Sermon Topic: Support

A History of Giving to God

Date: November 10th, 1963  |  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2  |  Topics: Church, Giving, Support, Tithe

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.


Gambling Is Sin

Date: November 10th, 1963  |  Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-8  |  Topics: Church, Giving, Prosperity, Support, Tithing

For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. Now consider how great this man wContinue Reading


The Glory of the Lord

Date: November 17th, 1963  |  Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5  |  Topics: Church, Downtown, Giving, Light, Support, Tithing

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side. TheContinue Reading


The Motive for Missions

Date: November 28th, 1965  |  Scripture: Acts 4:12  |  Topics: Church, Evangelism, Giving, Jesus, Missions, Motivation, Purpose, Salvation, Support

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.


The Motive for Missions

Date: November 28th, 1965  |  Scripture: Acts 4:12  |  Topics: Church, Evangelism, Giving, Jesus, Missions, Motivation, Purpose, Salvation, Support

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.


Our Far-Flung Mission Line

Date: March 5th, 1967  |  Scripture: Acts 1:8  |  Topics: America, Human history, Judgment, Mission board, Missionaries, Nation, Southern Baptist Convention, Support, Witness

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.


The Ministry of Reconciliation

Date: June 2nd, 1967  |  Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20  |  Topics: Commission, Evangelism, Love, Missions, Outreach, Reconciliation, SBC, Support

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we prayContinue Reading


Tithing Measures Our Love

Date: October 18th, 1970  |  Scripture: Malachi 1-3  |  Topics: Giving, Offerings, Support, Tithing

The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob’s brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob, And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness. Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wicContinue Reading


Tithing Measures Our Love

Date: October 18th, 1970  |  Scripture: Malachi 1-3  |  Topics: Giving, Offerings, Support, Tithing

The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob’s brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob, And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness. Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wicContinue Reading