Sermons on Voluntary Giving:

The Gift Of Giving Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 14, 2007

This sermon is the seventh in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Giving in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

In Romans 12:8b, the second phrase says in the KJV, “he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity or liberality.” The NIV says “if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously.” One of my favorite advertisements is the Red Cross Blood Banks appeal to “Give the Gift that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

To Give Light

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

To explain what salvation is, why we need it, and how to find it.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, December 10th, 2006 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Invocation *Opening Hymn #90 “Good Christian Men, Rejoice!” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #84 “Child in the Manger” *Advent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Brief, Thanksgiving message based on the popular text of the ten lepers.

Giving Thanks Luke 17:11-19 Many pastors have preached on this passage seeking to draw people into a giving back relationship with the Lord and those around us. We can get so preoccupied with the issues going on around us that we fail to stop and recognize that the Lord is at work in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 22, 2007

When God builds a Church, it is marked by joyful giving

INTRODUCTION  START WITH VIDEO SLIDE  SLIDE #1  Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

2 principles of Biblical giving: We should be giving generously in response to god’s generosity towards us and we should give according to our means.

I want to talk today about one of those taboo subjects of our age. Money. Well, money itself isn’t a taboo. We’re all happy to talk about money as a general concept, usually related to how little we have or how much more we need. But try asking someone how much they earn, or how much they have in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Giving Of The Cross

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 14, 2005

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent It is about the cross of Christ

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The Giving of the Cross" "Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Guidelines For Giving

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 3, 2005

Paul offers the Corinthian Church some principles to guide their giving based on the example of the Macedonians.

Consecration Sunday, the day we come to consecrate ourselves and our lives to God. That one day of the year when we have to endure the preacher’s sermon on the joys and benefits of giving. We sit and squirm while the preacher drones on about being a cheerful giver, all the while knowing we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Faithful In Giving Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 7, 2005

To be faithful in giving includes giving systematically, generously, cheerfully and expectantly.

Introduction: A. The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. 1. The billionaire made a pledge of $5,000. 2. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to new hospital." 3. The irate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 20, 2005

Giving thanks loosens the grip of our anxious clenched fists, so that we might let go of ourselves and receive the fullness of God’s Spirit. Five steps toward learning to give thanks.

A few miles south of downtown Atlanta, away from the tall, shiny, steel and glass buildings, a street corner is occupied by a short, unassuming, old building made of brick and stone. It’s a church building. When I lived in Atlanta, early every weekday morning a line formed outside this building—a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving It Over Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 27, 2005

17th in long series on Joshua. This gets into prayer, and giving our burdens to God. Close tie-in with 1 Peter 5:7.

Joshua 10:1-15 – Giving It Over I found a little poem by an anonymous author that sounds so familiar, it’s as if I could have written it. It says: “Lord, I’m so discouraged, I don’t know what to do; I have so many burdens, And I gave them all to you. But you didn’t take them, Jesus, will you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Give Honor

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005

We give honor by expecting the best of each other, by not playing favorites, and by caring about each other’s well-being.

Give Honor I Timothy 5:17-23 INTRODUCTION: Today we are honoring several groups of people. We are honoring our Graduates from High School or College. We are honoring those who have served in the Military. And we will be honoring past elders who have served faithfully in our congregation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Thanks

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Give Thanks for all that the Lord has done

Give Thanks Sunday July 09, 2000 A.M. Luke 17:11-19 11 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 He looked at them and said, “Go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Opportunity To Give Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is the seventh sermon in a sermon series on the life of Elijah.

Elijah series Part 7 VII. Opportunity to give Over the last few weeks we have focused our attention upon the divine opportunities given to the widow of Zarephath. Because of her obedience to Elijah’s God, her family was saved from starvation, and because of this miracle, the widow was given the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Habit Of Giving Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 10, 2004

This sermon discusses the need to tithe, and the difference between tithing and giving.

The Habit of Giving 1 Corinthians 16:2, 2 Corinthians 8:7, John 3:16, Matthew 6:21, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Proverbs 3:5, Prov 3:9-10, Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:19 - 20, Proverbs 11:25. 22:9, Deuteronomy 14:22, Matthew 23:23, Deuteronomy 14:23, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Psa 116:12, Deuteronomy 16:17, Malachi ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2, Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Giving As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2004

Martha’s worship language was service. Lazarus spoke the language of witness.Mary shows us how to speak the worship language of giving.

#3 in the series “Finding Your Worship Language” Giving As Worship John 12:1-8 For the last couple weeks I have been preaching about different ways of worshipping God. We looked at Martha as an example of Service as Worship. Lazarus was an example of Witness as Worship. Today we look at Mary as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist