Sermons on Poor Tithe:

‘oh No’, They’re Going To Talk About Money Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 20, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 21 verses 1 through 4

Luke 21: 1 – 4 ‘Oh No’, They’re Going To Talk About Money Again 1 And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, 2 and He saw also a certain poor widow putting in two mites. 3 So He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Harvest: Haves & Have Nots

Contributed by Emms International on Aug 24, 2016

This is a sermon mainly designed to be used at Harvest in the UK which uses the harvest laws from Deut 24 to think about the God given responsibility that the "haves,", those with more than enough, have to the "have nots," those in real need.

HARVEST AND THE "HAVE'S" AND "HAVE NOTS" "When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. It shall be for the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. When you beat your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:19-22

Denomination: *other

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2015

A sermon about loving Christ through loving others.

"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Love" Luke 2:15-20 On any given day in Chattanooga and surrounding areas such as East Ridge there are over 600 people living in tents in the woods or wherever they can set up camp. There are over 60 locations--called "tent cities" across our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

New Forms Of Poverty: Our Responsibility Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2017

"It is essential to draw near to new forms of poverty and vulnerability, and recognize the suffering Christ."

Feast of the Purification/Presentation 2017 Joy of the Gospel I have a special affection for this feast, which celebrates the bringing of Jesus to the Temple forty days after His birth, because I was baptized on this day seventy years ago. It is called Candlemas, because a procession with candles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

The Giver God Loves

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jul 3, 2011

Our giving should be joyful and uncoerced, and we should be thankful for the opportunity to give

The Giver God Loves Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. The subject of giving is one that I don't often address. Unfortunately, the subject of giving is so frequently and widely taught these days that many Christians have grown weary at the prospect of hearing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving In God’s Economy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 26, 2012

Giving is an act of worship, trust, and obedience.

Giving in God’s Economy March 25, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Giving is an act of worship, trust, and obedience. Focus Passage: Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: I. Giving as worship a. Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Atm

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2007

Obedience to God and the blessings which follow it. Obey in our church ATTENDANCE, our TITHE, and our MINISTRY. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Spiritual ATM I Samuel 15:22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ATM.html 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice. A growing, soul winning church that’s making a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Amount Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

Should I tithe and why?

Stewardship Series #6 Stewardship of God’s Tithe -or- The Sermon on the Amount! Malachi 3:10-12 Introduction: 1. There’s an old saying; "Money talks. Mostly it says to many people, ’Goodbye.’" And I am sure there is some truth in that statement, especially when we are settling our monthly ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities, Priorities, Priorities

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 11, 2013

In this new Year, we need to prioritize our lives just as the Jewish exiles needed to do upon their return to Judah.

Priorities, Priorities, Priorities Haggai 1:2-4, 13 Intro. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a person, a man was giving rides in an old airplane. The couple wanted to go up but they thought twenty dollars a person was too expensive so they tried to negotiate ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Render To Caesar Or God Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 24, 2013

A message about asking God questions and listening to His principles of giving.

Title: Render Unto Caesar, Give Unto God Theme: To show the importance of giving to the Lord what is important. Text: Matthew 22:15 - 22 Matthew 22:15-22 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. (16) And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

"What The World Needs Now--Contentment"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 9, 2009

A stewarship Sermon.

Matthew 6:24-34 Philippians 4:12-13 “What the World Needs Now—Contentment” By: Rev, Ken Sauer, Pastor, East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Paul, a human being just like you and I, found the secret of contentment, but I am afraid that there are very few of us who make it to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Return To God With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 14, 2020

We see the longing of God's heart for His people to return to Him. They were not bringing in the tithes and offerings because their hearts have strayed from God. It is a problem of the heart.

Let’s recap last week message. God will judge. He is the righteous and just God. • Delayed judgement does not mean He is unjust. God is being patient and merciful, not wanting anyone to perish under His judgement (cf. 2 Pet 3:9). • He will come as a refiner’s fire, not to burn and destroy His ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Genesis 14:17-20, Genesis 28:20-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Poor And Needy But The Lord God Takes Care Of Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that money can't provide for us, or let us buy anything in this world, but the LORD GOD will take care of us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you poor and needy? Yes, I'm poor of the world's money and yet rich in the LORD'S Mercy and LovingKindness and I need the LORD GOD desperately. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that money can't provide for us, or let us buy anything in this ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curious Case Of The Millionaire Who Thought He Was Poor

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 2, 2025

Money is a thorny question and many of us think we are less rich than we are. "Money dysmorphia". In Luke 12:13-21 Jesus challenges us on our attitude.

This sermon was first preached 3rd July 2025 at St Grabriel's Acton. It builds on some of my previous sermons on the topic preached elsewhere especially "Frenchie upsets his dad"; "Baking bigger cakes - wealth creation the Wesley Way" and "Generous Wallet Happy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: Anglican

Gifts For The Lord

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Dec 25, 2012

The magi brought extravagant gifts for the baby Jesus even though they could not know what this child would do. We know that Jesus the Christ is God and saves us from our sin. What gifts do we bring to our Lord?

Today we observe Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, with the visitation of the magi to the baby Jesus. The visit of the magi is probably the most misunderstood part of the Christmas story. The magi are often depicted in nativity scenes as if they arrived for the birth of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran