Sermons on Motive In Giving:

The Three Stages Of Giving

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What kind of giver are you?

A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was decided to ask the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Holiness

Giving The Right Stuff Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

We are called to give what we have, but we must make sure that what we have is the right stuff.

Giving the Right Stuff Acts 3:1-10 Intro: As we look at the background of this passage, Peter and John were together again. They had done a lot together when Jesus was around. When Jesus sent the disciples out two by two, there is a good chance that Peter and John were paired together. Now they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spiritual Side Of Giving

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2008

Tithing is a matter of obedience, and God blesses us when we are faithful.

The Spiritual Side of Giving Text: Mal. 3:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new survey conducted by the Barna Research Group shows that...born again Christians are much more generous than the norm, but very few give 10% or more of their income - a proportion described in the Bible as a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

How To Give Encouragement Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 11, 2008

It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person that Paul was. Timothy’s heart was right, but he trembled at the task that was before him. The last four verses of this book remind us why Paul was so successful at encouraging

How To Give Encouragement II Timothy 4:19-20,21b Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Me Shelter

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 18, 2008

Anyone, anywhere can find refuge in the secret place of God.

Give Me Shelter Psalm 91:1-4 A message on how anyone, anywhere, can find refuge in the secret place of God Feb. 17, 2008(p.m.) FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High ...Psalms 91:1a (NASB) A Who is "he"? 1 Anyone! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Give Your Life

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Our society identifies with the expression "Live your life!". However, the message of Christ to his disciples is "Give your life!". (A contrast between heathen and Christian power)

Give Your Life The world might identify with the expression, “Live your life!” Text: Mark 10:42-45 I. Heathen government a. Power corrupts i. “Nothing, indeed, but the possession of some power can with any certainty discover what at the bottom is the true character of any man.” ii. Delilah’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Stages Of Giving Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at three different types of giving in the church.

Three Stages of Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. Suddenly, he heard the screams of a woman who was kneeling in front of a child. The man quickly ran over to the woman and began to listen to her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Your Face Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jan 8, 2007

If we simplify our relationships down to just a few things what would they be? In this series we take a look a four simply ways to work on our relationships together and also in our community. This sermon focuses on being a good listener.

A study was done by the US Census Bureau which stated that the USA has the highest: divorce rate, percentage of single parent families, teen pregnancies, teen abortions and homicide rate IN THE WORLD! The American family is in a lot of pain. People just up the street are in a lot of pain. Because ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Giving To The Almighty God

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 11, 2007

Sermon about giving that pleases God.

Series Title: Caught Up In Giving Sermon 1: Giving To the Almighty God Text: Ex 35:4-19 (KJV) 4 And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the LORD commanded, saying, 5 Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

Pentecost did not begin with a roomful of disciples in the third decade of the first century; it was made complete through them by the same God who introduced it 1,500 years before.

(Other passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Henry Welles had an idea more than a century ago, an idea we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thanksgiving Continued... Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 24, 2007

In rejoicing over the Philippian church’s monetary gift, Paul showed his thankfulness and his understanding toward them, his contentment in spite of them, and his recognition of Christ as the source of all.

1. Confront people with care 2. Confront circumstances with contentment 3. Confront all things with Christ PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 A young mother of two opened up the kitchen pantry one afternoon. She knew that she had two cookies left and was planning on setting them out for her two boys when the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts That Jesus Gives ...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2007

You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving! This is a series where we discuss the gifts that Jesus gives.

THE GIFTS THAT JESUS GIVES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. IF I WERE SANTA CLAUS? YOU CAN GIVE AND NOT LOVE, BUT YOU CAN NEVER LOVE WITHOUT GIVING! IT IS NEVER THE VALUE OF THE GIFT --- IT IS ALWAYS THE VALUE OF THE GIVER! A. LET US UNDERSTAND ONE WORD BEFORE WE READ ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary - Give Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Bob Gears on Dec 6, 2007

Like Mary we can have an unforgettable Christmas if we learn to give of oursleves to othres for God.

An unforgettable Christmas Give of yourself This Christmas 1 of 3 things will happen. You will either be ahead of schedule, on the ball, or fall behind. We all have our own way of doing things. Fortunately we have someone in our family that keep things moving, mainly my wife. Just last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival Through Giving

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 4, 2006

The 4 elements (strands) that make up the chord that gives us revival within our churches and in our hearts are - Giving - Prayer - Fasting- Communion

I am going to dedicate 2006 to doing everything I can do to allow revival in this church and within the church body. It won’t be any old revival, either. It will be a revival for our Lord, Jesus Christ, and it will reach out into our community to do things this church has never seen before! But ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-11

Denomination: *other

Where Giving Begins

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 17, 2006

Part 1 of 3: Five lessons to learn from the Macedonian believers.

2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Where Giving Begins Woodlawn Baptist Church January 8, 2006 Introduction Today we are going to begin a three part series of messages about giving as it is taught by the apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 8-9. January is a wonderful time of year as it brings in a new year with new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist