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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
The son of a Baptist preacher, J.C Penney was motivated by the golden rule. His first store was named, Golden Rule store, and he titled his autobiography 50 years with the Golden Rule.
The Giving Game. 2 Corinthians 8:7NASB I read a biography about the life and legacy of JC Penney, the founder of the department store by the same name. The C in J.C stood for cash, no kidding. But that wasn’t the motivation behind his ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6
Denomination: Church Of God
As Christians, giving is not just an act, it's a lifestyle that brings us joy and fulfillment.
The Joy of Giving The question of giving is not a matter of choice for Christians; it is a fundamental principle that guides our lives. We are called to give because God has set the example for us through His generous nature. John 3:16 reminds us that God loved the world so much that He gave His ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20
Topics: Joy, Giving
Help my congregation see the benefits of Gratitude.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, we are called to reflect upon a theme that is as timeless as it is transformative. It is a theme that is woven into the very fabric of our faith, a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Topics: Gratitude
Giving thanks in every circumstance isn’t just a good idea, it puts you directly in the very will of God.
Today, we're gonna talk about gratitude. You know, being thankful for what we have. It's not just a nice thing to do, it actually puts us right in the center of God's will for our lives. So, let's dive in! Before we get into the Bible stuff, let's do a quick object lesson. I want you all to take ...read more
Topics: Positive Attitude, Appreciation, Resilience, Mindfulness
God wants us to take care of our money and be generous with it. Generosity is the opposite of greed and worshiping money. It doesn't matter how much money we have, we can all be generous.
Let's do a little experiment. I have here a $20 bill. Who wants it? (Pause for response) Okay, now what if I crumple it up? Still want it? (Pause for response) What if I step on it, make it dirty? Still want it? (Pause for response) Of course, you do! Because no matter what I do to it, it's still ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Topics: Charitable Acts, Selfishness, Altruism, Wealth Accumulation
Our giving, when in the right attitude brings us closer to God. We worship when we give our gifts to God.
God desires us to give our best. This is called giving the first fruits. This means the first agricultural produce of a season, especially when given as an offering to God. It applies to more than agriculture but giving our first and best to God. The idea that God wants us to give Him our best ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Hebrews 11:4, Matthew 23:25, Luke 11:51, Jude 1:11 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
How people respond to Jesus whether they accept of reject Christ is the most important thing of all. When the eyes of our heart are enlightened, we care about the eternal destiny of the lost without Christ.
Baker James Cauthen is most famous for serving in China and then being president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. When he was 25 years old, he became pastor of Polytechnic Baptist Church one of the largest churches in Ft Worth. The year was 1933 and the country ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19, Romans 10:14-15
The book of Philippians is, to a large extent, a thank you note from Paul to the church for their financial gift. We find that it is not only the one who receives the gift who is blessed, but the ones who gives the gift are greatly blessed.
Philippians is considered the epistle of joy. That is because there are so many references to joy and rejoicing (over 15). There are so many references that are so prominent that Joy is considered the theme of the letter. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice. (Philippians ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19
No one can give everything, but everyone can give something.
EVERYONE Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Rev. Brian Bill April 29-30, 2023 When a dad and his family came into church one weekend, the son saw his dad put a one-dollar bill in the offering box. As they were driving home after the service, the father started complaining: “I didn’t like the music, the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.
Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
These two are pleasing sacrifices to God. The fruit of the lips, the fruit of the hands. Both are outward expressions of the inner heart. The words of the lips and the deeds of the hands have come from the bottom. Your inner heart is expressed through your outer face.
Text: Hebrews 13:15-21 Theme: Sacrificial Giving Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration: Today, I would like to leave with you three spiritual principles based on Hebrews 13:15-21. The pleasing sacrifices, pleasing lives, and pleasing works of a believer in ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-21
Denomination: Methodist
The first sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on earth stewardship.
October 1, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week One Genesis 1:24-31; Matthew 6:25-34 Fearless Living Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fall is such a beautiful season in our region of the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31, Matthew 6:25-34
Denomination: Lutheran
The third sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on stewardship of our giving.
October 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Three 1 Kings 17:1-16; Luke 21:1-4 Fearless Giving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our fall stewardship theme is “Fearless Generosity.” As ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16, Luke 21:1-4
If we ask, what is the minimum standard we can give to the Lord and still be OK? then it reveals a problem in our relationship with the Lord. We find joy in giving abundantly.
In many areas of life, we find minimum standards. There are minimum daily requirements of vitamins. There are minimum speed limits on the interstate. You probably remember a time in your student life when a paper was assigned and the first question a student asked was, what is the minimum number ...read more
Scripture: Amos 4:1-5, Malachi 3:6-10
(Pastor's note: Pastor this is a message to help set the stage of the heart for deeper worship.) Worship only happens when the gratitude inside pours out.
“Give Thanks” How do you put Christ at the center of your worship? One sure way to enjoy worship every time, be it private or the corporate experience, is to make sure that worship is actually happening. Many try to chase connection with God but miss it because they don’t know the key factor of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 17:11-19
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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