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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
God expects us to give back a portion of our income.
Giving Back to God February 19, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God expects us to give back a portion of our income. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Supplemental Passage: "Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you say, 'How have ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Denomination: Baptist
A sermon about the importance of giving, specifically the characteristics of a giving church as modeled by the Macedonian churches.
OUTLINE ANCIENT CONTEXT – CORINTHIANS • PAUL IS ADDRESSING A LOT OF CHURCH ISSUES • PAUL ALSO ADDRESSING FAMINE • HE TAKES UP AN OFFERING AMONG CHURCHES TO HELP THE JERUSALEM CHURCH • MACEDONIAN CHURCHES ARE VERY GENEROUS • PAUL USES THE MACEDONIAN CHURCH AN EXAMPLE OF GENEROUS GIVING MODERN ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1
Denomination: Christian Church
Our Lord forever is pouring out on us His grace and goodness so that we will learn to do the same thing for Him and for other people.
Feast of St. Lucy 2018 The constant temptation human beings face is to turn God’s intention for man upside down. Instead of us following the plan to be remade into God’s image, we are constantly trying the impossible. We attempt to remake God in our own image–venal and selfish and cruel and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:11-15, Isaiah 41:13-20
Denomination: Catholic
Why does God ask for specific items for worship?
God chose a people through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel and so Jacob’s sons became the 12 Tribes of Israel. God brought the Israelites to Egypt but their sins made them slaves to Egypt. But because God made a promise to His Chosen People, God miraculously freed the ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 25:1-40
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The world offers fear and stress. Our God offers peace, strength and kindness in stressful situation.
ILLUSTRATION: “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ? Albert Einstein “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, John 14:27, Ephesians 6:10-20
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
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
As Jesus continued within the Temple, He was confronted about the lawfulness of paying taxes. Those who opposed Him sought to find further accusation. In Jesus' response, we find wisdom for our lives - taxes, tithes, and submission.
Conspiracy with a Coin Mark 12: 13-17 As we continue through Mark’s gospel, I want to offer a reminder of the volatile environment in which Jesus walked at this time. He is in the last few days prior to the crucifixion. Having entered Jerusalem triumphantly, He had returned twice since, entering ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:13-17
Message continues discussion of the discipline of financial faithfulness.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fiscal Faithfulness” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate some disciplines indented to increase capacity for a deeper walk as a way of life. One such discipline has to do with personal ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
What is worship? Is it prayer, praise, or preaching? These are elements of worship, but they do not necessarily constitute worship in and of themselves. Worship is an attitude that motivates action, not a mere activity.
An Introduction to Worship John 4:22-24 Today, I want to lay the groundwork for a series regarding biblical worship. The verses I read are likely familiar to each of us. (Illus. context.) Just as the woman at the well, many today have no concept of biblical worship. I want to spend the next ...read more
Scripture: John 4:22-24
Because God owns it all, the question should not be, "How much should I give?" But rather the question should be, "How much should I keep?"
Most people simply don’t understand tithing. To many Christians, it seems like some sort of country club due. Another bill in the long list of monthly expenses. I hear questions like: “How Much Are You Supposed to Tithe?” “Do I tithe on my gross income or net income?” “My pay my tithe on my pay ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15
This sermon urges Christians to be spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Christ, emphasizing the importance of maintaining our spiritual light.
Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love of our Savior and the fellowship of our faith. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound and powerful message from the Word of God. A message that is as relevant today as it was when it ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Topics: Don't Waste, Jesus Offers
Undealt with sin can destroy us, but God offers us a way out.
It's A Bug's Life Text: Joel 1:1-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: When we were pastoring a church in Yellville, AR, there were some structural problems with the building that concerned me. There was a dip in the floor of about 2 or 3 inches that ran across the sanctuary. So I contacted the ...read more
Scripture: Joel 1:1-20
Denomination: Methodist
Understanding the benefits of giving to God and the kingdom
Nowhere does it show throughout biblical history that those who willingly and joyously served the Lord with their resources did not receive blessings from God. I do not recall reading such, and so I am confident they were all blessed. The people of God were rewarded one way or the other for being ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Malachi 3:8-10, 2 John 1:8, Luke 6:38
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Our giving should not be cheap or second hand. David exemplifies the principle of giving of our selves as a part of the gift.
Giving till it costs 2 Samuel 24:18-25 David’s personal sacrifice strongly underscored his humility. It was David’s humility as well as his actions that brought about the restoration he sought. The situation was grim. But it is hard for us to imagine why it was grim. David had counted the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25
Denomination: Mennonite
Some thoughts about why we "say grace" before the meal.
Why we remember to say the blessing By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 24, 2001 Sunday School Picnic Message on Psalm 113 Intro: Gonna be having food and fun soon. We’ll say the blessing on food. But have u thought about why we say the blessing. Ps.113 is a blessing that is used by ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9
Denomination: Evangelical Free
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