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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Righteous Giving

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 21, 2013
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     | 5,340 views

    This is a short teaching on Matthew 6:1-4 - These are the very words taught by Jesus Christ, given for the purpose of protecting individuals and churches from ostentatious giving.

    Righteous Giving You or Christ Glorified Matthew 6:1-4 says, "Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Generous Giving

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012
     | 8,249 views

    How can we learn to be generous givers.

    2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Generous Giving Do you remember 1972? Why 1972? That’s when I went to high school. A gallon of gas cost 36¢. A gallon of milk cost $1.20. By the time I graduated high school, the cost of gasoline increased an astronomical 64%, to 59¢ per gallon. Imagine, that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving It Away Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2012
     | 3,603 views

    Money is a major challenge for anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus and a child of God.

    The Feast of Great Joy Too many of us worship at the “Shrine of the Golden Arches” In Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg writes: When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving It Away Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012
     | 4,785 views

    God gave… his only son.

    Tebow & John 3:16 Tim Tebow has been criticized for displaying his faith on the football field. While in college he once played with John 3:16 written on his face. More recently he has been the center of controversy in the NFL while playing for the Denver Bronco’s and “Tebowing” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Blessings In Giving Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 9, 2011
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    It is a biblical principle mentioned in 2 Corinthians that if we “Give generously .... Reap generously.” However, if we “Give sparingly ... Reap sparingly.” God is no one’s debtor.

    Opening illustration: Story of Crystal Jagnow … Introduction: The Bible tells us it is more blessed to give than receive. There are many spiritual laws in place for the giver. We must all learn to be givers in the right way. The Word of God says that we must be cheerful givers. We also must learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Give Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 17, 2016
     | 6,100 views

    God is the owner and we are the managers.

     “Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.” - 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT) In an article in Relevant magazine, writer Mike Holmes shares the following statistics about giving in the American church:  Only 10-25% a normal congregation practice tithing. The average ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Give Sacrificially Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 22, 2016
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    Obedience always requires sacrifice.

    In a Psychology Today article called, “The Myth of Multitasking,” Dr. Nancy Napier shares a test delivered by the Potential Project, a group based out of Denmark that proves that multitasking, the idea that we can focus on two things at the same time, is a myth. I am going to time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Give And Take Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017
     | 5,345 views

    To maintain healthy relationships, don't take from the relationship; instead, work to give to that relationship.

    Three college freshman and three seniors were traveling home for Spring break. At the station, the three freshmen bought tickets for themselves and watched as the seniors bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the freshmen. “Watch and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Give It Up

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012
     | 3,417 views

    Give up the things that keep you from following God.

    Give It Up May 18, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Give up the things that keep you from following God. Focus Passage: Luke 9:22-27 Introduction: Jim Elliott, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Giving And Loving

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2017
     | 4,722 views

    an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love

    Intro Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Goal Let us understand the measure of love God expects. Sermon Plan We will examine Matthew 5:38-48, an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love. Matthew 5:38 “You have heard the law that says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Positive Giving

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2011
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     | 5,645 views

    What motivates you to give? The Corinthians had an easy time setting unrealistic giving goals that set them up for failure, but a hard time giving in a way that released the gift to God and brought Him glory. In this chapter Paul gives us some valuable le

    Giving is one of those subjects that pastors either ignore or really focus on. For us at Calvary Chapel, we teach through the Scriptures so when a chapter comes along on any particular subject then we teach it. Giving should be a part of every growing Christian’s experience, and I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    A Celebration Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,767 views

    The first of 3 sermons that formed our Stewardship (Giving) Campaign for 2015, this sermon starts by celebrating the huge amounts of God-inspired generosity that are already going on in our church.

    So - I have two sermons here, and i wonder which one you would like me to preach? Here I have a really creative one (hold it up) - I promise you none of you will ever have heard a sermon on giving like this. The other one (hold it up) it is a bit more boring and ordinary. Which would you like? You ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,854 views

    God has moved mightily and lovingly in our lives. We have much for which to be thankful

    Psalm 40:1-10 "Giving Thanks" INTRODUCTION I'm a "Star Wars" fan. In addition to the special effects and the good versus evil plot, I really like the relationship between Yoda and Luke Skywalker. We have the personification of wisdom and the struggle of a student to become wise. In essence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Compassionate Giving

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 23, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,566 views

    This message explains the necessity of giving to a compassionate ministry so others might be helped. The parable of the Good Samaritan in LUKE 10 is used as the example.

    Open your bibles to the book of LUKE, chapter 10. Let us read verses 30-37. One day, as Jesus was teaching, a religious leader stood and, wanting to test Jesus, asked him, “Teacher, what should I do if I want to inherit eternal life?” Jesus responded by asking the religious leader ...read more

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  • Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) avatar

    Giving And Receiving

    Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,589 views

    It is important for all of us to know exactly where our gifts come from and who has given them to us.

    Just a few short weeks ago, my girlfriend and I were out and about. We were on the bike and just enjoying the Florida sunshine. At one point in Boca, we pulled up to a red-light and saw an older gentleman standing there with a “Please Help” sign. Feeling moved by The Holy Spirit, I reached into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational