Sermons on Reasons To Give:

What Did Jesus Do About Money? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 21, 2009

Jesus drew attention to the faith, trust and sacrificial giving of a poor widow who gave all she had to support the temple ministry.

I stand before you as a former Bank Manager, well aware that some types of ‘Banker’ are not especially popular at the moment; but I think it is the banker in me calculating that in the last 7 years I have probably preached less than 1% of my sermons on the subject of money. A very poor return - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Anglican

This Is A Test Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 22, 2009

In todays world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Illustration Survey- top 10 countries with the most billionaires … US- 269, Japan- 29, Germany- 28, Italy- 17 We are indeed a blessed nation financially speaking. We have much to be thankful for as a people/country. US- 10th largest consumer- chocolate- Switzerland #1. US- 3rd largest consumer of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Stewardship: Available In Times Of Little Series

Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 28, 2009

With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to still be available for service despite the hard times now being faced.

Stewardship: Available In Times Of Little 1Kings 17:1-24 Today is the final in our stewardship series for the month of February. Over the last two weeks we looked at Stewardship: Giving In Times Of Little and Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little. Today, I would like to share with you on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 8 - Matthew 10:8-10 - I Am Not Worthy.... Or Am I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 8, 2010

Should we have to pay to use music which was written as a worship song to the Lord? I guess I could equally ask should Pastors be paid money to preach and minister in their Church or should they do that free of charge, as unto the Lord?

Part 8 - Matthew 10:8-10 - I AM NOT WORTHY.... OR AM I? My wife once worked for a Christian Copyrighting organisation called CCLI (CHRISTIAN COPYRIGHT LICENSING INTERNATIONAL). It was established in Australia to provide churches with an easy and affordable solution to complex copyright issues. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Towards Good Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Steps to Stewardship Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: “While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they strapped her to a stretcher ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Extravagant, Extraordinary Generosity

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 30, 2009

God wants us as His children to be extravagantly rich in good works, and to be extraordinarily generous to others as well.

EXTRAVAGANT, EXTRAORDINARY GENEROSITY OPENING: Special guest speaker from Union Gospel Mission in Winnipeg. INTRODUCTION TO TOPIC1: • In Canada, none of us thinks we’re rich, but the truth is, we’re all rich. • If you have a household income of over 40,000, you are in the top 4% wage earners ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: *other

Commanded Blessings

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 24, 2012

God has commanded blessings in the area of giving, unity, and upon His people (Numbers 6). "God, teach me to give to You, as You have given to me, lest You give to me, as I have given to You."

The Commanded Blessing Today we are going to speak on the subject of the commanded blessing. We will explain what a commanded blessing is, the areas God commands blessings, and I will break down the commanded blessing in Numbers chapter 6. As we look in the scriptures we see that God commands ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasuring God's Provisions Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2012

What do you do with all that God has givn you? How do you treasure God's provisions?

“Treasuring God’s Provisions” Acts 4:32-37; 2 Cor. 9:1-15 There’s little that is more deflating than giving someone a precious gift and having them say, “Oh, I was really hoping for…” and they mention something else. There is little that is more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beyond The Limits Of Expectation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 12, 2011

Understanding the discipline of 1) Managing Your Action 2) Guarding Your Attitude 3) Giving Your Assets

Beyond the Limits of Expectation Philippians 4: 11-13, 19 Introduction Paul is in prison in Rome and speaks ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Can God Do With What You Got?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2011

A sermon about giving and tithing.

Malachi 3:7-10 Mark 12:41-44 “What Can God Do with What You Got?” When I was serving a church in Virginia, one of the members was a struggling addict who was now going to the local community college and working a part time job at a nearby grocery store. Some Sunday mornings he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:40-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Learning To Relase Our Lives For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 11, 2011

What we do with our money is decison of the heart and not the head. We are challenged by God's word to live by God's principles not our preferences. God's ways lead to blessing our ways lead to burderns. Which do you follow.

Intro: Last week we learned that God is lavishly generous. We know that the goal of God is to place in us the character of Christ. God’s generosity is not without purpose. Remember God is generous toward us and gives us gifts so that the body of Christ can be built up and others can ...read more

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

Learning To Trust God's Principles And Promises Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 26, 2011

The principles of God's word point to God's person. So if we trust His principles it is because we trust Him. If we do not live by His principles we miss out on all there is found in His person.

Intro: Romans 15:4 “For whatever was written before was written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope.” What truths are found in the Old Testament that will instruct and encourage us to a deeper trust with ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 16, 2013

Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Year C 2013

John 12: 1 - 8 / The Poor With Us Intro: A group of pastors were gathered for a stewardship conference. A presenter spoke about offering a gift directly to God. He pulled out a $100 bill from his wallet, set it on fire in an ashtray, and prayed, “Lord, I offer this gift to you, and you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The River Flow

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is a message in harnessing the River of Life and Shining forth with the Gospel Message of God’s saving power.

2011.11.13.LET THE RIVER FLOW William Akehurst HSWC Let the river flow: Missions Sunday Celebration John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. A hydroelectric dam uses the power of the river to produce electricity. There is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational