Sermons on Understand Giving:

Pausing To Give Thanks

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 25, 2024

Things to be thankful for in a Thanksgiving Season

THANKSGIVING 2024 PAUSING TO GIVE THANKS - - Read Psalm 100:1-5 This psalm begins with “Shout triumphantly to the Lord, or, Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, or Shout for joy to the Lord”, depending on the translation you are reading. So often, however, instead of shouting triumphantly to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Worth Giving

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 2, 2024

This is a short conclusion to a Christmas cantata performed by the choir leading into the invitation and response time.

As we come to the conclusion of our program this morning and leading up to our response and invitation time, I would like to BRIEFLY close the program out with these words. Choir, you have given us memories to hold on to. Your gift of giving of yourselves to make this program possible is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Corporate Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Corporate giving is a powerful expression of unity and commitment to God’s work.

THE POWER OF CORPORATE GIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 Supporting Texts: Exodus 35:21-29, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Acts 4:32-37, Malachi 3:10, Luke 6:38 INTRODUCTION: Corporate giving is a powerful expression of unity and commitment to God’s work. In 1 Chronicles 29, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life-Giving Grace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2025

We are all dead in ours sins, but God... rich in mercy, out of His love brought us to life in Christ through grace so that we can do good works? How does it all tie together? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Read the text and pray. When I read this passage, my mind jumps to the fictional movie, Sixth Sense. You may recall that it’s about a young boy who is very troubled, which has his single mom very concerned about him. He begins seeing a therapist and, after a while, he finally confides in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me A Drink

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 7, 2024

Jesus comes with his need to a broken person( in his brokenness), not to burden him, but to bless him and make him a blessing for others. Meeting Jesus’s need in your lack and brokenness creates an avenue for Jesus to bless you and become a blessing to many others.

Jesus asks the samaritan woman for a cup of water. This is the greatest paradox in the Bible. Jesus never asked anything from anyone. He always gives but rarely asks for something from others. Jesus comes to the most broken person and expects something from her. The broken person has nothing(in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7

Life Giving Water

Contributed by Michael Bates on Aug 19, 2024

Are you thirsty and dried out from the evil things of this world? Come to the Lord Jesus because He is our "Living Water"!!! As physical water gives us life, Jesus, the living water gives us eternal life. With Jesus you will never thirst again.

Please everyone grab your Bibles and lets turn to and read together; Ezekiel 47:1-9 CSB -- Then he brought me back to the entrance of the temple and there was water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the temple faced east. The water was coming down from under the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-9, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Give Thanks

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The Apostle Paul had visited the city of Corinth and had started a church there.

I Will Give Thanks 10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us A King! Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion.

GIVE US A KING! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Supporting Texts: Hosea 13:10-11, Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Romans 12:2, Judges 8:22-23, John 18:36 INTRODUCTION: The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion. Israel had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give The Gospel To All!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 11, 2024

If Jesus gave the gospel commission to Tell it, the Apostles were commanded to Give It to anyone who would receive it.

-Into Our Hands!- GIVE IT! Acts 3:1-11 Note, I also have a previous and different sermon on this text from a few years ago here: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/healing-at-the-beautiful-gate-john-dobbs-sermon-on-faith-246962 Introduction We spent the first three months of this year making ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 24, 2001

Four keywords describe why we as Christians we give thanks to our incredible God.

Thanksgiving Day 2000 Sermon Reasons to give thanks. BY Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist, Vancouver, BC Text: Deut.16:13-17 One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving Of Our Firstfruits

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jun 11, 2001

God presents His Church to the world as His firstfruits and He wants us to present Him with our firstfruits.

Giving of our First Fruit James 1:16-18 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. [17] Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. [18] He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Them Their Due Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS

BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS (:1-5) INTRODUCTION: UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS BRING US TO OUR KNEES IN PRAYER Key phrase: "But I am in prayer" (:4) A. Supreme Court of Appeal = God Himself 1. The One Deserving of Praise "O God of my praise" 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Thanks To The Lord

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 27, 2001

Psalm 100 encourages us to count God as our greatest blessing.

"God made two great lights -- the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness." (Genesis 1:16-19) That is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving: Money And Me

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 29, 2001

When it comes to giving, what ought to be my attitude and how I can do this and realize the benefits of it.

GIVING: MONEY AND ME 2 Cor. 8:1-9 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." Martin Luther There are three conversions necessary: the conversion of the heart, the mind and the purse. Of these three, it may well be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ready To Give Up? Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 22, 2001

I have battled depression much in my own life. I know that many Americans are depressed over the events of Sept 11th, 2001. This devotion I shared with my youth has continually been a source of hope for me.

Ever found your back against a wall? Ever been in a situation you weren’t sure you would make it through? Maybe you are going through something right now. It’s like finding yourself in a canoe on the Niagara River and you can hear the thunder of Niagara Falls just ahead. Maybe it’s depression ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:9-24