Sermons on Motives For Giving:

Harvest For Frisby School

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 29, 2008

Thank you God and some reflections on what we can do

Talk about Harvest How to make bread: Trick Ingredients: Flour Water Yeast Salt Heat Matches Gas Produces bread How often do we say Thank you God, when we eat a slice of bread or toast Harvest is the time when we thank God for all his provision for us 1. Our food We take so much of our ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Anglican

First Things First Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

Part two - a message showing how when we give God the first part of our finances he is able to bless the rest.

Introduction: A lot of you missed last week – and let me tell you – when you missed last week you missed out on a blessing! The Holy Spirit was here in a powerful way. One person trusted Christ as we introduced this series on Recession Proofing Your Finances. You also missed out on a fasting and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Sacrifice Of Worship - God's Desire

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

A woman gives her most valued asset for the purpose of worshiping Jesus. We must also give sacrificially in our worship.

There’s no doubt that the topic of giving and anything related to our finances is uncomfortable. It’s uncomfortable for pastors and it’s uncomfortable for congregations. But God never said that we should be comfortable with His Word, but He did say that His Word would nourish us and sometimes with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ninety Percent Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 14, 2010

Do not crave for what you do not have (principle of contentment). Save faithfully and spend wisely (principle of prudence). Give generously and share your blessings (principle of giving).

In the last session, we talked about money - the TRUST fund – what God has entrusted to us. Everything belongs to Him but He has given us money as a trust in this life. • We talked about the tithe – 10% of what we have. God wants us to RETURN to Him as a way of honouring His ownership over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When We Give What We Have Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

In light of Mother's Day, we must depend on God to do what only God can do, but we also must give what we have if we are to truly join in the process.

Intro On this Mother‟s Day we are reminded of the profound role of a parent. I believe that a mother is nothing less than a mediator of God‟s love. A mother is role that is by nature giving… sacrificially giving of life. They give nourishment from their own resources… and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Give God My All?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today, we want to see what it takes to go all the way with God. If I give God my all what does it take of me?

How can I give God my all? Am November 30th 2009 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Introduction Alexander the Great and a small company of soldiers approached a strongly fortified walled city. Alexander, standing outside the walls, raised his voice and demanded to see the king. When the king arrived, Alexander ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Level Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2010

For the follower of Jesus, stewardship is the managing of the property of our Lord and Savior. This goes far beyond “stuff” and applies to our very lives – for the Scripture says that we were “bought with a price” (1 Cor 6:20;7:23). This message looks

NUTS AND BOLTS ABOUT STEWARDSHIP THE LEVEL OF STEWARDSHIP 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NIV) 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

How we handle our money proves our faithfulness and focus in life.

Good morning! Here in Makati Gospel Church, we talk about money matters because we believe that our money matters to God. Last week, we started our “Investing in Eternity” series. In Luke 16, we saw in the parable of the corrupt steward that money has the power to impact our future and that how we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Act Your Own Wage! Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 3, 2008

Sermon looks at what the Bible says about debt and how to become debt free

Managing Well Series – Part 2 – November 2, 2008 Act your own wage! We live in a culture of instant gratification. Buy it now and pay later. Now this causes enormous complications both personally, as couples, and for our households. The Bank of Canada reports that ‘for every dollar of disposable ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Encourage The Tithe - Are You Robbing God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 3, 2008

God instituted the tithe, not to get your money, but to reveal your heart in service to Him. All believrs are called to give a tithe back to God.

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 3, 2008 Date Preached: November 02, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series On Tithing Sermon Title: Encourage the Tithe Sermon Text: Malachi 3:8-12 (NKJV) 8 “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Of Spirit: Selfishness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue to l

Confronting Our Poverty of Spirit Luke 16:19-31 It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Poverty Of Mind Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

We are created to bear fruit. If you don’t bear fruit then it is a sign that things are not well with you. Fruitfulness should be the purpose of life. In fact, throughout Jesus’ ministry, He constantly talked about how we should bear fruit.

Confronting Our Poverty of Mind Mark 4: 3-8, 13-20 Brett Blair tells the story of the very first person to reach the status of billionaire. At the age of 23, he had become a millionaire, by the age of 50 a billionaire. Every decision, attitude, and relationship was tailored to create his personal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Methodist

Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by David Slone on May 9, 2007

A look at how God has entrusted us with our talents to use to grow the kingdom Powerpoint available

Series Name: Eternal Investments, God’s perspective Stewardship of Talents Romans 12 3 For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one. 4 Now as we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Amount

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007

Message on Tithing and Stewardship

The Sermon On The Amount 1 Chronicles 29:10-11 INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to address the topic of giving, and explore what the Word of God says about this dynamic area of not only Christian life, but also of the life of anyone who simply wants to “win” at life by becoming a giver. Most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts And Abilities Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007

Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to demonstrate how God has uniquely shaped us for serving him by giving us our spiritual gifts and abilities.

Last week Roger Fate, member of Epsilon, began a new series called “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This means you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-47

Denomination: Methodist