Sermons on Principles Of Giving:

Give Up To Go Up Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 31, 2004

Part 1 of 3 in the series "Going For The Gold." The messages is about what it takes to make the sacrifices necessary to become a world-class Christian.

GIVE UP TO GO UP GOING FOR THE GOLD: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1a August 1, 2004 Series Introduction: This month the Olympic games will be returning to their origins in Athens, Greece. Once every four years the best athletes from all around the globe gather for competition. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Give Honor To Your Mother

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

We are here today to honor our mothers, just as Christ honored His.

Give Honor to Your Mother Today is the day that has been set apart to honor our mothers. For some of us our mothers may have all ready gone to be with our Lord, for others your mother may be here with you today. Most of you ladies here today are mothers and grand mothers. Being a mother is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, John 19:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Refuse To Give In To Legalistic Pressures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 8, 2003

What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to perfection, you do not become holy through the keeping of the law. Do not give in to pressure.

Avoid being blinded to the Spirit by relying on works of the flesh.(Gal 3:1-5) Question - What are the problems of living by the flesh and not by the Spirit? What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Giving Of Thanks In The Times Of Trials

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 14, 2003

We are told to give thanks IN everything, and give thanks FOR everything? Is this logical? Is this possible?

1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 5:20 – The Giving of Thanks in the Times of Trials This is a list of things housewives are most thankful for: *For automatic dishwashers because they make it possible for us to get out of the kitchen before the family comes back in for their after-dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

"Giving Up--Never An Option"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003

Why the Christian should never consider giving up.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 12, 2003 “Giving Up--is Never an Option” Matthew 9:22 Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back on a time in your life when you gave up on something or someone and years later you said, “I wish I would have stuck it out just a little bit longer.” I “gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:22, Galatians 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Modeled After Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 31, 2003

This message looks at Christ as the model for our giving. Christ gave willingly, Joyfully, and Sacrificially. Our problem with giving is forgetting who gave first.

GIVING MODELED AFTER CHRIST JOHN 3:16 INTRODUCTION: I am amazed at some of the models in the Hobby Shops. Some of them are so expensive. Now, there are some cheap ones there, but if you really want a good and accurate model – it is going to cost you some money! You see, ultimately the model is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Your All

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 1, 2003

The meaning of life for some with a secular mentality are power, popularity and success. For those of faith, they find meaning in life when they place all that they are and have in the Savior’s hands.

Mark 12:38-44 As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Healthy Church: One That Gives Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2004

It has to do with transforming attitude and producing action. This morning we will talk about giving, but it is not the kind of giving that you are thinking of. The kind of giving we will talk about today is not the giving of tithes and offerings, but t

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT GIVES ROMANS 12:1-21 INTRODUCTION DL Moody once said, “The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation.” Becoming a healthy church, is a transformation and a process that is a worthy goal for any church to have. We talked last time about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Giving More Than Thanks" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 2, 2004

What does scripture say that we can give more than thanks?

Iliff and Saltillo UM November 7, 2004 "Giving More than Thanks" Romans 14:7-12 INTRODUCTION: This scripture is referring to believers, both strong Christians and those weak in the faith. Paul was addressing the total Christian community made up of persons who were from various ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Giving What We Are Able

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

Stewardship is an issue of sincerity that depends more upon what is in our hearts than what is in our wallets.

IN HIS BOOK “THE DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE,” RICHARD FOSTER WROTE: “SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE COMES THROUGH HUMAN EFFORT. TRUE SERVICE COMES FROM A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVINE OTHER DEEP INSIDE. SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE IS IMPRESSED WITH THE "BIG DEAL." TRUE SERVICE FINDS IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Let Us Give Thanks

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 20, 2000

A sermon for thanksgiving and praise. Can be used for any occasion.

Let Us Be Thankful (Psalms 100) Dr. Bob Jones Sr. said, "The lonliest flower that blooms in the garden of the heart is the flower of gratitude; and when gratitude dies on the altar of a man's heart, he is well nigh gone!" Romans 1:21-28 "...When they knew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Give?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

Why should people give to the church when their money is tight?

Why Do I Give? Malachi 3:10 "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipping God Through Giving

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 2, 2004

Few believers understand that giving and tithing to God is our act or worship and is every bit important a part of the service as the rest of it.

I Corinthians 16: 1,2 Worshipping God Through Giving God’s way for giving is Planned (2a) -Giving is part of worship -Giving honors the Lord God’s way of giving is Personal (2b) -the motive in giving should be edification -the materials in giving should be EVERYTHING God’s way for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Our Best

Contributed by James Torrence on Jun 5, 2004

Abraham gave God his best, his son Isaac. If we will only give God our best, we to can receive God’s best. WE need to take a lesson from Abraham!

Giving God Our Best By: Rev. James Torrence Genesis 22:1-19 Text: Verse 9 Hebrews 11:17 – By faith Abraham, when he tried was tried, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Here in these scriptures we find something that most or all of us have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Hebrews 11:17

Denomination: Methodist

Generous Giving Is God's Way

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 7, 2004

We can learn from the example of King David that no one is exempt from giving to God.

Generous Giving Is God’s Way 1 Chron. 29: 1-14 There must be a desire to Give (v.1,2) There must be a decision to give (v.3-8) -David gave out of the national treasury (2) -David gave out of his personal finances (3) -David was purposeful in his giving (5) -David encouraged ALL to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist