Sermons on Motives For Giving:

Never Give Up!

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 28, 2002

When you feel like giving up and that God has given up on you, you need to understand: 1. You cannot "lose" your salvation. 2. You can "reject" your salvation. 3. You must persevere.

In his book, In the Grip of Grace: When You Can’t Hang on, Bryan Chapell tells this story: “On Sunday, August 16,1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. One hundred fifty-five people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Loving And Giving God

Contributed by Rick Adams on Dec 15, 2001

Two character traits of God that should be prevalent in our lives.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving As A Good Thing

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives the top ten reasons why to think of giving as a good thing.

March 25, 2001 2 Corinthians 8-9 “Top ten reasons to think of giving as a good thing” INTRODUCTION 1. It shows your TRUST in God to take CARE of you. (8:2; 9:8) 2. It is a recognition of the fact that God OWNS us. (8:5) 3. It helps to make sure that no one GOES WITHOUT. (8:13-15) cf. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us Men

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 11, 2003

This is a Father’s Day Sermon.

Series: Father¡¦s Day 2003 GIVE US MEN Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: 1. There are times as a father that you feel trapped and torn. You don¡¦t know if you are doing what is right for your family. Your job seems to take up more hours. You don¡¦t feel that your family is given enough of your time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Giving When It Hurts

Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 4, 2002

To move hearers and readers toward a life of giving, even when giving is uncomfortable or painful.

"Giving When It Hurts" Near Mobile, Alabama there was a railroad bridge that spanned a big bayou. The date was September 22, 1993. It was a foggy morning just before daybreak when a tugboat accidentally pushed a barge into the bayou. The drifting barge slammed into the bridge. In the darkness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

"A Giving Heart..." Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

# 2 From the series - “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” Mark 12:41-44 stewardship

“The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” A Giving Heart Mark 12:41-44 Today we begin a series called - “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church.” The first pillar that holds up a powerful church is that of STEWARDSHIP. Stewardship is managing, using, working with and overseeing all that GOD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Hurts Good

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A textual lesson on giving based on Hannah’s promise and gift to God.

GIVING THAT HURTS GOOD I Samuel 1 INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo is an American minister who has devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. And from one of his many mission efforts, he tells a story of a homeless man who offered to share his coffee with him. Seeing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Challenge to Christian Stewardship

Growing In The Grace Of Giving Bible Reading: Mark 10: 17-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Swiss inventor George de Mestral loved to be outdoors. But while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 24, 2001

Four keywords describe why we as Christians we give thanks to our incredible God.

Thanksgiving Day 2000 Sermon Reasons to give thanks. BY Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist, Vancouver, BC Text: Deut.16:13-17 One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Alabaster Giving #1

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

God wants our best, our all. Mary the sister of Martha was an example of giving our best and our all to the Savior.

Alabaster Giving #1 John 12:1-8 Introduction In a few minutes I’m going to be reading about a home in the Bible. This is the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. In this home we find: Lazarus – who had been raised from the dead. Mary – who was sitting at the feet of Jesus in worship. Martha – who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Giving #2

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

This is the beautiful story of Mary and of the gift that Jesus said would be a memorial to the whole world.

Alabaster Giving #2 Mark 14:3-9 Introduction There is a beautiful story here. A story so important that it is found in three of the Gospels. A story that Jesus said would be told and remembered throughout history. In order to help us understand this event, I want to do it through a series of 5 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Jesus! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 10, 2003

This message is a part of the series on the Book of Hebrews.It gives three reasons why we should desire Jesus more than anything or anyone else.

TEXT: Hebrews 3:1-6 (KJV) ETS: Jesus Christ is better than Moses. ESS: A relationship with Jesus is better than adherence to the Law of Moses. OSS: People will enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ through the new birth. PQ: How is Jesus better than Moses? UW: TOPIC: Give Me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Gives Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

The Christmas narrative is in danger of being relegated to a sweet story that is just read once a year. Some of us have heard it so much that we’re no longer moved by the magnitude of the Majesty becoming a man. We must never forget that this is holy hi

A God Who Gives As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. We’ve sterilized the spiritual and been inoculated by the familiarity of the nativity. “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” Have you noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:26-38, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Give Them Their Due Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS

BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS (:1-5) INTRODUCTION: UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS BRING US TO OUR KNEES IN PRAYER Key phrase: "But I am in prayer" (:4) A. Supreme Court of Appeal = God Himself 1. The One Deserving of Praise "O God of my praise" 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Thanks To The Lord

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 27, 2001

Psalm 100 encourages us to count God as our greatest blessing.

"God made two great lights -- the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness." (Genesis 1:16-19) That is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran