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Giving Done God’s Way
Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 3, 2016 (message contributor)
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1. Giving Biblically
Contributed on Feb 3, 2016
God calls us to give a percentage of our income to the support of His work..
Pastor Rick Warren points out that one of the marks of a disciple is cross-bearing. “Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” - Luke 14:27 (NIV) I take up my cross when I do whatever it takes to give Christ first place in my life! He further ...read more
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2. "Give Prayerfully"
Contributed on Feb 10, 2016
If we are to grow in the grace of giving, we need to give prayerfully.
In 2 Corinthians 8:7, Paul tells us: “But since you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you - see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” - 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV) In our text for today, we have ...read more
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3. Give Faithfully
Contributed on Feb 17, 2016
God is the owner and we are the managers.
“Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.” - 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT) In an article in Relevant magazine, writer Mike Holmes shares the following statistics about giving in the American church: Only 10-25% a normal congregation practice tithing. The ...read more
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4. Give Sacrificially
Contributed on Feb 22, 2016
Obedience always requires sacrifice.
In a Psychology Today article called, “The Myth of Multitasking,” Dr. Nancy Napier shares a test delivered by the Potential Project, a group based out of Denmark that proves that multitasking, the idea that we can focus on two things at the same time, is a myth. I am going to time you ...read more