Sermons on Principles Of Giving:

Giving Up, Filling Up

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Nov 5, 2006

to look at Ruth’s commitment to go with her mother-in-law that can help us in learning how to better commit to God

Outline: Commitment begins with a Decision Commitment continues with Actions Commitment is complete with Resolve Introduction: Funny Illustration Robert Turner told a story about a hen and a pig who became very good friends. One seldom saw them apart. One day as they strolled about the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thanksgiving: Giving: There Is A Secret In This Sermon

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 17, 2006

A Thanksgiving Sermon - Imagine. Your life when you take the words of Jesus……Seriously

There was a man who was in desperate need – all he needed was a little cash and he could get by. So he decided to go from house to house to see if there were any odd jobs he could do. After being turned down by several home owners he came upon a house where an older woman answered the door. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Up Mockery For Lent

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 17, 2014

Mockery is the child of pride

Why do people make fun of other people? What is the root cause of that? We all know how it works. Someone comes over to you and wants to you about her, or about him. There's something wrong with that person. There's something weird about that person. There's something about that person that makes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving God His House

Contributed by William Nickoley on Feb 2, 2013

We have been bought with a price, so let's give the property over fully to the rightful Owner.

Giving God His House Psalm 84 (Good News Translation) 1 How I love your Temple, LORD Almighty! 2 How I want to be there! I long to be in the LORD's Temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God. 3 Even the sparrows have built a nest, and the swallows have their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Gives Us Comfort Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus turns trouble into triumph.

You know how it is when you hear a song for the first time? You know, a song that really grabs you? The first time I ever heard “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” I was in seminary. I wasn’t married, so I was living in the men’s dorm. I recall that it was a spring afternoon. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Gives Us Peace Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 23, 2015

Jesus' answer to your fears is the presence of the triune God in your life -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

I always like to go on record as saying, “I don’t believe in luck; I believe in providence.” And, as it turns out, by God’s providence, I have been very lucky in love! I am married to the woman of my dreams, the heart of my heart, and the love of my life. Jan is beautiful ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving Up Lent For Lent

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 23, 2015

I am giving up Lent for Lent this year, at least the way the Church typically does Lent. Lord is not interested in what I give up for just 40 days and return to it. He is interested in me giving up the sins in my life which will make Easter more joyous

TITLE: GIVING UP LENT FOR LENT SCRIPTURE: ST LUKE 9:22-24 / II CORINTHIANS 13:5-6 Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gives Us Truth Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 9, 2015

The Holy Spirit tells us the truth. He tells us the truth about sin (the sin of unbelief), about righteousness (in Jesus), and about judgment.

WHAT JESUS IS DOING here is: He is consoling his disciples. This is the last night before his death, and he tells them that he is gong away. And, of course, they are sad. But he reassures them. He tells them that his departure is for their good. “It is to your advantage that I go ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Gives Us Joy Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 16, 2015

Whatever you're going through, Jesus will get you through.

“HOW LONG CAN YOU STAY under water without coming up for air?” That was the challenge my boyhood friend made to me. He boasted himself a full minute-and-a-half. “No contest!” I said. “Three minutes! Watch this.” I sucked in as much air as I could, and I plunged ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Disease Of "Give-Up-Itis"

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2016

WE FACE A DEADLY DISEASE CALLED: "GIVE-UP-ITIS!" Life and ministry can grow very heavy and our arms can grow tired and weary. David teaches us, when things do not go as we hoped, we have to try again.

FACING THE DISEASE OF GIVE-UP-ITIS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is a little man at one of the rest homes we visit weekly, his name is Bo. I say: How are you doing Bo? He answers: AWL, I AM HOLDING ON --- THERE GROWS A DEADLY DISEASE --- IT IS CALLED ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Give "It" Up Today" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 7, 2014

Too many things vie of four attention with God. What do we need to get rid of today?

The Ultimate Decision I used to think I lacked a lot of things. It started in Kindergarden when I wanted to go to first grade and be in the big school. Then from there it was just another want after another that NEVER fulfilled. Over the years I have found that there is a supernatural hole in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Giving Your Child To God!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 30, 2014

You can't out give God no matter what it is!

1 Samuel 1:20-So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the Lord.” You need to lean over to your spouse tonight and whisper in their ear, “You’re my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014

A sermon on unity from Philippians 2:1-11 (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 12 Graciously United, pages 308- 314)

HoHum: Read to the congregation If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff WBTU: No, I haven’t lost my mind. This book illustrates “if... then” statements. If you give a mouse a cookie, then this and that will happen. These are called conditional statements, if this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gift Giving Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016

Part one of a two part series on spiritual gifts. This focuses on the speaking gifts looking at 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and Romans 12:6-8

Gift Giving Part 1 Speaking Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Which is better, receiving gifts or giving gifts? The old saying goes “It is better to give than to receive” Try and teach that to your kids What makes Christmas so great for the kids? Is it going to the toy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Giving Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016

Second in the series about spiritual gifts, focusing on the serving gifts. We look at 1 Corinthians 12:4-9 and Romans 12:7-8

Gift Giving Part 2 Serving Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-9; Romans 12:7-8 Do you know what the hottest toy is this year? Maybe you remember some from years past The Razor scooter was one A few years ago the state of the art Tickle Me Elmo was a huge one There seem to be stories every year about people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist