Sermons on Principles Of Giving:

Bless More People Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 21, 2011

How does giving gifts to your family and friends honor Jesus? Are you thinking about Jesus as you buy the gift at Wal-Mart? When you are wrapping it? When you give it to the person? Sometimes our reasons to give are not healthy. Let’s take a look at what

Christmas Conspiracy/Reclaim Christmas Series Bless More People Bruce B. Miller Bless more people I heard a story of a lady who was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Perspectives On Possessions

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 25, 2010

Our attitude toward possessions and money reflects the spiritual state of our heart.

Perspectives on Possessions Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION A. Kung San are a foraging people of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. 1. They were isolated from outside forces for thousands of years. 2. They were a hunting and gathering people who fit into their environment and had plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Redistribution Of Wealth

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 23, 2011

This sermon details the Biblical position on wealth redistribution.

Redistribution of Wealth By: JB Hall • Senator Obama, in talking with Joe the Plumber, said we need to “spread the wealth around.” • Is redistribution of wealth Biblical? Yes! A. II Corinthians 8:12 – 15 says, “For if there be first a willing mind, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Financial Challenges Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Jan 19, 2002

Paul’s advice on how to handle your money before it handles you. Four specific attitudes we are to exhibit.

“Surviving Financial Challenges: How to Handle Your Money Before It Handles You” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION Finances can be a great challenge for all of us. Or, perhaps I should say, MOST of us. One guy said: “I never worry about money. I have enough to last me the rest of my life – unless I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money-When Will We Ever Have Enough

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This Sermon Deals With Stewardship. It Asks Us To Evaluate How Much Is Really Enough. Is There Any Amount Of Money That Will Truly Make Us Content.

Money- When Will We Ever Have Enough 5/2/99 Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 1 Timothy 6:17-19 A rich man wanted to make sure he had enough money with him in order to go to heaven. He learned that he would die in a few days. He called his three friends: a doctor, preacher, and lawyer to his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Division Of The Land Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 4, 2002

Division of Canaan among Israel

Study 14 Chapters 13-19 Introduction For the past couple of years we as a family have gone to the Opera House in Belfast to see the Pantomime and because we usually book over the telephone and pay by credit card our name and address are on the data base of the Opera Houses’ computer system. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Jan 21, 2007

What we value in life reveals the depth of our loyalty to Christ. We lay up heavenly treasure when we value imperishable things such as holiness, faith, generosity, etc.

Treasure in Heaven A Sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 Cheap Perfume The story is told of the husband who was on a business trip and decided to buy a gift to bring home to his wife to show her how much he appreciated her. The lady at the cosmetics counter showed him a bottle of perfume for $75, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Giving Joy To The Lord’s Heart Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2018

Today’s passage reminds us that with salvation comes the responsibility to join the task of sharing the good news with those who have not yet heard. Some will go great distances, others will share with friends and neighbors, but we are all called . . . .

10-26-04 Bringing Joy To The Lord’s Heart Luke 10:1-10:24 Luke’s Gospel account is the only one that tells of the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only version that describes their joyous return and victory over the forces of darkness. These seventy men are not called apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"the Freedom Christ Gives

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 4, 2020

Most people don't understand freedom

Everybody on earth desires freedom. I do, and if I were a betting man, I’d gamble that you do, too! But many people don’t understand what freedom is or what freedom is not. Unfortunately, some people’s idea of, and quest for, freedom actually enslaves and imprisons them. Jude advises us “For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

Our vision may discourage us, God’s vision encourages us.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted. A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the greatest day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount: Treasure Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Studies in the Sermon on the Mount about our treasure

Title: Treasure and the Heart Theme: Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Open: John 3:30 “He must increase, I must decrease” “He must become greater, I must become lesser” NIV Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Obscurity Of The Familiar Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Exegetical Paper on Malachi 3:6-12 - Encouraging a careful examination at scripture itself, especially in "well-known" passages where "everybody knows what that says." The context and connections of the passage only reinforce the content...but do we list

The Obscurity of the Familiar: Content, Context and Connection in Malachi 3:6-12 Section One: Introduction Most North American Christians coming to Malachi 3:6-12 encounter the obscurity of the familiar. The panacea of Malachi 3:10 has been prescribed by ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001

It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Methodist

Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

Elijah's encounter with God

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Stewardship sermon.

Responding To God's Amazing Grace Romans 5:1-11 We are now entering the time of year when we as a church look to the upcoming year, when we reevaluate all of the ministries in the church, and when each of us as individuals reevaluate our stewardship of God's gifts given so freely to each of us - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ