In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the verse from Peter, chapter 2, verse 17: "Honor all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king." The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding existence from a theological perspective, seeing things from the sanctuary to gain true focus. He describes how fragmented bits of truth in various fields of study can only be fully understood when seen in the context of the main sphere of truth. The speaker then references Psalm 104 to illustrate the beauty and order of nature, highlighting how God provides for all creatures. However, he also laments how humanity has become consumed with utility and material gain, losing sight of the true purpose of life.

In this sermon, the speaker challenges the audience to consider who is the Lord of their finances. They emphasize the importance of trusting God with provision, whether it comes from a salary, family support, scholarships, or living by faith in ministry. The speaker references John Wesley's belief that true conversion includes a transformation of one's finances. They also highlight the idea that everything we have is a gift from God, whether it comes through our own efforts or from others whom God has touched. The sermon concludes by promising to explore the concept of faith financing in the next week's sermon.

Shane Idleman emphasizes that God corrects us out of love, much like a parent disciplines a child. He outlines four ways God directs us: through humility, pain, highlighting our weaknesses, and hindering our progress. Idleman encourages believers to embrace God's correction, as it leads to spiritual growth and maturity. He stresses the importance of honoring God with our possessions and being open to His guidance, even when it challenges our comfort. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a return to wisdom and prayer in our lives, reminding us that true happiness comes from making wise decisions aligned with God's will.

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 emphasizes the importance of God-centered praying, particularly the petition 'Thy kingdom come.' He explains that true salvation leads to a desire to be free from self-centeredness, placing God at the center of our lives and prayers. Poonen highlights that a genuine longing for God's kingdom reflects a disgust for the evil in the world and a commitment to living righteously in preparation for Christ's return. He urges believers to examine their lives and ensure they are ready for the kingdom of God, which requires a heart that prioritizes God's glory and righteousness over personal comfort. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deep, authentic spirituality that seeks to honor God in every aspect of life.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of making the honor of God the primary focus of our lives, asserting that those who honor God will ultimately receive His honor in return. He reflects on the consequences faced by Eli and his sons for failing to honor the Lord, illustrating that true dignity and glory come from holy obedience rather than worldly recognition. Spurgeon encourages believers to actively seek ways to honor God through their actions, words, and offerings, reminding them that even if they face shame in the world, God's honor is far more valuable. He challenges listeners to consider practical steps they can take to promote God's glory in their daily lives.

Phoebe Palmer delivers a powerful sermon on consecrating oneself fully to the Lord, surrendering body, soul, spirit, time, talents, influence, family, and possessions to God. She emphasizes the importance of relying on God's promises, training children for God's service, and prioritizing heavenly treasures over earthly wealth. Palmer stresses the significance of daily Bible study, obedience to God's commandments, and trusting in the Holy Spirit for strength to keep the covenant.

James Blaine Chapman emphasizes the scriptural and practical aspects of tithing for present-day Christians, highlighting examples of tithing before the Mosaic law and its continued relevance in the New Testament. He explains the benefits of systematic tithing, such as maintaining a good conscience, bringing order to one's finances, and adequately supporting the church's work. Chapman addresses misconceptions about God's involvement in financial matters, stressing the importance of paying tithes regularly and cheerfully to receive spiritual and temporal blessings.

Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of choosing between serving God or Mammon (money and material riches), emphasizing that disciples of Jesus cannot love both. He highlights the danger of money hindering one's discipleship and the need to despise money in order to fully love God. Poonen stresses the significance of righteousness in money matters, including making restitution for past wrongs and avoiding debt. He also addresses the importance of faithfulness in handling money, giving generously to God's work, and being wise in helping the poor. Additionally, he discusses the challenges faced by full-time Christian workers, the principles of salaries and savings, and seeking God's wisdom in financial decisions.

David Servant preaches on the importance of giving with the right motives, emphasizing the need to interpret Scripture in context and not for personal gain. He highlights how Jesus' promise in Luke 6:38 is often misused by prosperity preachers to promote greed, contrasting it with the true meaning of sacrificial giving and blessings for those who give to the poor. Servant warns against selfish motives in giving and encourages a lifestyle of generosity and simplicity, focusing on laying up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.

David Servant preaches about the diverse group of women who were among the first recruits for Jesus' army, highlighting their past struggles, deliverance, and dedication to supporting Christ's cause financially. He emphasizes the importance of true followers of Christ giving generously to support His work, using examples of Joanna and Mary Magdalene. David Servant also discusses the story of Mary and Martha, illustrating the significance of prioritizing spiritual food over physical tasks, especially in the presence of God Himself.

David Servant emphasizes that people who truly love God will demonstrate their love through how they live their lives, particularly in how they manage their finances. Just as parents show love by providing for their children and friends show love through acts of kindness, our love for God should be evident in how we use our money. Giving to support God's kingdom and the advancement of His work is a tangible way to express our love for Him, regardless of the amount. God values the proportion of our giving in relation to what we have, rather than the actual dollar amount, highlighting the importance of sacrificial giving.

Bakht Singh emphasizes the importance of being good stewards of the resources God has given us, whether it be time, money, or energy. He shares personal experiences of how God provided for his needs when he chose to prioritize serving others over personal desires. Bakht Singh highlights the need to seek God's guidance in how we use our resources, reminding us that everything we have ultimately belongs to God and should be used according to His will to help those in need.

William Gouge emphasizes the importance of using worldly abundance wisely, drawing from the examples of patriarchs like Job, David, and Solomon. He provides both negative and affirmative rules for handling riches, cautioning against placing too much value on earthly possessions and encouraging the use of wealth for good works and charity. Gouge reminds his audience to honor the Lord with their substance, be ready to let go of possessions if needed, and ultimately trust in the living Lord rather than in uncertain riches.

John R. Rice emphasizes the importance of growing in grace and knowledge as a Christian, highlighting the need for continuous learning and spiritual growth after salvation. He delves into the significance of giving and soul-winning, drawing examples from Acts 2 where early Christians shared everything they had and gave generously to support those in need. Rice discusses the story of Ananias and Sapphira, cautioning against hypocrisy in giving and emphasizing the importance of cheerful and sincere generosity. He also shares a missionary's testimony about the blessings and faithfulness of God when one commits to tithing and giving from the heart, illustrating the joy and prosperity that come from honoring God with one's substance.

Russell DeLong emphasizes the importance of setting priorities and top priorities in life, drawing parallels to the critical decisions made during wartime. He highlights the dangers of substituting secondary matters for primary ones and the consequences of neglecting imperative firsts. Using biblical examples from the Old and New Testaments, he illustrates the significance of recognizing and honoring top priorities to avoid tragic outcomes. DeLong provides five top priorities for successful living, including prioritizing God's will, seeking the kingdom of Heaven, dedicating time for prayer and Bible reading, observing the Sabbath, and giving the first portion of income to God's work.

Arthur Vess addresses the excuse of delaying tithing to catch up on bills, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God over financial obligations. He challenges the congregation to consider whether it is right to rob God by withholding tithes. Vess highlights the testimonies of many who found financial stability only after putting God first in their finances. The preacher encourages the congregation to trust in the principle of giving to God first, assuring that it leads to blessings and financial stability.

Arthur Vess addresses the excuse of 'I pay my own bills and then tithe what is left,' emphasizing that our bills are not the Lord's bills. He illustrates this with a story of a colored boy asking for the rind after being denied a piece of melon, likening it to selfishness. Vess questions how one can tithe what is left when there is nothing left after bills are paid, highlighting God's claim on the first-fruits of all increase. He stresses the importance of prioritizing God's tithe over personal expenses, as God's world is in darkness and sin, and tithers are known for being prompt and faithful.

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.

Arthur Vess emphasizes the importance of tithing and bringing the full tithe into the storehouse as instructed by God. He addresses the excuse of choosing where to tithe, highlighting that the tithe belongs to God and should be used for the evangelization and salvation of the world through the Church. Vess points out that the church could better support the poor if everyone tithed faithfully. He references Paul's command to the Corinthian church to bring the tithe into the storehouse on the Sabbath for proper distribution. Vess stresses the need for church financial organization and encourages congregants to bring their tithe into God's treasury.

Arthur Vess addresses the excuse of not tithing due to not handling money at home, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility in tithing regardless of who manages the finances. He highlights the equal rights of spouses in tithing, especially when one partner stays at home while the other works. Vess stresses that excuses are not valid until one has truly given their best effort. Additionally, he mentions the parental role in teaching children to tithe and the responsibility to tithe on behalf of children if they receive income.

Arthur Vess emphasizes the importance of being honest and diligent in tithing, cautioning against the excuse of giving more than the tithe without proper record-keeping. He highlights the need for self-reflection and implementing a systematic approach to tithing, reminding the congregation that God keeps accurate accounts of our offerings. Vess stresses the significance of giving the correct amount to God, just as one would in any financial transaction, as God cannot be deceived or mocked.

George Kulp preaches on the importance of not compromising one's principles or truth, drawing lessons from history to emphasize the dangers of compromising. He highlights the need for complete and total prohibition of sin, using examples from the past to show that moral questions must be settled right. Kulp encourages believers to trust in God's timing and to resist the temptation to compromise, stressing the significance of complete consecration to God in every aspect of life.

Jonathan Edwards preaches about the importance of ministers following the example of Christ in their work, emphasizing the humility, heavenly-mindedness, devotion, and love to souls that Christ exemplified. He highlights that ministers should imitate Christ's fervent prayers, diligence, and readiness to suffer for the salvation of souls. Edwards urges ministers to be zealous, faithful, and wise in their preaching, focusing on the spiritual cleansing and salvation of their congregations. He stresses that imitating Christ's example is crucial for ministers to experience success, joy, and eternal glory in their ministry.

S.B. Shaw preaches about the urgent need for an old-time revival, emphasizing the importance of turning away from sin and worldliness to serve the true and living God. The sermon calls for a revival where the Word of God is preached without compromise, sin is overthrown, and worldly desires are abolished. It envisions a revival that awakens believers to their responsibility for souls, uncovers Satan's deceptions, and makes heaven and hell living realities. The ultimate goal is a revival that brings multitudes to salvation and gloriously defeats the powers of darkness.