Sermons on Motive In Giving:

Give Thanks

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Give Thanks for all that the Lord has done

Give Thanks Sunday July 09, 2000 A.M. Luke 17:11-19 11 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 He looked at them and said, “Go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Attitude Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A challenge for the church not just to tithe, but to tithe with glad hearts. When we put in our offering, does God get the idea that we’re obeying because of love, or that we’re dragging our feet?

Stewardship IV - The attitude in giving Purpose: To challenge our people to tithe, but to tithe with glad hearts. 1. Our attitude says a lot about our actions. A husband might go to a "chick" movie with his wife, but he might go with a negative attitude, making lots of comments and huffing his way ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2004

Giving is a joy if you love Jesus!

INTRODUCTION „X Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, it has to learn to crawl." The people said, "Let it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving With Attitude

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004

A sermon asking the church to examine its attitude toward giving.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Preached at South Branch Ref. Ch. As Guest steward Pentecost XX October 17, 2004 Mt. 6:19-21, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Giving with Attitude” This morning I would like to talk to you about a few of the Bibles principles of stewardship. For some, they may come as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving To God

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 2, 2003

Explaining the concept of faith in "giving" to God

Giving to God Got some goodies here for the kids • Everyone gets one each – no opening or eating them yet • Now I’m going to ask you to do something very strange • I’m going to ask you to give them back to me • Is everyone happy with that? • How about if I say to you, If you give it back, I will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Christian Church

Giving To The Poor

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards.

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards. Intro.: 1. Illust. "The Good Woman of Szechwan" is a play by Bertolt Brecht. The play captures the tension between being generous and being responsible. Shen Teh is a poor Chinese woman who one day shows hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

The Heart Of Giving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook.

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook. Intro.: 1. Probably no two topics are as connected in the popular mind as churches and money. a. Illust. A Madison Ave. advertising firm surveyed non-churched people a few yrs. ago and asked them their impression of church. "The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

I. DEFILEMENT CAUSED BY LEPROSY connection between leprosy and sin in the Bible separation involved ("stand at a distance") helpless, incurable condition ("have mercy") II.

I. DEFILEMENT CAUSED BY LEPROSY connection between leprosy and sin in the Bible separation involved ("stand at a distance") helpless, incurable condition ("have mercy") II. DEMAND JESUS MADE UPON THEM = FAITH simplicity of faith III. DELIVERANCE THEY EXPERIENCED -- complete, miraculous IV. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving With Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

God not only required a tithe in the Old Testament, He challenged His people to respond to Him when He says, “Test me in this.” This is the only time in the Bible when God tells us to test Him.

Giving With Grace That drama really captures the different attitudes that people have about giving. Some feel pressured or guilty, while others of us find a lot of joy when we give ­ if we remember to bring our wallets! That reminds me of a man and his son who went to church together. On their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To God

Contributed by Charles Jenkins on Aug 8, 2002

How we give is just as important as what we give.

GIVING TO GOD I. What we give. A. Our hearts B. Our time C. Our talents D. Tithes and offerings 1. Malachi 3:10 2. Luke 6:38 II. How we give A. Luke 21:1-4 1. Size of the gift not most important to God. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Giving

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2002

Remaining in Christ (and being totally dependent on Him) is the key to becoming a fruitful disciple

The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 16, 2002

Giving our time, talents and treasure on purpose. We give them to something, because we never have any left over, but do we really give on purpose?

Giving on Purpose – December 15 We’ve spend the past couple of weeks talking about the purpose that God has for our lives. The next couple of weeks we will continue looking at some specific areas in our lives in relation to God’s purpose. Today we are talking about “giving on purpose.” When you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

What is our attitude when the collection plate is passed?

Giving with Thanksgiving Romans 12:8-9; Acts 2:45; 4:32 Attitude of gratitude is the catch phrase for giving. We should give with a humble and contrite heart. Giving is attitudinal; we received from God, and share with the people. We are a Restoration Movement Church; we are looking to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-9, Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blueprint For Giving Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

Are you guilty of robbing God? A Biblical blueprint of obedient tithing.

This morning we will be continuing our series "Stewardship...A matter of the heart." We will be looking at the Biblical principle of giving. Our background passage today comes from Malachi 3:8-12. Malachi 3:8-12 (NCV) “Should a person rob God? But you are robbing me. You ask, ‘How have we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Giving

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002

In this sermon you will find five gifts that can be given away. Give someone the gift of Jesus!

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE GIFT OF GIVING “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Baptist