Sermons on Sacrifical Giving:

It Pays

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

IT PAYS

IT PAYS MALACHI 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: THE PEOPLE WERE SPEAKING AGAINIST GOD, THE PEOPLE WERE SAYING IT DOESN’T PAY TO SERVE THE LORD. THEY SAID, WHAT GOOD DOES IT DO TO SERVE THE LORD? THE PEOPLE CHALLENGED THE LORD, SAYING IT DOESN’T PAY. MALACHI GIVES 3THOUGHTS, 3 TRUTHS, 3 PRINCIPLES ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Because We Love & We Care

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This is a stewardship sermon based on the parable of the good Samaritan.

Because We Love And We Care 10/29/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 I John 3:16-20 Text Luke 10:25-37 Today we enter the challenge phase our New Life Campaign. One of our reasons for building the New Life Center is because we love and we care. Our first love is our love for God, for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living The Blessed Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 30, 2006

God wants every person blessed in every way. We have made money an issue, but God just wants the tithe and we will be blessed.

Living the Blessed Life Text: Matthew 6:19-21 How many of you want to live a blessed life? 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Sacrifice Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

When we give our lives to Christ, we surrender control and embrace His way. We become citizens of heaven and new creations, sacrificing everything for the sake of the gospel.

Today, we're going to talk about what it means to live as people who've been saved. We're not just supposed to say "thanks" and move on. We're supposed to live differently. Imagine you've got a brand new phone. It's the latest model, super shiny, and it's all yours. But instead of using it, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Topics: Sacrificial Living, Spiritual Transformation, Self-Denial, Godly Obedience

The Economics Of War

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 10, 2005

We are at war against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. To win a war it is necessary for all to sacrifice and focus effort and resources on winning the war.

Text 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Give To God Part 4

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 29, 2010

Paul wrote chapter 8 of Second Corinthians to lay out 9 guidelines for what it means to give to God. In chapter 9 he is showing us that there are many wonderful rewards and joys when we give like God wants us to give.

Purpose: To describe the result of proper giving. Aim: I want the listener to see giving as a reflection of the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: A man was struggling to pay his bills on time. One day he received a letter from one of his creditors demanding that he immediately pay what he owed. He sat down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conspiracy Against God

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 14, 2003

Imagine the absurdity of conspiring against God, yet there are those who are willing to try. Ananias and his wife Sapphira agreed together to conspire against God.

Conspiracy Against God Text Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Illustration of botched conspiracies ·Conspiracy literally means to plot or scheme, to connive or work against Trans: Let us consider the "steps" of their conspiracy against God I. The Conspirators’ Plan 1. To deceive the church - for they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Money And The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 27, 2012

This text presents the sensitive topic of giving to gospel ministry and the preachers of the gospel.

Introduction Now that everyone is settled in, let me tell you the real title of today’s sermon: Why the Preacher is Worth Every Penny He Gets! I’ve complained so much about the topics I’ve had to deal with in Corinthians; you may have wondered why I kept plugging along. It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Giving By Dan Lirette

Contributed by Dan Lirette on Feb 3, 2012

In this sermon, Dan Lirette of Moncton, NB, shares Biblical principles on Giving.

Biblical Giving by Dan Lirette Well, Beloved, today we’re going to see what the Bible has to say about Giving. Dear Saint, the Bible speaks much about sowing and reaping, giving and receiving…however, there is a right Biblical teaching on this subject and there is an un-Biblical teaching on this ...read more

Denomination: *other

More Love Than Friends

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 27, 2011

When you put God first, you will suffer. Over all your friends, you got to fight the good fight of faith

Joshua 24: 14-18 If I had a chance to speak individually to every American, I would say to them. “You have a right to be Christ like.” Instead of withdrawing from the presents of God, we should be trying to continue, in the things of God. Make a conscious effort to try to stay in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radical Living

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

How can we live as radical disciples of Jesus.

Radical Living 1 Timothy 6:7-19 September 16, 2012 A husband and wife decide they’re going to pay off their credit card debt. They owe $15,000 and believe God doesn’t want them to be in debt, so they cut up their credit cards and begin to pay off the $15,000. They will never make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Financial Management Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 13, 2013

This message focuses on the newly converted Gentiles not being required to live under the Law. It also reviews Jesus' teaching from Matthew chapter 25.

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 3 Scriptures: Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-21; Matthew 25:13-30 Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you that from my understanding of Scripture, tithing, as it is taught in Churches today is wrong because it was part of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pay It Forward Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 18, 2013

Paying it forward can be one of the most rewarding things we can do. God has been good to us, let us share that goodness with others!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Paying it forward is the concept of sharing the blessing you have received with others, not because they deserve it, but rather because you chose to do so. • The phrase PAY IT FORWARD was made popular by the release of the movie in 2000 entitled Pay It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Health And Wealth? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 25, 2013

Focus on eternal matters not just the here and now.

As we had noted earlier, when Jesus entered the Holy City of Jerusalem, He was welcomed as the New King of Israel. People, including the Disciples of Christ, were expecting Jesus to take charge, get rid of the Roman Empire, and bring back the Glory of Israel like it was during the rule of King ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Servant

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

What are the characteristics of being a servant.

September 23, 2012 Matthew 25:14-30 For the past 4-5 weeks, we’ve been talking about what it means to be a servant, to be what Christians like to say ~ to be a good steward with what God has given us. So, what does that mean to be a good steward? Some definitions are ~ 1) a person who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist