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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
With statistics concerning sociological changes in America this sermon discusses the stress Christians are experiencing. Movie clip from "Cheaper by the Dozen" provides an illustration.
Give Yourself a Break Eccl. 4:6-12[1] 6-20-04 Intro I want to begin this morning with a clip from the movie, Cheaper by the Dozen.[2] In this movie Coach Tom (played by Steve Martin) and his wife Kate (Bonnie Hart) have twelve kids. They are doing fine until opportunity knocks—an opportunity ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6-12
Denomination: Charismatic
A message on biblical principles of giving.
OPEN: I want to start today by introducing you to a man named Amedeo Obici. Anybody familiar with him? Well, you might not know who he is but I'd bet you know about the company he founded. Let me tell you a little about him. He was born in 1876 in a small village near Venice, Italy. His widowed ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Things are not always as they appear. Little can be much, and much can be little. The Lord knows the desires of our hearts and the motivation behind our gifts.
An Abundant Gift Mark 12: 41-44 This had been an eventful day for Jesus and the disciples. Having returned to the Temple in Jerusalem for the third time, Jesus had dealt with several confrontations. He was challenged regarding His authority; the Pharisees and Herodians sough to trap Him with a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:41-44
Denomination: Baptist
Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to celebrate and give thanks to God for everything he has given us, and the best way to give thanks to God is to pray.
Thanksgiving was approaching, and a family had received a Thanksgiving card with a painting of a Pilgrim family on their way to church. Grandma showed the card to her small grandchildren and observed, “The Pilgrim children liked to go to church with their mothers and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Denomination: Anglican
What real giving is in the Bible
MARK 12:41-44 "COMMITMENT TO REAL GIVING" A) This is a touching story with a powerful message that is often ignored! * It is a story: * That shows how God’s heart reaches out to those in need ....... * He reaches out in tenderness, and compassion, and love! * It’s a story that shows how much ...read more
Faith without hope is not faith at all and we need to anticipate the working of God if our faith is to produce any results.
A Faith That Gives Hope Griffith Baptist Church – 1/4/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:22 (Gen. 50:22-26) Key verse: Hebrews 11:22 - By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Premise: Faith without hope is ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:22
This message is on dealing with two motivating factors of how we spend our money 1) it looks good now and 2) it will impress others later. We should be more concerned with pleasing God than each other.
Being Smart With My Money—What To Avoid Genesis 13:5-13 and Acts 5:1-11 We are in part 2 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Last week Pastor Toby preached “What Do I Need”. Next Week Pastor Kellie will do “What Cost Me The Most”, Pastor Toby will return ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:1-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The new birth results in revolutionary change. “None but Christ can transform a burglar into a benefactor!” - John R.W. Stott
Dakota Community Church Ephesians 56, Grace at Work 26 June 23, 2013 Preferring Others in Giving We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27
Denomination: Mennonite
To explore the power of faith, hope, and love through the story of the healing at the pool of Bethesda.
Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be exploring a wonderful piece of scripture from the book of John, chapter 5, verses 1-5. We're going to delve deep into the power of faith, the strength of hope, and the encouragement of love. As we gear up for this exploration, let's ponder upon a quote ...read more
Scripture: John 5:1-5
Topics: Perseverance
Explore the concept of God's use of earthly rulers to fulfill His divine purposes, our responsibility as Christians to respect and fulfill our civic duties, and the paramount allegiance we owe to God.
Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are here today to dive into a deep and thought-provoking topic that hits the intersection of faith and politics: God's use of earthly rulers to accomplish His divine purposes, our duty to respect and fulfill our civic responsibilities, and the ultimate ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7, Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Topics: God's Sovereignty, Divine Purposes
A sermon on giving
Sermon for 4/29/2001 Luke 6:38 Receiving Through Giving Introduction: Mother Teresa visited Australia. A new recruit to the Franciscan order in Australia was assigned to be her guide and “gofer” during her stay. “Thrilled and excited at the prospect of being so close to this woman, he dreamed of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:37-38
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Much of the world today believes that Christianity is a big rip off—and it can be if what we preach is unbalanced or partial to the whims of the preacher. GIVING IS NOT A LAW--WE SHOULD GIVE BECAUSE WE LOVE GOD!
If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Giving God’s Way By Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Opening ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Hosea 4:6
Denomination: Pentecostal
This solid Biblical teaching on finances covers everything from stewardship, tithing and giving to reasons why people don’t give, and reasons why we should give.
STEWARDSHIP, TITHING & GIVING OPENING: This morning I want to talk to you about the topic of Stewardship, Tithing and Giving. • This is a challenging topic because some people say, “The church just wants your money!” not to mention all of the abuses seen in TV preachers who manipulate people to ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 24:1
Denomination: *other
We give out of what Jesus has done for us
Generosity isn’t always as generous as it might seem. There is a story out of Miami, Florida about six Royal Palm trees that had been vandalized and cut down along Miami’s Flager Street. Due to the expense involved in re-placing them Dade County wasn’t how soon if ever they would be replaced. ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 6:1-21
Clara Null of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma told of living in a small town with one bank and three churches. Early one Monday morning, the bank called all three churches with the same request. “Could you bring in Sunday’s collection right away?” We’re out of one-dollar bills.”
Giving Is An Act Of Worship Proverbs 3:5-10 NASB Giving can be a very touchy subject for many people. The reputation of the Church has been damaged by folks who have abused others for their own selfish gain. But the excesses of a few wicked folks do not absolve you from your responsibilities. ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10
Denomination: Christian Church
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