Playlist: Giver, Cheerful (topic)
The Cheerful Giver
Sermonette by Ryan McClureWhen people ask for a handout, we may feel reluctant to help out. But when someone helps us when we are in need need, the value of charity becomes apparent.
A Cheerful Giver
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughGod requires an offering at each holy day observance so that no one appears before Him empty-handed, and this command carries an element of sacrifice that sometimes produces fear about having enough left for oneself. Proverbs shows that the one who scatters generously increases while the one who withholds more than is right …
Offerings and Taxes
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughDeuteronomy 16:16 does not specify the exact amount of the offering, but does ask us to make a thoughtful recollection of the benefits received from God.
The Purpose of Offerings
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Pastor General of a well-known church made a statement that turned the giving of offerings into a competition and a rich man's game. Is this God's intent?
Offerings Still Relevant
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's sacrifice was both a sacrifice (fulfilling the law, which requires the shedding of blood for expiation from sin) and an offering (freely given).