Sermons on Tithes And Offering:

Spiritual Barometer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

God uses money as an indication of trust in him.

A. Opening illustration: 2019 Church Giving Report. Compilation of various reports and statistical studies to trends in American church giving. In 1983 U.S. churchgoers donated $21.5 billion. But if churchgoers had donated 10% of income, they would have given $134 billion. 80% of the money given ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving And Our Struggling Economy

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 20, 2008

Many are facing struggles in our current financial crisis. As individuals face economic uncertainty, so do our churches. How are christians to face these uncertain economic times. This sermon investigates Paul’s instructions to the Corinthians udring a si

GIVING AND OUR STRUGGLING ECONOMY Introduction Obviously, the news about our economy is not very encouraging. It used to be funny to make light of it by saying, “My 401(k) is now a 201(k).” Unfortunately, it is not funny anymore because now it is a 101, and has even lost the “k”. It does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Giving

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

GIVING

MALACHI 3:7-12 A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. The preacher asked the patient what he would do if he inherited a million dollars. “I think I would give half of it to the church.” ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Widow's Might

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2014

God has a claim on your life. He does not just claim a part of you for Himself. He claims all of you. He doesn’t just want part of you…He wants all of you.

Burt Reynolds once starred in a film titled “The End.” In the movie he decides to take his life by swimming as far as he can until he is completely exhausted and then not having the strength to get back he thought he would drown. But as he begins to sink under the water he changes his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy In Giving To God Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy.

The Joy in Giving To God 1. Philippians 4:15-19 2. Mark 12:41-44 Psalm 138 The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy. In this letter Paul expressed joy in numerous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"greed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 20, 2021

A stewardship sermon.

“Greed” Luke 12:13-21 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus is starting to gain a lot of followers. He is becoming influential. Crowds are surrounding Him and hanging on His every Word. Most people view Him as being a Jewish Rabbi and it was normal, back then, for Rabbi’s to settle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 3, 2012

The world at large treats money and wealth as just something to be attained and used for themselves. The world doesn't generally acknowledge that God is the giver of the gift of producing wealth. Christians unfortunately aren't a whole lot different in th

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Money is a hot topic for people today. With the U.S. economy not nearly as strong as it used to or should be, with many companies (including the one that Diane and I work for) not giving raises like they should or not at all, the cost of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Your Best

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Mar 25, 2012

Message to encourage the believer to give God the best

Giving God Your Best John 3:16 I want to talk to you about something this morning that I believe is an important issue. It is something that I believe Christians are complacent about. For far too long our churches, those that are born again and washed in the blood have taken this matter too ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

French Fries And Interior Decorating Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 12, 2014

In the end, the key to understanding stewardship comes down to two vital principles: Ownership and lordship. This sermon helps people grasp these principles through a unique illustration and a word picture.

French Fries and Interior Decorating Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #1 of 3 Chuck Sligh January 12, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The French fries illustration was borrowed from Glenn Newton’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:16

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To A Giving God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God desires for me to give to Him in the same way He has given to me

This morning we come to a passage that has – in my opinion – been one of the most misused passages in the entire Bible. It has been used throughout church history to perpetuate what I believe, based on my understanding of the Scriptures as a whole, are myths. And to demonstrate that, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Areas Of Serving God With Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

Description: Serving God with excellence means offering Him our very best in devotion, service, and commitment, as a reflection of His glory.

PRACTICAL AREAS OF SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:23-24 Key Verse: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Receive New Wine In 09 (Step 2 Giving) Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009

The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take.

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 2: “Giving” Thesis: The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List - Oskar Shindler saved 1,100 lives by his sacrifice of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luke 21:1-4 A Deeper Discussion Of Giving

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

The widow's offering. 4 verses, we often breeze through them and pull out a few tried and true statements about giving. But a deeper look gives many more principles to apply.

Here's what I want us to see: this is part of a bigger story. This isn't just a talk about giving, but it's a continuation of what's been happening with the scribes and Pharisees. To fully understand this set of verses, we actually have to back up to the last couple of verses of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Get When You Give

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 15, 2011

What happens when you give of your time, talents, and money? Many ministries teach that you will receive a material blessing for material giving. I think they completely miss the mark. Paul, in this chapter, sets out a wonderful pattern of the true result

Last time we talked about the motivation behind giving, and the process for how to give: it comes from the word “generosity” which means simplicity, sincerity, and singleness. We give who we are, and what we have, back to the Lord who owns it all, for Him to take our simple gifts given ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Management Vs. Ownership Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Are you a Manager or a Owner?

One out of every six verses in the gospels has to do with stewardship. Definition: "Stewardship is the responsibility of managing some assets or affairs or property of someone else's." Uncle Screwtape: “The sense of ownership in general is always to be encouraged. The humans are always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Baptist