Sermons on Generosity

Sermons exploring how faith shapes our relationship with money, resources, and one another.

God Bless the Child that Has His Own

Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas | Through the parable of the talents in Matt. 25, God is clear that if we are not good stewards of the finances that God has given to us, what we have shall be taken from us. Posted in 2013 by Trinity United Church of Christ.

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Balaam’s Dilemma

Rev. Dr. James Forbes | Sermon delivered on June 12, 2012, at Christian Theological Seminary during the Symposium on Preaching Stewardship as Good News presented by the Center for Faith & Giving.

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Weaving with the Thread of Hope

Rev. Bruce A. Barkhauer | A stewardship sermon preached by the first Minister for Faith & Giving for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at Cyprus Creek Christian Church on October 20, 2013.

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Just Bread…Or First Fruits? 

Rev. Melissa R. St. Clair | A Consecration Sunday sermon preached on 2 Kings 4:42-44 at St. John’s United Church on November 2, 2025.  In God’s hands, every act of faith, every pledge, every offering becomes bread enough for the journey.

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God’s Economy

Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas | A powerful message based on Matt. 23:24. A call to return to the basics of our faith so that our “outside matches our inside.” The essence of this sermon, first delivered in 2005, emphasizes making good choices with our money. 

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The Rich Man & Lazarus

Rev. Dr. Katie Hays | A sermon preached to students at Brite Divinity School that has an important word for us all, particularly as related to money and wealth and why being generous matters. Preached on September 24, 2013.

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