Sermons on we must give the best: showing 1,051-1,065 of 213,493

Give Time Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2009

Ephesians 5:16 shows us the 1) Gift of Time and the 2) Grappling with Time

You may not realize it, but your appreciation of time this morning goes well beyond the challenges of adjusting to daylight-savings time. There was a time when time was a relatively simple thing. People were born, grew up, grew old and died. Days, seasons and years past. Then along came Newton and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Other

Why We Need To Be Thankful

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 19, 2007

Things we need to give thanks for

WHY WE NEED TO BE Thankful Lamentations 3:1-57 The book of Lamentations describes Jerusalem’s destruction not only for its own sake but also for the profound theological lessons to be learned from it. The horrors of 586 B.C. are not overlooked, of course: 1. Wholesale devastation and slaughter ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving: Obligation Or Opportunity?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 16, 2010

We grow into the grace of giving...by giving! Giving is a means of grace; in giving generously, we position ourselves to experience grace.

GIVING: OBLIGATION OR OPPORTUNITY? Isaac Butterworth October 17, 2010 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 (NIV) 1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commendable Giving

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

I submit to us that The Offering Is An Important Part of the Worship Experience. The Offering is so Important that John Mark writes in verse 41 that "JESUS SAT over against the TREASURY,and BEHELD HOW THE PEOPLE CAST MONEY INTO THE TREASURY ...."

I submit to us that The Offering Is An Important Part of the Worship Experience. The Offering is so Important that John Mark writes in verse 41 that "JESUS SAT over against the TREASURY, and BEHELD HOW THE PEOPLE CAST MONEY INTO THE TREASURY ...." In the Giving of our Offerings, we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Give Thanks Because God Loves Us?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

How to give thanks

With the help of an outline by David DeWitt but my illustrations. DO WE GIVE THANKS BECAUSE GOD LOVES US? 1 CH 16:34 Snoopy is outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” So he lies there, watching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Gives Life. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus is the Giver of life, and in Him, we find everything we need to live a fulfilling and purposeful life.

The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the source of eternal life, and through faith in Him, we can experience a rich and fulfilling life, both now and forever. The Gift of Eternal Life Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). He is the only way to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Hebrews 6:19

Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 16, 2005

A look at why we should be thankful to God.

“REASONS TO GIVE THANKS” November 20, 2005 Intro: As you know, this coming week is Thanksgiving. It is a time when we gather with family, enjoy some great food and usually end up sleeping through a football game. Let me share with you some of the facts and figures behind this holiday. In 2005, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2015

The gift of "giving" is perhaps closest to God's heart. What is it about this gift that makes it so special, and how can we know if we have this particular gift?

OPEN: One preacher told of the time he found himself in a situation where he truly needed to announce publicly what he was giving to a special church offering. “This wasn’t for the purpose of boastfulness, for I was only giving $25, although, at that time, that was significant to me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planned Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2014

Planning our giving is taught in Scripture; it permits us to anticipate our worship.

“It is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them. But I am sending the brothers so that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Give To God? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

We give out of what Jesus has done for us

Generosity isn’t always as generous as it might seem. There is a story out of Miami, Florida about six Royal Palm trees that had been vandalized and cut down along Miami’s Flager Street. Due to the expense involved in re-placing them Dade County wasn’t how soon if ever they would be replaced. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving Thanks, But Not For Politics

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018

We may be tempted to look only at the secular gifts we might consider gracious benefits of God. But they pale by comparison to God's spiritual gifts.

Thanksgiving Day 2018 “Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things as done, in whom His world rejoices.” These words from the great hymn written in German by the Protestant pastor Martin Rinkart, and translated into English by the Protestant Catherine Winkworth, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 146:3-5

Denomination: Catholic

Are We Alive But Dead?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Mar 29, 2008

Are we a church that looks alive on the outside, but is really dying inwardly. This sermon will give four steps to ensure that we remain alive.

Are we Alive but Dead? Pm service March 30th 2008 Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction Have you ever seen or been apart of a church that is dead and dying? A church that was satisfied with itself, with keeping things the way they had always been? A church resting on it laurels and past history, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand Divided We Fall

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008

Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside of the Church. God does not want us to be divided. We must be united as

Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. I’m here to let you know this morning that if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 12:10-18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Changes Ii; What We Are

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Nov 8, 2000

Sermon on changes that must take place in a believers life.

CHANGES II; WHAT WE ARE TITUS 3:3 One word that is very popular now a days is “change”. We have elected a new president, and with that there will be change. Some say the change will be good, others still say that the change will be bad. Many people desire change, I would even go so far ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Bible Church

Give Sin No Quarter

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 21, 2023

We fight sin in our lives and in the life of the nation.

Perry’s Scope 9 Give Sin No Quarter For years I have heard Christians are to draw a parallel to heaven with the Hebrews’ entrance into Canaan. Songs like “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” reinforce this idea. The first stanza of the song reads: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, and cast a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ