Sermons on Widows Offering:

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Hearing God In The Whispers Of Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 26, 2020

There are many voices that make it hard to hear what God desires.

Hearing God in the whisper 1 kings 19 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning everyone, glad that you are joining us this morning and taking time to hear the Word. It is almost 6 weeks that our life has been turned on edge and our Normal has been disrupted. In a lot of ways, I think normal needs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Stomped By David’s Lord - Mark 12:35-40 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2024

Do you take Jesus’ warnings seriously?

Jesus’ Last Days (Mark): Part 14 (, ) 4/10/2021 Mark 12:35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: " 'The Lord said to my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40, Luke 20:41-47, Matthew 12:38-46

Jesus' Poor Money Sense Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Don’t hire Jesus to be a fundraiser; he just doesn’t seem to have good money sense.

Introduction One of the characteristics that makes our country great, as seen in the recent tragedy, is the pleasure people take in giving to worthy causes. People like contributing to something that makes a positive difference. Good fundraisers know this; that is why most of them feel good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Goes On

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 11

THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Treasure Giving

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 8, 2008

This sermon shows how our giving is received and honored by the Lord...

TREASURE GIVING TEXT: Matthew 6:16-33 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: By examining the gospels, we learn that the secret to success is threefold: (1) if we want to be successful in the eyes of God, we must first answer Christ’s call for our lives. (2) Because of what God has given us, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

If You’re Happy And You Know It, Give A Tithe! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

Sermon 21 of our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Stewardship (BFM #21) If You’re Happy and You Know it, Give a Tithe! Text: 2nd Corinthians 8:9-15 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Today, we’re looking at article 13 of the BFM which is on Stewardship, so if you will take your BFM and follow along as I read article 13 to you we’ll go ahead and get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Response Of Saving Faith-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 24, 2012

1 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-I—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges Personal attempts to honor God in my work before entering pastoral ministry. Handing out Bibles to managers, etc. We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! Need: The Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 21, 2014

why should a Christian give, how to give. Tithes, Offerings

God Loves a cheerful Giver 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 I am a giver, are you? Do you give your time freely? Would you give your last bread to someone who needs it? One of the things of faith which we must or should be doing is the action of giving. God calls us to give of ourselves, our time, our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Deuteronomy 14:1-28

Denomination: Charismatic

The Blessings Of Giving

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2014

Giving keeps our focus on God, our true Provider. It makes us channels of His blessings.

Today we are into the subject of GIVING TO GOD. [Read 2 Cor 9:6-15] Giving don’t come naturally to most of us. We prefer to be at the receiving end. • Yet the Lord did say that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Not that receiving is not a blessing, but giving is MORE of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Precedence Of Excuses...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 1, 2020

Consider they all with one consent... "THEY" established a pattern of making the offering of excuses as a norm to the Master's invitation. Consider: PRECEDENT.

THE PRECEDENCE OF EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the third installment on the lessons of excuses. 1. The veneer of excuses. 2. Even the best offer excuses. 3. The precedence of excuses. EXCUSES ARE TOOLS OF IMCOMPETENCE USED TO BUILD BRIDGES TO NOWHERE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Philippians 4:13, Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

Why do we give? What does Scripture teach about giving? We serve a giving Father and a giving Son. If we are being transformed into His image, we will be giving as well.

Why do we give? Sometimes we are compelled to give to something we believe in. Sometimes we give because we feel sorry for someone in a less fortunate situation. Sometimes we give because we feel guilty. Sometimes we give because we have some left over. Sometime we just don’t give. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Going With The Presence Of God

Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Mar 1, 2016

If God granted you everything you wanted... except His presence.

GOING WITH THE PRESENCE OF GOD * INTRODUCTION A. Politicians promise so many things: safer country, more jobs, better education. But we know they rarely deliver. Besides, I would make different promises if I were to run. “I promise…” 1. Tortillas and chips still have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing God's House Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 12, 2019

Taking care of the facilities God has blessed us with is important. The condition of God’s house often is a reflection of God’s people who gather there. If the house is in disrepair, the surrounding community would think the people who gather there are in disrepair as well.

Today we begin our renovation campaign of “Building in Faith.” Taking care of the facilities God has blessed us with is important. The condition of God’s house often is a reflection of God’s people who gather there. If the house is in disrepair, the surrounding community would think the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:4-14, 2 Kings 12:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Praise Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Aug 8, 2020

We no longer need to bring an animal to sacrifice in the temple/church, but God does want another sacrifice which is the sacrifice of praise.

THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE INTRODUCTION • Good morning to all of you and also to those who are tuning in online. • My latest sermon two weeks ago was entitled SOP (Source of Perseverance) • Something that we need to realize in the midst of our storm and challenges. • We need to Persevere in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16