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  • People Jesus Commended For Their Giving Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,190 views

    Most people think it’s rude to talk about other people’s giving but Jesus didn’t have any qualms about it.

    Everyone enjoys being recognized for the good they have accomplished even if they do the “No really, you don’t have to” thing. They enjoy being thanked and acknowledged for what they’ve done, maybe not publically but people want to know they have made a difference in their world. The scripture ...read more

  • Throwing Your Life Away

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    This message calls for greater commitment and sacrifice. I found the inspiration for this message after having gone to Romania on a missions trip.

    Mark 12:41-44 KJV And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. [42] And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. [43] And he called unto him his disciples, and ...read more

  • The Widow's Offering

    Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,260 views

    Encouragement to use our abilities God has given us to serve Christ by serving others.

    I was performing a wedding for a young couple. Before the wedding, the groom came to me and said, “Pastor, I will give you $100 if you change the wedding vows. When you get to the part to ask me to honor, love and obey, just leave that part out for me. Then, he handed me $100. During the wedding, ...read more

  • Giving Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,401 views

    This is the first in a four part series on a disciplined Christian.

    The GPFS Factor (part 1) Giving-Prayer-Fasting-Storing (Mark 12:38-44 NASB) In His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, (39) and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, ...read more

  • "What Can God Do With What You Got?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    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

  • The Disciple's Life: A Tale Of Two Jews Series

    Contributed by Dan Boyce on Aug 26, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,322 views

    In this sermon we will compare and contrast two Jews we encounter in the Gospels. One is a wealthy young ruler and the other is a widow. One has much and gives little. The other has little and gives much. Instead of the “balanced” life we often are ex

    The Disciple's Life: A Tale of Two Jews Mark 12:41-42 (Luke 21:1-4); Mark 10:17-30 (Luke 18:18-29) Today is Pentecost! Pentecost is the Jewish feast that celebrated the early grain harvest. It is on this day that the church was born in Jerusalem when a group of 120 disciples of Jesus were ...read more

  • Spiritual Economics Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,144 views

    Exposition of Mark 12:41-44 about the giving and the widow

    Text: Mark 12:41-44, Title: Spiritual Economics, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week ...read more

  • Our Giving Matters To God

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,388 views

    God is watching our lives, are we givers or takers.

    Pastor Glenn Newton New Hope Church of the Nazarene Feb. 13, 2011 Text: Mark 12:41-44 MK 12:41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came ...read more

  • What Can Half A Penny Do?

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,049 views

    A sermon on the true meaning of giving. The value of a gift is not determined by its amount, but by the sacrifice and spirit in which it is given.

    What Can Half A Penny Do? "Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins." Mark 12:42 (NLT) Intro: John Wesley’s Journal---Thursday, May 7, 1741. —I reminded the United Society that many of our brethren and sisters had not needful food; many were destitute of convenient clothing; ...read more

  • More Than All

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,977 views

    It isn’t how much you give to the work of the church that matters. It is how much you keep for yourself that concerns God.

    Mark 12: 38 – 44 / More Than All Intro: In 1975 I assumed my duties as the pastor of Memorial Presbyterian church in South Bend, Indiana. It was a unique ethnic congregation with many customs and traditions. One such “tradition” was the publishing of the annual “Scandal Sheet of Giving.” --- A ...read more

  • Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    Jesus--the radical rebel that he is--continually turns our world upside down. He questions our assumptions and challenges our goals and our definitions of success.

    TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 8, 2009 Mark 12:38-44 “Upside Down” INTRODUCTION One of the questions that parents dread to hear asked them by their children is, “Why?’ This simple question challenges our assumptions and our preconceived ideas. If forces us to ask questions that ...read more

  • Surviving The Summer Slump

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    A sermon from the Widow’s Mite concerning the "Summer Slump" all churches usually have to deal with.

    Intro: I’m an adopted Cincinnati Reds fan. I married a girl from Cincinnati and became a Reds fan as a result of that. But here is the problem with the Reds…every season starts off full of hope and expectation, only to come crashing down painfully by the beginning of June…heard on radio (Cin ...read more

  • The Poor Widow Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,141 views

    Many people give, but it really doesn’t show their committment to God. Today, we are going to look at a widow who didn’t give much by society’s standards, but she gave it all.

    When I was growing up, I participated in several organizations that held fundraisers. The High School band held the biggest fundraisers twice a year to support our band trips (Disney World, Boston, Canada, etc…). Because I didn’t have the money to go on the trips, it was important for me to ...read more

  • Ten Percent Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    The Story of the widows mite shows us what it really means to give. It is not some percentage that we are required to give. Instead the widows meager offering shows how we are to give all to our Great God.

    Intro: One Sunday in church a little boy took off his tie and put it into the offering plate. “What are you doing?” asked his mother. “The preacher told us to give our ties and offerings.” It is apparent that the young boy misunderstood what the preacher said. It is also apparent today in ...read more

  • Other People's Money - Pt. 1 - Sacrifice And Trust Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2014
     | 5,006 views

    Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

    Other People's Money Pt. 1 - Sacrifice & Trust I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Oil and water. 26 inch rims on a $500 car. Vegetables and fruit on my plate. Skinny jeans on ...read more