In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of being a cheerful giver in the eyes of God. He references 2 Corinthians 9:7, which states that God loves a cheerful giver. The preacher also highlights a lesser-known verse in Isaiah 64:5, which emphasizes that God meets with those who rejoice in doing righteousness. The sermon then delves into the concept of dead works, which are works done without love. The preacher explains that love for God should be the foundation of all our actions, as Jesus commanded us to love God with all our heart, soul, and strength. He warns against doing good works out of fear or for personal gain, as God values works done out of love and obedience.

Otto Koning shares a powerful testimony about a widow who, despite her poverty, becomes a channel of God's blessings by committing to give everything above her basic needs to support missionaries. Through her faith and prayers, she experiences miraculous provisions as businessmen in her community prosper due to her intercession, leading her to give even more to missions. Koning emphasizes the principle that those who lose their lives for Christ's sake will find true life, illustrating this through the widow's story and his own experiences in the mission field. He challenges listeners to consider their own willingness to sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel and to trust in God's provision.

This sermon highlights the importance of community and missions, focusing on the impact of supporting and serving others selflessly. It shares stories of partnership with churches in Mexico, the power of collective giving to organizations like Children's Hunger Fund, and the miraculous provision and blessings experienced when prioritizing generosity and missions.

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of hitchhiking and relying on God's provision. He recounts how he was stranded in Columbus and prayed for a ride to continue his journey. Eventually, a man picked him up and even offered to buy him a meal. The speaker reflects on how God often waits until the last minute to test our faith and see if we will trust Him. He also emphasizes the importance of taking action and being obedient to God's calling.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of believers coming together in small groups for mutual ministry, encouragement, and prayer. It highlights the need for Christians to stir up one another to love and good works, recognizing that God's commandments are always for our good. The speaker urges the congregation to embrace the joy and blessings found in community, where spiritual gifts are discovered and supernatural blessings are channeled through one another.

This sermon emphasizes four key lessons learned over 50 years as a believer: 1. Understanding God's immense love for us, equal to His love for Jesus, provides security and eradicates insecurity. 2. Embracing honesty before God, acknowledging failures without pretense, is vital for true repentance. 3. Recognizing that God desires cheerful, voluntary obedience, not compelled actions, fosters genuine worship. 4. Treating every human being with dignity, honoring all as made in God's image, reflects true reverence for God and transforms our interactions.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the recent General Election and the impact it had on the defeated candidate. He emphasizes that in the church, power and authority should not be sought after like in the political realm. The speaker then references the third letter of John in the Bible, highlighting the importance of serving God and living a clean life. He discusses the corruptible nature of human desires and emphasizes the need for a transformation through Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to discover Christ and allow Him to change and manifest in one's spirit.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses four parables from Matthew 25 that emphasize the importance of being faithful and responsible in our service to the Lord. The first principle highlighted is the need to plan ahead and think about the future. The speaker also emphasizes the significance of giving to our homes and families, as it reflects our priorities and heart's desires. Additionally, the sermon explores eight areas of Christian giving, including the motive, measure, and method of giving. The overall message encourages believers to develop a plan for giving and to have a mature understanding of receiving and giving in the context of our relationship with God.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Gideon from the book of Judges. He begins by describing how the Midianites, Amalekites, and the children of the East gathered together and pitched in the valley of Jezreel. However, the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, gathering people to him. The preacher then goes back to the opening verses to provide background on Gideon's calling. He mentions the story of William Carey, an agitator for revival, and Charles Finney, who wrote extensively on revivals of religion. The sermon also includes a personal story of a man who was moved by God to give a generous gift for the Lord's work. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit and the importance of being obedient to God's calling.

In this sermon, Pastor Symbola encourages believers to be bold in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of not keeping the message to ourselves but actively proclaiming it to others. The pastor urges the congregation to be alert and ready to share the gospel at all times, asking God to bring verses to their minds as they speak. He uses the story of four lepers who discovered abundance in a besieged city to illustrate the urgency of sharing the good news. The sermon concludes with a call to prayer for breakthroughs in people's lives and for the raising up of laborers filled with the Holy Spirit to spread the message of Jesus.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of generosity and giving in the context of belonging to the Lord. He encourages listeners to let the spirit of Jesus direct them in how to use their money. The speaker shares a personal story about visiting a sick woman in the hospital and how even a short visit made a significant impact on her. He highlights the need for transparency in church giving and references the example of Jesus' generosity and sacrifice.

The video is a sermon transcript discussing the financial struggles faced by Operation Mobilization (OM), a missionary organization. The speaker shares his personal struggles and questions regarding OM's financial policy and practice. He emphasizes the need for prayer and counsel from listeners. The speaker mentions a recent Area Leaders Conference where issues were discussed and decisions were made for the future of OM.

This sermon emphasizes the call to follow Jesus and live a life of compassion and service, focusing on the urgency of reaching the lost and suffering in the world. It challenges listeners to pray earnestly for unreached nations, live simply, consider dedicating their lives to missions, and support native missionaries in sharing the gospel in difficult regions.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of not letting money become a master in our lives, but rather to view it as a servant. It addresses the deception in some preachers who prioritize money over true spiritual growth, highlighting the need to seek God's kingdom and righteousness above all else. The message stresses the significance of being saved from sin, not just forgiven, and encourages believers to live in a way that glorifies God and builds a testimony of faithfulness.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the early life of Martin Luther and his role as a university lecturer and parish priest in Wittenberg, Germany. However, it was Luther's heart as a pastor and Bible teacher that sparked the controversy that led to the Reformation. The controversy centered around the sale of indulgences, which were believed to absolve the spiritual penalty of sin but not the temporal penalty. The speaker explains the Roman Catholic doctrine of purgatory and how it was seen as a way to reconcile the discrepancy between those who followed the sacraments but lived ungodly lives.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for more discipline in the lives of believers. He encourages the audience to have more love, more vision, and more discipline in their faith and actions. The speaker also highlights the lack of generous giving among God's people and calls for a visionary and sacrificial approach to giving. He urges the audience to consider dedicating two years of their lives to serving God and mentions specific needs for accountants and motor mechanics in their ministry work.

Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of eternal rewards in his sermon '7 Types of Eternal Rewards,' explaining that our choices and actions in this life directly impact the rewards we will receive in the age to come. He highlights that Jesus spoke extensively about these rewards, which include various forms of glory, authority, and praise from God, and that they are based on our heart responses rather than our abilities. Bickle encourages believers to consider their daily decisions and acts of righteousness, as these will be recognized and rewarded by God, ultimately leading to a deeper communion with Him. He reassures that every small act of service and humility matters and will be remembered, urging listeners to live with an eternal perspective.

David Servant preaches on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, emphasizing the dangers of serving money as a god instead of God. The rich man's lack of compassion for Lazarus reveals his true allegiance to money, leading to his torment in hell. Jesus highlights the importance of turning from sins and having true faith, which is shown through obedience to God. The story serves as a reminder that wealth does not determine one's salvation, but rather the condition of the heart and the priority given to God over money.

Zac Poonen addresses the self-centered person's attitude towards God, emphasizing that legalistic service stems from a desire for reward rather than genuine love. He illustrates this through the elder son in the parable of the prodigal son, who served his father out of obligation and resentment, expecting recognition and reward. Poonen warns that such a mindset leads to dissatisfaction and comparison with others, which is contrary to God's desire for cheerful and spontaneous service. He encourages believers to serve out of love for Christ, highlighting that true service should be joyful and free from the burden of legalism. Ultimately, God desires our love above all else, as it is the foundation of a meaningful relationship with Him.

Andrew Murray explores the profound meaning of consecration, emphasizing that it is a divine privilege to return to God what is inherently His. He reflects on David's prayer in I Chronicles 29:14, highlighting that all we possess comes from God, and our ability to give back is a miracle of grace. Murray outlines four key insights: God's ownership of all, our dependence on Him, the honor of giving back, and the joy God experiences when we return what He has given us. He encourages believers to apply these truths to their lives, encompassing their wealth, property, and entire being.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of giving and separation to God, drawing parallels between the children of Israel and modern believers. He highlights that true commitment to God involves setting aside a significant portion of one's income for His service, reflecting on the Jewish practice of giving a third of their income. Meyer challenges the congregation to evaluate their generosity and commitment, urging them to give more than just leftovers to God. He reminds them that genuine giving leads to blessings and that withholding can lead to poverty. The sermon calls for a deeper understanding of stewardship and the joy of contributing to God's work.

K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the importance of examining our motivations for serving God, giving, and praying, urging believers to move beyond guilt, urgency, or pity as reasons for involvement in ministry. He argues that God is not in financial trouble and does not need our help, but rather desires our hearts and genuine love for Him. Yohannan critiques the commercialization of the Gospel and the manipulation of believers through emotional appeals, calling for a return to serving God out of love and commitment. He highlights that true service should stem from a relationship with God, transforming our actions from burdens into privileges. Ultimately, he encourages Christians to trust in God's sovereignty and to prioritize their love for Him above all else.

Arthur Vess emphasizes the danger of using the tithe for personal needs and then returning it, leading to a path of backsliding from tithing and grace. He highlights that the tithe belongs to God's storehouse, the Church, and questions whether permission was sought from God and the Church before borrowing it. Vess warns about the consequences on the church's financial obligations if everyone borrowed the tithe, citing a personal example where financial and spiritual loss ensued from this practice.

Octavius Winslow emphasizes the importance of offering our best to God, warning against the sin of deception in our vows and offerings. He challenges believers to examine their hearts and ensure they are not giving God the leftovers of their love, intellect, wealth, and time. Winslow reminds us that God deserves our first and best because He has given us His Son, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate sacrifice. The sermon calls for a genuine commitment to God, urging us to lay down our lives and resources for His glory. Ultimately, it is a call to honor God with the fullness of our being.

Zac Poonen delivers a powerful sermon on the distinction between the works of the flesh and dead works as mentioned in the New Testament. He emphasizes that indulging in sinful works will hinder one from inheriting the kingdom of God, while dead works, though appearing good externally, are corrupt at the source and displeasing to God. Poonen urges believers to repent not only from sin but also from dead works, highlighting the importance of a foundation of genuine faith and love before striving for perfection in Christ.