believe anyone would argue the fact that Christmas is the season of giving. Maybe you remember this book. It is one of the most popular fiction books ever written on the subject of giving at Christmastime.
It is called; "A Christmas Carol” written by Charles Dickens. The publishing of his book was hugely popular; its first printing of 6,000 copies sold out in less than three days, and that was back in 1843 on December 19th just 6 days before Christmas; that was without computers, television, not ...read more
We begin our series in the Beatitudes. The Poor in Spirit are those who are humble and know their need for Jesus.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THE LOST STAR WARS Have you seen Star Wars? Have you seen every Star Wars movie? In May 1977, Star Wars was released and quickly became one of the highest grossing movies of all time. Cast members became instant stars and any toy or product with the Star Wars logo flew ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Psalm 86:1-5, Luke 14:11, Job 1:21, Mark 12:41-44 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The poor widow, would have had no source of income after her husband's death. Therefore the two small copper coins were all she had - and yet she offered them to God.
1. GOD SEES HOW WE GIVE. Mark 12:41a Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him ...read more
Today we start chapter six. Throughout chapter five we saw the phrase, "you have heard it was said". Jesus no longer starts out that way. Jesus isn't challenging contradictory teachings but contradictory practices. Today's lesson is on why we do good deeds.
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 14) Matthew 6:1-4 Today we start chapter six. We'll notice that Jesus doesn't introduce his topics as he has up to this point. Throughout chapter five we saw the now familiar phrase, "you have heard it was said". But Jesus doesn't start out that ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Mark 12:41-44, 2 Corinthians 8:12, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 11:24-25 (view more) (view less)
We survey GIVING. Purposeful giving. The role of WATER in giving... We can find God in some of the strangest places... God show his greatest in seasons of trouble.
#1 GIVING? WATER! FINDING BLESSINGS IN SEASONS OF TROUBLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This is a 3 part lesson. LOVE GIVES THE BEST IT CAN AFFORD. GOD GAVE THE BEST HEAVEN HAD… TEXT: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Mark 12:41, Matthew 10:42
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The reason that your giving is about more than dollars and cents is because the bigger issue is your heart in giving. To have the right attitude in giving we must first put God as our number one priority in our lives.
When we study giving in scripture, we quickly see that giving is more than dollars and cents. It is about a proper attitude and right relationship with God. Your attitude in giving can make a difference in how your giving impacts kingdom work and glorifies God. A giving attitude means putting ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Mark 12:41-44
This sermon encourages us to participate in God's purpose, perceive the divine in the mundane, and persist in devotion, inspired by the widow's offering in Mark 12.
Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the whispers of God's love echo in our hearts and His grace wraps us like a warm blanket on a frosty morning? We are here to delve into the depths of His Word, to seek His wisdom, and to ...read more
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