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When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001

Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas To Remember

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 17, 2005

A message based on the first Christmas as written in Luke that shows it is better to give than receive.

A Christmas to Remember Luke 2: 1-12 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Three Is Better Than One

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 26, 2013

Three is Better Than One

THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE (2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-24) Contemporary research showed a profound connection between giving, altruism and happiness. For example, a new study revealed that executives who gave their bonuses away to help others returned greater happiness scores than those who kept the extra ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:6-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Apr 29, 2017

This sermon challenges us to determine what we are living by and how to put our giving into practice

Acts 20:17-38 It is more blessed to give than to receive Introduction This portion of scripture is part of the Apostle Paul’s farewell tour. He is on his way to Jerusalem and foresees that he will never see the elders in the church of Ephesus again. As Paul speaks his farewell message he does ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Is Receiving Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 22, 2018

Most today focus more on their personal desires than the needs of others. We are urged to gain all we can and put much of that away in reserve. Society teaches the pathway to success is through gain. The Bible teaches we must give if we are to receive.

Giving is Receiving Acts 20:35 There can be no doubt that we live in a selfish and inward focused world. The majority today have little concern for the needs of others, and few are willing to make any sacrifices to benefit someone else. Dr. Adrian Rogers described the mentality of many today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom, Is Better Than

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 3, 2010

Verse upon verse study of Proverbs. These Proverbs give the wise things that are better than.

Wisdom, Is Better Than Text: Proverbs 17:1-28 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Better Than Expected

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 18, 2003

We can trust Jesus to always give us what we need and often our needs far out weigh our expectations.

October 19, 2003 Morning Worship Text: John 2:1-11 Subject: The Miracles of Christ Title: Better Than Expected This is a good church. It is not a great church yet, that is going to come, but it is a good solid church. What does the Lord expect from us? To be faithful in attendance and in giving? ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Giving And Receiving

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 18, 2019

It is important for all of us to know exactly where our gifts come from and who has given them to us.

Just a few short weeks ago, my girlfriend and I were out and about. We were on the bike and just enjoying the Florida sunshine. At one point in Boca, we pulled up to a red-light and saw an older gentleman standing there with a “Please Help” sign. Feeling moved by The Holy Spirit, I reached into my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Better Than We Are Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2003

It is a dangerous illusion to excuse our selves by claiming that we are no worse than anyone else. We find faults in people who look too perfect or who don’t give us what we want when we want it. But help comes from Jesus, who IS better than we are.

When you get caught in some sort of blunder, how do you get out of it? How do you take care of your guilt when you are weighed in the balances and found wanting? Let’s say, just for the sake of argument, that you’ve shaded the truth. I will not suggest that you have lied; you have shaded the ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Something Better Than Gold Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The Apostles had something to give that was better than the wealth of the world.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 003 TITLE: Something Better Than Gold TEXT: Acts 3:1-11 INTRO: Luke described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). But, he doesn't telll us what the signs and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Two Are Better Than On

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

God sent both His Son and His Spirit into the world, and we need both to accomplish God's purpose because two are better than one.

History is filled with stories of how feuding people become peaceful partners because of the power of love in the lives of two people. One of the most famous in American history is that of an 18-year-old Indian girl Pocahontas and the Englishman John Rolfe. The Virginia colony was very close to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Nothing Better Than

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 12, 2006

A person can do nothing better than: 1- Find satisfaction in life 2- Recognize good 3- Seek to please God

INTRO.- John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Regardless of where we are on the economical, social or spiritual scale of life God wants us to experience the better life, a full life. And some things are just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Than Moses Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Jesus is better than Moses and High Priests

Hebrews - Part 2 - September 23, 2012 Turn with me this morning to the book of Hebrews. It’s found in the end of the Bible, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James. The book of Hebrews is a book written to encourage us! Sometimes we miss that because of all the visual illustrations ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better Than Silver, Finer Than Gold!

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 1, 2022

The disciples had no money to give. Had they had it, they would have gladly given it. But what they had was of more value than alms. And, best of all, they were willing to share what they had.

Acts 3:1-10 Better Than Silver, Finer Than Gold May 1, 2022 Peter and John had hardly begun their ministry when they encountered a man who had been lame all his life. Having no means of support, the cripple lay daily at the beautiful gate of the temple to beg alms of those who came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist