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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Thankful Giving

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 14, 2008
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    Why should we give? Because God has given us so much!

    We have much to be thankful for: (1) Material wealth Probably most of us don’t consider ourselves wealthy, but consider this. According to a website called Global Rich List: • If your annual income is $20,000, you’re in the top 11.6% richest people in the world. • If your annual income is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give And Take Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 6, 2008
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    An examination of the 8th commandment and what it means for building healthy relationships when we don’t take from those relationships, but work to give.

    Give and Take (Exodus 20:15) There is an old story about two neighbors, a baker and a farmer, who didn’t get along very well. You see, the baker was suspicious of the farmer, suspecting that he wasn’t getting his money’s worth when he paid for a pound of butter. He weighed the farmer’s butter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 21, 2008
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     | 3,962 views

    We don’t really give thanks anymore. That should not be. We have a lot for which to be thankful.

    -We have much for which to be thankful oWe have some pretty good jobs oThe rest of the world is going through a financial crisis – we are relatively unaffected oPeople are being laid off – we still have a means to support ourselves and our families oDoesn’t mean the job is always easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Laws Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008
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     | 4,239 views

    Do you give NEED-MINDEDLY or SEED-MINDEDLY?

    The Laws of Giving Luke 6:38 Luke 6:38 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (NIV) How do you MEASURE up? Galatians 6:7 7 Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Give More Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Dec 21, 2008
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    This is the third in the Advent Conspiracy series...

    **This is an abbreviated message due to the mornings activities... Over the past few weeks we’ve been talking through the themes from our Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, and Love All. The idea of the campaign is pretty simple and its built on a belief that we are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    I-Give Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 23 ratings
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    The early church sold their lands to help the poor and needy amongst them. Were they setting the pattern for a communist commune? Were they socialists? Or was there something more basic going on here?

    OPEN: The past two weeks we’ve been talking about iPods. Ever since Apple Computers began marketing these miniature music machines in 2001 they’ve been a popular item with both adults and kids alike. iPods have been marketed in various shapes and sizes and colors, and there are all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    True Giving

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 20, 2009
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    5 reason we give. From the poorest church to the biggest heart.

    True Giving Text: II Corinthians 8:1-9 Show 3 min. video on giving. Find yours on "Sermon Spice.com" NLT1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    Thanksgiving message

    Giving Thanks Thursday is Thanksgiving, a time when we come together with friends and family and enjoy the blessings of God. We fix large family meals, sit around and eat until we are full, stuffed actually and continue in conversation, laughter and relaxation. This is the atmosphere for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Giving Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    Do others see Christ in you through your giving?

    John 14:9 Giving Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 16, 2007 For the past couple of Sundays I have brought up subjects that matter. Preaching Matters & Church Matters. Preaching matters because God has a message for humanity: a message that begins with the gospel: the death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Morrell avatar

    The Power Of Giving

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
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    Whether good seed or bad, in season or out, to overcome problems, reach your destiny and potential, become fruitful, to be renewed in mind, body and spirit, we must follow God’s seedtime and harvest principle.

    We excuse ourselves from the great privilege, honor and duty of seeding into the Kingdom of God when we assign to others that which is clearly our responsibility. God founded the principle of seedtime and harvest: "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving It Over Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,546 views

    17th in long series on Joshua. This gets into prayer, and giving our burdens to God. Close tie-in with 1 Peter 5:7.

    Joshua 10:1-15 – Giving It Over I found a little poem by an anonymous author that sounds so familiar, it’s as if I could have written it. It says: “Lord, I’m so discouraged, I don’t know what to do; I have so many burdens, And I gave them all to you. But you didn’t take them, Jesus, will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    Opportunity To Give Series

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,595 views

    This is the seventh sermon in a sermon series on the life of Elijah.

    Elijah series Part 7 VII. Opportunity to give Over the last few weeks we have focused our attention upon the divine opportunities given to the widow of Zarephath. Because of her obedience to Elijah’s God, her family was saved from starvation, and because of this miracle, the widow was given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Giving Everything Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    How much of our lives should we being giving to God?

    As I have been spending time reading God’s Word in the mornings, I have been trying to pick out verses to think about throughout the day. One particular verse that has jumped out at me this past week is 1 Corinthians 6:12. "‘Everything is permissible for me’--but not everything is beneficial. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chadrick Forrester avatar

    The Spirit Of Giving

    Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,513 views

    This sermon is presented to teach that God is not just concerned about what we give but in how we give it.

    The Spirit of Giving January 22, 2006 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Intro: Have you ever met someone that had a hard time parting with their money? Someone who found it painful to pay money let alone give it? My Grandma used to say that my Grandpa was so tight that he squeaked when he walked. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,984 views

    2005 Thanksgiving Sunday Remarks

    What do you think of when you think ‘Thanksgiving?’ (Overhead 1) I think of pain…from eating too much! I think of Detroit Lions football!!! I think of family gatherings with aunts and uncles and cousins… that I miss. I think of freedom to believe and worship God. I think of people that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God