Sermons on Understand Giving:

Give Up Or Get Up?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2009

Never consider anyone hopeless. Pray intensely, watch out for the naysayers or for your own negativity, and then participate in the redemption Christ wants to bring.

He’s just hopeless! She is beyond redemption! I am never going to make it! They have no future whatsoever! They are hopeless! Are you ever tempted to speak like that? Do you ever feel that way about somebody, maybe even about yourself? Hopeless? Watch out. Because there is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

How To Better Understand The Bible (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Will Langford on Jul 16, 2008

This message is taken from Psalm 119 and provides principles for helping people to better understand the Bible.

How to Better Understand the Bible (pt 2) Psalm 119 You know…I get pretty frustrated whenever I have a difficult time understanding something. • And chances are…I am not the only person in this room who experiences that type of frustration. Frustration can really get the best of us…whenever we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-148

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God To The Next Generation

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

Who is God?

Intro: everything I needed to know, I learned in Kindergarten. Share everything, play fair, don’t hit people, put things back where you found them, clean up your mess, don’t take things that are not yours, say you’re sorry if you hurt someone, take a nap every afternoon, hold hands crossing the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Frees Me To Give Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Gospel Frees me To Give

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Gospel Frees me To Give Galatians 6:6-18 We are finishing our Galatians series today, “Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel,” looking at 6:6-18. I want to tie together the theme of giving and grace. I read an interesting observation this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Gives To Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 6, 2013

What has God given to Christians and how does it impact life?

Last week we started our study of 1 Peter; please open your Bibles there…. We noted that this is a letter to encourage all Christians. Peter, an ordinary fisherman, was called, taught, and empowered by the Lord Jesus Christ. Peter’s call from Jesus was to strengthen Christians. As we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Your Best To Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 3, 2025

Mary’s act of love and sacrifice teaches us that Jesus deserves our very best. Our worship, devotion, and giving should reflect the value we place on Christ.

GIVING YOUR BEST TO JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 12:1-8 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:21, Romans 12:1, 2 Samuel 24:24, Luke 7:37-38, Mark 14:3-9 INTRODUCTION: Giving to Jesus is an act of love and devotion that reflects our heart's posture toward Him. In John 12:1-8, we see ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things That Give God Joy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 23, 2025

God’s happiness is not based on material offerings or religious rituals but on our obedience, faith, worship, and love for others. When we walk in righteousness, win souls, and serve Him faithfully, we bring Him great joy.

THINGS THAT GIVE GOD JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 15:7 "I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." Supporting Texts: Psalm 147:11, Hebrews 11:6, Micah 6:8, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7, Psalm 147:11, Hebrews 11:6, Micah 6:8, Matthew 25:21, John 4:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding The Different Roles Of Men And Women In The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE CHURCH NEEDS BOTH GODLY MEN AND GODLY WOMEN TO FULFILL THEIR PROPER ROLES

BIG IDEA: THE CHURCH NEEDS BOTH GODLY MEN AND GODLY WOMEN TO FULFILL THEIR PROPER ROLES I. EXPLANATION OF THE DIFFERENT ROLES A. Men Need to Lead in Prayer in the Public Assembly 1. Action -- "Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray" Wuest: "The word ’therefore’ is resumptive, picking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding The Twelve Purposes For Trials, Trouble, Testing

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 7, 2009

A survey of the Bible texts concerning trials

UNDERSTANDING THE TWELVE BIBLICAL PURPOSES FOR TESTING, TRIALS & TROUBLES 1. God allows trials so that we might become stronger Christians (James 1:3, 4) Reason #1 To Praise The Lord! “My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers generations; knowing this that the trying of your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part Three: Understand Your Struggle With Christ Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 23, 2006

We all struggle to be better, to improve, etc. But struggling in becoming a disciple is a product of pride. The sooner we understand this, the sooner we can make struggle an asset rather than a liability.

Introduction Where are we today? I mean by that, in our study about the Christ and His Church, are we making progress? Are we moving toward Christ or are we satisfied to stay back, keeping our distance? Are we unsure we are willing to make the kind of commitment Jesus Christ wants of us? It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquering Sin (3): Understanding And Beating The Cycle Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

So many Christians are trapped in the sin cycle, never experiencing victory but understanding what the Bible tells us about this cycle is a necessary step towards experiencing total victory over sin.

Jer.31:3 - I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. Rom.8:38-39 - “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Praise To The Lord For Freedom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 6, 2004

PENTECOST 5(A) - Believers give praise to the Lord for freedom because wickedness loses and God is victorious.

GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD FOR FREEDOM Jeremiah 20:7-13 - July 4, 2004 Pentecost 5 / Independence Day JEREMIAH 20:7-13 7O LORD, you persuaded me, and I was persuaded; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Away Our Hearts

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 12, 2008

Discover the joys and demands of giving our hearts in service to others.

Someone has said “There are two kinds of people: givers and takers; the takers eat better but the givers sleep better.” How are you sleeping at night? In my last church there was a young man named Chris who gave a testimony one Sunday. In his testimony he said “All my life I have been a taker. From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Giver That Keeps On Giving”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

The greatest gift we could ever receive is the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.

When it comes to Christmas there is always an expectancy to hear the Christmas message to hear the prophecy of Isaiah and Luke’s account. These have become staples in the church this time of the year. But since this is the Sunday Night crowd and as I look out among you I am confident that you know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Giving God Your All

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 1, 2003

The meaning of life for some with a secular mentality are power, popularity and success. For those of faith, they find meaning in life when they place all that they are and have in the Savior’s hands.

Mark 12:38-44 As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Anglican