Sermons on Voluntary Giving:

Giving To The Poor

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards.

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards. Intro.: 1. Illust. "The Good Woman of Szechwan" is a play by Bertolt Brecht. The play captures the tension between being generous and being responsible. Shen Teh is a poor Chinese woman who one day shows hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

I. DEFILEMENT CAUSED BY LEPROSY connection between leprosy and sin in the Bible separation involved ("stand at a distance") helpless, incurable condition ("have mercy") II.

I. DEFILEMENT CAUSED BY LEPROSY connection between leprosy and sin in the Bible separation involved ("stand at a distance") helpless, incurable condition ("have mercy") II. DEMAND JESUS MADE UPON THEM = FAITH simplicity of faith III. DELIVERANCE THEY EXPERIENCED -- complete, miraculous IV. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give It A Rest

Contributed by George Casady on Jan 9, 2001

Encouagement for God’s people to take a God-given sabbath rest.

Give It A Rest Exodus 23:10-12 What advice can I give you for the New Year? I pondered this as I anticipated this morning worship service. What practical friendly pastor-like advice might I give that would be helpful and apply to pretty much our entire church as we look ahead to a New ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2001

God who is almighty and eternal, stands outside the realm of time. You and I look at time in a three dimensional way. We see it as "past, present and future".

"Time Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 2 of 3 Text: Ecc. 3:1-11 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 11, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Eccles. 3:1-11 There is a time for everything, and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:3-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Treasure Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2001

God will not merely judge us on the basis of what we gave but also on the basis of what we did with what we kept for ourselves.

"Treasure Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 1 of 3 Text: Mark 12:41-44 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 4, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Mark 12:41-44 "Jesus sat down opposite the place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Bible Church

Talent Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 24, 2001

Each one of us are divinely crafted and intricately interwoven together. God made you to be you, just the way you are.

"Talent Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 3 of 3 Text: 1Peter 4:7-11; Mt. 25:14-30 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 25, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Giving Up?

Contributed by Ottawa Pullen, Jr. on Mar 13, 2001

This sermon helps us focus on Jesus in times of despair.

Giving Up? By Ottawa R. Pullen, Jr. Senior Pastor, Light Of The World Church 7800 Bissonnet, Suite 260 Houston, Tx. 77074 Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you messed up everything in your life to the point that you feel that there is no need to carry on. There is a biblical ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving And Giving

Contributed by Lester Merklin on Nov 10, 2000

We Give because we are in love with the One who has given to us.

Jesus and His friends had been invited to a feast .......at Simon’s house and so had many of the prominent people of Bethany Jesus was seated (I presume purposely) right there between two people that they all knew Simon and Lazarus Lazarus of course was the talk of the town Its ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-15

Denomination: Adventist

A Giving Church Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

A giving church is filled with people who have fully given their lives to God.

- I once read of a farmer who went to the office of a televangelist and asked if he could see "the Head Hog of the Trough." The receptionist was offended and said in response, "Sir, if you're talking about our beloved minister, you may call him Reverend or Pastor, but I don't think it would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

A thankful spirit is a distinguishing feature of a Christian.

Thanksgiving is coming up, as you all know. When you think of Thanksgiving, what do you think of? Well, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey. At least, that’s what most people think of. But in the past few years, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Promise Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2001

Faith/Promise Giving vs. Abundance Giving

Sermon for 5/6/2001 Promise Giving Luke 6:38 and Mark 12:41-44 ** Thanks to Don Robinson for his sermon on Promise Giving (Luke 6:38) on SermonCentral that provided the outline for this sermon Introduction: A. Bob Russell, the minister at Southeast Christian in Louisville, said that in the early ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Gift Giving Series

Contributed by Casey Casal on Dec 14, 2005

This sermon is a deeper look at the gifts given to Jesus for his birth

Words of Affirmation: Gift Giving Text: Matthew 2:11 Subject: Giving to God Context: At this time of year...seeing as how it is Christmas I figured this would be the perfect time to talk about the gifts that were given to Jesus so we are going to read the scripture tonight and look at this in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal