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Why Do We Give?
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThe widow who gave a mere two mites gave more than all the other contributors combined because she gave out of her poverty with genuine sacrifice.
Be Kind
'Ready Answer' by James C. StoertzWe frequently admonish our children to 'Be nice,' but what does it mean? It is far better to learn kindness, a biblically defined fruit of God's Spirit.
The Third Tithe Blessing
Sermon by David C. GrabbeGod's people were obligated to declare before God that they had faithfully distributed the tithe. The blessing was applied nationally.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Eight): Ecclesiastes 11:1-8
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSolomon counsels us to exercise diligence, work hard, plan for disruptions, obstacles, and roadblocks, spreading risk to work within this futile world.
Sacrifice Dost Thou Want: Kindness
Sermon by Bill OnisickSacrifice is the core of our daily walk with God, and it serves as the primary motivation for giving. God took the first action by sacrificing for us when we did not deserve it, extending unmerited kindness and forgiveness. In response, we are called to offer our own sacrifices, dedicating our minds, time, and actions in service and devotion to Him as whole burnt offerings. This yielding to His calling empowers us through His Spirit to extend unmerited sacrifices to others, giving without expectation of return or keeping score. Kindness, as a fruit of God's Spirit, is a daily sacrifice we must work to put on, reflecting His character by serving others regardless of whether it is deserved or undeserved. Our acts of kindness, motivated by His initial unmerited sacrifice, transform our selfish nature into a selfless, godly mind, producing peace with God and fellow man. Each act of kindness, no matter how small, strengthens and unites us, mirroring the sacrificial love He first showed us. As God's elect, we are urged to exhibit this fruit of kindness, allowing it to shine as a light to the world through our daily living sacrifices.
The Taking Season
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityEven though Christmas is supposed to demonstrate the value of giving, the over-satisfying of one's own carnal urges is often the outcome.